Volunteer of the Year

Ann James

Every year High Horses selects a volunteer of the year from our very dedicated, and hardworking team. Ann is a long time volunteer with over 16 years, who has dedicated countless hours in the ring. As one parent expressed, “Ann exemplifies all of the ideal characteristics of a High Horses volunteer. She is capable, reliable, helpful, cheerful, punctual, concerned, experienced, and always ready and eager to learn. She treats everyone with courtesy and respect: riders and their families, horses, staff, and fellow volunteers. She is also fun to be with and has seemingly limitless energy.” Thank you Ann.

Quarterly News Letter

Winter 2009

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Annual Horse Show

September 19, 2009

The Horse Show is an incredible event held at Brookside Farm on Route 5 South. All High Horses riders are encouraged to showcase their remarkable gains and invite family and friends to witness their joy and hard work. Please note the date on your calendar.

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Special Olympics

September 27, 2009

High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program, Dartmouth Riding Club and Special Olympics of NH (SONH) will host the Fall Equestrian Games on Sunday September 27 at Morton Farm in Etna, NH. We encourage all riders with special needs to consider entering as an athlete. Please access the registration forms and event rules from High Horses’ web site or through SONH. The events for the games and the order in which they are scheduled are as follows: Pass the Baton, Equitation, Obstacle Race, and Barrel Race.

Registration starts at 10am with opening ceremonies beginning at 10:30am.

This year our team, coached by Mary Gerakaris and Sue Miller, includes Alondra, Clare, Kate, Klarey, Olivia, and Tracy.

High Horses would like to especially thank Brookside Farm for donating ring time for our team practice.

Ride-A-Thon

October 10, 2009

The Ride-A-Thon is High Horses’ major fundraiser for the year. After collecting pledges, riders embark on a beautiful trail that is clearly marked. This year our Honorary Chair is Matt Trishman. Matt loves riding on our trails and has been with High Horses for several years. He is delighted to be able to give suggestions and help guide our fundraiser. Please support us in this endeavor.

Staff members and our horses participate in this event. They welcome and encourage your support. Please consider choosing a participating staff member or horse and collect pledges in their honor.

Ride-A-Thon Flyer & Entry Form

VSA Arts of Vermont

A collaborative effort between High Horses and VSA Arts of Vermont (www.vsavt.org) resulted in several of our instructors incorporating the therapeutic music expertise of Luz Elena Morey in a week long pilot program last summer. Luz Elena brought an array of musical instruments that the riders, rider family members, staff, and volunteers could handle and use before and during the lesson. She explained that the choice of instrument could enhance or balance a rider’s physical, emotional, and mental states. Several rider experiences proved this true, demonstrating changes in posture, calmness, focus, and attention. We welcome future opportunities to work with her.

Tuck School of Business students volunteering on their annual "Tuck Day of Impact"