Hosted at the nonprofit’s main equestrian center, Pegasus Farm in Brewster, N.Y., the horse show celebrated the many achievements of nearly 70 Pegasus students with special needs.
Each participant demonstrated the horsemanship skills he or she practiced during weekly therapeutic lessons at one of Pegasus’ four chapter locations in Fairfield, Putnam and Westchester counties. Every student won a ribbon in recognition of improving some aspect of his or her technique.
“Today we celebrate not only our horse show riders, but every military veteran, person with special needs and at-risk individual who participates in our programs throughout the year,” said Dr. Shelly Pope, Pegasus program director. “This event helps raise awareness and essential funding on behalf of every Pegasus student, and we are deeply grateful for the continued support of our local community.”
The 33rd annual Pegasus Horse Show was made possible through the generosity of hundreds of supporters, including the following major sponsors: Ms. Suzanne McGraw, Mr. and Mrs. O. Robert Theurkauf, Mr. and Mrs. David Archer, Mr. and Mrs. David W. Florence, Mr. and Mrs. Aram Ampagoumian, Ms. Susan Berg Bardwil and Mr. James Bardwil, Mr. Eric Ferguson, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard H. Mark.
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center that provides the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding and other equine-assisted activities to people with special needs, military veterans and at-risk individuals, including disadvantaged youth and abuse survivors.
For further information about Pegasus’ programs, to view a photo slide show of the horse show, or to make a donation in support of Pegasus’ mission, visit pegasustr.org.
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