February 25, 2015
HEARTBEATS
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Where did all this snow come from? We're pretty sure that we've been spoiled lately with the warm temperate weather and dry sunny days! However, winter has finally made its appearance and we are doing our best to deal with the cold, snow and ice out here at the ranch! 

This newsletter is loaded with new announcements, upcoming plans and events as well as some accolades to an amazing volunteer. Keep on reading to see what's happening out at the ranch. 
New Beginnings for Hannah and Amy

As you may have seen on Facebook there are going to be some staffing changes around the ranch. Both Hannah our Program Coordinator and Amy our Office Manager will be leaving us to pursue new opportunities at different locations. 

Hannah will be relocating to Wyoming in March to be closer to her husband as well as continuing to purse her passion of therapeutic riding at a center closer to where she will be living. 

Amy will be relocating to Georgia in March as well and is so excited to be back on the east coast, closer to family, friends and embraced in warm weather. Amy will also continue to pursue her love of therapeutic riding with her recent certification as a Registered Level Instructor.   

While we are sad to see them go, we are also so excited for the great opportunities ahead for these two amazing individuals. Hearts & Horses will host a pot-luck going away party on Friday, March 13th from 11-1 PM at the ranch in the Classroom and Office Building. Feel free to come hang out for a bit and get in one last hug before they leave on their new adventures! 
~Volunteer Corner~

Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Culbertson

If you've been out the ranch at all lately I'm sure you've run into Dave at some point. He is always willing to lend a hand, help with turn in or turn out, and horse lead for you if need be. He is truly an asset and was one of our Top 3 Volunteers in hours for 2014! To show our appreciation Dave received a custom made vest to sport around the ranch. I think he is very happy with our choice and has been wearing it every day to stay warm in this bitter cold weather! Thank you Dave for your amazing dedication and contributions to Hearts & Horses. 
Thank You for Your Support! 

Johnson's Corner
Johnsons Corner and
Loveland Aleworks

We would like to extend a huge thanks to Johnsons Corner and Loveland Aleworks for their amazing support of Hearts & Horses and our many riders, horses and programs. We are so grateful for their support and hope for many more events in the future! 

~ Save the Date ~
Exciting events scheduled for spring and fall


2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday, May 2, 2015
2:00-6:00 PM

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!



Lucky Hearts Casino Night
15th Annual Gala
Saturday, October 3, 2015



Mark your calendars for the 2015 Hearts & Horses Annual Lucky Hearts Casino Night Gala! Hearts & Horses Annual Gala will once again be hosted at Embassy Suites in Loveland. Join us on October 3rd for another incredible night in support of Hearts & Horses!
2015 Summer Camp Program

Registration has started for our amazing summer camp program and can you believe one week is already FULL?! Do you have a kiddo looking for a great experience this summer? This year we are hosting 8 weeks of summer camp for children ages 6-13 of all ability levels. Check out the schedule and more information by clicking HERE! 

2015 Teen Leadership Program


Are you 14 or older and interested in becoming a Summer Camp Counselor for a couple of weeks this summer? If so then the Hearts & Horses Teen Leadership Program may be a great fit for you to spend some of your time this summer! 

Check out the website HERE for all the information and forms that you will need! 
Welcome Kara to the Team! 

We are pleased to announce that our previous intern Kara will be joining the Hearts & Horses staff as our interim Office Assistant! Kara has been with Hearts & Horses for six months as an intern through the Social Work program at CSU and has a wide knowledge of programs, riders, volunteers and what day to day life looks like at the ranch! Not only has Kara recently graduated from Colorado State University but she is also working towards pursuing her Registered Level Certification after attending the Registered Level Workshop in Fort Collins in January. We are so excited about this amazing opportunity for Kara, and to have her fantastic personality, great organizational skills and passion for therapeutic riding as part of our team. 
Kara can be reached at kara@heartsandhorses.org  Welcome Kara!
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 by purchasing 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 Kara HERE!
Horse Spotlight

Mac



Mac came to Hearts & Horses in July of 2013 through a donation and all that we can say is he is worth his weight in gold. Whether beginner riders looking for a quiet, steady and smooth ride or an advanced rider learning flying lead changes and collection, Mac has it all. He is one of our most knowledgeable horses as well as the kindest, always looking for a nice pat on the neck or a little treat left in his feeder. 



Coming in at 16.3 hands Mac is definitely not a small guy and his size can be intimidating until you get to know him! While he is an American Paint Horse you might not know it as he only has one small splash of color on his left side. If you are out at the ranch swing on by the south paddock and say hello! 
Search for a "Super" Pony

 

Hearts & Horses would like to announce that we are looking for an all around outstanding pony to join our team! A pony who is quiet but attentive, able bodied and who has a great personality. Looking for a walk, trot, canter capable pony who is safe, well-trained and able to carry a variety of riders and weights. We are looking for a pony between 12 and 14 hands high to fill out our incredible herd of equine therapists.

Do you know of a Super Pony who would be a great addition to our herd? Check out our Horse Donation/Lease page HERE for more information and the required forms. 

Each equine donated or leased to Hearts & Horses must:

Be unflappable (nothing bothers them), comfortable around a variety of people, comfortable standing tied, forgiving of an inexperienced and unbalanced rider, old enough to have life's experiences and fit enough to work 4-5 days per week, and well-trained under saddle to respond to all four aids: hands, feet, seat and voice, completely sound in all four limbs. 


 

It is essential that our equines have a free-moving stride at the walk, trot, and canter and are capable of smooth transitions,  Additionally, equines must have full and complete vision, a solid, strong back and good all-around fitness. 

 
~ Session 2 Registration ~
Session 2 Runs: March 28 - May 22, 2015
Session 2 Registration Deadline is This Friday -- February 27th
 
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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