DATE: Sunday, November 2, 1997              TAG: 9711010313

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PORTSMOUTH GROUP AWARDS $35,000 TO RIDING PROGRAM

The Beazley Foundation Inc., of Portsmouth recently granted $35,000 for the second time to EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program. The recipient of the grant is a non-profit organization that offers horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities.

The Beazley Foundation, Inc. was established in 1948 with funds provided by the late Fred W. Beazley, his wife, Marie C. Beazley, and son, Fred W. Beazley Jr.

The foundation provides educational and recreational outlets for youth in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

EQUI-KIDS is held at Brookgreen Farm, which is located at 1252 Oceana Blvd. in Virginia Beach.

For more information about EQUI-KIDS, call 425-8833.

For more information about the Beazley Foundation, call 393-1605.

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