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Happy Trails Riding Academy is the only fully accredited therapeutic riding center in the San Joaquin Valley between Bakersfield and Modesto

 

Sensory Trail to be developed with assistance from Local Kiwanis Clubs
 
Plans are underway to begin development of a Sensory Trail in the southeastern corner of our property.  The Sensory Trail will occupy approximately 2 acres and will be designed to impact all five senses – touch, smell, sight, hearing, and taste.  Trail elements will include a bubbling water feature, a wooden bridge, fruit and shade trees and different textures for the horses to walk over such as pea gravel, sand, fall leaves, etc.  The sense of touch will be stimulated by the feel of different flowers and plants along the trail.  The sense of smell will be stimulated by the smell of flowers, plants and trees that can be reached along the trail.  Taste buds may be stimulated by picking an apple or ear of corn along the trail.  Both horse and cart paths will be included in the Sensory Trail.
 
Local Kiwanis Clubs from Kings and Tulare Counties have agreed to assist Happy Trails with the development and building of the Sensory Trail.  The development of the project will consist of numerous stages including grading, irrigation and underground, pathways, planting, gates and fencing, water features, bridge, and electrical among others.  The Kiwanis clubs will provide some funding and lots of manpower and donated material.  Anyone interested in assisting with the project is encouraged to contact Leslie Gardner at 688-8685 or Andre Gaston at 635-4356