Boy Scout Completes His Eagle Scout Project at Hidden Acres

Naugatuck, CT - Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center in Naugatuck benefited from the Eagle Scout project of a local Boy Scout.

Zach Hummel, a member of BSA Troop 138 in Naugatuck, completed his required Eagle Scout project in May during the Memorial Day weekend. The project that Mr. Hummel led was to build four planter boxes and two benches for the respected therapeutic riding center; the Boy Scout also made a donation of over $500 to the center.

Hidden Acres posted their gratitude on the center's Facebook page: "We are so thankful to Naugatuck Boy scout Troop 138 for completing our sensory garden this Memorial Day weekend.
One of their Eagle Scouts dedicated time fundraising, designing, and building these beds for the farm. Thank you so much!!"

Founded in 2008, Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with special needs through the benefits of equine-assisted activities. Participants gain physical benefits through the movement of the horse, emotional benefits through with the human-animal bond, and develop horsemanship skills in a supportive environment, enhancing learning potential.

Both mounted and un-mounted equine-assisted programs are available for riders with physical, developmental and emotional challenges. Our instructors are PATH Certified in therapeutic riding and supported by trained volunteers. We also offer riding lessons for the general public. Please contact us to for details of our services or to learn more about becoming a volunteer.

Hidden Acres is a PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Association member. Visit www.PATHintl.org to learn more about equine assisted activities.

All photos courtesy of Hidden Acres

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