The Brief
- More than 70 children and adults with developmental disabilities gathered Saturday for the Hollie Brewer Adaptive Rodeo in Polk County.
- Co-founders Jena Brewer and Sarah Hollie created the event four years ago after their daughters struggled to participate in local competitions.
- Organizers are raising awareness to build the Hollie Brewer Adaptive Ranch, a permanent Christ-centered community offering lifelong support.
BARTOW, Fla. – From barrel racing and lassoing to a petting zoo and even a special-needs goat, a rodeo in Polk County Saturday proved that everyone deserves a chance to experience the fun.
The Hollie Brewer Adaptive Rodeo brought more than 70 children and adults with developmental disabilities together for a day filled with excitement, inclusion and community support.
Polk County adaptive rodeo
The backstory:
Co-founders Jena Brewer and Sarah Hollie launched the Hollie Brewer Adaptive Rodeo about four years ago after watching their daughters, Maddie and Macy, struggle to join local livestock shows alongside their older sisters. …