Scott Coulter's 2026 Fundraiser

Scott has been riding with Free Rein from the very beginning.  He has ridden many horses at Free Rein, and his current riding partner is Vivy.  Vivy is a Gypsy Vanner, a small draft horse from England and Ireland used by the Romani people to pull their carts.  When the weather is too hot or too cold, Scott also likes to ride the magic MiraColt.  As parents we were pretty skeptical of the MiraColt, but we have learned that it is an amazing option to keep him strong and ready to ride.  

Scott has profound disabilities including Cerebral Palsy and Deaf Blindness.  Through riding he has developed amazing core strength.  He has learned to use a communication switch to tell Vivy to "Walk On!"  He has made lasting friendships with his long-term sidewalker, Linda.  He has shown he understands signs as when we sign "riding is finished" he either is ready to get off and leans over to me, or he gets upset and says "walk on" again and again and again.  Mostly, Scott has a great time on his horse.   Free Rein is so much more fun than typical  PT.  It's different on a horse.  He can feel the motion, he can feel the breeze and smell the barn smells, he has time with his friends, and he LOVES it!  He knows that he will have to get off if he can't sit up tall.  This is AMAZING motivation for him.  

We believe that Free Rein is an amazing organization.  Not only has it helped adaptive riders like Scootie, it has also served our military service people and our first responders in our Military Horsemanship Program.  Free Rein has truly made Scott's life more meaningful.  It also is a great place for me to see him happy.  I think I benefit just as much as he does.  Please support Free Rein in our GIVE BIG campaign.  No donation is too large or too small.  

Thanks.  

Gary, Molly, and Scott