The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Foundation (AIDB) supports the Marianna Greene Henry (MGH) Special Equestrians program in Talladega, Alabama.
This program provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for children and individuals who are deaf, blind, deaf-blind, or have multiple disabilities. Through riding, groundwork, and sensory-guided interaction with horses, participants build physical strength, balance, communication, and confidence. The Foundation ensures the program’s facilities, horses, and specialized staff remain accessible to the diverse community AIDB serves.
Activities Offered
Camps (Summer, Day, or Other), Competition (Special Olympic, Paralympics), Drill Team, Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning, Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, Grooming & Tacking, Hippotherapy, Recreational Riding, Therapeutic Riding, Vocational Training
Disabilities Served
ADD or other Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay or Disability, Down Syndrome, Emotional, Behavioral, or Mental Health, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, Genetic Conditions/Disorders, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Orthopedic Issues, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Weight Control Disorders