Leg Up Farm

Thanks to our friends at Moxie Design & Marketing, we were lucky enough to tour and document the new Leg Up Farm therapy center in Mount Wolf.

Leg Up is the brain child of Lou and Laurie Castriota: parents, dreamers, and problem solvers.

In the late 90's, the couple had the idea to start a center for equine therapy for disabled children. Understandably, life got in the way when their own daughter was diagnosed with a cognitive disorder. Fast forward 10 years, and their dream started to solidify into an impressive facility on a beautiful piece of land in East Manchester Township. When all is said and done, they expect the center to assist 2,500-5,000 children.

 They can now look back on a 1999 painting and see what they have accomplished.

One of the main focuses of the farm is that it will serve as a therapy center for the whole family- a place where the child can get comprehensive treatment and parents can relax, use the internet, and share experiences and support with one another. There are several areas for families to use, including a row of wooden rockers out front.

A notable difference in Leg Up Farm compared to many traditional facilities is the sheer ingenuity that went into the construction and layout of the center. Not a single detail was planned without the big picture in mind: a secure door locking system, therapy rooms with adjustable light for children with sensory issues, and wood fiber walls for easy paper posting.

Leg up places a huge emphasis on the natural therapy of animals and the outdoors. The farm plans to have 12 horses, a donkey, and several goats that will both roam the pasture and be used in the large indoor arena (expected completion in September). The children will also have access to horse trails for longer outdoor rides and a work/learn vegetable garden. 

As the initial phases of the therapy center and equine facility near completion, the south side of the farm is just getting started. Dubbed Matthewstown after Matthew Potter who died on a fair ride in 2001, this miniature town will serve as both fun and educational for its young visitors.  Businesses will sponsor rooms with a chance to model the exteriors as stores, banks, movie theatres, and more. The insides will be functional rooms for various types of therapy. 

It was clear to us that Leg Up Farm is far from ordinary- it is a facility that is there to truly bring a unique and heartfelt experience to families with a disabled child. We wish them the best of luck in getting their center off the ground. 

Comments

[breitling watches]

This is a good article,thank you for your share,I like it very much.Our products are superior in quality and moderate in price and are sure to be saleable in your market,by virtue of this superior quality, this product is often sold out in many areas. This new product is really much better than the previous one. You have to try it to believe it.breitling watches|