84-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, July 23, 1988 Franklin County Program (Continued from Page B 2) their legs are relaxed.” Many of the children with'cerebral palsy ride with only a bareback pad between them and the horse to maximize their contact with the horse’s warmth and movement. pletely around In the saddle without assistance--to develop coordination and balance. WHITEWASHING with ADVANTAGE FARM WHITE • DRIES WHITE •NO WET FLOORS • IS COMPATIBLE WITH DISINFECTANT AND FLY SPRAYS • DOES NOT RUB OFF EASILY • WASHES OFF WINDOWS & PIPELINES EASILY We will take work within 100 mile radius of Lancaster BBITZEL’S SPRAYING Witmer, PA 17585 717-392-7227 or Toll Free 1-800-727-7228 7:0:0 AM to 5:00 PM CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS LICENSED 27 Years Experience INSURED BARN CLEANING SERVICE AVAILABLE WITH COMPRESSED AIR To have y our bam cleaned wiili air it will clean off dust, cob webs & lots of die old lime This will keep your bam looking cleaner & whiter longer 5 Trucks For Air Cleaning And Whitewashing RADIO DISPATCHED TRUCKS Bam Spraying Is-Our Business, not a sideline. Spraying since 1961 While Ellie cannot speak, she understands what is said to her and thoroughly enjoys her riding les-. sons, if her smile is any indication.! She often helps to brush' the! horse before a lesson. “We try tof teach the children some stable management also,” said instructor Sandy Robinson, “instead of just having them come in and ride.” Sandy demonstrated to student Steve Ebersole, 13, how to clean out the hooves of the horse he was about to ride. “Dusty has shoes on his front feet,” she explained, “and that makes them deeper. They hold more dirt. This doesn’t hurt him,” she continued, as she used a foot pick on Dusty, “but you do have to watch out for the sensitive spot, called the frog.” After the foot-cleaning session, Steve curried Dusty and sprayed him with fly repellent. Steve, who has spina bifida, has been riding for four years, the last two under Sandy’s instruction. The horse he was accustomed to riding is ill and will be leaving the program, so he is how learning to ride and care for Dusty, an Appaloosa. Steve’s confidence has improved since he started riding, says Sandy. At first, he didn’t trot the horse or ride alone. “He gets on and rides by himself now,” she said. He’s obviously athletic; he just has to believe he can use it. He also talks more now he’s not as shy.” “Steve had side walkers when he first started riding,” his mother. Wilma, added. “He only started trolling last year. His legs tend to draw together—the warmth of the horse relaxes them.” After the lesson, a smiling Steve couldn’t think of anything he dis liked about the program. To him, trotting is the best part. RISSLER TMR FEED MIXER Beam Scales w/Signal • Stainless Steel Floor And Auger Trough $2OO OFF ON EVERY SIZE MODEL 55 I MODEL 105 I MODEL 300 w/Scale & Motor w/Scale & Motor w/Scale & Motor 55 Cow Herd (2 Groups) 90 Cow Herd (2 Groups) 250 Cow Herd (2 Groups) w/3% CASH DISCOUNT w/3% CASH DISCOUNT w/3% CASH DISCOUNT 8 Sizes - Prices Starting At $3,201 Up To $8,536 These Prices Good Till September 1, 1988 Also Available - TMR Hydrostatic Drive Feed Carts Authorized Dealers McNEAL FARM WILUmSomSgER AUTOMATIC FARM SERVICE 717 , 74 ~1 4 SYSTEMS 717-364-5460 717-274-5333 I.H. RISSLER MFC,. C To wanda. Pa, Ouarrvville. Pa. SYLVAN RESSLER 717-786-2103 To this observer, the best thing *°r s permission to participate. The about Horsemanship for the Hand- program requires riders to wear icapped is the empty wheelchairs special belts and helmets for and the idle crutches. safety, And the smiles All children applying to the may contact Bob Kessler at the program are screened by a physical Franklin County Extension Office therapist, and must have their doc- at 263-9226. Matthew does sit-ups on Jeannie’s back to strengthen his upper body muscles. Stretch Your Feed Dollars With A (Formerly Burkholders) RAY ESBENSHADE 717-837-5146 • 1/4-3/8 Steel Reinforcements • Fast 2-3 Minute Mix Time • Low Power Requirements • Discharge Chute w/Magnets Middleburg. Pa Anyone interested in more information about the program ibanon, Mohnton, PA 215-484-0551
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