Central Illinois Riding Therapy

04/04/2026

Runners and walkers gathered in East Peoria Saturday morning for a race focused on making a difference. Details in comments.

04/04/2026

Thank you everyone you came out and supported CIRT today. We had a great group of runners and walkers. We raised over $2000 for CIRT. Thank you to the Fondulac Park District, the Fondulac Park Police, and CIRT volunteers for all their help today! We would also like to thank all your sponsors and donors!

03/27/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I let everyone know that last night, Comanche crossed over the rainbow bridge. We are heartbroken and shocked over his loss. We are very grateful to his owner, Matt Meyer for donating him to us and for sharing this wonderful horse with us.

03/27/2026

Hello Everyone,

A few reminders, upcoming dates, and some sad news:

Riders - Class will start the week of April 6 instead of March 30 because volunteer training was canceled due to storms, sickness, and cold weather. I will start calling everyone next week to schedule class times.

Volunteer/Staff: Here are the dates and times to make-up for missed volunteer training....

Monday March 30, 6 to 8 pm will be Horse Handler Training Classes Week #2 (how to work around horses and riders, mounting, dismounting, and emergency dismounts)

Tuesday March 31, 6 to 8 pm: Horse Handler Training Classes Week #1 (Brushing, saddling, safety around horses)

Wednesday April 1, 10 am to noon: Horse Handler Training Classes Week #2 (how to work around horses and riders, mounting, dismounting, and emergency dismounts)

Wednesday April 1, 6 pm to 8 pm: Advanced Horse Handler/Leader Training Classes (Learn about leading a horse and catching a loose horse)

Thursday April 2, 6 to 8 pm: Advanced Horse Handler/Leader Training Classes (Learn about leading a horse and catching a loose horse)

Also, our CIRT Pony Express 5K Gallop and 1K Walk-Trot is coming up on April 4. If you are interested in volunteering please call CIRT to sign up. If you would like to run the 5K or walk the 1K here is the link to sign up. Please share the flyer with anyone you think might be interested in participating. Thanks!
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/112471/cirts-pony-express-5k-gallop

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your understanding, Jenna

Sincerely,
Jenna Walker
Program Director/Instructor
Central Illinois Riding Therapy (CIRT)
Email: cirt@cirt.info
Website: cirt.info
Office Phone: 309.670.9091
Cell Phone: 309.699.3710

CIRT's Pony Express 5K Gallop 201 Veterans Drive, East Peoria, Illinois - Saturday, April 4th at 9:00amthe 8th Annual CIRT's Pony… - April 4, 2026