Spring 2013 Newsletter - horsesunlimitedinc.org

Hoofprints
Vol. 17 No. 1
Spring, 2013
Horses Unlimited, Inc.—Dedicated to the enhancement of therapeutic riding.
Editorial…
by Lauren Sternberg, Program Coordinator
The success of Horses Unlimited has resulted from
the willing volunteerism and the support from the community. Looking back through 18 or 19 years of HUI
newsletters I am overwhelmed with emotion. As I read
the articles and names of people who had the courage
and compassion to volunteer, I remember their boundless energy and desire to help. I wonder if they know
that their work lives on. That their contributions have
lead us to this point...many years later…as HUI begins
another season of lessons.
As this program ages and times change HUI has to
look for new volunteers. We realize that the youth in our
community are a great resource. Many are looking for
interesting ways to learn something new, plus volunteer
hours look good on a job resume or scholarship application. We train them and try to reward them. Young people have a tendency to move on with their lives, so we
give them our blessings and off they go.
We have adult volunteers who are worth their weight
in gold! They come to help, year after year, and without
their expertise and support HUI could not do much for
the special needs people in our program. It is amazing
what these people give of their time and energy.
Sometimes, even that, is finite!
We need volunteers to work with the students and to
help during fundraisers. Even more difficult to find are
individuals who will take on the responsibilities of the
Board of Directors. Right now, in the immediate sense,
we would like help on April 6 at the Plumas-Sierra
County Fairgrounds to help clean up during the
community work day. The Saturday after that, April 13,
will be HUI volunteer enrollment day. The accomplishments and joy that this program brings to all the
participants is the reward.
For more information call Lauren at 836-4551 or
e-mail Donnal at [email protected].
Our volunteers have the new website up and running
so if you would like to learn more go to
www.horsesunlimitedinc.org and check us out.*
Fundraiser Calendar
Bring your friends...you are all welcome to participate in these events!!
May 18
13th Annual HUI Golf Tournament
Plumas Pines Golf Resort
Blairsden, CA
(see info in this newsletter)
June 22
18th Annual HUI Bowl-A-Thon
La Sierra Lanes, Quincy
Sept. 28
19th Annual Ride-A-Thon (info coming soon)
HUI loves Volunteers!
**These Fundraisers are basically the budget bones of the Horses Unlimited program. As they say; “All it
takes is money!” and the HUI program supports, not only the special needs students, but horses, equipment,
student scholarships, insurance, and much more. The HUI budget is sizeable...but, it is certainly worth all
the time, money and dedication to provide a therapeutic riding program for Plumas County and surrounding
Lassen and Sierra Counties. HUI needs and appreciates all the help provided by our donors and sponsors.
So, we provide these fun events for you to attend as well as get a first hand glimpse of the services
provided to this very special mountain population.
Horses Unlimited, Inc.
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Spring. 2013
Horses Unlimited, Inc. 2013 Calendar
March
8
9
14
April
Newsletter Deadline for editorial, photos, etc.
Volunteer training
Annual Meeting & Election of Officers
6
10:00 a.m. Community Clean-up of fairgrounds –
Volunteers needed
11
13
27-30
Board Meeting
10:00 a.m. Volunteer Enrollment at fairgrounds
Set-up for summer lesson seasons at fairgrounds Volunteers needed
May
1, 2
7, 8, 9
9
11
14, 15, 16
18
21, 22, 23
28, 29, 30
June
4, 5, 6
11, 12, 13
18, 19, 20
20
22
July
12
13-14
August
14-18
September
28
Horses Unlimited, Inc.
Dedicated to the enhancement of
therapeutic riding.
Board of Directors meet on the
second Thursday of every month.
Contact for details:
P.O. Box 30194
Cromberg, CA 96103
(530) 836-4551
[email protected]
www.horsesunlimitedinc.org
Board of Directors
President
Brian Marcus
Secretary
Connie Huffmon (acting CS)
Corresponding Secretary
Tracy Weaver
Treasurer
Bryan Sprague
Member-at-large
Jim Huffmon
Lessons at fairgrounds
Lessons at fairgrounds
Board Meeting
Volunteer Training
Lessons at fairgrounds
13th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Lessons at fairgrounds
Lessons at fairgrounds
Lessons at fairgrounds
Lessons at fairgrounds
Lessons at fairgrounds
Horse Show for HUI Program Students
Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser
Newsletter Deadline for newsletter editorial, photos, etc.
4-H Horsemastership
Program Management
Program Director
Donnal Nichols
Program Coordinator
Lauren Sternberg,
PATH, Intl. Certified Instructor
Advisor
Emma Kolb
Plumas-Sierra County Fair
Ride-a-Thon Fundraiser
Please note: All information is subject to change.
Contact HUI – Lauren (530) 836-2795 or Donnal (530) 836-4551
or [email protected] to verify info.
Hoofprints Newsletter
Publisher-Editor
Shirley Leschinsky
[email protected]
(530) 277-5446
Printed by
Sierra Promotions, Portola, CA
All photos submitted.
