CAMP Rehoboth volunteers help at Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding

A team of 15 CAMP Rehoboth Outreach Program volunteers headed to Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding's facility in Milton to help prepare the horse farm to meet the special needs of their riders and ensure the horses have the best environment. CROP volunteers learned about the organization from volunteer Rich Rattell, who provided a tour that included the new goat "mansion."

Then it was time to get busy. Cubbyholes for riding helmets were painted, stalls were mucked, mirrors in the riding arena were cleaned, an entry garden was weeded and mulched, and the pastures were scooped. CROP volunteers worked alongside SDTR volunteer Kathy Nietch, who shared the nuances of stall mucking and other specialized duties. They had fun and made new friends in the process. Tom Peet from SDTR said, "Your efforts easily moved our timetable two weeks ahead. When 15 friends show up and knock out a list of chores, it truly is a gift."

SDTR's mission is to provide equine-assisted therapy promoting the physical, emotional and educational growth of children and adults with disabilities in the community. For more information, go to www.sdtrhr.com.

CAMP Rehoboth is a 501c3 nonprofit community service organization dedicated to creating a more positive environment in Rehoboth Beach and its related communities. Members seek to promote cooperation and understanding among all people as they work to build a safer and more inclusive community, with room for all. This CROP service project was held in conjunction with the 17th Annual CAMP Rehoboth Women's Fest. For more information, go to www.camprehoboth.com.