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January 27th, 2012

The Power of Volunteerism

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program is proud to announce that in 2011, EQUI-KIDS’ volunteers contributed 19,571 hours in volunteer time; the equivalent of $418,036 in service dollars! This benchmark reflects an increase of 38% over 2010 hours, and EQUI-KIDS anticipates another ground breaking increase in volunteer service for the coming year.

December 12th, 2011

New Holiday Riding Session at EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Virginia Beach, VA, is holding its first ever Holiday Riding Session for its riders. The three-week lesson session is being offered to give riders a chance to participate in riding between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Forty riders are signed up for the Holiday Session that began November 28 and will run through this week.

December 8th, 2011

EQUI-KIDS’ FREE Gas for Year Raffle Raises $6,250.00 to Support Program Outreach

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Virginia Beach, VA, hosted its ‘Giddy Up and Go’ Free Gas for a Year Raffle with a grand prize of $3,500 in gasoline gift cards for one lucky winner. The ticket was drawn during The Stall Ball on November 12, 2011 and the grand prize winner was Karen Mercier of Chesapeake.

December 1st, 2011

Make A Gift to Support our Annual Appeal

Today, more than ever, we need your help so that we can provide experiences that allow our rider’s ability to outshine their disability. CLICK HERE to visit our Annual Appeal Page and make a donation today. Thank you for any gift you are able to provide, and we extend our warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!

November 29th, 2011

Construction Starts on Caretakers Quarters in December

Construction will begin on the Caretaker’s Quarters where the Barn Manager will reside on our property. This was part of the original EQUI-KIDS plan and it is the final phase of construction and the Capital Campaign. Although cameras are placed throughout the EQUI-KIDS facility, the Caretaker’s Quarters will ensure we have someone onsite to ensure the security and care of our horses, and to provide a 24-hour presence at the organization.

November 28th, 2011

Knights of Columbus Host Annual Holiday Party for the Families of EQUI-KIDS

The Knights of Columbus, Council 4632 – Father Nicholas J. Habets, will host the Annual Holiday Party for the families of EQUI-KIDS. This event will take place Sunday, December 4 at the Knights of Columbus facility off of Prosperity Road in Virginia Beach from 2pm-4pm.

The Knights and Ladies Auxiliary serve dinner and make gifts for each of the riders which is delivered by a “special visitor.” It is an annual tradition and the event is attended by the riders, their families, volunteers, staff and Board members of EQUI-KIDS.

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