Handler and SOUL Harbour Ranch volunteer Carrie Podgorski is pictured May 1, 2021 with Cupcake the miniature therapy horse during the Kentucky Derby-inspired celebration the ranch held in downtown Barrington. (Karie Angell Luc / Pioneer Press)
Children experienced the tradition of the Kentucky Derby recently by celebrating the festivities socially distanced style in downtown Barrington.
SOUL Harbour Ranch held its annual Kentucky Derby celebration at Barrington’s White House May 1, giving families an opportunity to actually touch and pet Cupcake and Creampuff, two miniature comfort horses, with the supervision and guidance of trained handlers.
They could also hug Marshall, a male therapy dog.
“Whenever we take the animals out, especially during COVID, I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect and enjoy this beautiful weather,” said Jodie Diegel, owner and founder of SOUL Harbour Ranch.
The event honored the 147th “Run for the Roses” Kentucky Derby.
Approximately 20 children were registered for the fundraiser event. They were treated to games and indoor activities, and there was a natural attraction to the therapy animals.
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