This past weekend our friend invited us to visit Equestrian Bridges here in Fayetteville. He’s been volunteering for the organization for about four years now so I’ve heard about the organization, but wasn’t fully aware of what all they did until our visit. The property was beautiful and, surprisingly, just over five minutes from our house (even though it felt like we were way out in the countryside). Iris got to spend some magical one-on-one time with a few very fancy horses. When we pulled up, there were two mini horses with ribbons in their hair and one big horse drenched in red roses.

In less than two weeks Equestrian Bridges is holding their fourth annual Mini Derby, a benefit for children with autism and their families. Here’s a little more about what they do and what to expect at the Mini Derby (but really, do you need anything more than tiny horses and mint juleps?).

Equestrian Bridges’ Mission:
The Vision and Purpose of Equestrian Bridges is to empower children and youth considered to be at risk for social, behavioral or academic delays with the tools to develop emotional, mental and physical fitness using Natural Horsemanship doing Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies.

Equestrian Bridges 4th Annual Mini Derby 2016:
Saturday, May 7th 2016
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Parkerman Stables
(3100 Oakland Zion Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701)
There will be music, mint juleps, beer, food trucks, and of course mini horse races! A perfect Saturday of fun while supporting a great cause.