Ashley Coen began taking lessons at the Therapeutic Horsemanship Equestrian Center in Hemet when she was in second grade. Now 21, she continues to derive benefits from riding and helping others with their lessons, thanks to the community where she was born and raised.Due to her physical and developmental challenges, for many years Ashley had been provided funding by a foundation that provides scholarships for many of the students at T.H.E. Center.“Unfortunately, reality for children with disabilities and special needs is that once they turn 18, funds are no longer available or are limited,” Executive Director Becky Polk said. “Many of the foundations only support children 18 and under with disabilities and special needs.”But thanks to a sponsorship from Cops4Kids &
