Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding welcomes riders
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding riders who’ve been unable to go to the farm during the pandemic were welcomed May 16 for a drive-through, socially distant celebration at the facility in Milton.
Riders and their families stayed in their vehicles while the horses and volunteers greeted them in the parking lot.
SDTR’s mission is to improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and adults living with disabilities through equine-assisted therapy in a supportive environment for riders and families.
In early March, the SDTR board took necessary steps to stop its normal lesson schedule. The board and volunteers have been working diligently on essential activities that have kept the barn running, including taking care of its horses, goats, and cat; making sure the facility stays in great condition; creating nontraditional opportunities that participants and riders can enjoy and grow from; and developing strategies and plans for key financial decision-making related to paying bills in the short term and being fiscally stable in the long run.
To learn more about Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding, go to www.sdtrhr.com.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
