Pal-O-Mine is proud to share the success of its’ competitive Equestrian Team with you!
The Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Team’s main objective is to provide riders with disabilities the opportunity to compete against other riders, with and without disabilities. Competition, in itself, has been shown to improve self-confidence, self esteem, and social skills in the participants and forms a network between the participants and their families. Participants will be given the opportunity to see and be seen for their strengths, rather than their deficits, with some individuals feeling that way for the first time in their lives.
Our Equestrian Team competes in recognized local, regional, and national horse competitions that allow the riders to demonstrate their abilities in competitions with peers of similar abilities, with and without disabilities. Each year, our team participates in shows in the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities, with the intention of qualifying to ride in the Hampton Classic, held in August. This gives the team the opportunity to strive to a level not obtained by many experienced riders. Three of the horse shows that the Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Team will attend are not limited to only individuals with disabilities.
