Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Perkasie is taking this time
apart to grow closer as a community and focus on what riders, families,
and volunteers have in common: a love for Ivy Hill. Using the #WHYiIVY
hashtag on Facebook and Instagram, the Ivy Hill family is sharing what
brought them to Ivy Hill, and what keeps them coming back. What has
emerged is a heartfelt tribute to the benefits of equine therapy, the
special needs community, and the incalculable impact Ivy Hill has had on
so many lives.
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“With riders being forced to take a hiatus from their time with their
favorite four-legged miracle workers, the #WHYiIVY campaign is something
that continues to unite this community of riders, instructors, staff,
and supporters,” said Laura Brockett-Strausser, executive director of
Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center. “As we navigate through these
difficult times we have an amazing opportunity to focus on what brings
us together and share our stories with those throughout our
neighborhoods.”
Ivy Hill is also continuing to find ways to connect with the community
by inviting them “back” to the barn for a virtual story book reading
with the therapy horses. The first story time took place on Facebook
Live April 25 and was a great success. Lauren Kosci, volunteer
coordinator, led a reading of “I am Peace, A Book of Mindfulness” by
Susan Verde. She was joined along side Pebbles, a small, white therapy
horse with a big personality. Pebbles is a barn favorite and the riders
were over joyed to see her and be able to spend time with her
