In 1999, a Virginia couple founded a nonprofit riding programme for people with disabilities; after it became a USEF Center of Excellence, their historic 43-acre farm is listed for $8.4 million to fund future services
- Wheatland Equestrian (Image Credit: Wheatland Equestrian)What began as a family's search for meaningful opportunities for children with disabilities eventually grew into a nationally recognised equestrian programme.
- In 1999, Mark and Muriel Forrest established the Faith & Family Foundation, laying the groundwork for what would become Wheatland Equestrian in Virginia.
- Their idea was built around a simple principle: riders with disabilities should have access to the same quality of coaching, competition and community as other riders.
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- Wheatland Equestrian (Image Credit: Wheatland Equestrian)What began as a family's search for meaningful opportunities for children with disabilities eventually grew into a nationally recognised equestrian programme.
- In 1999, Mark and Muriel Forrest established the Faith & Family Foundation, laying the groundwork for what would become Wheatland Equestrian in Virginia.
- Their idea was built around a simple principle: riders with disabilities should have access to the same quality of coaching, competition and community as other riders.
Sources: Times of India