MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance the cognitive, physical, and/or emotional well-being of individuals with special needs, disabled veterans, and seniors through horse therapy and equine-assisted activities.
2019 Therapeutic Riding Program Schedule
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Our regular lesson schedule in full swing, we have have seen increased participation from last year. Yes, summer is nearing an end, but there are still plenty of warm riding days ahead. And with the indoor arena at Ellis House and Equestrian Center, we are able to conduct lessons in conditions not much worse than a cool fall day. Contact Kris Mondrella if you are available for lessons. Below is a brief look at this year’s schedule:
Regular Lessons
Session #1 Feb 10 – Mar 23
Session #2 Mar 31 – May 11
Session #3 May 19 – Jun 29
Session #4 Jul 7 – Aug 17
Session #5 Aug 25 – Oct 5
Session #6 Oct 13 – Nov 23
Session #7 Dec 1 – Dec 14
Makeup Week
Mar 24 – Mar 30
May 12 – May 18
June 30 – July 6
Aug 18 – Aug 24
Oct 6 – Oct 12
Nov 24 – 31
None
No Classes
Mar 24 – Mar 30
April 19-21, Mother’s Day 5/12; Trivia Night 5/11
May 24-27, Grundy County Horse Show July 2-4
August 2-5
Hoofin’ It 5K Run 10/3
Special Olympics Illinois Fall Games 10/23-24
Shortened Session, Christmas Party 12/11
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hoofin' It-5K Run/Walk!
The Hoofin’ It 5K Race/Walk will take place at the Kendall County Forest Preserve. The race is a scenic trail run around the Ellis House and Equestrian Center located in
Minooka.
A detailed trail run map will be handed out prior to the run. The 3-mile fun run/ walk will begin at 9:30am
and registration will start at
8am. Winners of different age categories will be announced and awards given at 11:30am.
SUNDAY~ October 3rd 2021
Ellis House & Equestrian Center, 8am - Noon
2021 Special Olympics Equestrian Games
October 23, 2021 – October 24, 2021
BraveHearts at the Bergmann Centre
Poplar Grove, Illinois
DONATE
Sunrise Center North is always looking for donations and goes through Paypal, which accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Cards, no account required!
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Any money you donate goes to caring for our horses, buying items to help better the program, and lower the cost for our riders with disabilities and special needs. We greatly appreciate any and all donations. Thank you!
