Ivy Hill Welcomes Paris to Perkasie

PERKASIE, PA - Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center, located on Mill Road in Hilltown Township, became a winning recipient of a Gypsy Gift Horse from the Lex Lin Gypsy Ranch in Rockwood, Tennessee on July 11.

Nominations for the Gift Horse came from PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) premier accredited Equine-Assisted Activity and Therapy centers and center members nationwide. From April to June, the public was invited to vote for the therapeutic center of their choice on the Lex Lin Facebook page, with the top 20 centers winning the prize.

Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center place 19th in the competition, finishing with 9,143 votes.

After the “Passing of the Lead” ceremony held at the Lex Lin Gypsy Ranch in Tennessee on July 23rd, Horse Care Director Janna Pitak and the staff of Ivy Hill welcomed Paris, an 8 year-old Bay Sabino Tobiano to the Ivy Hill stable of therapy horses.

“The Passing of the Lead ceremony was an unforgettable experience,” Said Pitak.

“Although a total value of $295,000 was placed on the horses donated this year, the true value of these horses will far exceed the monetary worth of Lex Lin’s generosity,” Pitak said.

After a long ride from the ranch at Rockwood, Tennessee, Paris came home to Ivy Hill on Tuesday, July 25. Leading her off the trailer and onto the Ivy Hill grounds, Pitak echoed the joy and excitement of board members, staff, volunteers and participants on hand to greet Paris.

“Lex Lin said it best when they said her sweetness is almost tangible,” Said Pitak.

“She took the move in stride – such a brave and smart girl,” she added.

To sponsor an Ivy Hill horse, to volunteer, or for more information on how to support Ivy Hill’s programs, e-mail info@ivyhillequestrian.org, or call the facility at 215-822-2515, or visit the website at www.ivyhillequestrian.org.

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