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970/663-4200
163 N. CR 29
Loveland, Colorado 80537( Map)
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Welcome back to Session 1 of 2014, The Year of the Horse!
"Psst, hey Bud... Did you hear that the year is off to a great start with Session 1?"
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Please join us on January 21st from 6-8pm for two fascinating back to back lectures. Hearts and Horses welcomes Marisa Martinez from the Alliance for Suicide Prevention and Janet Severance from Pathways Hospice, who will share their knowledge followed by an open discussion and exchange of ideas. These lectures are free and open to the public. Click here to sign up.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
"Understanding Suicide Prevention"
Speaker: Marisa Martinez, Alliance for Suicide Prevention
Followed by:
Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
"The Journey of Grief and Loss"
Speaker: Janet Severance, Pathways Hospice
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Mentoring Program
 We're starting the 2014 year off with an announcement of our Mentoring Program for Volunteers! This will be an 8-week curriculum that allows learning opportunities for current volunteers to practice a specific skill they have questions about and for new volunteers to learn the policies and procedures we follow here at Hearts and Horses. We will be limiting the class to 6 people per week. We will be assigning people on a first call, first serve basis. Once the limit of six people is reached, the class will be full for that week. Every week will be a new topic and will repeat with each eight week session. We are currently offering our Mentoring Class on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 pm. It will be instructed by PATH Certified Instructors. Please refer to the schedule below to become familiar with the topics covered and the week in which they are offered. To Register, please contact Katie, our Volunteer Coordinator at 970-663-4200 x 311 or via email: katie@heartsandhorses.org
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Week 1:
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Movie --- Horse Behavior
Halter, Groom, Stall Etiquette, Gates, Get Horse from Pasture
Intro. to Whip
Horse Anatomy
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| Western Tack
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| English Tack --- Including bareback pad and surcingle
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| Leading --- Video about Taking the Lead
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| Leading --- Incorporate trail work (grass/hay)
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| Mounting ramp practice and questions
| Week 7:
| Lunge in the round pen, working with a side walker and emergency dismount practice
| Week 8:
| Horse Leader Assessment
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Session 1 - 2014
Session 1 started on January 13. This is an 8-week session that runs through the middle of March.
Construction is underway in the old office. As a reminder, the Volunteer Headquarters are currently in the classroom. 
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Fridge Needed
The office refrigerator has seen better days. If you or someone you know has a refrigerator that they are willing to donate, please let us know!
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Refreshed Volunteers
Volunteers: We are implementing a new 2014 Volunteer Refresher requirement that will be taught by PATH Certified Instructors. All volunteers interested in helping in classes must attend an Arena Training. We will be offering classes twice a month to accommodate as many schedules as possible. We have the current dates posted on our website.
 We will also be reviewing the grooming procedures, Western tack, English tack, proper use of the mounting ramp, hoof cleaning expectations, and bridling.
Volunteers on the Barn Team will also be required to attend a Barn Team Training within the 2014 year. This opportunity will cover the buddy system, haltering, and current policies and procedures.
Hearts and Horses hopes to help streamline and clarify any questions/concerns that volunteers have. Over the years, policies have changed and we want to make sure our incredible volunteers feel as well informed as possible. Please feel free to let any of the Certified Instructors know if you have any questions or concerns in our classes. Our aim is to bring cohesion and team building to our Volunteer Family. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!
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Come See us February 15-16 at the Barnes and Noble Bookfair!
Volunteers. Riders. Families. We will have our horses out at the Loveland Barnes and Noble on February 15th and 16th where we will be hosting a book fair! Come out and see our four legged therapists all sparkled up and ready to help Loveland celebrate Valentine's week. Please let us know if you are interested in helping us staff a booth on Saturday or Sunday.
From February 8-21, all sales from the Hearts and Horses Bookfair (online included) benefit Hearts and Horses. For those of you not in the area, you can simply use our Bookfair ID#: 11293503 to shop at any Barnes and Nobles or online and STILL support Hearts and Horses!
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Now introducing...Interactive Vaulting!
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Drumroll please! We are honored to announce that as of Session 1 - 2014 we are the first PATH Certified Center in Colorado to offer Interactive Vaulting. Our own Temple Bar is helping Stefani Viktora-Anderson bring this dream to reality. We hope to continue to to grow and serve Northern Colorado with quality Equine Assisted therapies.
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Save the Dates!
May 25, 2014 - "To The Beat" Champagne Brunch 
For the third year in a row, this is a benefit for Hearts and Horses featuring dressage musical freestyle performances by the Paragon CDI***
Includes Sunday Brunch!
Time: 10 am
Location: Stanley Park Fairgrounds, Estes Park, CO
This has been a "SOLD OUT" event for the past two years.
Sponsorship opportunities are available NOW. Get your tickets before they're all gone. Visit our website to learn more.
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October 11, 2014 - "14th Annual Lucky Hearts Casino Night Gala"
Join us for this years wonderful Gala!
Location: The Embassy Suites
Sponsorship opportunities are coming soon. Watch for exciting details to emerge in coming weeks!
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Thanks for YOU and all you do!
Sincerely,
Your Hearts and Horses Family
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