Giddy up! Magical Meadows set to begin construction on two new riding arenas
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By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw
WARSAW — The Magical Meadows celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday with a groundbreaking for two new year-round riding arenas at the therapeutic horseback riding center north of Warsaw
In just four months, organizers have raised more than half of the $2 million fundraising campaign, which means construction can begin soon.
The improvements will increase capacity and improve accessibility. One of the arenas will be dedicated to serving veterans and first-responders.
Executive Director Michael Kuhn credited God with what’s happening at Magical Meadows.
“We knew building two new indoor arenas, expanding our facilities, and creating more room to serve people with disabilities, at-risk youth, veterans, and first-responders would take resources far beyond our own strength and resources we have never seen in our organization’s history,” Kuhn said.
“But we also knew when God calls you, he equips you,” Kuhn said.
Kuhn thanked the many anonymous donors ane K21 Health Foundation, which provided $400,000 to assist with the construction of both arenas.
Passion, faith and generosity in the community are fueling the improvement, he said.
Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith, himself a veteran, has become a key supporter of expanded services at Magical Meadows.
“It’s hard to make things like this happen without the support of the community, and we have such a darn good community to buy into these missions and these visions,” Smith said. “This is going to be incredible.”
A riding arena set aside for veterans and first responders iss a unique opportunity.
“I worry a lot about the mental health of my employees. This is another tool and opportunity for them when they’re having those rough days,” Smith said. “They don’t have to explain it to anyone. They’re going to have a chance to be able to come out here and just have their time and work through those with these beautiful creatures at Magical Meadows.”
The founder of Magical Meadows, Tammy Stackhouse, more commonly known by many as Miss Tammy, talked about how her vision has grown to something she never fully expected to ever see.
She and her family, including her grandparents, grew up in property very close to the facility on CR 525N.
At times, she was nearly overwhelmed with emotion as she reflected on the amount of support their expansion efforts have received.
“God is good. And I am blessed,” she said.
Groundbreaking featured many of the people who benefit from services at Magical Meadows.
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