Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Ridng Center


970/663-4200
163 N. CR 29 
Loveland, Colorado  80537
(Map)
May 28, 2014
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Where has time gone? As we approach the end of May it seems as though everything that we have been anticipating is here! Session 2 has come to a close, Cliff's DRIVE2RIDE is wrapping up in the next couple weeks and Session 3 will be here before we know it! 

Session 3 brings new and old riders, summer camp, workshops and new volunteer groups! Keep an eye out for exciting opportunities as well as what is happening at Hearts & Horses over the summer! 
Session Three starts next week!
June 5-August 6
 
It is hard to believe.... but summer is on its way! Session 3 will be starting in a week.  Volunteers, please email or call Katie to get on the schedule as a side walker, horse leader or barn team! The current schedule is posted on the website to see class times and when volunteer spots are available.  Click here to see available volunteer openings.

  

Upcoming Trainings
 
Arena Training:  Sunday, June 1st from 1pm-4pm if you're interested in volunteering in classes.

 

Changing Leads Training:  Tuesday, June 3rd 10:30-12:30 pm
 
Barm Team Training:  Sunday, June 8th -- 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

 

Sidewalker Training:  Monday, June 2nd -- 4:00-6:00 pm
Give Next Grant award from Poudre Community Academy
 
Thank you Poudre Community Academy! We were honored to be one of 3 nonprofit grant recipients who were presented with a check from the Give Next class at Poudre Community Academy this past week to support scholarships for our Changing Leads program. Funding was provided by EKS&H, Jim & Holly Dickinson in partnership with United Way of Larimer County. Congratulations also to: The Food Bank of Larimer County and Homeless Gear. Thanks! 
 

 
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Cliff's DRIVE2RIDE
New Turn-Out/In Times

It's summer time and with summer comes longer days and longer turn out! Starting May 19th, turn out starts at 8:30 AM instead of 9:00 AM with turn in now starting at 4:00 PM instead of 3:00 PM. If you help with Turn Out/In and these times no longer work for you please let Katie know (katie@heartsandhorses.org) and we will find a replacement. 
 
The horses much appreciate their extra hour and a half of field time and send their thanks to everyone who helps out with Barn Team!
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Cliff's Drive2Ride
 
Thank you everyone for your continued support of Cliff's Drive2Ride and rider scholarships! In trying to reach our goal (which we just accomplished!) we have extended the deadline to June 15th. This week our spotlight is on the competition between the herds! 
 
Right now the Picturesque Paints are tied with the Bachelors for first place, both groups having raised $200.00 each! In third place we have the Gracious, Good-Looking Geldings with $15.00 and tied for fourth we have the Small but Mighty Crew and the Lovely Ladies both with $10.00 raised! The Lovely Ladies are a bit jaded that the Bachelors and Picturesque Paints are currently in first, but everyone thinks with a little more support that they can overtake the gentleman to win the herd competition and maybe get an extra carrot or two from Liz! 
 
  
 
If you would like to support your favorite herd, visit the fundraising page HERE!
Rockies Tickets Winner
Bonnie picking the winning name

We would like to announce that KIM LEWIS is the winner of the ROCKIES tickets!! Way to go!! ENJOY!!

Volunteer's stay posted for other fun opportunities for us to show you how much you all ROCK!! Thank You Kim for all that you have done!

Kim Lewis and Dartanian
 
I'm a Psychology and Sociology double major at CSU, graduating this fall of '14. I have been at Hearts and Horses for a year and interned last summer completing 150 volunteer hours. I have been riding for 14 years and have my own horse, Dartanian. I will be starting to teach classes this fall and will be certifying as an instructor next may and plan on getting involved with Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy. I love working with horses and people a love teaching both of them!
Rider and Volunteer Surveys

Thanks to all who participated in our Rider and Volunteer Satisfaction Surveys. Your feedback will allow us to take a closer look at our programs and assess how well we are doing. We appreciate the time you took to send us these surveys and are overwhelmed with the amount of surveys received. Thank you so much!
 
The winners of our Free T-Shirt drawing are:

Gina Shimpa, Roger Bates, Jen VonLintel, Ace Coors, Phil Rizzuto, Alicia Cossata, Kathy Coulson, Miranda Lohry, Katie Green, Henry Palermo, Steph Vaske, Ryan Jensen, Miguel Valencia, Billy Janisch, Mark Stanton and (Last Person/ask Hannah)
 
Thank you all so much!
Horses Changing Lives - One Ride at a Time
 
 
Click here to view a wonderful article recently published by Gallagher Animal Management featuring employee, Dale Klotz, in addition to Hooch and Fritz, special horses who touch so many lives here at Hearts and Horses!  Dale and Katrina Klotz own Hooch and Fritz and we are honored to have these horses here at Hearts and Horses!
Inagural Old Town "Derby Fest" honors Kentucky Derby and Hearts & Horses!
Presented by KM2 Farms in association with Woodford Reserve and Handful of Herbs

 

The 1st Annual Derby Fest, held at Tony's Bar & Rooftop on Saturday, May 3rd. Designed to be more than just a derby party; the celebration is a fundraiser to raise awareness for the therapeutic benefits of working with horses. Admission was free and there were wonderful prizes, giveaways, mint julep demonstrations, and a hat contest!

 

We are honored and thrilled to have been chosen as the charity recipient for the First Annual Derby Fest.  We are constantly amazed at the generosity and creativity of our Northern Colorado community to provide funding and support for the programs of Hearts and Horses. A hearty thanks to Mike Bennett, Matt Arthur and Kelly Gleason of KM˛ Farms along with Tony's Bar & Rooftop, Handful of Herbs and Woodford Reserve for sponsoring the event!" 

Click here to see coverage and photos provided by The Colorodoan.  
"To The Beat" Champagne Brunch - Sunday, May25th
Featuring the Musical Freestyle competitors of the Paragon CDI***


Enjoying a scrumptious brunch
 
Wow! Even though Mother Nature felt the need to provide more moisture our way - it was quite an amazing day in Estes Park last Sunday! Thanks to Vance Diggins and Audrey Blessing of Paragon Event Management for their teamwork and support! Hearts & Horses is so appreciative of being the charity beneficiary of this event for three years straight! 
 

 

  

Grand Prix Winner - Charlotte Jorst and Nintendo 
 


 
Special thanks to our event sponsors, The Gores Foundation and Tom & Holly Gores. Additional sponsors included: Gold: Noble Energy; Champagne: Vino Cellars Wine and Spirits; Florist: D'ee Angelic Rose Florist; Photographer: Imageworks Fort Collins.  

The talented pairing of Grand Prix Winner Charlotte Jorst and Nintendo qualified as the top 15 for the World Equestrian Games Selection Trials at Gladstone!
Wow!  From "Pool Room" to "Activity Room"

During this past month we have had a major transformation in our Ranch House!  Check out the photos below showing the filling in of the pool which now allows us to use that space for a variety of things!  

A huge thanks to the contractors who provided expertise, labor and materials to allow us to do this project.  We are so blessed to have these contractors all come together to accomplish this monumental task - something that has needed to be done for the past 15 years and has turned a liability into a wonderful asset for the programs at Hearts and Horses.  We are so grateful to Coulson Excavation, Coyote Ridge Construction, Bedrock Slingers and Pierson Concrete!  Wow!!!
   
  

Transformation!  Ready to go for this week's workshop!
Thanks for YOU and all you do!

Sincerely,

Your Hearts and Horses Family

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