21 December 2024 03:07 am Views - 52
Santa’s Visit to Royal Turf Club, Nuwara Eliya will take place on December 21, 2024 from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Royal Turf Club, Nuwara Eliya.
With Christmas day around the corner, the Garden of Eden Autism Retreat Centre in collaboration with the Ceylon Riding Club has organized a unique experience on December 21, 2024 where 50 children with special needs from Nuwara Eliya will get a chance to spend an entire day with horses and ponies.
The main objective of this event is to provide a healing experience for children with special needs with equine therapy.
Equine therapy is a form of therapy that involves interacting with horses to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. This therapy has been found to be particularly beneficial for individuals with autism, helping them to develop better communication, socialization, and physical skills.
The brainchild of Dr. Ineke Ann Pitts, Founder, Ceylon Riding Club (CRC) and Dr. Indrani Wikkramatilleke, the event aims to provide a platform for young equine lovers in the country.
The Royal Turf Club (RTC) is the official venue partner for the event, providing the Royal Turf Club premises for all children to get a first-hand experience of horse and pony riding. As the only remaining horse racing venue in the country, the Nuwara Eliya racecourse provides a breathtaking experience for anybody to witness horse racing at a high altitude.
On the other hand, the official hospitality partner for the event is Hill Rise Luxury Villa and Stables by Edwards Collection, providing meals and hospitality to the participants and invitees.
The Edwards Stables will be providing three horses while the Jayaratne Stables will provide one horse for the event.
An exciting lineup of events have been planned for the day including a horse riding experience from CRC and RTC, a horse show by CRC, a carol service by children of The Paynter Home followed by a visit from Santa.
Santa’s Visit to Royal Turf Club, Nuwara Eliya will take place on December 21, 2024 from 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Royal Turf Club, Nuwara Eliya.