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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.
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Quarterly News Letter
Winter 2009
Click here to read
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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.
judysphotographs.com
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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.
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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
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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.
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Tuck School of Business students volunteering on their annual "Tuck
Day of Impact"
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