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About Our Auction
VARHA is located near Franklin, PA and provides therapeutic horseback riding programs for individuals with disabilities throughout western Pennsylvania. VARHA has been in existence for over 40 years and serves those in need regardless of their ability to pay. Approximately ninety percent of our operating budget is funded through contributions and the many fundraisers we hold throughout the year. The auction is our largest fundraiser and has been well-supported over the years through generous donations from area organizations such as yours.
Your donation of sponsorship items for our auction will help ensure that VARHA can continue to provide needed services to our therapeutic riders and their families, enhancing their independence and improving their quality of life.
About VARHA
VARHA, the Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped Association, was founded in March of 1980. VARHA has been providing therapeutic horseback riding for children, adolescents, and adults with special needs ever since.
The program offerings were expanded over the last several years to include therapeutic riding programs for families in drug & alcohol and mental health treatment, 'at risk' youth, and young riders (ages 3-7) with documented special needs. VARHA also offers a 'Horses for Healing' program to assist military veterans and other adults who have experienced some sort of life-changing trauma.