| Issue # 25 - October 3, 2010 | |
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Dear Friends,
We are three sessions into our Fall Program with an amazing group of kids from Kids Kottage and a foster family. This is one smart group and they are going to keep us on our toes!
We had an important discussion yesterday in our wrap up about the balancing act between getting a task done and maintaining the relationship with the horse.
One young man was concerned that his horse, Otis, was different in this last session. He and Otis were very connected and engaged in the last session and this time Otis did not appear to be interested at all.
We discussed what happens to us human beings when we become focused on the task at hand. We have a tendency to put completing the task ahead of all else, even when we are aware that we are getting the task done at the expense of something else... like the relationship with the horse in this case.
We gave this boy permission to put the relationship with his horse first when necessary, regardless of what task we've asked him to do. We think he was a bit surprised!
We encourage our kids to think for themselves and to express themselves in a positive way when they have an idea about what they need to do to be successful over the long run... not just with horses, but in life.
You can help us continue in our vision to partner humans and horses for positive transformation attending our Wine & Spirits fundraiser on November 4.
Sincerely, Deb Conrad Executive Director Pro Tem
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FACILITY CLEAN UP DAY - THANK YOU!
We want to thank everyone who helped us at our facility clean up day. The weeds had gone crazy, an arena panel was broken and needed to be replaced and the trailer and the classroom needed straightening up and a good cleaning -- everyone worked hard for several hours and left the place looking fantastic!
Special thanks to Ernie of Little City Landscape for making Horses for the Spirit an arena drag and bringing a quad* so we could drag the arena and keep it looking great. Also, thanks goes to Eve Garcia, one of the tenants on the property, who allowed Ernie to use her tractor to do most of the weeding that was necessary. Having to do that all by hand would've been so much more work!
We know it is a lot to ask for folks to come out and spend half of a weekend day cleaning up our place, but we really appreciate it and would be hard pressed to do what we do without help on occasions such as these too.
THANK YOU ALL!
*Horses for the Spirit is in need of a quad to put our new arena drag to use every week! A substantial donation such as this would really help us with our facility maintenance!
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 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Mark your calendar and buy your tickets now to join us for the 2nd Annual Wine and Spirits Fundraiser.
Thursday, November 4, 2010, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Hidden Valley Country Club
3575 E Hidden Valley Dr
Wine Tasting provided by Whispering Vine
Light Appetizers will be Served
Live Entertainment - The Whitney Myer Band
Tickets are $30 per person
Raffle Tickets are available for purchase through eventbrite or at the event.
All proceeds from this event support Horses for the Spirit and its Equine Assisted Learning Programs for youth in Washoe County.
Raffle Prizes Include:
- Wild Horse Photo by Cynthia Smalley, on Stretched Canvas donated by Signs by Tomorrow
- Overnight Stay at Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch
- Golf Lessons from a Pro at Hidden Valley Country Club, 3 Gift Certificates
- Round of Golf for 4 at Hidden Valley Country Club, 2 Gift Certificates
- Dinner or Lunch for Two at Hidden Valley Country Club
- One Hour Massage, Perfect Balance/Jessica Greene
- Reiki Session for Animals by Chelsea Doolittle, 2 x Gift Certificates
- Java Jungle/Java Vino, 2 x Gift Certificates
- Bottle of Silver Oak Cabernet, Donated by Clelie Arroyo
- Western Arthur's Court Platter, Donated by Anne White
- Horses Quilt, Donated by Sheila Solari
- Original Art by Maureen Rector
- Original Art by Jennifer Taylor
- Two Original Horse Paintings by "Turi"
- Remington Print
- Dinner for Two at the Rail City Ale House
- One Hour Massage by Gayle Morris
- One & a Half Hour Thai Massage by Gayle Morris
- Custom Earrings and Necklaces from Belinda Rose Designs
- Equine Evaluation and Adjustment by Dr. Barlow
- Two Gift Baskets, Donated by Sherrie Cartinella
- Custom Jewelry by Tina Marie Wener
- Various Gift Certificates for Services at Posh Salon & Spa
- Horse Jewelry
- Buckbean Brewing Company Gift Basket
Thanks to all our Raffle Prize Donors. (Contact Deb if you would like to donate to our raffle.)
Big Thanks to our Event Sponsors:
Thanks to our other event contributors also!
PetFolio Magazine
Digiprint
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THANK YOU!
We couldn't do what we do without support from foundations and individuals in our community. We are grateful for the support and know that the kids who have been able to participate in our programs because of your financial support are very thankful too!
2010 GRANT FOR $6,000 FROM AN ANONYMOUS FOUNDATION
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We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter and encourage you to send it to friends, family and colleagues who might be interested in Horses for the Spirit. Please send us an email if you have any trouble viewing this newsletter or if you have questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Robbie Maus, Board President, Program Director, Equine Manager
Erin De Los Santos, Board Secretary
Pam Olivieri, Board Treasurer, Volunteer Liaison
Deb Conrad, Board Member, Executive Director Pro Tem | |
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