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East Bay Equestrian Update: SonRise Equestrian Foundation Changing Kids Lives!
June 2, 2010 by Jim Walberg · 1 Comment
If you love horses can you imagine the impact a horse could make in the life a child at risk or who is disabled in some way? Well, that dream is coming true every day for some very special kids in the East Bay everyday! Melanie Buerke had this idea several years ago and the dream is now a realty – SonRise Equestrian Foundation at Charles Wilhelm’s horse training center on Crow Canyon Road. Here is their mission statement:
“SonRise Equestrian Foundation is a non-profit organization making a positive difference for children and youth living with social, emotional, or physical challenges including terminal illness. Participating children develop confidence, integrity and responsibility through mentoring and peer relationships centered around the care and enjoyment of horses.” Read more
