Dear Families,

It is with a heavy heart that I share the sudden passing of Nick Coyne, the Founder and Executive Director of Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding, NFP. Nick was an absolutely incredible human who would give a stranger the shirt off of his back. He had the ability to connect with every rider, and he truly loved his work.

Nick has supported Lake Forest Transition Program by providing work placements for students and by working with students who ride with him privately, recently and in years past.

A memorial service will be held for Nick on Saturday, September 29 at 10:00am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (121 East Maple, Libertyville). There will be a reception following at Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding Center, NFP. (1181 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest). Some staff from Transition and I will be attending.

If you are interested in more information about Horsefeathers and Nick's work, please see Horsefeathers' Facebook Page and/or Horsefeathers' Website.

Please let us know if we can provide any support to your child or family during this time.

Madeline