Ashlar Lodge Supports a Local Charity
September 2019
Horse Play Therapy Center in St. Augustine, FL was presented a check for $6,000.00 by Ashlar Lodge No. 98 Free and accepted Masons on Friday, September 27, 2019 to provide funds to support hippotherapy therapy for children with special needs. Hippotherapy is treatment with the help of horses.
Horse Play Therapy Center is dedicated to treating children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, brain injury, developmental coordination disorder, and Dysphagia by providing them a warm and supportive environment in which they can achieve their highest goals.
The Center uses Hippotherapy under the direction of specially trained physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. The Centers goal is to provide their clients with a foundation for developing life skills that improve their overall quality of life in a safe and caring environment.
The presentation was made at the Center’s facility on State Road 207 west of St. Augustine. Receiving the check on behalf of Horse Play Therapy Center was Ms. Vicky Carregal, the center’s director, assisted by Ms. Tori Kistler, and Captain, one of the therapy horses. Representing Ashlar Lodge No. 98 were James Carrick, Christopher Cannan, William Roberts, and Oscar Patterson.
Horse Play Therapy Center in St. Augustine, FL was presented a check for $6,000.00 by Ashlar Lodge No. 98 Free and accepted Masons on Friday, September 27, 2019 to provide funds to support hippotherapy therapy for children with special needs. Hippotherapy is treatment with the help of horses.
Horse Play Therapy Center is dedicated to treating children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, brain injury, developmental coordination disorder, and Dysphagia by providing them a warm and supportive environment in which they can achieve their highest goals.
The Center uses Hippotherapy under the direction of specially trained physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. The Centers goal is to provide their clients with a foundation for developing life skills that improve their overall quality of life in a safe and caring environment.
The presentation was made at the Center’s facility on State Road 207 west of St. Augustine. Receiving the check on behalf of Horse Play Therapy Center was Ms. Vicky Carregal, the center’s director, assisted by Ms. Tori Kistler, and Captain, one of the therapy horses. Representing Ashlar Lodge No. 98 were James Carrick, Christopher Cannan, William Roberts, and Oscar Patterson.
Photo L to R: R.W. Oscar Patterson, Bro. William Roberts, Captain (horse), Tori Kistler, Vicky Carregal, R.W. Christopher Cannan, Bro. James Carrick.