Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club kids in Philly learn to ride horses for 20 years скачать в хорошем качестве

Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club kids in Philly learn to ride horses for 20 years

As a child, Ellis Ferrell was chomping at the bit to own his own horse. He says he loved horses from an early age. Now, he's living the dream, with 14 horses at the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club in Philadelphia. He founded the club in 2004 with a mission in mind. "Give the kids something to do," he says. "We'll teach them how to ride. "He says most of the kids that come to the club's stables live in the neighborhood. Ferrell's son, Darrin Ferrell, helps out. He says he started riding horses in Pennypack Park in Northeast Philadelphia after going with his dad to the stables. "I was hooked, that was it," he says. They teach kids how to ride after school and on weekends. For many kids, it's their first time on a horse and the club doesn't charge for lessons. The Ferrells say the kids that come to the club get attached to the horses and most have a favorite. While they're there, they also learn how to care for the horses, which includes feeding, cleaning stalls and grooming. The club keeps the kids off the street and teaches them life skills through mentoring. Ellis says they want the kids to learn "a routine," so they do a lot of the work in caring for the horses. "If they learn to respect these horses, they'll learn to respect themselves," says Ellis. Both father and son say the club's culture has transformed this section of Fletcher Street. "They call it the safe haven," says Ellis. "Once they open that gate, it's a different world," says Darrin. Ellis says he just loves the club because the kids choose to come here. "And it's always open to them," he says. For more information on the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club, visit: FSURC.com. Check us out on: Website - www.localish.com Facebook -   / localish   Instagram -   / localish   Twitter -   / localish   Localish is all about bringing out the good in America’s cities. Our locally-sourced stories transcend city limits so you can live like a local wherever you go. #Localish #GoodPeople #GoodNews