2008 annual report - VOAPros • Virtual Office Assistance Professionals

 “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our heart and we are never, ever the same.” Eleanor Roosevelt “In the depth of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer.” Albert Camus Horses and the Handicapped 27 Years of Service 1981—2008 “Better to light a small candle than to curse the darkness.” Chinese Proverb 2008 ANNUAL REPORT “Most people say that magic is illusion or a figment of our imagination, but I have found a form of magic that you can see and feel that is powerful enough to inspire some‐
one to help others. Working at Horses and the Handicapped has given me direction and helped me figure out what I want to do with my life. I want to become a therapeutic riding instructor. I want to change someone’s life and give hope. I crave the magic.” Laurie Beson, Volunteer Thank You!
We sincerely thank the volunteers, donors, board of directors, and staff for
their enthusiasm and support of Horses and the Handicapped.
During the 2007-2008 fiscal year
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Over 16,810 hours of volunteer time was spent feeding, caring, and
exercising our horses.
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Lessons Hours – 12,300
Non-lesson Hours – 4, 510
Eighty-two cents of every dollar contributed to H&H was used for direct
program costs serving our students. Fiscal Year ending 6/30/07. DeMeo, Young and McGrath.
Without your help we cannot realize our goal of being the best therapeutic
riding center in Florida. Our parents, students, and clients thank you!
“Horses and children, I often think, have a lot of the good sense
there is in the world.”
Josephine Demott Robinson
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2008 Board of Directors
Officers
Board of Directors
Chris Davell, Chairman
Janyce Becker
Stan Zeitchick, Vice Chairman
Adria Coleman-Thomas
Rich Greenhill, Treasurer
Larry Dwyer
Jessica Kew, Secretary
Dan Dodge
Sharon McCaslin
Mara Murphy
Ex-Officio
Helen Schneider
Mandy DeBord, Executive Director
Winston Simmonds
Ray Wolowicz, Community Development
Anne Vegso
Ali Wiener
Volunteers at the 5th Annual Meggan Morency Memorial Ride-a-thon
“Great opportunities to help others seldom come,
but small ones surround us every day.”
Sally Koch
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The Vital Partnership
Professional Staff — Knowledgeable Volunteers — Patient Horses
Executive Staff
Pam Knott, Barn Manager
Kathleen Houppermans, Volunteer Manager
and Trainer
Melina Chamah, Office Manager
2007 Region 5 NAHRA Volunteer of the Year
Jaymie Bartels
“The highest reward for a person’s work is not what they get
for it, but what they become because of it.”
John Ruskin
Our Horses and the Handicapped
volunteers are instrumental in creating
an atmosphere where abilities not disabilities are stressed, and where
everyone feels welcome.
Volunteers
Total volunteers ........................... 274
They bring a dedication and desire
to learn and every student counts on
their volunteer to not only assist them
physically, but to support and encourage them.
Ages
Our volunteer Board of Directors
not only provide managerial expertise
but are integral in raising funds needed
to achieve our goal of providing the
best equine-assisted therapeutic
program in Florida.
Hours FY ‘07-’08 .................... 16,810
12* – 18.............................. 57%
20 – 39 .............................. 13%
40 – 60 ............................. 21%
over 60 ............................... 9%
Value (@ $11/hour) ..............$185k
* Volunteers under 14 are accompanied by a parent.
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Client Services in 2008
Clients served .................................................................. 86
Number in regular session* Sept – May ................. 78
Number in summer session 2007 .............................. 8
Under age 18 ................................................................ 73%
Adult clients .................................................................. 28%
Students sharing a moment
between classes.
Projected Clients to Serve FY ‘08 – ‘09 ................ 121
* there are four sessions per year ending in a four-week summer session
Types of Diagnoses
Horses and the Handicapped serves people with special needs
that fall into three primary and broad categories — physical,
cognitive, and emotional.
Persons having diagnosed physical disabilities ................ 42%
Persons having diagnosed cognitive disabilities .............. 56%
Persons having diagnosed emotional disabilities ............... 2%
Persons having multiple diagnosis .......................................... 25%
Horses and the Handicapped serves all diagnosed disabilities for
which equine-assisted therapy is appropriate. Currently, we serve
over twenty different types of diagnosed disabilities. Here are the
top six seen the last fiscal year.
