Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Ridng Center


970/663-4200
163 N. CR 29 
Loveland, Colorado  80537
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Out at the ranch we are in full swing! We have Summer Camp, Respite Care, Week of Hope, a music video shoot along with volunteer groups and lessons all going on at the same time! The ranch has been a very busy place, but we love all the activity!  

Check out this issue of Heartbeats for upcoming PATH Intl Workshops, a new intern and a fun event at the Rooftop Rodeo! 

PATH Intl Workshops and Certifications

Hearts & Horses to host  
PATH Intl. Interactive Vaulting Workshop & Certification 
 September 24-27
 
Interactive vaulting, like carriage driving, is a fast-growing equestrian sport for both therapeutic and recreational purposes. Often equated to gymnastics on horseback, vaulting uses a surcingle to allow riders to perform seven standard movements (called compulsories) and many freestyle movements on the back of a horse on a lunge line. The therapeutic value of vaulting is immense, as it promotes strength, flexibility, balance and coordination through the physical moves; as well as confidence, trust, patience and critical thinking as participants must learn routines and develop the skills necessary to perform these on a moving horse. Traditionally, all three gaits are used, though the intensity of the speed and movements can be easily adjusted for therapeutic programs. 

Currently our certification is full, but we are accepting individuals for the wait list. We still have 9 spots available for the Workshop. 

For more information about the certification click here: http://www.pathintl.org/resources-education/certifications/vaulting

To Register click HERE!
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Hearts & Horses to host
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning 
October 22-25

The Equine Specialist workshop is a three-day workshop offered to equine professionals and therapeutic riding instructors who work or would like to work with students with mental health and/or learning issues. The workshop also benefits those who work with mental health or education professionals, helping to enhance cooperation and provide a more complete experience.

For more information about the certification click here: http://www.pathin
tl.org/resources-education/workshops/equine-specialist

To Register click HERE!

Equus Foundation: 
Alliance Champion of Equine Service Scholarships
 
The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to offer the PATH Intl. Champion of Equine Service Certification Scholarship to assist prospective instructors with the cost of obtaining the PATH Intl. Registered Level Instructor Certification. 
 
 
Click HERE to learn more about the 
PATH Champion of Equine Service
 Scholarship. 


Summer Mid-Session Break: Don't Forget! 


Hearts & Horses will be on a mid-session break June 30th through July 5th. No classes will be going on during this week to allow our amazing equines a bit of rest and relaxation! 
 
Even though classes will NOT be going on...
 Barn Team will be needed full force
 
Barn Team will need help with turn out/in as well as cleaning from 9-11 AM every day, even on the 4th! 
 
If you are available to help out or would just like to confirm that you are coming please e-mail megan@heartsandhorses.org
Lesson Volunteers Needed 

Hearts & Horses is in need of permanent volunteers (for the summer session) for the following classes:
 
Monday: 5:30-6:30 (2 Horse Leaders, Changing Leads)
 
Tuesday: 3:30-4:30 (Horse Leader, BMRA)
                4:30-5:30 (Instructor Assistant, BMRA)
 
Wednesday: 2:00-2:30 (Horse Leader, Hippotherapy)
 
Thursday: 11:30-12:30 (Instructor Assistant, TR)
                  12:30-1:00 (Horse Leader, Hippotherapy)
                  4:30-5:30 (2 Horse Leaders, TR)
 
Friday: 9:30-10:30 (Horse Leader, BMRA)
             2:00-3:00 (Horse Leader, Changing Leads)
             3:30-4:30 (Instructor Assistant. Changing Leads)
 
Saturday: 12:30-2:00 (3 Horse Leaders, Changing Leads)
 
If you would like to sign-up to volunteer, please e-mail katie@heartsandhorses.org
 
If you are looking to fill in when needed, please check out the schedule HERE for volunteers needing subs for a certain date!  
 
Summer Camp in Full Swing! 

Last week was our first week of summer camp, and everyone had a BLAST! From grooming and horse care to games and riding, our campers had the experience of a lifetime! Check out some of the pictures from camp as well as some of our awesome counselors who helped out last week! 



