FOURTH ANNUAL LITTLE BRITCHES 5K RUN/WALK SET FOR JUNE 5th IN BRIDGEWATER

BRIDGEWATER, CT, May 20, 2016 –The Fourth Annual Little Britches 5K Run /Walk will be held on Sunday, June 5, originating at the Bridgewater Pavilion, 100 Main St. South, and winding through the picturesque back roads of Bridgewater. Little Britches is a local nonprofit that has provided equine assisted therapy to children and adults with disabilities for more than 35 years.

The race is an important fundraiser for this local nonprofit. “Little Britches depends on the support of the communities where our students live. We require over 70 volunteers per week to operate the program. In addition, as an organization, we try very hard to keep the rider fees affordable, and in order to do this, we rely on the success of this race,” said Stuart Daly Vice President.

People with disabilities are often on the sidelines of athletic and social activities. At Little Britches the riders are the sports stars, no longer watching from the sidelines. There are numerous benefits from this unique therapy: the horse’s movement challenges the rider’s core muscles and improves posture, sensory integration, motor planning, sequencing and spatial awareness.

“Little Britches gives Alex a wonderful combination of relaxation with the rhythm of the horse, a sense of independence and the physical challenge to build strength and coordination. The program is invaluable to her development and self-esteem.” comments her mother Tina Babarovic of Washington.

The race begins at 9:30 a.m., with registration opening at 8 a.m. Advance registration is $25 at http://register.fasttracktiming.com ; race-day registration is $30. All proceeds will benefit the not-for-profit Little Britches Therapeutic Riding program with sites in Roxbury and Woodbury. The first 200 registrants will receive t-shirts and race bags. Awards will be given for 1st overall male, 1st overall female, and six age divisions.

The Fourth Annual Little Britches 5K Run/Walk is sponsored in part by whom Smile Spot Dentistry, Apella Capital, Kimberly Clark, Thomaston Savings Bank, Parker Medical, Terryville Chevrolet, RRR Maintenance, Charles Heaven & Co CPAs, Interstate Lumber, Dr. Perry Kest, and Marvin Windows.

This 5K race honors the memory of Little Britches co-founder and former Bridgewater resident Betty Lou McColgin. For more information about the program or the race please go to www.littlebritchesct.org .