By Ferrell Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club Secretary/Programs Chairperson &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Junction City/Fort Riley Pacesetters and Fort Riley special needs families will participate in the Special Needs Rodeo July 15, 2023 at the Geary County Fair Grounds on S. Spring Valley Road.&nbsp; Last year there were eighty-one attendees.&nbsp; The Junction City Rodeo Association cowboys and cowgirls will assist at the event.&nbsp;

The benefits of the Special Needs Rodeo is to provide special needs individuals information about the perspective of equine therapy, boost physical activity, and self-confidence, and provide a culture enriching recreational activity.&nbsp; Participants will have the opportunity for onsite experience riding a lead horse, a prompt bull ride, horse and carriage ride and learn to rope a stationary steer made of wood and other activities. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The JC Breakfast Optimist Club provides t-shirts for each of the children who attend and participate.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683737671144.jpeg" alt="Pictured left to right are: Laura McCauley, Fort Riley Exceptional Family Member Program Manager Army Community Service; Chris Valentine, Optimist Club member, and Nita Miller, President of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club." />
 <figcaption>Pictured left to right are: Laura McCauley, Fort Riley Exceptional Family Member Program Manager Army Community Service; Chris Valentine, Optimist Club member, and Nita Miller, President of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club.</figcaption>
 </figure>By Ferrell Miller, JC Breakfast Optimist Club Secretary/Programs Chairperson &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Junction City/Fort Riley Pacesetters and Fort Riley special needs families will participate in the Special Needs Rodeo July 15, 2023 at the Geary County Fair Grounds on S. Spring Valley Road.&nbsp; Last year there were eighty-one attendees.&nbsp; The Junction City Rodeo Association cowboys and cowgirls will assist at the event.&nbsp;The benefits of the Special Needs Rodeo is to provide special needs individuals information about the perspective of equine therapy, boost physical activity, and self-confidence, and provide a culture enriching recreational activity.&nbsp; Participants will have the opportunity for onsite experience riding a lead horse, a prompt bull ride, horse and carriage ride and learn to rope a stationary steer made of wood and other activities. &nbsp;&nbsp;The JC Breakfast Optimist Club provides t-shirts for each of the children who attend and participate.

Optimist partner with JC/Fort Riley Special Needs Rodeo