I spent last weekend in Gainsville, GA at the Special Olympics with a local horse therapy group called Horsin' Around. They borrowed a horse trailer but did not have access to a truck so I volunteered to haul their horses for the five hour drive. This was my first experience with therapy horses and their riders but it was wonderful! The kids (actually, the athletes) really enjoyed showing off their horse skills and earning ribbons and medals. We're already planning next year's trip!
All of the volunteers with the three athletes and two horses. Many family members also came to cheer them on. (And many other volunteers helped to get them here)
Emily riding Zantana. She earned a gold and a silver medal!
Joseph with Prince. He earned a gold medal, a silver medal, and a fourth place ribbon!
Ralph earned a bronze medal and a fourth place ribbon on Prince! Safety is always number one for therapy horses so each rider has at least one, if not more, volunteers with them in case they need help.
So many smiles, such a good weekend!
What a great event! Little Emily has some awesome posture on her horse!
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