On the first Saturday in May, Talisman Therapeutic Riding will again welcome Maryland belles and gents to the organization’s annual Derby party. The celebration at Churchill Downs will be spectacular as will the celebration on Blue Ribbon Lane in Grasonville, where guests will be surrounded by dozens of roses as they sip the traditional mint […]
Continue ReadingAs they have for the past 11 years, guests will arrive on May 6th at the Talisman Therapeutic Riding farm in Grasonville to enjoy the 149th Kentucky Derby. Gentlemen and ladies, in their iconic hats, will view a live broadcast of the Derby as they sip mint juleps and enjoy a Southern style dinner, prepared […]
Continue ReadingAfter 27 years in federal service, Noelle B. Douglas has accepted the position of Executive Director of Talisman Therapeutic Riding, Inc. in Grasonville. Her lifelong love of horses is highlighted by her recent experience working with veterans and active-duty personnel to provide them with therapeutic opportunities through outdoor recreational experiences. Her passion for horses began […]
Continue ReadingTalisman’s Derby committee is not able to literally put their heads together, but that Is not stopping the group from planning this year’s version of the organization’s signature event. Each year at TTR’s Derby Live! old and new friends gather together for a great party complete with dinner, mint juleps, bourbon tasting, horses, and hats. […]
Continue ReadingDespite the challenges the pandemic poses, Talisman Therapeutic Riding continues pursue its mission of serving kids and adults who can benefit from the wholistic approach that connects riders and one of 12 very gentle horses. Lessons at the Grasonville organization are ongoing because of a limited number of professional staff and a long list of […]
Continue ReadingFor the first time in nearly a decade, Talisman Therapeutic Riding (TTR)will bypass the Derby Live! event in 2020 and in its place host an online auction. In light of current circumstances, the organization made the decision to forego the in-person gathering that is Talisman’s signature event and largest fundraiser. The auction will run from […]
Continue ReadingKent Youth of Chestertown, which funds initiatives to serve at risk youth, awarded a $9700.00 grant to Grasonville based Talisman Therapeutic Riding to work with at-risk youth from across the Eastern Shore. Bets Durham, Board President of Kent Youth, said they were impressed by Talisman’s TTRiding for At Risk Youth program. “It just fit so […]
Continue ReadingIn response to the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus, Talisman Therapeutic Riding postponed its Derby Day event set for May 2nd. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2020 to coincide with the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby. Talisman Founder and CEO Anne Joyner said, “postponement of our Derby Day was unfortunate but […]
Continue ReadingWendy Panor, owner of Shore Solutions, LLC in Centreville and Jeanmarie Richardson, founder of The Digital Architects in Stevensville and Ocean City, joined the Talisman Therapeutic Riding Board of Directors on January 1, 2020. Both will serve three- year terms. Talisman President and CEO Anne Joyner said Wendy and Jeannie are already up and running […]
Continue ReadingTalisman Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is planning for a busy 2020 with many events and activities scheduled at its 30-acre location in Grasonville in Queen Anne’s County. Talisman serves wounded warriors and individuals of all ages living with emotional, physical or cognitive disabilities. In the upcoming year, Talisman expects to provide over 3200 lesson. Talisman CEO […]
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