Dear Friends,
Our spring programs have come to a close and we’re thrilled to report that despite
some prolonged inclement weather both programs were a great success! (Read “In Their
Own Words” below for participant feedback.)
Thanks to a local foundation which prefers to remain anonymous and the contribution
of the Reno Rodeo Foundation we were able to conduct one 8-week program with the
McGee Center and another with several foster families brought to us through Social
Services.
We are so grateful for this financial support — without it, we would not be able
to serve these organizations which have not been able to pay for any of the program
costs.
We rely on the financial support from granting organizations and from the community
as well to keep bringing horses and kids together for positive transformation.
Please help make our Fall programs a reality for kids in Washoe County by making
a tax-deductible donation today!
Donate online by going to our website and clicking on the Donate button the right or mail your gift to us at:Horses for the Spirit
4790 Caughlin Parkway, #421
Reno, NV 89519
Sincerely,
Deb Conrad
Executive Director Pro Tem
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Feedback from our Spring Program Participants
Horses for the Spirit enjoys sharing the feedback we receive about our programs.
The participants and those involved in their care express thoughts about the program
that illustrate what we’re all about!
I learned a whole lot with this program. It is very similar to real life. The horses
are a lot like the humans and the way you act towards a person is pretty much the
same way as you would act like to a horse.
–S.A.
Some things I learned in Horses for the Spirit is leadership, responsibility and
patience. With all these things I never had. Horses for the Spirit has helped me
a lot with these qualities. The leadership part helped me with most of the things
I do in my life. Responsibility has helped me at home with my family and it has
also helped me with my mom’s relationship with me.
–I.G.
I want to thank whoever made it possible for me to participate in such a wonderful
program with the horses. I feel as though I have found some new things about me,
for one I like horses now! The bond that grew between me and Kiawah is a strong
one. I learned so much from this program how to make the horse do as I want and
how to make them go forward and backwards, how to make them jump over things and
stand on things! If I had the chance I would definitely do this program again. My
experience with the horses has taught me some things in life like How to create
a bond with some one like a friend or even an enemy. It also taught me that trust
takes time. Thanks for this wonderful experience!
–J.S.
When asked “What did this student gain by participating in our program? What skills
did he/she gain that will help student in life?” one foster parent replied about
his foster daughter:
[She learned] some patience, how to communicate differently and how to be able to
direct thoughts differently without getting angry and frustrated.
One young lady had this to say:
I played with a horse or should I say pony that was very much like me, Magic. Though
some of the time she was stubborn, most of the time we got along great! Unfortunately
I grew somewhat attached to Magic, but I’ll live. I’ve always looked at horses as
beautiful creatures, not that its any different now but, I still look at them as
beautiful creatures, but I also look at them as not so different from us.
I will never forget this, and again thank you!
–L.M.
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PLEASE JOIN US!
FREE TO ATTEND – FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR HORSES FOR THE SPIRIT!
HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR FALL PROGRAMS
Horses for the Spirit will receive 20% of all sales on Thursday, June 24, 4 pm to
6 pm.
Plus, there will be appetizers and libations… and you’ll still have plenty of time to get to the Rodeo afterward!
RSVP to Deb Conrad
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LOOK FOR US IN THE RENO RODEO PARADE
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 – VIRGINIA ST/DOWNTOWN RENO – 10 A.M.
Come on down and celebrate the beginning of the 2010 Reno Rodeo by cheering us onas we ride in the Reno Rodeo Parade!
Thanks to Circus Circus for letting us park our trucks and trailers in their gated
parking lot! We appreciate it!
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AROUND TOWN
July 18 – Art Paws & Bark Fest, McKinley Arts & Cultural Center
We’ll have a vendor booth and hopefully be able to bring a couple of horses!
August 20-22 – Wild Horse & Burro Expo, Reno Livestock Events Center
Visit us at our booth and watch a few of our volunteers and their mustangs strut
their stuff in the classes!
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Thanks for the recent donations!
Jan K., Pat O., Samantha C., Bob C., Lynn N., Kathy P. for financial contributions.
Heidi for the Wheel Barrows and Erin De Los Santos for materials for the stairs
to replace the ramp leading up to the classroom.
