Theris founder Jessamine Ihrcke wants to help children with special needs to overcome their disabilities.
JUST OFF THE Pan Island Expressway in Bukit Timah is a place where horses are free to roam. Featuring lush greenery and white picket fences, it evokes a sense of calm and promises a momentary respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.
It is for these reasons that the grounds of the Bukit Timah Saddle Club are perfect for the work that Jessamine Ihrcke does. The 35-year-old is the founder and managing director of Theris (short for Therapeutic & Educational Riding in Singapore), which specialises in therapeutic riding and equine-assisted therapy programmes for children with special needs.
Started in October 2016, Theris primarily helps children aged four and above, who have disabilities such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, autism and Down syndrome as well as conditions such as attention deficit and sensory processing disorders. On some occasions, Theris also works with young adults between 18 and 26 years old.
Therapy sessions at Theris involve Desiree, a former showjumping stallion. “Desiree always has the rider’s welfare at heart and is incredibly gentle with the kids. He is the perfect therapy horse,” Ihrcke says fondly of her four-legged partner.
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