"Riding has opened me up and I'm not as scared. It has helped my balance a lot, and I am more positive about myself."
“Riding is number 1, not number 2.”
"My favorite thing to do is trot, because it's fast!"
"I like trot-trot because it's fast and I like up-downs!"
"I love horseback riding. These big, gentle animals are my friends. They know my scent and they know my voice when I call their names. Riding on Ice, Poco and Tia makes me happy. I like to brush them and give them treats like peppermints. I have been riding since I was 12. I hope I can ride for a long, long time."
"I love all the horses."
"I like to trot-trot because it's bouncy and it makes me happy!"
"I like trotting - bouncy trot and up down trot"
"Horseback riding so much fun. Good day. I like to trot-trot-trot and go fast."
"I like cantering because I'm getting really good at it and stronger. I like circling around corners, it is much fun, and I sometimes like to do it at the trot"
"I like riding fast!"
"I like trotting and Tia the horse is my favorite."
"I like riding Elsie because we get along so well together."
"Riding has helped strengthen the trunk. She's like a jack-in-the-box, she now has the strength to sit up and stay up under her own power, which she could not do before. She really enjoys riding too."
"Riding has greatly improved my son's hand-eye coordination and balance. Because of this, he is now able to ride a bike and play video games, things that every little boy his age should be able to do."
"I like trotting and going fast, it's exhilarating. The people at Horsefeathers are loving and caring souls."Links and such
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Midwest Council for Children with Disabilities (MCCD) We have known and worked with this organization for many years. The work that they do for children with disabilities is widespread and awesome. MCCD's mission is to provide families of these children the means to pursue medical treatments and therapies that are not covered by health insurance. Check out their website and look for them at one of our events. |
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A New Life for Bud & A Tale Of Two Ponies Picture books by our Artist in Residence, Lynda Vital. Lynda is a dedicated volunteer and is responsible for our logo, the artwork and continuing story in the newsletter, and the horse pictures to color. Please click on the link for more info on the book and how to purchase a copy. |
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Many thanks to Liz and Mike Bearwald, owners of Bent Fork Bakery, for donating a wonderful cookie platter to help us celebrate Grandparents Week. They are located at 335 Waukegan Avenue, Highwood, IL. |
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Newport Coffee House was kind enough to donate coffee for our 2009 Horse Shows. The coffee was spectacular and so is this nice coffee house in Bannockburn, IL. Check them out. |
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Whole Foods market in Deerfield was kind enough to make us the recipient of their One Dime at a Time program. They offer all customers 10 cents for every bag they reuse. They also have donated drinks, lots and lots of them for our events! |
