Special Riders of Sumner 2nd Annual Open Show
At
Gallatin Saddle Club
Saturday, September 20, 2007 (Rain Date, Oct. 11th)
Training Starts at 12pm (Show starts at 5pm)
Gate Fee $3 (6 & Under Free)
80% PAYBACK WITH $1,000 ADDED!!!!
Pacesetter Sponsors!
Volunteer State Bank
The Farmers Bank
Daughtry Construction
Campbell Partners, LLC
Black Eyed Pea, Hendersonville, TN
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Open Show at the Gallatin Saddle Club! 100% of the gate fees and concession sales will benefit Special Riders of Sumner. Go to the "Downloads" tab for the current Show bill and sponsorship form.
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Special Riders of Sumner is a non-profit organization that provides weekly horseback riding sessions to Sumner County youth and adults with all types of physical and mental disabilities.
Leisure and recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities are limited. Special Riders of Sumner offers children and adults in Sumner County the chance to experience horseback riding. This experience is made possible by the dedication of a large group of volunteers. Our trained volunteers come from all walks of life and every age bracket. They serve as instructors, leaders, side-walkers, feeders, and muckers!
Our Clients
We have approximately 35 active clients in our program each year. They represent a large range of disabilities including: Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autisim, visual loss, developemental and learning disabilities. Horseback riding can be a very intimidating experience for anyone. Some of our clients jump right in the saddle and love the experience from the first ride. Others may take a few more sessions to really enjoy the experience, but in the end all of our clients have smiles on their faces!
Our Horses
Our horse are our greatest assets!!! We ask them all to tolerate things that most horses won't, we're very thankful for each and everyone of them. Special Riders program horses are donated to the program by individuals who believe in the benefits of horseback riding. Most of our horses have competed in the show ring, barrel racing and pole bending or they've carried they're riders on untold miles of trails in their previous lives. Their previous owners have donated them to us because they know they will get the best care possible and lots and lots ofattention! Please go to the "horses" tab on our home page to see them in action.