Ride With Pride, Inc.

In January of this year, construction of the new arena was officially complete and riders had the opportunity to ride in Cedar Creek’s new arena.  Enclosed on three sides, with sliding panel doors that can be opened in nice weather, the new arena is a 14,688 square foot work of art. Use of the arena will mean no more cancelled lessons due to inclement weather. 

The New Arena is Complete!

Mark your calendars! 

On Saturday, May 7, Ride With Pride will hold its first ever, Run for the Roses Fundraiser and Kentucky Derby Party. 

The event, held at Waynesboro’s South River Grill, will kick off at 5:00 with cocktails and viewing of the Kentucky Derby on a big-screen TV.  Also included will be a silent auction and a treasure chest— a locked box of luxury goodies.  Participants donate money to purchase keys, only one of

First Annual Run for the Roses Fundraiser

which opens the chest and reveals the prizes.

Dinner will follow at 7:00 along with announcements of auction winners, the opening of the treasure chest, and announcement of the winner of the “Best Dressed Derby Hat”. Live music and dancing will complete the evening.

Proceeds from this event will go towards support for Ride With Pride’s Therapeutic Horsemanship Programs. To donate items for the silent action and to purchase tickets, contact Ride With Pride at 886-2800 or 255-2210.  Tickets are $35 per person.

 

Region III NARHA Conference

On March 19, Ride With Pride’s instructors attended the annual regional conference for the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. The Virginia Horse Center in Lexington was the site for this years event. Classroom seminars on teaching techniques, fundraising, and administration were followed by live demonstrations.  Debbie presented Ride With Pride’s Work Skills Group Program model and received positive response from conference participants.

Approximately 120 attendees from five states participated in the conference. The program’s Assistant Director, Kim Higgins, took home the grand prize for the Region III 2005 Equine Art Contest for her photograph “Becoming One”, shown below.