From Carolyn Bailey:

After 43 years as director, instructor, and barn manager of The Riding Centre, I am throwing in the hoof pick on July 31st. I can say with absolute certainty there is no place else I would have wanted to spend my life.

I so appreciate my years of exceptional experiences at The Centre. The students and
many wonderful horses have fulfilled me on a deeply personal level. I’ve had the privilege of working with caring and inspiring staff and volunteers whose support has been invaluable.

I want to gratefully acknowledge my husband Chris and his many “Merry Men,” who
refurbished and remodeled the century-old facilities through the years, and built many
new additions, including shelters in the pastures, a new tractor shed, and a new
quarantine shed. If Chris didn’t have the equipment needed, he invariably knew
someone who did. When you look at the loveliness that is The Riding Centre, you have
him to thank!

I am eternally grateful to Louise Soelberg, my mentor and the founder of The Riding
Centre. The ripple effect of her vision of service to children and adults is more of a tidal
wave. With the continued support of all of us who hold The Riding Centre near and dear
to our hearts, I am optimistic that fulfillment of Louise’s vision will carry forward into the
future. Much love to all, and heels down!

Our Mission

♥️ Thank You Wagoner Subaru for all of your support!

We’d like to express our deepest gratitude to the following foundations and service organizations for their kind and generous support over the years:

The Greene County Community Foundation

The Springfield Foundation 

The Springfield Rotary Club

The Tacky Horse

The Yellow Springs Community Foundation 

The Yellow Springs Instrument Foundation

The Disability Foundation

Greene Giving

Community Fund Ohio

Community Health Foundation