COVID-19 Updates

Starting March 1, 2021, Inspire Equine Therapy Program will be moving into Stage 1 again of our COVID 19 Safety Protocol. It is so exciting to be able to see some of our volunteers and participants back at the stables again. Even the horses are happy about it. Thank you for your patience over the last few months as we navigate this changing world of ours. As you know we have been closed to programming since the Thanksgiving Holiday 2020.  As always, the health and safety of the Inspire staff, participants, and volunteers are our top priority and we remain committed to the well being of our community. 

As we move back into Phase 1, we will continue to monitor local, state, and federal public health authorities recommendations with regards to public safety. Even with the loosening of the mandates at the state level by the Florida Governor, Inspire is still requiring the following safety measures during Stage 1:

· Social distancing of a minimum of 6 feet on property 

· Masks must be worn at all times (including riding and driving) by everyone

· Only one person may accompany a participant to lessons at this time 

· Everyone must wash hands when entering and leaving the facility

· Volunteering and participants are scheduled by appointment time only

· As always we are an appointment only facility due to the nature of our programming

With moving into Phase 1, Inspire is able to bring back participants that need only horse leaders for adaptive riding lessons. We are not able to bring back carriage driving lessons, Veterans Alternative programs, Agricultural Training Program or Stable Memories at this time. All new participants interested in the program will be placed on a waitlist at this time. We are excited to have participants and volunteers back since we have been closed since Thanksgiving holiday 2021. 

Sincerely,

Melissa Yarbrough, BCBA

Founder and Executive Director