DE QUEEN, Arkansas - The UA Cossatot collegiate FFA has received a $1,200 semester-long Living to Serve grant through the National FFA to partner with Runnin' WJ Ranch this fall.
The grant will allow the collegiate FFA to donate feed and forage for the more than 20 horses that live and work at the ranch, a nonprofit equine-assisted activities facility in Texarkana, Texas, for special-needs children and adults. In addition to the donation, the students are raising awareness about ways people can get involved at Runnin' WJ.
On Oct. 17, eight agriculture students and their instructor, Kelli Harris, accomplished the first part of the project and delivered 120 square bales to the ranch. Over the next few months, students will be delivering more feed and completing training to volunteer during riding classes.
Additional volunteers are needed for the 2019-20 school year to lead horses or walk alongside the riders during classes. To participate as a leader or side-walker, volunteers will need to complete a free training program provided by the ranch. For more information about becoming a volunteer, contact Narda Launius at 903-838-3223 or visit their website at www.runninwjranch.org.
- From UA Cossatot