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PHOTO: Livestream at Headlight AV studio, from left, Elizabeth Ross Holmstrom, Triple B auctioneer; Cookie, RTT miniature horse; Sarah Bronson, RTT executive director; Becca Platz, RTT volunteer. (Riding to the Top photo)
WINDHAM — According to Sarah Bronson, Riding To The Top executive director, the increase in lesson costs and loss of program and event revenue drove her decision to take a leap of faith and turn the organization’s most important fundraiser of the year into a virtual event.
“Honestly, at first I was somewhat concerned,” said Bronson, “because I know how much people love coming to our ‘Party with a Purpose!’ Last year more than 350 people attended the annual Triple B — Boots, Band & BBQ at the farm. Bronson said she realized this event was more than a party to RTT supporters when sponsors, donations and registrations started to pour in this year’s Virtual Triple B. She was especially pleased to welcome back Reserve Grand Champion sponsors IDEXX, Norway Savings Bank and Portland Volvo.
Still, that did not mean she was expecting the outpouring of support the organization received duringthe recent virtual event. “It was a new Triple B experience for all of us and thanks to the generous support of so many, we raised over $140,000 in support of our clients, horses and programs! This year due to COVID, community support is more important than ever,” Bronson explained. “While RTT’s cost to deliver lessons has gone up, we have not passed these costs along to our clients and we remain committed to serving as many clients as possible while keeping everyone safe.”
In case you missed the livestream, you can see a recording by going to the RTT website — ridingtothetop.org/triple-b — and click on the View LiveStream Recording button. Videos capture all that has been happening at RTT during 2020. In addition, check out the DIY demos for beverages (thanks to the Falmouth Lions Club) and DennyMike’s special mouthwatering BBQ.
It is not too late to donate at ridingtothtetop.org. All Triple B proceeds support the programs and horses of RTT.
Founded in 1993, Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center’s mission is enhancing health and wellness through equine assisted activities and therapies. The center is located on a 50 acre farm and is the state’s only year round PATH Intl. accredited program solely dedicated to equine assisted activities and therapies.
For more information about client services, volunteering or making a referral, visit www.ridingtothetop.org or call 207-892-2813.
