Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center has been selected for the 2015 Best of Chalfont Award in the Riding Academies category by the Chalfont Award Program.

“We are proud of the service our program provides for our community, and grateful for this recognition,” said development director Donna Carlson.

Each year, the Chalfont Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Chalfont area a great place to live, work and play.

Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization utilizes the equine experience to build pathways for personal growth, strengthen supportive relationships and broaden community involvement for individuals with special needs.

“We invite everyone to become part of our equation: Horses + Love = Hope,” Carlson said.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Chalfont Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Chalfont Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Chalfont Award Program

The Chalfont Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Chalfont area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Chalfont Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Chalfont Award Program

CONTACT:
Chalfont Award Program
Email: PublicRelations@recognitionawarding.com
URL: http://www.recognitionawarding.com

Lisa Berlin, a rider at Ivy Hill Equestrian Center, will represent the United States at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles from July 25- August 2.

Berlin has been a rider at Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center since 2009. She is 1 of 3 riders from Pennsylvania chosen to compete on the 10 member equestrian team as a part of the World games.

Berlin will be competing in the Walk- Trot Supported division. She will be competing in 3 classes: Equitation, which is judged on rider position, Trail, which is judged on how well the rider can maneuver the horse through obstacles, and Relay.

In its 47^th year, the Special Olympics World Games promotes equality, tolerance and acceptance around the world bringing attention to the Special Olympics movement and creating positive policy change for people with disabilities around the world. The games begin on July 25 with the opening ceremonies, which include a special appearance by Michelle Obama, performances by Stevie Wonder, Avril Lavigne, Cassadee Pope and more. This year, the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games will see 7,000 athletes representing 177 countries.  In its 47^th year, the Special Olympic World Games is dedicated

In its 16^th year, The mission of Ivy Hill is utilize the equine experience in building pathways for personal growth, in strengthening supporting relationships and in broadening community involvement for individuals with special needs.For more information, visit http://www.ivyhillequestrian.org