Friday, August 9, 2013

Fall Educational Opportunities


Hearts is offering an exceptional series of educational workshops to increase your knowledge in all aspects of therapeutic riding.

Instructor Training Workshops

Presented by Sandy Webster, a PATH Master Instructor, this three part series will help you to expand your knowledge about therapeutic riding, learn new skills, stay up to date on industry practices and, if desired, prepare to become a PATH Certified Instructor.


September 21 + 22, 2013 – 9 AM to 5 PM
October 5 + 6, 2013 – 9 AM to 5 PM
October 26 + 27, 2013 – 9 AM to 5 PM

Instructor Certification Opportunity

A PATH Registered OSWC (On-Site Workshop & Certification) will be hosted at Hearts.  This is an opportunity for fully prepared Instructor candidate to be tested and receive their certification.

 November 14-17, 2013
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 For more information or questions about educational opportunities please contact Nicola
nicola@heartsriding.org or 805-964-1519

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Giving Wings To Dreams - The Annual Pegasus Luncheon 2013

An Invitation To Volunteer


You will be inspired and  delighted by this heart-warming event.  Friends, families, riders, volunteers, and supporters of Hearts will gather to celebrate this wonderful organization.  We will hear directly from a rider and a volunteer about the many ways that  Hearts has transformed their lives.  We will also unveil the new, 2013 Hearts Video! 

Wednesday, October 9th, 11:45am - 1:00pm
Warren Hall, Earl Warren Show Grounds

If you would like to attend this luncheon as a volunteer, or help with preparations beforehand, please contact Kirby Gillispie at 805-591-9792 or Kirby@HeartsRiding.org

“Town Hall Meetings” at Hearts


In conversations around the cross-ties, the barn, and horse stalls, riders and volunteers have expressed a desire for more information about Hearts, including our recent staff changes, our progress regarding the new facility, and our overall strategic direction.  Therefore, we are hosting two information meetings to discuss these and other topics of interest.
Please join us for  a “Town Hall Meeting”  in the Hearts Learning Center.  You can choose either date:

Wednesday, August 21st, 5:30-6:30pm

 

Friday, August 23rd, 5:30-6:30pm


We look forward to your attendance and to hearing your ideas and comments.

Volunteer Appreciation Party


With Hearts Summer camps in full swing and regular lessons ongoing, volunteers have been putting in a lot of extra time and effort. We sincerely appreciate your hard work, dedication, and commitment! As a way of thanking you for your outstanding contributions, Hearts is hosting  our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party - mid-September date & venue to be announced soon -- stay tuned!  Be ready for BBQ, fun, laughter, surprises, entertainment, a celebration of all your hard work, and as always, our heart-felt thanks!

Parks and Recreation offers a “Summer Horse Experience” at Hearts



This summer, Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation offered a special program called “Summer Horse Experience”, for children ages 8 to 18, in collaboration with Hearts.  This innovative collaboration gave 63 children the opportunity to groom, tack, ride, and bond with a horse while also enjoying horse-related games and craft activities. 

 A unique aspect of this horseback riding camp is that it brings together children who have special needs with their peers who do not have special needs.  The kids are all empowered equally by the experience of riding. They enjoy learning about the different breeds, strengths, and personalities of the horses, which translates into an appreciation for their own similarities and differences.

 The Summer Horse Experience was one of our most popular programs this summer, said Jason Bryan, Senior Recreation Supervisor at Parks and Recreation.  We have received very positive feedback from the campers, and look forward to offering this camp again next summer.

We are very proud of and grateful for the many volunteers who helped make this program possible.
Thank you for your enthusiasm, creativity, and caring.