William Shatner Uses Love Of Horses To Raise Money For Charity

Dedicated philanthropist and horse breeder William Shatner will be displaying his reining skills for charity on December 4th, 2009, at the Oklahoma State Fair Arena.

The avid equestrian will be leading his horse to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Showcasing in the 4R Performance Horses Celebrity Slide, Shatner will guide his horse in precise maneuvering and reining exercises. Other celebrity riders include: Grammy winner Lyle Lovett, fine jewelry company owner David Yurman, TLC’s Trading Spaces star Christi Proctor and Tulsa Morning Anchor Kristin Dickerson.

Other horse employing charities supported by Shatner include, Ahead With Horses and the William & Elizabeth Shatner Therapeutic Riding Consortium Endowment for Israel. Both organizations employ horses to heal and raise children’s self-esteem. Aside from horses, William Shatner has also dedicated time to the American Tinnitus Association and to the soldiers of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.