An anonymous donor in Savannah, Georgia gave 72 acres of land to a horseback riding facility that works with the disabled.
The group, Horsin’ Around, received the 72 acres from a Savannah businessman who preferred to stay unnamed.
Jill Stanberry, owner of Horsin’ Around told WJCL — “We were looking, but not much out there we could afford. A realtor friend of mine put us in touch with a man who owns this property, and he had a heart for disabilities and offered us this land free and clear.”
The organization — which has been around since the year 2000 — says it uses horseback riding to work with people who have physical and mental disabilities to help their setbacks that cannot be treated in a clinical setting. The nonprofit relies almost completely on volunteers.
Employees say they are excited they can help more people with the additional land provided to them.
Erin Dunn, a certified therapy riding instructor for the group said they work with people who may not be able to walk or walk normally. Putting them on a horse provides the movement of walking.
Horse riding also allows them to lay them back on the horse, stretch to improve their posture, breathing, heart and lungs. The therapy also helps improve the patients digestive system.
Horsin’ Around expects to have its expanded facilities operational by the end of next year.