Jun 12, 2024

JC Breakfast Optimist Club Supports Special Needs Rodeo

Posted Jun 12, 2024 2:02 PM
Pictured left to right are Nita Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club President and Laurie McCauley with the Exceptional Family Membership Program at Fort Riley. 
Pictured left to right are Nita Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club President and Laurie McCauley with the Exceptional Family Membership Program at Fort Riley. 

By Dr. Ferrell Miller

JC Breakfast Optimist Club Secretary/Programs Chair

The JC Breakfast Optimist Club has supported the Special Needs Rodeo with a donation of $200.00 at Jim Clark's Chevrolet showroom. The Special Needs Rodeo will be held July 20 at the Junction City Rodeo Arena on South Spring Valley Road. The Rodeo is an educational and cultural recreational event organized by the Exceptional Family Member Program and the Family Advocacy Programs. Attendees will receive a cowboy hat, t-shirt, bandana, and cowboy cup.

Participants have the opportunity onsite to experience riding a lead horse, a prompt bull ride, horse and carriage ride and learning to rope. The benefits of the Special Needs Rodeo is to provide special needs individuals information about the perspective of Equine therapy, boost physical activity, and provide a culture enriching recreational activity.