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    Tournament raises over $10,000 for therapy horses

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    More than 60 golfers participated in a tournament to benefit therapy horses on October 4.

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    “The tournament raised more than $10,000. This makes it PRANCE’s largest fundraiser of the year,” said Ann Marie Johnston, executive director of PRANCE, in a press release. “There is no doubt that this was an incredible event and we can’t wait to host it again next year! »

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    One of the highlights of October’s PRANCE golf tournament was a visit from a special horse named Mickey, who posed for photos and snuggled up to players. Photo provided jpg, KC, apsmc

    Themed Horse Power on the Greens, it was the first ever charity golf tournament organized by the therapeutic equestrian center.

    Held in Port Elgin at the Club at Westlinks, the day included a 12-hole round of golf, a local produce harvest dinner and a silent auction, all made possible with the support of Saugeen Shores and Kincardine area sponsors .

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    PRANCE President Jenna Strong and Committee Chair Lori Kohl at the first annual PRANCE Charity Golf Tournament, held in Port Elgin on October 4. Photo provided jpg, KC, apsmc

    “I am so touched by the generosity of this community and their willingness to step up,” Lori Kohl, chair of the golf committee, said in the release. “We are very grateful. A big thank you to every business and individual who helped us.

    As an independent registered charity, PRANCE has been supporting people with special needs through the power of horses for over 30 years, including serving many clients in the Kincardine area.

    For more information about the center and its services, visit prance.ca.

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