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Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding holds annual Barn Dance
Event nets $64K for nonprofit
Guests enjoy a boot-scootin’ country line dance at Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding’s annual Barn Dance. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
October 22, 2023
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding held its Seventh Annual Barn Dance Oct. 14 at the organization’s facility in Harbeson. Guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner, bourbon-tasting station, line dancing, music by the Mason Dixon Band, mechanical bull riding, live and silent auctions, and a 50/50 raffle.
Organizers said the event was attended by 250 guests and raised $64,000 for the nonprofit, which works to improve the physical and emotional well-being of children and adults living with disabilities through equine-assisted therapy in a supportive environment for riders and families. For more information, go to sdtrhr.com.
Enjoying the festivities at the SDTR Barn Dance are (l-r) Carisa Daisey, Jennifer Swingle and Cindi Williams-Susi.
The Mason Dixon Band entertains guests at the SDTR Barn Dance.
A silent auction featured a wide array of items to raise funds for equine-assisted therapy.
Sharing a moment at the party are (l-r) SDTR Executive Director Jo Allegro-Smith, Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer and SDTR Executive Committee President Scott Swingle.
Gathered at the Barn Dance are (l-r) SDTR Executive Director Jo Allegro-Smith; Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes; and SDTR Executive Committee President Scott Swingle.
Rhianna Powell, left, and Cali Thier are all smiles at the Barn Dance.
Laurie Vonasek tries her hand aboard the mechanical bull.
