A SPECIAL DAY — Above, members of the Billings family take a moment for a photo after the afternoon opening of DearHaven and the consecration of the Susan McCarthy Billings Arena. Shown are (from left) Tim Mimbs, Tim McCarthy, Jane McCarthy, Candice Mimbs, Tommy Billings and Morgan Billings.

Susan Billings’ hopes realized with Dearhaven opening

Susan Billings’ legacy lives on and the dream of DearHaven Therapeutic Riding Center, which she shared with her husband Tommy, has become a reality. The grand opening of DearHaven and the dedication of the Susan McCarthy Billings Arena took place last Saturday, attended by a crowd of about 800.

Frances Huber, a member of the board at DearHaven, presented framed certificates of appreciation to those who promoted the center, aided by Billings and volunteer Page Richardson.

Huber later commented that she was “thrilled to see all of those who came out to support us and celebrate with us.

Above left: Frances Huber reads to the crowd what U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx told the members of the House of Representatives on June 14 as Tommy Billings looks on.

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