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Summary Of Event

Hosted by: OPAF

When: October 16, 2011

Where:  Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center - Warwick, New York

OPAF and The First Clinics, along with Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center, Warwick, New York, hosted McKeever’s First Ride on Saturday, October 16. This is the third consecutive year that Winslow has hosted the event and the first year that it has served as the sponsor as well.

“This is my first experience and I loved it,” First Ride participant Kidane Nebarai said. 

Unable to locate a sponsor, OPAF had decided to cancel the event. Upon hearing the news, Winslow staff and its volunteer group Winslow Incredible Teen Helpers (WITH) raised enough money, through raffles, goldfish sales, and direct solicitation, for the event to go forward.

McKeever’s First Ride saw ten adult amputees and two youth participate in the two-hour clinic that included grooming and groundwork as well as horseback riding in an enclosed arena, according to OPAF.

Summary writeup provided by OandP.com

Event Photo Gallery

Francesca Jean Grooming

Warwick 2011 Testimonials

Wonderful Experience

“McKeever’s First Ride is a wonderful experience.  I am so grateful to have been a part of it.  Thank you for this special opportunity”

I Enjoyed It

“Robin Burton and the volunteers and owners at Winslow were fantastic,  I enjoyed myself tremendously.  Thank you”

I Like It

“Riding a horse is my first experience and I like it.  Riding a horse is like balancing the body.  If I get a chance, I will continue to be active.”

Warwick 2011 Sponsors

Winslow Incredible Teen Helpers

The NYU Amputee Support Group

Warwick 2011 Media Coverage

OandP article: McKeever’s First Ride Returns to Warwick, New York

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