Sandy

"Volunteering with Nick and the horses doing therapeutic riding has been the love of my life for almost 10 years.  Working with the crew at Horsefeathers --- four-footed and two-footed alike --- is as therapeutic for me as for any of our riders."

Charlie F.

charlief"I like trotting and going fast, it's exhilarating.  The people at Horsefeathers are loving and caring souls."

Kelly, age 19

kelly"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"

Maddie 8

maddie"My favorite thing to do is trot, because it's fast!"

Nancy

"I like trotting the very best because I'm doing something instead of sitting.  I feel like I am able-bodied and free."

Abby's dad

abby"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."

Dominque

dominique2"Horseback riding so much fun.  Good day.  I like to trot-trot-trot and go fast."

Sandy

"Horsefeathers is such a joyous place, getting up in the morning knowing you're going to be with horses is what I've wanted to do all my life - a dream come true!"

Becky

becky"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."

Lilly 6

lilly"I like trotting - bouncy trot and up down trot"

Jay's Mom

jay"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."

Chris B. 13

chris b"I love all the horses."

Mackenzie 13

"I like trotting because of how fast it is.  I love the feeling of how tall I am on a horse.  Ice and Poco are my favorites."

Melissa

melissa“Riding is number 1, not number 2.”

Amanda 17

"My favorite thing is up & downs at the trot.  Big Red is my favorite horse because he was dressed up as a pirate for Halloween & he is stubborn like me."

Annie F.

AnnieF"I like trotting and Tia the horse is my favorite."

Jeffery, age 8

jeffery"I like trot-trot because it's fast and I like up-downs!"

Stephanie 21

stephaine"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."

Jacob, age 4

facejacob"I like to trot-trot because it's bouncy and it makes me happy!"

Jake

jake"I like riding fast!"

Danielle 17

danielle 17"I like riding Elsie because we get along so well together."

Horse Shows 2010

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.


Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding, NFP is a registered NFP Charity, IRS 501 (c)(3) Organization
1181 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 * 847.234.2411