This event is designed to inform prospective applicants and their families about the Work to Ride scholarship program. Once arrived, guests will be checked in and welcomed out front in the courtyard area beside parking lot by Irene Lobron, the Director of Outreach & Afterschool Programming. From there everyone will be led on educational tour of our working horse farm. After the tour, guests may join us for a Q/A session about the application process. Be sure to rsvp as space is limited to 30 guests. We encourage guests to arrive 15 mintues early for check-in, as the tour will start promptly at 11:30AM. Parties arriving late will not be included.
More about Work to Ride: Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, nonprofit community-based prevention program that aids under-resourced youth through constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education.
The program is housed at Northwestern Stables, located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. This setting provides a unique opportunity to bring youth in contact with animals and nature. In 2025 programming will return to Chamounix Equestrian Center.
How it works: Once accepted into the program, participants begin in the “Sunday Program”, where they attend for 3 hours weekly all year round. Here they learn the fundamentals of horsemanship and riding. Riders later graduate to the “Saturday Program” where their weekly time commitment is gradually increased and academic tutoring is provided. Playing polo and other off the farm experiences begin. WTR is designed as a long term program, supporting participants through middle, high school, and the college admissions process.
Applicant Requirements:
- Philadelphia Resident
- Ages 8-18 years old
- Reside in low income household
- Complete application
- Attend new rider orientation/final interview
See more information on our website: https://worktoride.net
