By Amy Booth
On October 19th, the Connectwell Therapeutic Riding Program celebrated its 3rd annual Mane Event Year End Horse Show. Members of the Royal Bank in Carleton Place came out to lend a helping hand.
Seen in picture are Donna Gibson Melissa Saunders and Matthew Norton. Along with helping out for the day, the Royal Bank awarded the Therapeutic Riding Program with a community service grant of $1500.
Connectwell Therapeutic riding is celebrating 39 years of providing therapeutic riding lessons in Lanark County. This program has grown to include more than 128 riders – 70 % with physical disabilities; 99% have developmental disabilities or mental illness. With no ongoing Government funding, all funds are raised through grants, donations and fundraising activities – so community support is vital to success.
