The Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) will soon be able to serve more young people, thanks to a large donation from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Established in 1971, and originally known as the Windsor Association of Riding for the Handicapped, the group offers programing for people with developmental, emotional or physical disabilities.
The grant, of $221,900, will go to support their HOOF program (Horses Offering Outstanding Futures), which serves about 200 youth per week. Over a course of three years, the money could provide spots for 175 more participants.