Garrison Homes donates $10,000 to therapeutic riding center

Thanks to generous support from Garrison Homes, more children and adults with disabilities will be able to participate at the Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Center. 

Jeff Garrison, president of Garrison Homes, presented a $10,000 donation in support of SDTR and its annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser set for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at 17170 Harbeson Road, Milton.

For more than 20 years, Garrison Homes has delivered unparalleled quality, personalized service and award-winning craftsmanship for custom-built homes in Delaware. The local, family-owned business assists many charitable programs that support the community. 

Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization that was established in 1988. Its mission is to improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and adults living with disabilities through equine-assisted services in a supportive environment for riders and their families.

Jo Allegro Smith, SDTR executive director, said, “Our equine-assisted services are transformative and incredibly beneficial for children and adults with disabilities. This generous donation will go toward bringing two more horses and two more certified therapeutic riding Instructors on board so that we can accommodate additional participants in the program.”

The center currently has a waiting list of approximately 40 individuals.

For more information, go to sdtrhr.com.