Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship

Fred Lynch

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Riders take lessons at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri. The program for children and adults with disabilities is offered to help them achieve greater physical strength and flexibility.

Braden Schott carries a ball while riding Ace, as Miranda Schlosser walks close by, at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Josh Simpson rides Ranger with Kristen Cook, left, nearby and Allison Elfrink leading at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri.
Alex Shrimplin places a ball on a rod while riding Promise in an exercise with Allison Graviett- Pfaff, left, Lorri Rothert, right, and Darla Mangels at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Josh Simpson rides Ranger as Kristen Cook walks alongside him during a lesson with Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Alex Shrimplin rides Promise at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri.
Braden Schott throws a ball to Lorri Rothert at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri.
Alex Shrimplin enjoys his ride on Promise at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri.
Braden Schott takes the reins while riding Ace with leader Trey Wiginton, as Miranda Schlosser walks closely, at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Alex Shrimplin carries a ball while riding Promise in an exercise with Allison Graviett- Pfaff, left, Lorri Rothert, right, and Darla Mangels at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Alex Shrimplin throws a ball to Lorri Rothert at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri.
Josh Simpson rides Ranger as Allison Elfrink leads with Kristen Cook alongside at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri.
Braden Schott plays a game at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 near Old Appleton, Missouri. Lorri Rothert holds a ring with Miranda Schlosser and Trey Wiginton nearby. (Fred Lynch)