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Inaugural therapeutic riding event launched

American Paint Horse Foundation spotlights
healing power of Paints at APHA World Show

FORT WORTH, Texas —The American Paint Horse Foundation made history this summer during the World Championship Paint Horse Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, when the non-profit charitable organization hosted its first-ever therapeutic riding event – the “Freedom Challenge.”

Freedom Challenge
Freedom Challenge

Horses brought smiles to the faces of many talented exhibitors at the American Paint Horse Foundation “Freedom Challenge.” A total of 32 riders, 25 horses and dozens of volunteers demonstrated how horseback-riding therapy helps improve lives through the healing power of horses. Photography by APHA/Nancy Hein
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Freedom Challenge
Freedom Challenge
Freedom Challenge

In addition to exhibiting their skills in traditional show classes, riders also demonstrated the maneuvers they perform on horseback for physical exercise and therapy.
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