Wellington, FL -  Last Friday evening, February 10, 2012, the VinceremosTherapeutic Riding Center (VTRC) honored three riders with the "Rider of the Year Award" at their 2012 Annual Dinner and Auction, "Our Superheroes." The riders honored were: Juan Burbano, Connor Pulver and Olivia Witt. After receiving her award, Olivia's mother, Veronica Witt, stepped up to the podium and explained the impact the VTRC has made in her family's life.

"A few years ago, one of Olivia's doctors asked if we would consider adding equine therapy to Olivia's therapeutic regimen.The layers of hurt and isolation melted away, and now Olivia will talk about Vinceremos to anyone. Her life is a very poignant example of what can be accomplished through the amazing horses at the VTRC and the incredibly capable staff and volunteers who guide the clients through a wonderful experience," Veronica explained.

The VTRC's "Volunteers of theYear" for 2012 were Amelia England, Zoe Morrow, Danielle Zembrzuski and Sheila Galera. Volunteers to Vinceremos are as important as the horses, without their commitment and loyalty the programs and riders the VTRC would not be able to operate and share the magic that is Vinceremos, a place where everyday challenges are met with a spirit of gentle determination and celebrations take place for the smallest successes.

Photo Credit: Executive Director of the VTRC, Ruth Menor, presented the "Riders of the Year" and the "Volunteers of the Year" at the 25th Annual Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center's Dinner, Auction & Dance. From left to right: Ruth Menor, Juan Burbano, Sheila Galera, Amelia England, Zoe Morrow, Danielle Zembrzuski, and Olivia Witt. Photo By: Kendall Bierer/PMG. Barnmice News is brought to you by EnglishHabit.com, your complete online English tack shop.