REACH Huron was thrilled to receive the generous donation of stalls to support its growing lineup of programs and events.
Clinton, ON – November 18, 2025 - Every day there’s something new going on at the REACH centre, from thrilling equestrian events to educational programs, and a recent act of kindness is making a big difference in the programming and social impact REACH can make in Huron County. Recently our organization was the beneficiary of an act of kindness, and it is a story worth telling.
Ontario Racing (OR) who is directly responsible for overseeing the horse racing industry in Ontario, was recently able to support the Western Fair Association (WFA) Raceway with funding to update old stalls in their Paddock area. The support was greatly appreciated by WFA and has made a very positive impact on the barn facilities at the racetrack, improving conditions for horse people who race in London, Ontario. OR’s help meant that WFA had a large compliment of older stalls, that had been well used but remained functional. WFA has a history of contributing to the community when and where it can and saw an opportunity to help another community-minded organization, and paid it forward, donating their old stalls to REACH Huron.
REACH Huron was thrilled to receive the generous donation of stalls to support its growing lineup of programs and events. This contribution will enhance the organization's ability to host larger events, educational workshops and other community focused events throughout the year. It will also directly support us in providing high-quality educational and recreational opportunities involving horses to serve our community.
REACH was delighted with the impact OR and WFA have made paying it forward, so much so, that we want to continue with our own act of kindness and we will be supporting Toys for Tots on behalf of WFA as a token of thanks for their contribution.
Toys for Tots is a program that provides new toys to economically disadvantaged children during the Christmas season. WFA serves as the main hub for the Toys for Tots Canada operations center during the holiday season, where toys are collected, sorted, and packaged. In conjunction The Raceway at the Western Fair District hosts the annual Drivers' Holiday Challenge, featuring 8 of Canada’s best drivers competing in a racing industry event to raise funds for Toys for Tots. Drivers generously donate their earnings that evening, and the Raceway matches the total, this will be the 6th edition of the event with more than $50,000 in toys and donations raised for Toys For Tots prior to this year. This years event will be held on Tuesday, December 9th beginning at 5:50pm, to book a table in the dining room that night and take in the action in person, email topofthefair@westernfairdistrict.com. REACH will continue the kindness by making a donation to this program and allowing participants and community members to continue to pay the kindness forward by dropping off toys to a collection centre at the REACH facility and delivering a little Huron County love to WFA when we drop off our toy collection in December.
REACH Huron extends its heartfelt thanks to WFA for their generous support. Contributions like this help sustain and expand the valuable programs that REACH and its partners provide within the community.
For more information:
REACH Huron Contact
Cindy Pryce · Executive Assistant · cindy.pryce@reachhuron.ca or 519-606-1482
WFA Contact
Greg Blanchard · Director of Equine Programming · gblanchard@westernfairdistrict.com or 226-210-4827
Source: REACH Huron