Judson College senior Jordyn Blackwell of Grand Bay has been awarded registered level certification by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.

She received the certification after completing a seven-week program at Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship facility located in Wylie, Texas (equest.org). Blackwell plans to pursue a career teaching therapeutic horsemanship to special needs individuals and hopes one day to start a premier accredited therapeutic riding program in the Mobile County area.

Blackwell completed requirements for a bachelor's degree in equine studies at Judson last December and will be in the college's annual commencement in June. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Gwen Blackwell of Grand Bay. -30-