October 4, 2014

HEARTBEATS

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Welcome to Fall! The cool weather is blowing in (we think), the trees are turning and we are starting to think about the next session already!

It seems that every month brings new people, events and riders! Check out this issue of Heartbeats for some important information, some recent events and things happening in the near future!

Kroh Renovation Groundbreaking

Bob Dehn, Front Range Fire Protection and Project Manager; Debbie Dehn, Board Member and Chair of the Facilities Committee; Tamara Merritt, Director of Special Programs; Bob Huff, Board President; Jan Pollema, Executive Director; Lynn Hammond, Trustee of Thomas McKee and George Kroh Charitable Trusts; Ken Coulson, Coulson Excavating; Kathy Coulson, Treasurer of the Board.

On September 29th we held the Kroh Ground Breaking Ceremony! Staff, Board Members and loyal supporters were there to signify the beginning of many changes that will be happening at Hearts & Horses over the next year!

Thanks to the outpouring of community support from Northern Colorado Businesses and Foundations the vision for creating a state of the art therapeutic riding facility will become a reality in 2015-2016. In the last three years, we have seen a 111% increase in the riders we serve along with a 60% increase in the number of volunteers. Our goal is to raise the bar on our facility to keep pace with the high quality programs offered at Hearts & Horses. Creating a safe, inviting and professional welcome center, offices, new arenas and entry for our participants, volunteers and staff will ensure we are able to produce the highest quality service for individuals with disabilities in Northern Colorado for years to come.

This is a very exciting time at Hearts & Horses as we work to improvements on the Kroh arena so keep an eye out for updates as well as construction that may be happening around the property in the coming months!

The Varsity's Homecoming

Thank you everyone for your continued support through the Varsity's arrival in Colorado and your understanding in giving him a little time to settle in. We are excited to announce that we will have The Vasity's Homecoming Party on Tuesday, October 21st from 4-6 PM at Hearts & Horses. Join us for a "viewing party" and get a chance to find out more about our newest gorgeous Gypsy guy!

Please remember that The Varsity is still a young horse. Only Staff will be allowed to clean his stall and handle him as Varsity's comfort and everyone's safety are top priorities at Hearts & Horses.

Volunteer Updates

Check out these awesome volunteer opportunities coming up:

Changing Leads Training

October 24, 2014 -- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Riding in the Moment (2 Alzheimers Groups)

October 20th, 2014 -- 9:30-10:30 am

October 20th, 2014 -- 10:345-11:45 am

Horse Leaders and Side Walkers are needed for this one-day class

Please contact Katie if you would like to Sign-up!

Have you ever heard of Interactive Vaulting!?

We are so excited to announce that our very own Liz De Kock has obtained her certification as an Interactive Vaulting Instructor through PATH Intl. On top of being certified through AVA as a CHA vaulting coach, Liz is now certified to teach vaulting as one of our therapeutic programs. Congratulations Liz!

We are currently planning on having two vaulting classes during Session 5 and are very excited to have Liz working in this program. Vaulting is often said to be the gymnastics of the equestrian world. Check out the video below to see how fun it can be! If you are interested in becoming a future participant in a vaulting class, please fill out the General Interest Form HERE!

April 2014 Vaulting Training
Did you know that one of our gorgeous mules, Allie, loves vaulting? Cinnamon Girl and Temple Bar are wonderful equine partners for vaulting as well!

Saturday, October 11th

5:30-11:00 pm

Embassy Suites - Loveland, Co

presented by

In This Issue

The Varsity

Quick Links

Session 5 Registration

Quick Links

Congratulations to Tamara Merritt!

We are proud to announce that our very own Instructor and Director of Special Programs, Tamara Merritt, was honored as a nominee for the Marcile N. Wood Award. The Marcile N. Wood Award acknowledges individuals who have significantly contributed to the status of women in our community. Tamara is an incredible example of an individual who continuously works to empower individuals in our community, and we are so proud of her accomplishments and nomination for her impact on women in our community.

The Marcile N. Wood Award was presented by the City of Fort Collins Women's Commission in conjuntion with Women Give, which partners with The Women's Foundation of Colorado.

King Soopers & Safeway Community Cards!

Don't forget to pick up your King Soopers or Safeway Card from Amy in the office next time you are out at the ranch! She'll even send you one if you ask!

Just think of all the donations Hearts & Horses could receive from these two companies if everyone bought their Halloween Candy, Thanksgiving Dinner and Holiday meals with the Community Cards! Ohh the possibilities!

Session 5 Registration!

Who can believe it's that time of year! Session 5 starts November 1st! If you are a current rider and looking to continue into Session 5, please fill out the registration form below and fax, scan, send or hand deliver it back to Amy in the office!

BMRA Session 5 Registration

Therapeutic Riding, Changing Leads, Veterans and Hippotherapy

Session 5 Registration

We're going to be on the radio!

Jan recently joined

Todd Harding of K99's

Good Morning Guys for a radio interview about Hearts & Horses as part of his "Counterpoint" program. If you're up early on Sunday be sure to tune your radio to one of these stations and hear what Jan has to say about our programs, facilities, newest herd member (that's right, Varsity is quite famous!), and all the events we have coming up.

Sunday, October 5th

K99 5:30 am

Tri 102.5 6:00 am

99.9 The Point 6:00 am

94.3 Loudwire 5:00 am

102.9 KARS 6:00 am

Thanks so much to our amazing sponsors who have come out to support us this year in unprecedented numbers!

Royal Flush Sponsors

Full House Sponsors

Three of a Kind Sponsors

Auto Collision Experts	IMS Heating & Air	Remington Technologies
BK Welding	Johnson's Corner	RTC Restoration & Renovation
BluSky Restoration	Linda Holdredge & Associates	Stan's Auto Service
D&S Steel	Loveland Ford Lincoln	Starwood Construction
Dohn Construction	Mark & Denise Schryver	The Bank of Colorado
Elite Botanicals	Neurofeedback Clinic of Northern Colorado	Viking SupplyNet
Fire Detection Systems	Oleo Acres	Volentine Family Foundation
Front Range Fire Protection	Ray & Heatherman Law	Walsh Construction

Blackjack Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors

ACM Anton, Collilns, Mitchell, LLP

Advantage Bank

Balfour Senior Living

Coe Construction

Henderson Properties

Home State Bank

Jeff Johnson - Myatt, Brandes and Gast

National Property Inspections

PFS Insurance

American Eagle Distributing

Bob and Debbie Dehn Family

Coulson Excavating

Grimm Brothers

K99

KM2 Farms

OtterCares

Pierson Concrete

Sweetheart City Wines

We are excited to hold a sold-out crowd for 500 for our 14th Annual Lucky Hearts Casino Night Gala - a first for Hearts & Horses!

"The Northern Colorado community has really rallied around this cause to make the Lucky Hearts Casino Night grow each year," says Jan Pollema, Hearts & Horses Executive Director. We are so thrilled that Hearts & Horses continues to touch lives in a way that encourages individuals and organizations to lend their financial support. We remain committed to growing this program to be the best of its kind and we couldn't do it without this important fundraiser and our wonderful sponsors."

Thanks for YOU and all you do!

Sincerely,

Your Hearts and Horses Family

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