New York State Land Title Association’s Charitable Works Committee recently held its 3^rd annual auction, which raised $37,960 for HorseAbility, a center for equine-facilitated therapy for people with special needs. HorseAbility serves more than 825 families a year.

“Each year the Charitable Works Committee selects a New York state charity that exemplifies our values and is an organization we can rally behind and make a considerable difference,” said Kathy Roper, Charitable Works Committee chairwoman and director of operations for AIS/Data Trace. “HorseAbility was a perfect fit because it touched all of the populations committee members hoped to provide for. Located at SUNY Old Westbury, it has programs for children and adults with special needs, seniors, and also assists military veterans through its HorseAbility for Heroes program.”

The proceeds raised by the committee will go toward the HorseAbility Scholarship Fund for therapy lessons and for refurbishing their large outdoor ring and two horse stalls.  The auction took place during NYSLTA’s annual conference, which was held in Montauk.

From left: New York State Land Title Association (NYSLTA) Charitable Works Committee members Lorraine Malone, Rina Barbaccia, Nancy Piccirillo, John Piccirillo, HorseAbility Founder Katie McGowan, Committee Chairwoman Kathy Roper, and Committee Vice Chairwoman Monica Malagon.  The group was photographed at NYSLTA’s recent auction, which raised $37,960 for HorseAbility, a center for equine-facilitated therapy for people with special needs. The proceeds go toward the HorseAbility Scholarship Fund for therapy lessons and for refurbishing their large outdoor ring and two horse stalls.

HorseAbility is located at SUNY Old Westbury. It has programs for children and adults with special needs, seniors, and it assists military veterans through its HorseAbility for Heroes program.