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🐎 Back in the saddle

Giddy up: Horseback riding around Indianapolis
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The Koteewi Equine Experience has over a dozen gentle, well-trained horses to take you for trail rides. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Say hello to summer’s mane event: Horseback riding. If you’re itching to giddy up without heading too far into the country, we’ve got a roundup of local horseback riding opportunities that will make you say “yee-haw.”

Natural Valley Ranch

Trail rides at this ranch in Brownsburg are available in 30 or 60 minute segments. Excursions run all year, with the exception of holidays and bad weather — just make sure you make a reservation in advance.

Koteewi Equine Experience

You’ve probably heard of Koteewi Park’s legendary tubing hill — but did you know the Strawtown park also has a public trail riding stable? It’s managed by Ben’s Ranch Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of teens struggling with mental health issues by connecting them with part-time jobs and small group programs at farms, stables, and other natural settings. The group offers five different experiences for you to choose from.

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Pro tip: Closed toe shoes are required at all horseback riding facilities. Make sure you wear sunscreen too.

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State Park Saddle Barns

Five of Indiana’s State Parks contain saddle barns: Fort Harrison, Brown County, McCormick’s Creek (closed for the 2024 season due to tornado recovery efforts), Pokagon, and Turkey Run. Locations are operated by independent contractors, so offerings vary — call ahead to verify details.

Prancing Ponies

Looking for pony experiences for a younger crowd? This family-owned and operated farm in Sheridan offers party packages, lessons, and summer camps, where kids can learn to ride + groom ponies. Sign your kid up.

Southport Equestrian Center

This center offers riding lessons for both kids and adults. If you’re not quite ready to commit you can sign up for a family horse experience instead, during which you can meet and groom a horse, learn about them, and have a leadline ride.

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Events
Wednesday, May 8
  • Bilingual Storytime - American Sign Language (ASL) | Wednesday, May 8 | 10:30-11 a.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Lawrence Branch, 7898 Hague Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Join an enjoyable, accessible storytime for all with a deaf presenter and American Sign Language interpreter.
  • Alumni Rendezvous at Look/See/Listen/Hear | Wednesday, May 8 | 5-6 p.m. | Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York St., Indianapolis | Free | Celebrate the Herron alumni community with eats, drinks, and an early look at the year-end art show.
Thursday, May 9
  • Marty Brown | Thursday, May 9 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Square, Carmel | $30-$43 | Kick back to tunes from this seasoned country music entertainer and Kentucky Music Hall of Famer.
Friday, May 10
  • Girls Spill the Tea uPaint Painting Party | Friday, May 10 | 6-9 p.m. | uPaint Pottery Studio, 3113 W. Smith Valley Rd., Ste. D, Greenwood | $15 | Paint taper candles + a pottery item of your choice while enjoying treats, tea, and conversation.
Saturday, May 11
  • Asian Fest 2024 | Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis | Free | Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with arts, music, and cuisine displays.
  • Round One Pro/Am Boxing Show | Saturday, May 11 | 6-10 p.m. | Tyndall Armory, 711 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $50-$100 | Watch eight local professional boxers take the ring, including four-time Indiana Golden Gloves champion Suzana Rodriguez Griffin.
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News Notes
Transit
  • Starting Sunday, June 9, IndyGo will roll out service modifications + adjustments along 16 routes to improve reliability and frequency. Get the breakdown.
Development
  • Indianapolis-based firms Gershman Partners and Citimark expect to spend about $200 million transforming the 20-story Gold Building on Delaware Street into 354 apartments and 9,000 sqft of street-level retail. The plan is awaiting approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission. (IBJ)
Eat
  • Summer is coming, and you know what that means: Food festivals. Mark your calendars for these 10 gatherings across a wide swath of culinary specialties. (Mirror Indy/WISH)
Community
  • The Asian American Alliance has launched a special light show on the side of the AES building on Monument Circle, inviting viewers to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Indiana. The show will air at 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout May. (WISH)
Development
  • Work has begun on the $75 million CityWalk on Nickel Plate Trail project in Fishers. The seven-story building will include 95 condominiums with 20 private rooftop terraces, 39 townhomes with rooftop terraces, and 88 apartments. Construction is expected to wrap in summer 2027. (WISH)
Environment
  • Have invasive plants on your property that you’re trying to get rid of? You could get paid to do so with Hamilton County’s cost-sharing program, which compensates approved applicants for half of a project up to $4,000. Apply. (WTHR)
Sports
  • Is Oumar Ballo the best Indiana Basketball transfer portal addition? Join the debate with Locked On’s daily Indiana Hoosiers podcast.
    Number
    • 400+. That’s the number of open positions available with Indy Parks and Recreation. Applications are open for the 2024 summer season, including various part-time roles like camp counselors, lifeguards, and food coordinators. See if there’s a job for you.*
    Wellness
    • Purple Carrot delivers plant-based meals right to your door. This month’s chef-prepared meal kits are spring-themed + filled with seasonal ingredients (think: Super Greens Fried Rice with Peanut Drizzle).*
     
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    🥕 From farm(er) to table

    Farmers markets in Indianapolis
    Garfield Park Farmers Market with flowers
    We’re ready for bouquet season at Garfield Park. | Photo via @garfieldparkfarmersmarket
    Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies — farmers market season is here. We’ve rounded up eight farmers markets around Indy where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

    The Original Farmers Market | Wednesdays, May-October | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
    • Features: “Buy 2 Give 1” donation program to support downtown’s unhoused community
    • Parking: Street parking
    • Space: Mostly tented on Monument Circle
    Garfield Park Farmers Market | Saturdays, May-October | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Features: Local farmers, small businesses, and food trucks
    • Parking: All of the park’s lots are free
    • Space: Mostly tented outdoors
    SoBro Farmers Market | Wednesdays, May-September | 4:30-7:30 p.m.
    • Features: Farmers + local vendors
    • Parking: Free parking in surrounding lots
    • Space: Mostly tented in lot across from Upland Brewing on College Avenue
    City Guides are presented by Life In Indy.
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    Asked

    What’s your favorite thing to buy at farmers markets in Indy?
    A. Fresh produce
    B. Flowers and plants
    C. Arts, crafts, and handmade items
    D. Prepackaged local food items
    E. Other
    Get in Indy, we're going shopping
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    From the editor
    Before I headed out on my recent horseback riding adventure, I was listening to Cowboy Carter, which has not left my earbuds since the moment it was released. If you’re planning a ride soon too, make it a stylish one with this tee.
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