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2015-08-07 Exec. Dir. Report

The past couple of months have flown by. The fall issue seems to have snuck up on us. The AWCF has continued to help the

August 3, 2021

2015-11-7 Exec. Dir. Report

The events over the past few months have been many. The AFA from 14-16 September, the AWCF/RRVA summit on 2 October, and the Wild Weasel

August 3, 2021

2016-02-01 Exec. Dir. Report

Happy New Year to all. We have passed through our holidays with much joy and family activities. The AWCF continued to provide support for “our

August 3, 2021

2016-06-01 Exec. Dir. Report

The AWCF has remained busy and productive since our last report. However, before I go into details of those activities, I want to pass out

August 3, 2021

2016-09-01 Exec. Dir. Report

I would like to start by thanking all of you for your kind words following my receiving the River Rat of the Year Award. I

August 3, 2021

2017-01-11 SAMMC Investigation With much distress, we inform you that in December 2016 the AWCF was notified by the US Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID)

August 3, 2021

2017-07-01 Exec. Dir. Report

Let me open by giving a host of Sierra Hotels to the Kentuckiana Pack for the great 50th reunion of the River Rats. You guys

August 3, 2021

2017-10-01 Exec. Dir. Report

Following the May reunion, the summer began in high fashion. Many good things were happening. But, because of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, it ended

August 3, 2021

2018-08-07 AWCF Honored

August 3, 2021

2018-01-01 Exec. Dir. Report

It is always hard to lose a good friend. But, on 7 November 2017, the River Rat and AWCF community, as well as myself, lost

August 2, 2021

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Therapeutic Riding Program FAQ

Are there any programs that would potentially benefit our community since our services are free?: ANSWER – Yes. AWCF support may be by cost per child/lesson (a personal scholarship) or, in the case of those TROs that do not charge participants, a blanket award to the Therapeutic Riding Center (TRC); all payments/donations are made directly to the TRC. Completion of the TRP Application is required for all participants.
How might a military family with a disabled child be reviewed for funding?: ANSWER – Military rank or branch of service is not an issue. The AWCF makes its decision solely on each child’s situation, medical prognosis and “need.” The AWCF reserves the right to verify the military status of the sponsor(s) and dependent status of the child involved, the medical condition of the child and the “need.”
Does your program provide support for military dependent children that do not have a diagnosed disability?: ANSWER – No, the AWCF TRP is designed to assist military dependent children receive disability therapy not covered by the traditional military service “safety-nets,” e.g. CHAMPUS, TRICARE, etc.
What is the advance timeline that they would need to apply?: ANSWER – Whenever a child is approved by the TRC for participation or is already participating, we will accept a completed TRP application and begin the process for possible funding. The AWCF approval process takes approximately 2-3 weeks to be completed and the Therapeutic Riding Center/family notified of whatever support is approved.
Is there a specific format?: ANSWER – Yes, please review our TRP Application.
Do you share participant information with anyone other than the AWCF, the Therapeutic Riding Center and family involved?: ANSWER – No. As with all AWCF philanthropic activities, all information is dealt with on a confidential basis unless, on a voluntary basis, written permission of all parties is obtained.
We are an EFMH (Equine Facilitated Mental Health) program, and the majority of our riders are able bodied but wrestling with many issues. Would your program be able to sponsor scholarship for those students if they qualified?: ANSWER – Probably not, as our program is not currently designed to support “able-bodied” children. However, our medical staff will review a child’s condition diagnosis/ prognosis statement, completed by his/her doctor, and make a determination of eligibility.
Some of our students are from families so broken apart that there is no contact between parents. Do you have access to military service information if the fathers are unreachable to fill out forms about their service history?: ANSWER – No, we do not have such a capability but the parent caring for the child should be able to provide sufficient information for our review. Having a “regular” family, i.e., not divorced/separated/etc, does not qualify nor disqualify a needy child from participating in our program.