Gettysburg, PA — Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility, taking place at noon on March 12th at 1225 Bon Ox Road in Gettysburg. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone for the organization, which has proudly served the York and Adams County area for more than 20 years.
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program provides vital equine-assisted services to youth and adults facing physical and emotional disabilities. Our offerings include equine therapeutic riding, a cart driving program, a groundwork program called the Equine Connection Program, a senior program, and a dedicated veterans program.
The significance of this new facility cannot be overstated. With this expansion, we anticipate more than doubling our programming capacity within the first year and drastically reducing our waiting list. For years, we have operated out of a smaller 12-acre farm and an offsite indoor arena, quickly outgrowing our original space.
In late 2022, we were fortunate to acquire a 60-acre farm, mortgage-free, allowing us to design a campus that meets our needs for decades to come. The first phase of this project is a 6,600- square-foot office and client building. Once completed, we will relocate our offices and training rooms to the new farm, along with our 18 horses.
We invite the community to join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter for Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program, where we can better serve those in need and continue our mission of empowerment through equine therapy.
About Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program has been a cornerstone in the York and Adams County community for over two decades, providing transformative equine-assisted activities that foster healing, growth, and connection for individuals with disabilities.
For more information, please visit www.ShiningStarsTR.org or contact Pam Hoffman at 717- 624-4047 or pam@sstrmail.org.