Three Gaits Inc.

“The prepared form 990 is emailed to the organization's executive board. Members of the finance committee then review the form 990 before the return is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored and enforced by the board as a whole along with the executive director. In each instance where it has been invoked, it was invoked by the board member who had a potential conflict. Person involved in the potential conflict is not part of the meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted on.”

“The executive director's salary is reviewed by the board of directors and is based on an industry standard.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Three gaits, inc., is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to provide equine-assisted activities and therapies that enhance the lives of people with physical, emotional and/or intellectual challenges. Therapeutic horsemanship uses equine-oriented activities to promote and enhance the development of each participant's cognitive, physical, and communicative abilities, and positive self-esteem. Three gaits strives to serve interested individuals within dane county and the surrounding area.”

“Occupational/physical therapy using the movement of the horse (also called hippotherapy). Services are provided by licensed occupational therapy professionals, following the state of wisconsin and nbcot criteria. In individual treatment sessions, clients experience uniquely designed activities and exercises on/with the horse to achieve therapy-driven goals. Benefits include: improvement in complex motor control, engagement of cognitive, sensory and neuromotor systems, improvement in sensory processing, skill development in social and play participation. Therapeutic horseback riding: this program is designed for people with a cognitive or physical disability that precludes them from horseback riding in a traditional setting. Taught by path, int'l (professional association of therapeutic horsemanship international) certified therapeutic riding instructors, students achieve specific goals focused on improving physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral abilities through learning the skills of horseback riding in a group setting. Unmounted horsemanship is designed for people who have a cognitive or physical disability that precludes them from horseback riding safely in any setting or do not wish to ride, but benefit from being with horses. Students learn to safely groom, lead and interact with horses under the instruction of path, int'l (professional association of therapeutic horsemanship international) certified therapeutic riding instructors. Their goals also include building strength and balance, emotional regulation, self- and spatial awareness, movement coordination and following multi-step directions.”

“Boarding expenses related to form 990-t.”