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Dozens of students, parents and staff urge board to preserve Stables alternative school and its PATH‑certified equine program
Summary
More than two dozen students, parents, staff and Central Kentucky Riding for Hope representatives testified at the Fayette County board meeting asking the board not to end the CKRH contract or cut funding for the Stables alternative school, describing academic gains, improved mental health and graduation outcomes tied to the program.
Dozens of students, parents, staff and representatives of Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH) urged the Fayette County Board of Education on Nov. 24 to preserve the Stables alternative school and the district’s contract with the PATH‑certified nonprofit that provides therapeutic equine services.
Speakers described personal academic and social improvements tied to the program, including higher GPAs, improved attendance, reduced need for outside therapies and in some cases a path to graduation. Kevin Farris, program director for the…
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