Opportune Acres puts kids in saddles, smiles on faces

First State Fair adaptive horse show draws 29 riders

Brooks Borrell was one of the 29 riders who participated in the first Adaptive Horse Show at the State Fair. He is shown here riding the horse, Peaches. Pictured with Borrell, from left, are Bria Schaeffer, Anna Hanquist and Cortney Brades.
Brooks Borrell was one of the 29 riders who participated in the first Adaptive Horse Show at the State Fair. He is shown here riding the horse, Peaches. Pictured with Borrell, from left, are Bria Schaeffer, Anna Hanquist and Cortney Brades.

A total of 29 riders stepped into the saddle and the spotlight as exhibitors at the first-ever Adaptive Horse Show, held at the US Foods Outdoor Arena during the Nebraska State Fair on Friday, Sept. 4. The event was sponsored by Opportune Acres and Founder Kari Valentine said it was a “magical” day for riders, their families, staff, volunteers and spectators. “We are thankful for this once-in-a-li…