Testimonials & Reviews

I just wanted to say from this amputee's heart, thank you... What you have done starting the McKeever's First Ride, has had so much effect on so many lives already.  As a person who grew up riding horses, it was never any doubt that I would ride again, although differently. I spent too much time riding bareback and in the timber as a child for it not too. And, that was when I wasn't in a show ring, running the barrels, kegs, flags, or doing the pleasure class..

Thank you so much for all you are doing.  My son really had a great time.  You are welcome to use his picture.  His name is Cruz Shoemaker and he is 3 years old.  He had an aka at the age of 3 months due to a blood clot developing during lifesaving measures.  He just learned to walk alone in November 2009.  Seeing Molly was amazing.  He does not know any children with amputations.  We brought him to McKeever's First Ride hoping he would meet some.  Instead, he met that wonderful pony and made lots of connections. 

-Lesli

McKeever’s First Ride, a therapeutic horseback riding program, was held April 23, 2011 in Chastain Horse Park, Atlanta, Georgia. More than 30 physically challenged children and adults attended the event, according to OPAF and The First Clinics. Now in its third year, the event was hosted by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia, and was supported by area businesses, industry professionals, and volunteers.