Larry the Cable Guy and The Git-R-Done Foundation are taking a dream and turning it into a reality. A ground breaking ceremony was recently held to introduce The Morning Star Riding Center, a new horse barn and indoor arena that is part of The Still Waters Equestrian Academy. The goal is to have the structure built and fully operational by spring of 2015.
The Git-R-Done Foundation is providing a large portion of the funding by making a $250,000 donation. The Morning Star Riding Center plans to offer hippotherapy and therapeutic riding. Hippotherapy refers to the use of the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy by physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech/language pathologists to address impairments, functional limitations and disabilities in patients with neuromotor and sensory dysfunction. Therapeutic riding is an equine-assisted activity for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs.
The new facility will feature a heated indoor riding arena with stalls, paddocks, supportive adaptive equipment, therapy room and parent and volunteer training rooms. The Morning Star Riding Center’s equine therapy will complement The Still Waters Equestrian Academy that provides boarding, training, lessons and summer camps for horse lovers in the area.
For information about The Git-R-Done Foundation or to donate, visit www.gitrdonefoundation.org.