Randallstown High School

Randallstown Elementary School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school specializes in addressing a range of learning needs, including language-based learning disabilities and other developmental challenges. The core mission is to empower each student to reach their full potential through tailored educational strategies and supportive resources. Randallstown Elementary employs a variety of innovative programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to meet diverse learning styles, ensuring that all students receive the individualized attention they require. What sets this school apart is its low student-teacher ratio, which allows for meaningful interactions and personalized instruction. Additionally, strong family partnerships enhance the educational experience, creating a community where parents and guardians are actively involved in their children's growth. Unique community events further enrich the school culture, making Randallstown Elementary a nurturing place for children to learn and excel.

4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program is a nonprofit therapeutic riding center on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, located in the Wicomico Forest at 5367 Sixty Foot Rd in Parsonsburg. Sandy Winter founded the program in 2002, and it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and a PATH International Member Center. The program serves children and adults with disabilities, including developmental, emotional, and physical challenges, using therapeutic riding and equine assisted activities. The farm setting includes an outdoor arena, a covered arena, and sensory trails, so sessions can run year round and move outdoors for trail rides through the forest. Programs cover both mounted and unmounted work. Therapeutic and Recreational Riding focuses on horsemanship and basic riding skills while working on muscle strength, coordination, balance, stamina, self confidence, and social interaction. Equine Assisted Learning and Horsemanship offers unmounted, experiential activities on the farm. The HORSEPOWER Empowerment Program uses horses for communication, problem solving, team building, and emotional growth, built around its four parts of Healing, Learning, Growing, and Riding. Equi-Thera-Play pairs horses with sensory stations, crafts, and outdoor play and is geared toward children, with an emphasis on social skills and engagement that fits families navigating autism. The center also runs HORSEPLAY, an adaptive summer camp, and Operation Charlie Horse, which provides riding lessons, trail rides, and seasonal trail ride socials for veterans, active and retired military, and their families. Private, one-on-one lessons are available for participants who prefer individual instruction, and programs can be tailored to individual needs. Summer camp cost varies according to available funding, so families should Submit an inquiry through Special Needs USA to ask about program availability, eligibility, and scheduling. Instruction comes from certified therapeutic riding instructors, including PATH Intl Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors (CTRI) and CHA-certified instructors for riders with disabilities, supported by a trained volunteer team that helps keep sessions safe. Every participant completes an application and health history before riding. The 2026 spring session runs from March 3rd through May 23rd. The program can be reached at giddyup4steps@aol.com.