These calendars make great stocking stuffers for family and friends and feature some of our awesome riders and incredible equines! 

Thank you to Anne and Roger Bates for their generosity in underwriting the complete cost of the calendars. Because of this, 100% of the proceeds from each calendar go to supporting Hearts and Horses' wonderful programs. Come by the office to pick up a calendar today! We are happy to ship them as well!

Come by the office to pick yours up!

$12.00 per calendar or Ten for $100!

We can also mail them out - for a nominal shipping fee.

December 24 and 25 - Liz will be looking for some stall cleaning help at noon. There will be no turn in/out on those days.

December 31 - Katie will be handling turn out at 9 a.m., lunch at noon and turn in at 3 p.m. She would appreciate help with the stalls during the hours of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

January 1 - Allie will be handling turn out at 9 a.m., lunch at noon and Megan will be handling turn in at 3 p.m. Stall help would be appreciated between the hours of 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact info for questions:

Allie:  allie@heartsandhorses.org

Megan:  megan@heartsandhorses.org

Liz:  liz@heartsandhorses.org

Join us in a fun photography contest centered around our fabulous equine therapists! Over the next 6 weeks, we will take submissions (via email) to be entered into our Winter Photo Contest. Photos will be posted in albums on the Hearts and Horses Facebook page where viewers can "like" the photos they love. At the end of the contest, the photos with the most Facebook "likes" will win a prize from Hearts and Horses! Visit www.heartsandhorses.org/winter-photo-contest for more information and don't

forget to like us on Facebook!

We are busy preparing for our next session! Registration forms and payments should all be in for our next session: January 13 - March 9th.

Rider enrollment packets are due January 8th. These are available on our website.  

Volunteers: Watch the website and your email to sign up for Session 1 classes. We will also be sending out the 2014 Update Form.

Please note that as of 2014 ALL volunteers will be required to attend a refresher on Arena Training in order to go over proper policies and procedures and verify we are all on the same page for 2014! Training days and times will be posted on website and sent out via email.

Recently, we have had several instructors complete PATH International Certifications after many months of hard work!

Current instructor, Hannah Perkins-Smith, completed all requirements and received her "Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification." This certification requires passing a workshop and skills test, many hours of studying, practicum hours, and testing. Way to go, Hannah!

Michele Kane and Adriane Brownlee recently passed their "Registered Instructor Certifications," joining the ranks of PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors! Both of these ladies spent many hours volunteering and student teaching under H&H instructors over the last six months. Their hard work definitely paid off!

Hannah

Michele

Adriane

This is a part-time, Monday-Friday position for approximately 20-25 hours per week. It requires a positive, detail-oriented individual who can answer the phones, handle inquiries and attend to visitors. Additionally this position will provide clerical support to other staff members and maintain cleanliness and tidiness in front office area and bathroom.

The job description is available for review on our website.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@heartsandhorses.org by December 29, 2013.

Draft Horse Association

THANK YOU to the Northern Colorado Draft Horse Association for hosting a very festive event with Santa and carriage rides!! HO HO HO!!!!! We wish you all a very Happy Holiday and appreciate all of the smiles you put on our faces!

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved therapy horse, "Six." Six was a part of the Hearts and Horses program for several years, and in this time touched the lives of many riders and volunteers. During his time at Hearts and Horses, Six was treated by CSU veterinarians working closely with our own veterinarians for a bladder/urethral dysfunction which didn't allow him to completely empty his bladder. There is no cure for this rare condition. Colorado State University ensured that Six had a healthy life there for over two years working as a "teacher" to veterinary students. Six's wonderful personality and loving character made him a favorite at CSU, and he continued to impact the lives of many people during his time there.

We wish to thank the many equine professionals, the CSU community, and also our own Hearts and Horses community for the ongoing support and care that Six received through his time at Hearts and Horses and at CSU. Thanks to all the caring individuals in his life, Six received world-class care and love during his career. We will all remember him fondly.