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The Magical Meadows will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its Growing with Heart Capital Campaign and Expansion Project next week, marking a significant milestone for the therapeutic horseback riding center.
The ceremony on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. will include staff, board members and volunteers, joined by several key funders, including K21 Health Foundation and the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Construction contractors and project architects and engineers from MSKTD & Associates will also be present, along with Sheriff Jim Smith, Magical Meadows riders and families, and other community leaders.
The expansion project includes the construction of two new 70-foot by 200-foot indoor riding arenas that will increase capacity, improve accessibility and allow year-round programming. One building will focus on expanding services for individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth, while the other arena will be dedicated to serving veterans and first-responders through the organization’s Warriors Mount Up program, according to a provided news release.
“The start of this project is a moment that Miss Tammy, Cowboy Carl, our board of directors, and many of the families we serve have dreamed about for years,” said Michael Kuhn, The Magical Meadows executive director. “Not only will this project help us transform the lives of the people we serve, but it will also transform our community in ways that will soon go from dreams to reality.”
The ceremony comes as The Magical Meadows has secured over $1.2 million toward its $2 million campaign goal, the release states. While the organization continues to seek additional funding to complete the project, leaders say they are confident in the strong community support received to date and are ready to move forward with the construction process.
“None of this would be possible without the steadfast support of our donors, volunteers, staff and families,” said Kuhn. “That continued support will be more important than ever as we keep pushing for the finish line on this project.”
Learn more about the Growing with Heart Capital Campaign and Expansion Project by visiting https://www.themagicalmeadows.org/growingwithheart/
Founded in 2007, The Magical Meadows is a therapeutic horseback riding center located in Warsaw. The organization provides equine-assisted programs that serve children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges, including veterans and individuals recovering from trauma. Through the healing power of horses, The Magical Meadows helps riders build strength, confidence, independence, and hope, according to the release.
