TO ALL NEW STUDENTS & FAMILIES:
Miracles in Motion is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster personal achievement by providing diverse equestrian activities with therapeutic, educational and recreational benefits for persons with disabilities. The benefits to the rider in the program range from recreational to building of self-esteem, communication, strength, and confidence. Volunteers gain new friendships and receive personal satisfaction in helping people with disabilities participate in this unique therapy.

Thank you for your interest in Miracles in Motion. Please read all of the following guidelines, then follow the link at the bottom of the page:

• To determine eligibility for participation in therapeutic riding, you must first submit the Application/Evaluation Form. Please download/print this form, fill it out thoroughly and mail it to Miracles in Motion, P.O. Box 14, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52406. This form is an important first step in our evaluation process.(If you do not have access to a printer, please notify us. We will gladly mail you this form.)
• Upon receipt of your Application/Evaluation Form, the Program Director will review the information and contact you. All new students must have his/her doctor’s permission to ride and must attend an initial orientation/evaluation at the riding center. At the orientation/evaluation session one of our volunteer Physical or Occupational Therapists and an instructor will meet with you. You (the student) will also meet and possibly ride a horse. This orientation/evaluation session will take approximately 45 minutes. (All required forms must be on site for this evaluation to take place.)
• When there is an opening in an appropriate class, the Program Director will notify you. Classes are made up of students of similar age, ability and experience. Although we attempt to schedule students on a first come, first served basis, participation is dependent on the availability of an appropriate class. The Program Director will notify you when there is an opening.
• Volunteer Needs: Depending on students’ needs, volunteer requirements can be as high as 16 volunteers per class. Please consider having parents and family members attend volunteer training and help with the program. The volunteer training schedule is on the calendar page.

Enrollment Donation and Fundraising:

• Enrollment costs are tax deductible only if the donation exceeds the value of the service provided. Our current annual program cost is $1,000 per student per year.
• We suggest a donation of $25.00 per riding hour however; it is the policy of Miracles in Motion to provide service to students of any means. We do understand that not all people will be able to pay $25 per riding hour, but some contribution to the program is required by each student/family.
• Private lessons are available for a fee of $35/lesson.
• In order to fund our annual budget, we ask all students, parents, and volunteers to actively participate in our annual fundraising efforts.

FORMS:
The required forms must be on site, at the farm, before a student can get on a horse. All forms are good for one year and must be filled out annually. The receipt of forms does not guaranty admission to our program, but completed forms may facilitate participation, should an appropriate class become available. In other words, if there is a last minute opening in an appropriate class, it will be beneficial to have all required forms on file.

You can access Miracles in Motion student registration forms via this website. Please download/print the forms, fill them out, and mail them to Miracles in Motion. Do not E-mail the forms.

• Required Forms: Medical Form (Because of accreditation requirements, medical forms must be signed by an MD or DO. We do not accept forms signed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants.), Registration and Release, Emergency Treatment, Enrollment Donation Form and Fundraising Form.
• Additional Forms: Parent Survey, Education Evaluation-if you are currently in school, PT/OT Evaluation-If you are currently seeing a PT or OT, please have this form filled out.
• Please review and print a copy of the Miracles in Motion Riding Center Safety Guidelines and Rules to keep for reference.
• All required forms must be in our office one week prior to the beginning of classes.
• Please do not return any incomplete forms.

Reminders:

• Our weight limit policy is as follows:
  • Weight limit is 200 lbs.
  • Instructors have discretion for students weighing between 150 lbs. and 200 lbs.
• Any student can be pulled from classes if the Instructor has concerns regarding: safety of student, safety of volunteers, postural insecurity of rider, and/or welfare of horse.
• Individual Lessons are available; contact the Program Director if you are interested.

We look forward to serving you. If you have any questions, please call 319-857-4141.


Please click here if you have read all of these instructions and are ready to proceed to the Student Forms page.

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