Updated at 9:17 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2007
Rodeo for special kids set for May 12 in Waimanalo
Advertiser Staff
The fourth annual Special Keiki Rodeo will be held on May 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawai'i's Waimanalo Polo Field.The event will feature riders performing events on horseback and free food, pony rides, petting zoo and face painting. Shave ice, drinks, T-shirts and stick ponies will be sold to help support the program.
The goal of Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawai'i is to improve the minds and bodies of its riders, using horses as therapy tools.
Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii's goal is to improve the minds and bodies of it's riders, using horses as therapy tools. Riders build strength in their bodies by learning to groom, saddle and ride horses. They improve their attitude by learning from horses and receiving the unconditional love that only animals can provide. Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii specializes in riding instruction for the disabled, but provides instruction to riders of any ability.
