A horse farm in Cincinnati? New Graeter's flavor, today's top stories | Daily Briefing

Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer

June 5, 2023 at 10:34 PM·2 min read

This summer, children will come to Horses on the Hill to ease their anxiety, overcome trauma and learn to deal with life.

Good morning! Scott Wartman here with what’s happening around Hamilton County.

It’s not a county known for horse farms. Even rarer still are Cincinnati horse farms. But there’s one at the end of a street in East Price Hill.

I went to this hidden horse farm in May and found a bunch of enthusiastic people preparing to turn the farm into an educational and therapeutic center, as well as a community gathering spot. Kids will be able to go there this summer to ease their anxiety, overcome trauma and learn to deal with life.

One person believes it could be "a pearl in the city."

Are you interested in learning more? Read my story about Horses on the Hill here.

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What else you need to know Tuesday, June 6

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