GIVING BACK
“Community service was an important part of my upbringing. As a high school student, I volunteered at the local Pegasus Therapeutic Riding program and saw first-hand the benefits of this unique therapy. My involvement with equine-assisted therapy has continued throughout my professional riding career.”
Pegasus is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center with three chapters throughout Putnam and Fairfield counties, including Pegasus Farm, our 20-acre permanent facility in Brewster, N.Y.
The Pegasus Annual Gala in Brewster, New York brought together more than 500 supporters and raised over $100,000 for therapeutic riding programs.
Among the highlights was a silent auction item — a one-hour lesson with renowned equestrian Peter Lutz — that sold for $6,000, showcasing the athlete’s commitment to giving back to the community.
From record-breaking fundraising to a one-of-a-kind auction item — a private riding lesson with Grand Prix US rider Peter Lutz — the night was filled with generosity, joy, and celebration of Pegasus’ 50 years of impact.
Peter held a clinic for students of Detroit Horse Power, a Michigan organization founded to provide urban youth with opportunities outside the classroom to develop the confidence and skills needed to set them up for future success.
All photos courtesy of Detroit Horse Power
Chronicle of the Horse
August 21, 2021
Contact And Confidence: Riding Lessons And Life Lessons Merge At Detroit Horse Power Clinic
by Kelly Tropin Whitridge
Detroit Horse Power
Harness the power of horses to expand opportunities for Detroit's youth.