The nonprofit Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center, which is affiliated with the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), offers a year-round recreational horseback-riding program for disabled children and adults. Therapeutic riding develops strength, good posture, balance and courage, and benefits individuals with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, Down Syndrome, autism, brain injury or head trauma, visual and and hearing impairments, mental or learning disorders and muscular dystrophy.

If you would like to donate to Horseplay through a workplace United Way campaign, you simply write in "Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center." Per the United Way of the Bay Area, a code or number is not required.

Sessions

NO SESSIONS Saturday, May 24

5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - independent
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - independent

9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - independent

All sessions are 45 minutes.

We always are in need of volunteers!

Donor Spotlight

The staff members of Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center wish to express their deep appreciation for the continuing generous financial support provided by the Valero Energy Corporation's Benicia refinery employees through United Way.

Instructor Spotlight

Natalie Douglas has a master's degree in special education and provides guidance on effective teaching techniques. Her horse-equipment color is hot pink!

Upcoming events

August 11, 2007

Poker Run

The Solano Star Chapter 315 has once again made Horseplay the beneficiary of their annual Poker Run, which ends with a barbecue at the Horseplay barn. Participating motorcycle riders collect a card from stations positioned along a 50-mile route. The rider with the best hand at the end wins!