The West Virginia Horse Expo is a social enterprise of
Arms Wide Open Ministries, Inc., a faith based behavioral health organization based in
Greenbrier County. The Youth Empowerment Program is one of the ministry’s
primary programs. The YEP teaches life coping skills such as communication,
decision making, and conflict resolution, teamwork, leadership and
entrepreneurship to at risk youth. Many of the youth reached come from homes
with Domestic Violence, alcohol and or substance abuse, and extreme poverty.
Proceeds from the horse expo and Benefit Concert make this
work possible.
How does the West Virginia Horse Expo do so much more?
Gate admission for children under 18 will be
$1.00, plus a can of food or other non-perishable items. Youth admission
revenue will be donated to the West Virginia High School Rodeo.
There were will be several raffles during the expo.
Raffle proceeds will go to non-profit organizations, such as NARHA that share our vision of youth being involved with horses.
Our Food court is made up of several non-profit organizations. Proceeds
from the food sales benefit worthy organizations that do great work
within the community.
So please come and enjoy the Expo, and know that what you are spending
will help change people’s lives.
