February 12, 2015
HEARTBEATS
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Happy Valentines Day! While the world is busy celebrating love this weekend, we too would like to celebrate the love we have for our volunteers, participants, horses and staff. 

We are so honored to have such a loyal support base and people who value and appreciate our programs and the help that we provide to so many...

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, always. 
The Foundation for Global Sports Development
Exceptional Youth Scholarship

We would love spread the word!  The Exceptional Youth Scholarship will recognize 10 high school juniors and seniors for outstanding contributions to their community through volunteerism or mentorship, as well as maintaining a high level of academic achievement. As part of the application process, students are asked to describe their family's financial situation. While the FAFSA looks solely at the numbers, we want to know the stories behind those numbers and how the scholar will be affected.

The Foundation began accepting applications for the scholarship on February 5th and will continue through May 16, 2015. The scholarship recipients will be announced June 15th. 

Check out the Flyer and website below:
~Volunteer Corner~

Thank You Volunteers!

Thanks so much to all of our volunteers for your flexibility and awareness for keeping safety a #1 priority for our horses and riders during our construction project!  You ROCK!



Volunteers:  Have you updated your paperwork?
   
A reminder to update your volunteer paperwork by completing a 2015 Volunteer Update Form -- a shortened (significantly!!) version of our Volunteer Packet that is a requirement annually. You can CLICK HERE to download this form or stop by and get one from Amy or Katie.  


Volunteer Spotlight: Rich Hedlund

If you've been in the office throughout the winter, you've probably noticed the Blizzard Buster Barn Buddies basket by the main entrance. Rich was the December winner of this basket and shared with us his thoughts, thanks and experiences at Hearts & Horses:

"I want to thank all of you at Hearts & Horses for the opportunity to win the wonderful basket of goodies. I realize that it was by luck that my name was drawn, but what really makes it important is that it is one more thing that lets the volunteers know that you recognize our importance to Hearts & Horses.

I also want to thank you, the board, and all the trainers for making H & H what it is today and enabling us, the volunteers, an opportunity to work along side some of the most wonderful people, horses, and clients that I have every experienced being with before. I truly love what I'm doing at H & H and hope that in some way I'm contributing to making this center one of the best of its kind in the country."

Thank you Rich, for you continued support, smiles and your dedication to our mission. We are so thankful to you have in the family!
Upcoming Events 

Loveland Aleworks
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
6:00-11:00 PM
 

For the second time Loveland Aleworks is hosting a "Pints for the People" night on Wednesday, February 18th to benefit Hearts & Horses. Head on out between 6-11 PM and have a pint to support Hearts & Horses!  $1 from each pint comes our way! You can check out their website: Loveland Aleworks, 118 W 4th St., Loveland, CO.



~ Save the Date ~
2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday, May 2, 2015
2:00-6:00 PM


Also for the second time, Tony's Bar & Rooftop along with The Whisk(e)y will be hosting the 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party the first Saturday in May. Festivities will include a hat contest and stick horse races. and much, much more!  We are honored again to be the charity beneficiary of this event!
Have you seen our "Hearts" around Loveland?

This year Hearts & Horses decided to spread our love throughout Loveland with a couple hearts through the city! We are so fortunate throughout the year to have so many people love us that we thought it only fitting to share that love this year for Valentines Day! 

Have you seen our hearts in Loveland? 
If not, keep an eye out...they are around! 

Have you heard of Interactive Vaulting?

Interactive Vaulting encourages participants to work as a team with each other and their equine partner to perform fun movements on or around the equine. Classes range from 3 to 6 participants who can learn anything from how to kneel on a walking equine to standing on an equine at the canter. 

Interactive Vaulting fosters teamwork, teaches respect for the horse, fosters independence, builds confidence, encourages social interaction, offers individualized instruction while mounted, and it introduces all gaits in a short period of time.

Interested in finding out how to become involved? Equine Manager and Vaulting Instructor, Liz DeKock teaches engaging Interactive Vaulting Lessons for participants of all ages and abilities. 

Email Hannah at hannah@heartsandhorses.org for more info 
and check out the video below! 
April 2014 Vaulting Training with Allie the Mule
April 2014 Vaulting Training with Allie the Mule
In This Issue
Quick Links
Registered Level Instructor Workshop and Certification

On June 3-6, 2015 Hearts & Horses will be hosting a Registered Level Instructor Workshop and Certification. This workshop and certification is the PATH Intl. first level in therapeutic riding instruction and provides quite a bit of information for getting started and being successful as a Registered Level Instructor. More information can be found in the Registered Level Booklet HERE. 

If you are interested in registering for the workshop and/or certification you can visit out website HERE. Right now we only have 3 certification spots available, but plenty more workshop spaces. 
King Soopers Cards

Get Yours Today!

Do you shop at King Soopers? How would you like to be able to
donate to Hearts & Horses just bypurchasing groceries?  King Soopers donates to Hearts & Horses every time you use your King Soopers Community Card!

It's really that easy! If you do not have one you can pick one up in the office today or we can send you one!
Just e-mail Amy HERE!
2015 Summer Camp Program
Registration has started for our amazing summer camp program; in fact one week is already FULL!  Check out the schedule and more information by clicking HERE.
Horse Spotlight

Blanca

Blanca came to Hearts & Horses in October of 2014 and has now become a permanent part of the Hearts & Horses herd. You may have noticed Blanca when she first came to the ranch as she was very vocal when in the barn alone. You may have actually heard her before you saw her! 

She is quite the social butterfly and loves being with other horses both when turned out and in lessons. Blanca is a Spanish Barb/Quarter Horse cross and is considered a "flea bitten grey" so she is primarily white with some darker grey hairs. Blanca is a very sweet, steady girl who has become a great addition to our herd and we are so lucky to have her. 

Hearts & Horses is now a Thrivent Choice® Nonprofit!

If you are a Thrivent member, you can recommend where some of Thrivent Financial's charitable outreach funds go. Since 2010, eligible members have used this program to direct more than $225 million to churches and nonprofits nationwide. Thank you to Linda, who recommended us and Thrivent for approving her request!
~ Session 2 Registration ~
March 28 - May 22, 2015
 
With Session 1 in full swing we are looking forward to Session 2 and getting all of our registrations in!  All riders are required to turn in a registration form each session. The registration form gives us updates on your information as well as informs our Program Coordinator to add you to, or keep you on the schedule! Below is the attached registration form. Please e-mail, scan, send or fax it to us as registration runs from February 16th through February 27th with Session 2 starting March 28th. 

Please get your registrations in as soon as possible so we know you are riding!



If you are looking to get started riding at Hearts & Horses please fill out the General Interest Form on our website   From there you will be contacted to schedule a Meet & Greet in March. Currently Session 2 is full and we will be looking to start new riders in Session 3 which starts June 8th. 

Reminder:  Session 1 ends Friday, March 13, 2015
Thanks for YOU and all you do!

Sincerely,

Your Hearts and Horses Family
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