Work to Ride: Open House & Tour 3/16

This event is designed to inform prospective aplicants and their families about the Work to Ride program. Once arrived, families will be checked in and welcomed out front by our pinic tables by Erin Brown, Sunday Program Manager. From there everyone will be led on educational tour of our working horse farm. After the tour, guests may join us for a Q/A session in the barn. Be sure to rsvp as space is limited to 20 guests. We encourage guests to arrive 15 mintues early for check-in, as the tour will start promptly at 1 PM. Parties arriving late will not be included.

More about Work to Ride: Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, nonprofit community-based prevention program that aids under-resourced youth through constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education.

The program is housed at Chamounix Equestrian Center, located in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. This setting provides a unique opportunity to bring urban youth in contact with animals and nature.

How it works: Once accepted into the program, participants begin in the “Sunday Program”, where they attend for 3 hours weekly all year round. Here they learn the fundamentals of horsemanship and riding. Riders later graduate to the “Saturday Program” where their weekly time commitment is gradually increased and academic tutoring is provided. Playing polo and other off the farm experiences begin. WTR is designed as a long term program, supporting participants through middle, high school, and the college admissions process.

Applicant Requirements:

1. Philadelphia Resident
2. Ages 8-18 years old
3. Reside in low-income household
4. Complete application
5. Attend new rider orientation/final interview

See more information on our website: https://worktoride.net

Host or Publisher Irene Lobron