Horses4Heroes,
Inc., the city of Las Vegas, Cox Charities and the Associated General
Contractors of America’s Las Vegas Chapter (AGC) are presenting Horses4Heroes
Days at Tule Springs, a month-long celebration honoring local heroes and the
horses that serve them every day. The events, including free horseback rides
for all ages, from small children to adults, will be held March 3-31 at Floyd
Lamb Park at Tule Springs.
During
the month of March, Horses4Heroes will be relocating all of its operations to
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs. Activities are planned every weekend in March
with weekday activities Tuesday through Friday. Daily activities include the
popular HorsePlay, a “mommy and me” class for toddlers and preschoolers (ages
18 months to 6 years), beginning and intermediate lessons, and after-school
programs for middle-school and high-school students.
Bringing
horses back to this historic park is a priority for city of Las Vegas Ward 6
Councilman Steven D. Ross.
“We
hope that Horses4Heroes Days at Tule Springs is the beginning of a successful
partnership between the city of Las Vegas and Horses4Heroes to offer community
equestrian services at Tule Springs,” Councilman Ross said. “Tule Springs was
once a working cattle ranch, and later a resort with horseback riding, tennis
courts, a swimming pool and spa. Many of us remember riding horses at the park
when we were kids and we are looking forward to sharing this experience with
our children and grandchildren for many years to come.”
Horses4Heroes,
a national nonprofit equestrian organization based in Las Vegas, is one of the
most successful equestrian service groups for the military. The organization,
through a national network of 265 affiliates in 44 states, provides affordable
recreational and instructional programs for all ages and all riding levels.
The
AGC of Las Vegas will be providing construction services for the event.
“Donating
the construction services needed to make this project a reality gives us an
opportunity to give something back to those in our community whose call of duty
is to protect and serve,” said Guy Martin president of the AGC.
In
addition to offering instructional programs, Horse4Heroes partners with local
nonprofits, families and individuals to provide free morale-boosting health and
wellness programs. With names like, Back in the Saddle, 8.9.10: Ride to Win,
Ladies Unbridled, H4H Pony Express and Operation Free Ride, these programs are
designed to empower, inspire and entertain foster children, teens, at-risk
youth, victims of domestic abuse and violence, veterans and others.
“We
are honored to have this opportunity to bring our programs to this beautiful
community treasure, Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs,” said Sydney Knott
president and founder of Horses4Heroes.
About
Horses4Heroes, Inc.: Horses4Heroes is one of the most successful equestrian
service organizations for our troops, veterans, first responders and their
families. Since 2006, Las Vegas-based
Horses4Heroes has introduced more than 5,000 servicemen and women to horses and
horseback riding, simply because of their sacrifice and service to our country.
Our growing national network of more than 260 equestrian facilities in 44
states plus Canada provide affordable (sometimes free) recreational,
instructional and health and wellness programs for all ages, all riding levels
and all disciplines. These programs emphasize fun and safe activities with
horses, mounted and un-mounted, for all ages. Participants learn valuable
leadership and teamwork skills, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love
of horses. For more information, visit www.horses4heroes.org or call
888.987.4376. For updates on the equestrian center, visit
www.theranchlasvegas.com.
About
AGC: Established in 1988, the Associated General Contractors Las Vegas Chapter
is a nonprofit trade group whose 650 member firms represent Southern Nevada’s
premiere general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and
professional service providers. The Las Vegas branch is one of 100 AGC chapters
nationwide comprised of over 32,000 member firms throughout North America. As a
result, the AGC has established a robust network for lobbying, education and
industry representation. AGC members have access to a broad variety of
resources, services and activities that would otherwise be unaffordable on an
individual basis such as labor relations, professional development, safety
services, and networking, among other things. AGC is an active member of the
community, donating time and resources to many worthy causes throughout
Southern Nevada. For more information on AGC of Las Vegas, please call its main
office (702)-796-9986 or visit its website www.agclv.org
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