Don’t forget the
Bowl-a-Thon
Fundraiser
June 22
La Sierra Lanes, Quincy
Student Susan Orange at the mounting ramp.
Horses Unlimited, Inc.
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13th Annual
Spring, 2013
Horses Unlimited, Inc.
Benefit Golf Tournament
Started by the late Jody Lindroth
Saturday
May 18, 2013
12 noon—Shotgun Start
Plumas Pines Golf Resort
Blairsden, CA
www.plumaspinesgolf.com
HUI FUNDRAISER
$100 per golfer includes Longboard’s Appetizer Buffet and goodie bag.
$10,000 Hole-In-One Prize, raffle prizes, awards!!
Please sign-up by May 13 for a FREE bucket of range balls!!
Tax deductible benefits.
For further info, please contact:
Shirley Leschinsky (530) 277-5446 [email protected]
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What are Horse Handlers...
The main responsibility of a horse handler is to control the lesson horse. Most riders who have horse
handlers can not fully control the animal. It is the horse
handler who must help in guiding, stopping and starting
without making the rider feel he is simply a passenger.
The rider must be
allowed to do as much as possible with the horse handler helping only when necessary.
The horse handler should hold the lead rope 6 to 8
inches from the horses head with the extra rope in the
free hand. Make sure the extra rope is folded in, not
wrapped around, the horse handler’s hand. Also, the
horse may have to be led from either side. When a
rider is being mounted, the horse handler must hold the
animal as still as possible, both at the ramp and in the
ring. The horse handler stands in front of the horse
holding him gently by the lead rope, or if necessary by
both sides of the bit. Be sure not to hang on the bit, or
hold too tightly – this could cause the horse to toss his
head or to move around. Light firm pressure should be
enough to keep him quiet and steady. A good horse
handler anticipates problems and acts in a way as to
avoid them.
The horse handler should walk just behind the
horses head and shoulder. Make sure to not hang on
the lead or try to drag the horse along.
Once the lesson has started, it is important that the
horse handler be alert and pays close attention and not
interfere with the riders learning or skill development.
Help the Instructor by keeping the student’s attention
on the instructor and on the lesson. The Instructor
should be addressing the rider by name.
Horse
handlers need to be sure the horses do not become
crowded together – if horses become too close together, remind the student to make small circles to help
put space between horses, or cut across the arena to a
less crowded place. During exercises, the horse handler should stand in front of the horse to prevent it from
moving. This is called ‘halt position’.
If a rider should fall, it is the horse handler’s responsibility to take care of the horse and follow directions or
emergency protocol. Emergency protocol/procedure
will be taught and practiced during training sessions
so horse handlers will automatically know what to do in
an emergency. HUI has an emergency procedure
binder with directions for numerous possible
emergencies. *
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Student Lessons...sign up
now for the 2013 season!!
“The greatest
victory a man can
win is victory over
himself.”
x Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
The Horse’s Hoof...
A horse's hoof is like a fingernail; it is constantly
growing and needs to be filed down periodically. It
takes 9-12 months to grow an entire hoof from the
coronary band to the ground. Horse’s feet need to be
trimmed and new shoes about every six weeks.
Horses Unlimited, Inc.
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Spring, 2013
2013 TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS!!
Only with your support can Horses Unlimited, Inc. continue to serve
the special needs students of our wonderful mountain country.
My donation is enclosed in the amount of:
_____$20 _____$40
_____$100
_____$500
_____$1,000
_____I wish to sponsor a 2013 Student per lesson (cost to be determined).
_____I am interested in sponsoring a full student session in 2013 (8 lessons).
Thank
You!!
_____I wish to sponsor a Program Horse (yearly cost $2,000).
_____I wish to remain anonymous.
HUI WISH LIST….HUI has not found a Therapeutic Riding Lesson
PONY and the lesson season is fast approaching. Do you know of
a gentle, wise, loving pony who would like to be a part of the
Horses Unlimited, Inc. program?
ALSO..HUI is still looking for a more permanent lesson and program staging
site from late Spring through September each year; need room for cargo trailer,
mounting ramp, and maybe even the HUI horses. Do you know anyone that can
help? Please contact Lauren (530) 836-2796 or Donnal (530) 836-4551.
HUI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization...donations are tax deductible.
Please mail this entire page to:
Horses Unlimited, Inc., P.O. Box 30194, Cromberg, CA 96103 (530) 836-4551
DON’T LET YOUR NEWSLETTER STOP COMING...
HUI is cutting costs and will be delivering your Hoofprints newsletter via e-mail .
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I want to be a Volunteer!!
_____ Lesson Volunteer
_____ I am qualified and certified to be a therapeutic riding instructor
_____ I am interested in becoming a therapeutic riding instructor
_____ Event/Fundraiser Volunteer
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P.O. Box 30194
Cromberg, CA 96103
Volunteers make the difference!!
Donnal Nichols, Jeanne Lind
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