Since 2005, Happy Hooves has been the Upstate’s only PATH Premier Accredited Center, one of only six in South Carolina.
                                 Courtesy photo

Since 2005, Happy Hooves has been the Upstate’s only PATH Premier Accredited Center, one of only six in South Carolina.

Courtesy photo

MARIETTA — On Sunday, Dec. 11, Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center will be hosting their 19th annual Christmas at the Barn fundraising event at Eden Farms located at 4700 Dacusville Highway, Marietta, SC, 29661. The event is from 2-5 p.m.

Guests will enjoy “Reindeer Rides” (the horses are dressed up with red noses, glitter, and antlers!), visits with Santa, a Nativity scene and Christmas music, a Candy Cane Garden, a variety of arts and crafts to make, “Peeplechase” jump course for children, and plenty of photo opportunities!

There will also be lunch items (hot dogs, chips, sodas), home baked goodies, and a horsey themed gift shop as well! All proceeds will go to support Happy Hooves, a 501(c)(3) non-profit Therapeutic Equestrian Center that uses the power of the horse to help children and adults with physical, mental, and emotional challenges.

The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10 each if purchased in advance online at HappyHoovesSC.com or $15 per ticket at the door (cash or credit).

Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center helps special needs children and adults, as well as at-risk children and teens, by providing horse-centered programs. Participants ride and care for horses, developing exceptionally rewarding relationships that benefit mind, body, and spirit.

Since 2005, Happy Hooves has been the Upstate’s only PATH Premier Accredited Center, one of only six in South Carolina. Happy Hooves is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of individuals in the Upstate of South Carolina through the power of the horse. Located at Eden Farms in Marietta, SC, Happy Hooves operates year-round.