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Special needs kids to have a wonderful time at Royal Turf Club

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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.