Riding high farm to host animal education event for jackson disabled community

Riding High Farm to host animal education event for Jackson disabled community

Allentown, N.J. – The Jackson Township Commission for the Disabled will host a special farm visit for registered clients at Riding High Farm on Saturday, Oct. 18, giving participants the chance to learn firsthand about animals and daily farm care.

The event, organized through the Handicapped High Riders Club, runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the farm, located at 145 County Road 526 in Allentown. Organizers stress that the program does not include horseback riding but instead focuses on interactive, hands-on experiences such as grooming, saddling demonstrations, and animal care.

Riding high farm to host animal education event for jackson disabled community
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Participants will also meet Robyn, owner of the Handicapped High Riders Club, who will guide the group through farm life activities. The program is designed to introduce clients to horses and other animals in a safe and educational setting.

Attendance is limited, and spots must be reserved by Oct. 10. Registered clients are required to wear old sneakers or boots.

Reservations can be made by contacting Karen Lundgren at KLundgren@JacksonTwp.NJ.net or by phone at 732-928-3334.


Key Points

  • Riding High Farm will host an educational animal care event for registered clients on Oct. 18.
  • The program will include grooming, saddling, and animal interaction, but no horseback riding.
  • Spots are limited, with RSVPs due by Oct. 10 through the Jackson Township Commission for the Disabled.

Farm life will be coming alive for Jackson’s disabled community this fall.

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