Article by ALANA CONWAY – Freshman at Marquette High School Marita Wassman has always had a passion for horses. “An addiction,” she calls it. After being inspired by a Texas center, Wassman had the idea to create a charity inspired by Christian values. She wanted to provide people with any type of disability the opportunity to participate in equine-assisted activities and therapies. Hence, Ride On St. Louis was born. The nonprofit organization has been changing the lives of c