Courtesy photo Among those taking part in the 18th annual Lehman Engineers Horse Trail Ride and Trail Walk to benefit Dreams Go On are (from left): Destiny Irvin, 2024 Goodwill Ambassador for Dreams Go On, riding Rocky; Karen Kurtz, lead instructor; Madison Irvin, 2024 Goodwill Ambassador for Dreams Go On, riding Faith; and Alese Rinker, assistant instructor.

HOLLIDAYSBURG — On Sept. 29, 2024, Lehman Engineers held its 18th annual Horse Trail Ride and Trail Walk to benefit Dreams Go On.

Dreams Go On is a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding organization. In 2024, the trail ride and trail walk raised $36,825.31. To date, Lehman’s has raised a total of $417,156.57.

Each year, this event takes place at Canoe Creek State Park. It brings horseback riders and trail walking enthusiasts together for a great cause. Dreams Go On provides therapeutic horseback riding sessions to children and young adults in Blair County.

The top team raised $1,986: the Wolfe Pack.

The second place team was the Saint Francis University “Lammies” Phi Lambda Psi sorority, with $1,200.

Holliday Real Estate, LLC was in third place with a $905 donation.

Top individual fundraisers were Pam Wilt, first place, $350; tied for second place at $100 each were Nicole Burchfield and Alyssa Reed.

This year’s 19th annual Lehman Engineers Horse Trail Ride and Trail Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.

The public is invited to register to participate in the event. All horse trail riders and trail walkers are encouraged to register online at www.DreamsGoOn.com and are also encouraged to collect pledges to donate to Dreams Go On to compete for prizes.

Late registrations will be accepted the day of the event. Registration and check-in on the day of the event is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. for horse trail riders and trail walkers.

The event will occur rain or shine. Riders must provide their own horses.

Businesses and organizations can support the event with a sponsorship or by donating an item, basket, or gift card. Interested parties should contact event chairperson, Betsy Lehman at 814-695-7500 or BLehman

@Lehmanengineers.com.

The Dreams Go On facility is on Turkey Valley Road, Hollidaysburg. Please contact Deb Kelly at debbiekelly1231@gmail.com to learn how to become a therapeutic horseback riding volunteer and visit www.DreamsGoOn.com.