Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC), 1063 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster, will hold its annual horse show on Saturday, Sept. 24. This year's show is titled "Horses and Heroes" and is inspired by the everyday heroes who helped the community come through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first class will start at 9 a.m., and the show will conclude around 3:30 p.m. Board member and equestrian Marilu Garofola will serve as the judge.

During the show, the 37 featured participants will demonstrate their achievements in equitation over the year. Each participant will guide his or her horse through a hero-themed obstacle course. Groups of heroes represented in the obstacle course include medical professionals, caretakers, volunteers, first responders, educators, members of the military, and service animals. GMTRC will also have several local heroes at the event to welcome guests and share their work, including representatives of Susquehanna Service Dogs and several first responders.

Food will be available by donation, and logo wear and seasonal planters will be available for purchase. Event participants and attendees may visit the Hero Craft Stand to create a poster to honor a hero in their lives.

Attendance is free and open to the public. The show is supported by 23 class sponsors and 34 additional sponsors and advertisers.

For 41 years, GMTRC has been offering therapeutic riding lessons and equine-assisted learning to children and adults with special needs. Clients' diagnoses include Down syndrome, neurological injuries, autism, depression, and anxiety. GMTRC's therapeutic riding program seeks to aid clients in overcoming some of the challenges associated with their diagnoses with the help of 11 specially trained horses and ponies.