Amazing Summer Camp Horses

Each summer we are so fortunate to have a small group of horses join us as part of our herd during Summer Camp. We are in our second week of Summer Camp and we are so thankful to these wonderful horses and their generous owners- these horses truly allow us to provide the best possible experience to our campers of all abilities. Check out these incredible equines!
 
Lakota

Thank you Anita Norris!
TJ

Thank you Anita Norris!
 
Sally

Thank you Wayne Phipps!
 
Scout

Thank you Mitch Lewis!
 
Gladys

Thank you Marsha Eilert!
 
Glider

Thank you Deb Cheuvront!
 
Hooch

Thank you Dale and Katrina Klotz!
 
Ginger

Thank you Abby Louthen!


Welcome Intern Maddie
 
Hello! My name is Maddie Burbach and I am thrilled to be spending my summer working at Hearts and Horses! I am currently a junior at the University of Denver studying psychology. I am planning to go into social work with a concentration in animal assisted therapy. I was a member of Larimer County 4-H for 11 years and have raised puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind for 6 years. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge of therapy and livestock with my work in this internship. In my free time I enjoy hiking, competitive target shooting, running, and crafting. I will be spending this fall studying abroad in Costa Rica where I will focus on Spanish immersion and volunteering with school aged children. I am excited to see what this summer holds for me through learning about the operations of Hearts and Horses!

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Safeway Community Cards - Now Available! 
Hearts & Horses now has Safeway Community Cards! Reload these cards as you would a normal gift card and when you do Safeway donates to Hearts & Horses! Come by the office and pick one up from Amy! If you aren't going to make it in just email her at amy@heartsandhorses.org and she'll send you one! 
King Soopers Cards Available Too! 

Hearts & Horses still has King Soopers Community Cards! Come pick one up or email Amy and she'll send you one for you to use! Thank you for all your support! 
Thank You to our Beautification Team! 
 
We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to Skip, Peggy and John for all their hard work and dedication to Hearts & Horses! They have worked hard making the ranch look amazing, both inside and out! You all are fantastic! 

Do you LOVE Cats?

Come to the Rialto
July 12th and 13th with Hearts & Horses to see the Amazing Acro-Cats! 

Tickets are available at Hearts & Horses or the Rialto Box Office! If you are interested please e-mailamy@heartsandhorses.org!

Check out the Amazing Acro-Cats HERE
Farewell Stef! 

Don't forget to come out to the Ranch this
Friday, June 27th from
3:30-5:00 PM for a
farewell party for Stef! 
Bring yourself and a good time to celebrate this amazing new opportunity for her! 
Wish List

We could use the following items if you happen to have them hanging around:
  • rags
  • cleaning supplies
  • swiffer dusting supplies
  • kitchen towels for our ranch house kitchen
  • paper cups
  • cat food for Duo
Rooftop Rodeo Volunteers

Hearts & Horses has been invited to the Rooftop Rodeo in Estes Park July 8th-12th to participate in the festivities, volunteering and sharing information about Hearts & Horses! If you are interested in heading up to Estes to help out, please e-mail amy@heartsandhorses.org! 

The Rooftop Rodeo, where the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains and the All-American sport of Rodeo come together. Located at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds in Estes Park, Colorado the rodeo arena is surrounded by world class views in every direction. 

 

In addition to the Rooftop Rodeo, other events and activities sponsored by Estes Park Western Heritage, Inc. offer something for everyone. The "Beat the Heat" Barrel Racing series from True West Productions kicks off the summer rodeo season with fast and furious competition by cowboys, cowgirls and young cowpokes from around the country. During the July 4th holiday weekend, the first Professional Bull Riding (PBR) event ever held in Estes Park will thrill and entertain as some of the top bulls and bull riders in the world roll into the Estes Valley. These fun and exciting events set the stage for the award-winning Rooftop Rodeo, celebrating it's 88th year of boot-stompin', horse-kickin', bull-buckin' cowboy fun... the highlight of the summer rodeo season in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado!
 
For more information check out the website HERE!


Thanks for YOU and all you do!

Sincerely,

Your Hearts and Horses Family

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