FREEDOM FARM

Freedom Farm’s mission is to improve mobility and build confidence in children and adults with physical, mental and emotional challenges by using the unique attributes of the horse. Located south of Waverly, MN, Freedom Ffarm was established in December of 2000 by Susie Bjorklund. In the past 10 years, Freedom Farm has grown significantly. We now have over 50 riders participating, 11 therapy horses and 100 active volunteers. In keeping with our mission, our goals are: • To provide a safe, supportive and respectful environment for rider and horse • To help children with all types of physical, mental and emotional challenges improve mobility and build confidence • To strengthen family relationships by encouraging family members to participate in riding sessions and/or other Freedom Farm-sponsored activities • To raise enough money to provide therapy at a low cost to participants so that access to the program is based on need and potential benefit, not on ability to pay Our program seeks to contribute to the community by providing special needs children with a unique opportunity to improve their physical, mental and emotional capabilities through interaction with horses.