"I like trot-trot because it's fast and I like up-downs!"
"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."
"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 riding fast!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"
“Riding is number 1, not number 2.”
"My favorite thing to do is trot, because it's fast!"
"I like riding Elsie because we get along so well together."
"I like trotting and Tia the horse is my favorite."
"I love all the horses."
"I like to trot-trot because it's bouncy and it makes me happy!"
"I like trotting and going fast, it's exhilarating. The people at Horsefeathers are loving and caring souls."
News
Needed Silent Auction Items
Attention all Horsefeathers supporters, we are having a fundraiser in April and need everyones help. We are in need of silient auction items! Please get a hold of us if you need anything or have questions.
The Rainbow Bridge – Lynda Vital (1952-2011)
Everyone connected with Horsefeathers has been touched our dear friend Lynda Vital – volunteer extraordinaire, resident artist, seamstress, published author, and jack-of-all-trades creative force. Her ready laugh, irreverent wit, generous spirit, and boundless good will graced Horsefeathers through good times and hard times, sustaining horses and humans alike.
One look around the barn reveals countless Lynda creations: the office wall of paintings illustrating 23 episodes of her As the Barn Turns serial in the Horsefeathers Newsletter; her coloring book pictures of every horse (and Tigger); in the arena, full size paintings of ponies past – Lil Sugar and Hollywood Pony; the mural of Horse Dreams; color panels illustrating all kinds of horse activities, from jumping to jousting to polo to circus tricks; and hand crafted personalized pony blankets worn by Calvin, Lucky, and Rover the Brave.
Lynda’s two books, A New Life for Bud and A Tale of Two Ponies, delighted readers of all ages.
We salute our friend Lynda, whose spirit is always with Horsefeathers, and whose laughter still rings in the barn and in our hearts.
Receptionist
Looking for a gentler volunteer opportunity then sidewalking? We would like someone to answer the phone and staff the desk.
If you have the time we need coverage on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12-5, or Saturdays 9-4
Google Calendar Help
If you use an electronic calendar you may be able to download events or add our calendar as a share. If not, you will be able to print a list of events.
Google Calender Share Links:
ICS Address
XML Address
HTML Address
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Please check out our new google calendar for a complete list of all our events.
If you use an electronic calendar you may be able to download events or add our calendar as a share. If not, you will be able to print a list of events.
Boy Scout
Boy Scout Crew & Troop 333
1st and 3rd Sundays, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naperville Sun Eion 2011
One of our riders was featured in an article for the NapervilleSun. Check out the article online
Chicago TribLocal SO 2011
The Chicago TribLocal printed our story on our trip to the Special Olympics of Illinois Equestrian Event on Thursday, September 22, 2011. The full story is as follows or you can catch it online.
WGN Morning News
WGN Morning news was kind enough to do a segment on some of our riders. You can see the video on their website
