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Notes from the Barn February 2009
Special Valentine's Day Edition

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Greetings!

Happy Valentine's Day!
We asked our riders, families, friends, and volunteers to answer the question:
  "What do you love about Reins From Above?" 
 I hope you enjoying reading the wonderful responses.  I know it warmed our hearts!
Stacey 
 

What do you love about Reins From Above?

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 I love that Reins From Above fills a need in our area by offering  activities for children with special needs that are beneficial in so  many ways. I also love that Reins From Above's program teaches our 5th grade Service Learning Club "Mustang Mentors" how they can help others and make a difference. - Christina Strayer
 
Two main things: 1) Working with the children, seeing them overcome fear, challenging themselves and in most cases watching them get stronger both mentally and physically over time. 2) The overall quality and dedication of the volunteers. It's more enjoyable working with them than any job I've ever had. Roy


I love the family atmosphere of RFA!!
Chey

"The friendly people and the positive environment are what I like the most."
 
"I enjoy the atmosphere of RFA from the enjoyment of the students as they ride, to the volunteers as they help work with the students and horses. Its just a great place."
 
" I like RFA because of the kids, horses and the volunteers. I enjoy seeing the kids every week and seeing how they love riding."
 
I love RFA because it gives my child a place to build his self-esteem and challenge his physical abilities in a loving environment..   The Baluis Family
 
RFA is... friendly, caring people! Loving support! My favorite place to be on Saturday morning!
 
I love RFA because of the people that make it happen and the kids who have taught me the true meaning of perseverance.   Camille Brown
 
I love RFA because the kids are so special. I love seeing them happy and smiling. It touches my heart.
 
white candy heartI love friends that neigh.
 
"I love RFA because I can see God here, He is everywhere,  in the children, the horses, the volunteers and the whole atmosphere".     Amen

 
For me, it's a lot of different things. I love the horses and the people or maybe it's the people and the horses, hum, that's a tough one....everyone who works and volunteers there is GREAT! It is so peaceful and relaxing on the farm. The environment as a whole is therapeutic for everyone who enters, not just for those who take therapeutic riding lessons. Thanks RFA! You are a blessing!   Lori
 
Riding!  Desman

I don't know what to say but...ummm.
I love...
-I love the people
-I love the animals
-I love working there
-Well I love everything
-I love that someone is doing a good thing for people
-I love how you need help there is like everyone there that will help you
-I love that I started doing it (never going to stop doing it)
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What I love about RFA:  I would have to say that it is many many things, but the number 1 thing is the smiles that we see on the childrens' faces and a sense of self-confidence and joy from them when they accomplish something new . - Linda W.

 I like the fact that RFA is a place my family and I can give back to the community, that not just adults can benefit by either the services you offer or by volunteering, but children can make a difference too.  Robyn                                                                    blue candy heart
 
I love the kids and the volunteers. It is the people that really make this program so wonderful! Becky

-The smile it brings to Coles face and how he beams with pride when he is up there like such a big boy
-How RFA treats everyone like they are special and important and deserve every opportunity to do anything they want
-How people are so willing to give so much of their time and love and energy to such very special people
-It provides an activity and sport that Cole can do and doesn't feel left out of. Colleen, Cole's mom

 
I love the feeling of freedom I experience when I ride.  I love the gentle spirits of the horses..  Most of all, I love the fact that so many are willing to give of themselves to make this precious gift possible.
 
 
I love Bob because he is one of the sweetest guys I have ever met.
I love all the volunteers because you can tell they pour the hearts and souls into the farm and the horses.
I love RFA's patience and listening ears because I sure can talk a lot.
Lauren
 

I love knowing what little I do to help RFA  helps someone who truly deserves help....and I am able to make a difference in the world.....and the volunteers there are GREAT too!  Debbie

I love the amazing group of volunteers. RFA is such a welcoming place and a wonderful place to be. Audrey
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Salena loves the gentle horses, mostly Blair. As a parent, I love how patient the staff is with my child. This has been an incredible experience for her.  Beth
 
I love that not only has it drastically improved Patti's trunk and head control, but she LOVES it and would rather be riding than anything else!  I also love the friendships and fellowship.  Cissy

 
Love seeing the trust between the kids riding and the horses they ride.  The riders show so much joy and the horses are so gentle with them. Love hearing and seeing the kids reactions when the horses do something unusual, like sneezing, snufflling, or neighing.     Bob pink candy heart
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Did you know?
 
Interesting Horse Facts:horsey with carrot
 
 
A horses heart weighs 10 pounds.  That's a big heart!
 
 
 
 
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About Reins from Above
 
Reins from Above Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. is a 501C3 non-profit organization and NARHA center member, that strives to maximize the potential for our students' well -being by providing equine-facilitated activities in the areas of therapy, education, sport, and recreation. RFA also aims to enhance physical and mental skills, aid in mobilization, and promote socialization and communication.
 
 
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1 Corinthians 13:13 :  And now these 3 remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
 
 
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