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A.W.A.R.E was the dream-child of a special education teacher named Cathy Hovey. She started the riding program in 1984 with five horses and five riders. The program was incorporated in 1986 as a not-for-profit and will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary. Currently the program is serving clients from the following counties: Hays, Travis, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Caldwell, and Gonzales. In 1994 A.W.A.R.E. became the proud owner of a large covered arena, office, twenty acres and a pond due to the generosity of two San Marcos families.
The program operates Monday through Saturday. The year is divided into three riding sessions-Spring (13 weeks), Summer (9 weeks), Fall (13 weeks). The minimum age of clients is two years of age, without an upper age limit. A.W.A.R.E. currently provides service to clients with a variety of disabilities such as cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, autism, etc.
A.W.A.R.E. is an accredited center with the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) and has certified instructors.
