MAKANDA – Senator Dale Fowler will join with representatives from other state department offices and Giant City Stables to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on a new enclosed arena at Giant City Stables.

It will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at 722 Giant City Rd. in Makanda.

Senator Fowler says this is something he has been working on for about three years. This arena will enable the facility to offer therapeutic horseback riding programs throughout the year, providing essential services to those within the community, including area veterans.

This project is funded through a state member initiative grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, with additional support from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Illinois Conservation Foundation, and private partnerships.