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Riding in the Moment

An Adaptative Horseback Riding Program Brings Connection and Joy to People Affected by Dementia
Community Impact Grant
Updated May 20, 2025
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Riding in the Moment, a community-academic partnership supported by the Wisconsin Partnership Program, is helping to improve the health and quality of life for individuals and families living with dementia.

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Three Gaits staff members Emily Gonzales and Jolie Hope with academic partner Beth Fields, assistant professor, UW–Madison School of Education

Learn how the program is reducing isolation and bringing joy to participants in this recorded conversation, as grant partners from Three Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship and UW–Madison School of Education join Badger Talks Podcast to share their impactful collaboration.

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