Raemelton has been in operation at the same South Trimble Road location since 1995. This past December, the purchase of the historic Black Estate was finalized via donations from John and Peter Black and the Robert and Esther Black Family Foundation, as well as an anonymous gift in memory of John Taylor.
This has given Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center a sense of stability on its 20th anniversary.
In 20 years the facility has progressed from four horses and 35 students with dozens of dedicated volunteers to serving more than 100 students per week with 18 equine partners and hundreds of devoted volunteers.
Owning The Black Estate, a unique, historic equestrian facility, allows Raemelton to make improvements, increase accessibility and secure future grants to better serve its clientele.
The ownerships’ stated priorities are for repairs and renovation with capital improvements for program expansion to follow.
Classes for spring session began on March 14 with a new collaborative community program to begin in April. Through a grant from The Richland County Foundation, Raemelton partnered with The Friendly House and The Renaissance Theatre to provide a new and innovative Equine Facilitated Learning Program.
Raemelton is a 501c3 non-profit organization. It relies heavily on grants, individual and corporate donations, and fundraising efforts to provide Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies to individuals with disabilities in north central Ohio, regardless of the ability to pay for services.
Raemelton will kick off its capital campaign “Beyond Dreams…Within Reach” at the end of April to fund the restoration and improvements needed.
More information about Raemelton can be found at its website and on Facebook.
