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Restoration Ranch is set to host its annual Spring Fling fundraiser, supporting its mission to help heal veterans through equine therapy.
The gist
President and founder Beth Rand said the event will offer fun for all ages, from veterans to children.
“We’ll have pony rides and face painting and stuff like that,” Rand said. “It’ll be a really fun day.”
“She doesn’t use a saddle or bridle,” Rand said. “She does a routine and she shows what’s possible when you have a relationship with your horse and what all you can do together. She’s a show-stopper.”
Tickets to the event can be purchased online.
The day will begin with an opening ceremony and a mounted color guard in recognition of Vietnam Veterans Day.
After that, the Military Order of the Purple Heart will give a Purple Heart Ranch dedication.
“It will be a very, very meaningful day for anyone who is affiliated with the military at all,” Rand said. “They are recognizing us for the services we provide to all of our veterans, but specifically veterans who have been wounded in conflict.”
The ranch pairs second-chance horses with veterans offering a holistic health journey while promoting sustainable agriculture and community-building programs, according to the website.
Lend a hand
As a nonprofit, Restoration Ranch relies on volunteers for tasks such as horse care, gardening, landscaping and event planning.
Those unable to attend the event can still support the cause by donating online.
