ROCK Postpones 14th Annual Barn Dance to June 13

Georgetown, TX, March 24, 2020 --(PR.com)-- In response to the ongoing COVID-19 health concerns and the order issued by Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell prohibiting gatherings of 50 people or more, ROCK’s 14th Annual Barn Dance held at the Merlin Hoppe Arena at their Georgetown center will not occur on April 4 as scheduled. The “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” Barn Dance benefit will now take place on June 13 and feature a special performance by country music artist Wynn Williams. All ticket purchases for the original date will be honored for the June 13 date.

In lieu of a live event on April 4, ROCK will instead livestream a special message via social media that evening. Full details will be announced on ROCK’s website (rockride.org) and Facebook page (facebook.com/rockrideoncenter) shortly.

“ROCK is grateful for all the love and support our donors, sponsors, families, and ROCKateers have given us for over twenty-one years,” said ROCK CEO and Founder, Nancy Krenek. “As we re-imagine and plan our beloved Barn Dance over the upcoming days, we thank you for your understanding and continued support. It is in times like these we seek courage and support from the community to help us navigate the road ahead.”

ROCK is a nonprofit organization providing equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for children, adults and veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. All proceeds from the event will support their mission of “Healing thru Horses” by improving independence and life skills in partnership with the horse to serve children and adults with special needs, the ROCK On Veterans program, which serves veterans and their families, and providing feed and care for ROCK’s herd of equine partners.

About ROCK
ROCK provides equine-assisted activities and therapies to children, adults, and veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. A PATH Intl. Premiere Accredited Facility, ROCK’s vision is to be the trusted leader in equine-assisted activities through service, research and education. Their programs include therapeutic riding, ROCK On Veterans, and equine-assisted learning programs for schools and individuals and physical therapy and speech therapy incorporating equine movement. In 2011, ROCK was contracted by Texas A&M University (TAMU) to provide staff and equine-assisted services for the Grimshaw Equine Therapeutic Program known as “Courtney Cares” (courtneycares.org). ROCK staff also teaches a college course at TAMU, Intro to EAAT. For more information about tickets and how to support ROCK, visit www.ROCKride.org.

For more information or to request an interview, please contact Tina Clary at Tina@ROCKride.org or 512-930-7625.