Special Olympics athletes spent a day with rescue horses
Special Olympics Kansas athletes joined Orion Ranch Sanctuary's second Boo Bash in Arcadia for a dance, lunch, games, and time with nearly 50 rescued horses.
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Special Olympics Kansas athletes spent Tuesday with rescued horses at Orion Ranch Sanctuary's second annual Boo Bash, KOAM reported. The Arcadia gathering mixed a dance party, lunch, and games with time in the barn and the pasture. Organizers said the horses have a calming effect on some of the athletes.
Olivia Ryan, southeast region director for Special Olympics Kansas, said the point was comfort: some athletes already love horses and have never been close to one. Athlete Lincoln Laverack said he grew up in the country and was glad to be around horses again. Founder Meghan Holland said the sanctuary cares for nearly 50 rescued horses and that the animals respond to people immediately. She described the time together as good for the horses and for the people who come to see them.
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Special Olympics Kansas athletes spent October 27 at Orion Ranch Sanctuary in Arcadia for the sanctuary's second Boo Bash. They danced, ate lunch, played games, and spent time with horses. The sanctuary cares for nearly 50 horses that were rescued. Founder Meghan Holland said the horses notice people right away and accept them. Olivia Ryan, who directs the southeast region for Special Olympics Kansas, said some athletes love horses and have never been around them. The day was a way to make that meeting feel comfortable. Athlete Lincoln Laverack said he grew up near the country and loved being with the horses again.
- Why might a horse help someone feel calm?
- What would you do to welcome a person who has never met a horse?
- How is a rescued horse's second chance like a new friendship?
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