Horse show highlights the benefits of equine therapy
Elliott Acres Therapy Riding held its annual horse show and fundraiser Saturday at its facility in Summit Township, where the benefits of equine therapy were highlighted.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., more than two dozens riders across three classes shared what they have learned during the summer with family, friends and the community.
Elliott Acres is a nonprofit that provides lessons in basic horsemanship to people with special needs. It aims to support the emotional, physical and mental health of riders through therapeutic riding and caring for horses.
The event is the program’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year, according to program president Deb Campbell at Elliott Acres. It brings in funds to support its riding season, which runs from April through November every year.
Attendance at the horse show was free. Donations were accepted, and 50/50 and basket raffles were held.
Elliott Acres, located at 168 Headland Road, serves clients with a wide range of diagnoses, including people dealing with autism spectrum disorders and emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
All riders are instructed by a certified therapeutic horsemanship instructor.
For more information on the program and therapeutic riding, visit elliottacrestherapyriding.org. To volunteer, call 724-991-2477 or email dechorsesr1@gmail.com.
