"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 like riding Elsie because we get along so well together."
"I like riding fast!"
"I like to trot-trot because it's bouncy and it makes me happy!"
"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."
“Riding is number 1, not number 2.”
"I like trotting - bouncy trot and up down trot"
"I like trot-trot because it's fast and I like up-downs!"
"Horseback riding so much fun. Good day. I like to trot-trot-trot and go fast."
"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."
"My favorite thing to do is trot, because it's 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 trotting and Tia the horse is my favorite."
"I like trotting and going fast, it's exhilarating. The people at Horsefeathers are loving and caring souls."
"I love all the horses."
"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."
Horse Shows
Our horse shows celebrate our riders’ achievements. They are a great time for family and friends to come and cheer the riders on. They are also terrific practice for the Special Olympics!
This year we will have four shows, spread out over spring and early summer to accommodate family vacation schedules.
These shows will be qualifying for the Special Olympics – if that is the rider’s goal – but are open to any Horsefeathers riders, whether or not you have Special Olympics in mind. (If you are interested in going to Special Olympics you must ride in two horse shows.)
Horse Shows 2010
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- Parent Category: Events
- Category: Horse Shows
All four shows will be held at Liberty Farms on Friday evenings at 5:00 PM.
Dates are: Friday, April 15th, Friday, May 20th, Friday, June 17th & Friday, July 15th
So take a look at your family’s calendar now, and schedule which shows you’d like to ride in. The shows are fun and exciting and a great opportunity for each rider to strive for his or her personal best. (And if you haven’t decided yet whether Special Olympics is something you aspire to, go ahead and plan your show dates anyway; you’ll have fun and will be qualified just in case.)
Who can enter Special Olympics? Entrants must be at least 8 years old, and must ride in any two qualifying shows: Friday, April 15th, Friday, May 20th, Friday, June 17th & Friday, July 15th. What’s it cost? In the spirit of the Special Olympics, there is no cost for riding in our horse shows and we do not charge for the Special Olympic events.
It may seem that September and Special Olympics are a long way off, but we are making plans now to take our horses and as many qualified riders as want to participate, for the Horsefeathers entry. We would love to have every rider who wants to, be part of it.
