Cindy Corwin, CEO of Sport Horse Products announced that her organization has joined forces with Inner City Slickers in an effort to promote and expand Inner City Slicker locations and programming throughout the United States and Canada.
“Inner City Slickers was founded 20 years ago by Michael McMeel, former band member of the popular 70’s rock band, Three Dog Night. For the past 20 years, Michael McMeel and Inner City Slickers have been making a difference in the lives of at-risk and abused youth, children with disabilities and families who require extra support and structure.” said Corwin.
“Inner City Slickers programs use horses, cowboy ethics and compassion to build a foundation of trust, confidence and hope in the lives of these children. These are incredible gifts to give to a child and Sport Horse Products is thrilled to be part of that.
We encourage other organizations to get involved with the Inner City Slicker program as well. There is a great deal of need in our communities and this is the perfect opportunity to get involved, give back and make a difference in the life of a child.” Corwin stated. “You’ll be amazed at how good it makes you feel, as well!”
For additional information on Sport Horse Products, please visit www.sporthorseproducts.com. Additional information on Michael McMeel and Inner City Slickers can also be found on the Sport Horse Products website or by visiting: www.innercityslickers-us.org. Both organizations can also be found on Facebook.
Inner City Slickers is an on going "Old West" program that was inspired by the film City Slickers. We chose this program because the "Old West" symbolizes Strength, Preservance and Hard Work.
This program builds self-esteem, self-confidence, character, and breaks down the social prejudices that are so prevalent in our culture today.
Our slickers learn what it's like to be a cowboy- Kindness, Dependability, Keeping your Word, Responsibility - an ethical and moral code that will stay with them throughout their lives. They learn how to rope, groom, feed, and sit a horse.
Our kids learn what it's like to Trust & Respect the horses, themselves and each other.
The Inner City Slickers program is one of the only means we have seen that can virtually erase the color barrier between teens. With the Magic of horses and our expert volunteers, our kids are transformed. They change right in front of your eyes. They forget about color and concentrate on what's in front of them -- a magnificent animal. Our kids face this challenge with Courage and Optimism. Once getting through it and our continued contact with these kids, they have more of a chance to become Responsible citizens.