Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center 30th Anniversary Logo Text Box: Thanks to Our Special Sponsors Last updated: 13-Feb-10   Kent Feeds Thanks to Kent Feeds for sponsoring our 41 year old Morgan “Mickey”. Pictured at right, Mickey inspects the new hay barn. Click here to visit Kent Feeds website to read an article titled “The Story of Mickey”. Click their logo above to visit their website. Capital Region Community Foundation Thanks to the Capital Region Community Foundation, their grant helped BTRC install a hay barn. Pictured below is Norbert Vanochen moving a bale of hay out of the new barn. In addition, Capital Region Community Foundation the provide scholarships sponsoring Beekman students to participate in our program. Click their logo above to visit their website. Why do we need your support? In February of 2005 alarming news hit the media, announcing the proposed closing of the Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center. Budget cuts within the Lansing School District (LSD) was forcing them to eliminate this non-mandated program, which caused serious concern for the individuals who benefited from BTRC. Aggressive action was taken by a group of staff, parents, and volunteers forming a BTRC Support Group and a Board of Advisors. Together, they wrote a proposal to the LSD requesting the opportunity to independently carry on this milestone community program, which thankfully was accepted. Today our program remains a nonprofit organization with 501(c) 3 status through the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF). Though we have been allowed to remain on the campus of the Marvin E. Beekman Center, BTRC is no longer under the ownership of the LSD, and all funding has become the sole responsibility of BTRC. Our support group members are currently seeking donations and actively promoting our "BTRC Sponsorship Programs" in an effort to raise needed funds. If you would like to contribute or have questions, please contact our offices at 517-755-2174. (Please check with your tax preparer as your contribution may be tax deductible.) Text Box: Home … About BTRC … Program Services … Volunteer Info … Calendar Lesson Rates … Event Highlights … BTRC Sponsors

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