Rachael White (rider) and Hayley Creasy with Tanner at the 2011 TRAV show
2011 Accomplishments:
- Attended TRAV and Special Olympics shows
- Held summer camp and included an all-day camp, versus the former half-day
- Held Grand Opening of our classroom
- Featured in multiple magazines and newspapers, including the Richmond Times Dispatch and Powhatan Today
- Completed bathroom (with heat and lights!) and utility room
- Added lights to our indoor ring
- Began completing volunteer snack/break room
- Recipient of many fundraisers from groups including the Powhatan Rotary Club and Willis Group
2010 Accomplishments:
- Attended both TRAV and Special Olypmics shows
- Hosted a show of our own
- Held two week-long summer camps
- Hosted our 2nd Mock Polo Match
- Built and completed our classroom
- Installed appliances in order to finish our bathroom, utility room, and lounge
- Finished both lofts, one above classroom/office areas and other above apartment
- Welcomed Children's Hospital and group homes
- Started building apartment
2009 Accomplishments:
- We became a NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) certified center
- Student athletes participated in 3 TRAV (Therapeutic Riding Association of Virginia) shows along with the Special Olympics
- Held 2 week-long, all-inclusive riding camps during the summer
- Hosted 2 on-site horse shows
- Welcomed several adult group homes and a Children's Hospital for therapy rides
- One of 10 barns to participate in a Barn Tour to raise money for the Thoroughbred Rescue Foundation
- Involve our community by inviting James River High School students and Tech Center students to join us for volunteer work and / or rides