Work to Ride

Work to Ride

Work to Ride (WTR) is an American nonprofit delinquency prevention program which seeks to aid disadvantaged urban youth (ages 7 to 19) by offering constructive activities including horsemanship, equine sports (Polo) and education. The program was founded in 1994 by Lezlie Hiner.

WTR is based at Chamounix Stables in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, and gives urban teenagers a chance to come in contact with animals and nature. Children and teens who want to be involved must commit to a minimum of one year of participation in the program; participants are encouraged to remain with the program through their high school graduation. WTR graduates receive assistance with college enrollment; many also choose to come back to Chamounix and act as mentors to teens entering the program.

External links

* [http://www.worktoride.net Official site]


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