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Cerebral Palsy . . . . 22%
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Multiple Sclerosis . . . . . 8%
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Autism . . . . . 20%
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Developmental Delay . . . . 7%
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Down Syndrome . . . . . 14%
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Mental Retardation . . . . . 7%
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How Does Therapeutic Riding Work?
Equine-assisted therapeutic riding is a unique therapy particularly
effective for people who have experienced spinal cord injury or have
congenital diseases that affect the lower part of their body.
The gentle roll of the horse’s hip mimics our human threedimensional gait; anteriorly and posteriorly, side-to-side, and rotational.
People with disabilities like cerebral palsy or stroke acquire flexibility
while at the same time develop and strengthen core muscles.
At Horses and the Handicapped we offer several paths to a therapeutic experience for students.
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Our Therapeutic Riding Program instills confidence and builds self esteem
as students develop skills and strength to ride independently under the
supervision of a certified riding instructor.
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Our Sensory Trail offers riders a cognitive experience filled with objects
that stimulate the senses of touch, smell, sight, and hearing while accompanied by their therapeutic riding team of sidewalkers and Instructor.
Clients of the Hippotherapy Program work with our licensed physical
twherapists to build new muscles, strength, flexibility, and balance, all of
which help them as they develop their walking skills.
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In our Interactive Vaulting Program students perform movements on and
around the horse. While under the supervision of a certified instructor,
movements performed range from very simple, such as sitting without
holding onto the surcingle, to more elaborate compulsory moves, such as
kneeling or standing on the horse.
A vaulting student practicing the half-flag on Hallory.
Student on Frisco doing warm-ups.
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2008 Financials
Distribution of funds
Fundraising, $8,409
$450,000
Fundraising, $6,927
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
Program, $303,989
$350,000
Fundraising, 2%
Program, 85%
Program, $369,028
$400,000
Administrative, 13%
$100,000
$50,000
Admin,
Admin,
$55,563
$45,770
$FY 2007 = $380k
Projected 2008 = $432k
+14%
Fiscal Year ending 6/30/07. DeMeo, Young and McGrath
During the 2007-2008 fiscal year, H&H
 improved and expanded our program without large increases in our budget.
 ended last year with a budget of $380,000.
 added two horses to the herd.
 increased our student count from 78 to 86 starting with this fall’s session.
While services expanded, we
 maintained the status quo of three full-time staff.
 added one contract worker.
 delivered all services with a total of twelve part-time H&H employees.
 trained and added two NARHA certified instructors.
Our FY 2008 budget is expected to grow by 14% to accommodate
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continued growth in the program .
the cost of upkeep for our new horse donated in May 2008 .
one additional grant writer as a contract worker.
Recognition of, and growth at, H&H will be realized by
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developing programs to meet our local public schools’ needs in their ESE population.
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hosting the Broward County Equestrian Special Olympics.
expanding our Sensory Trail to offer a broader sensory experience.
adding Interactive Vaulting to our program offerings.
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Major Gifts of $10,000 or more
Arena Fund
The Vegso Family Foundation • Jim and Marina Chaney • Wasie Foundation
The Vegso Family Arena under construction, August 2008
Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties • The More Family Foundation
Mr. Mark Zeitchick • Gemcon Family Foundation • The Isle at Pompano Race Track
Children's Charities at Adios • Ms. Christine Fanizzi
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land amongst the stars.”
Jill McLemore
Key Donations
Golden Horseshoe
Allied Doors Foundation
THASC Sales Company, Inc
Kelly Foundation, Inc.
Scaife Family Foundation
Community Foundation of Broward
Silver Horseshoe
Ms. Helen Schneider
Office Depot
Van Pelt Foundation
Don McQueen Smith Charitable Trust
Sun-Sentinel Children's Fund
Margaux's Miracle Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Stan and Carol Zeitchick
Mr. Dennis Koenig
Mr. Lynn Ray
The Davell Family
Arch Aluminum & Glass Company
Women's Club of The Grove
Ms. Jessica Kew
Children's Aid Club, Welfare Committee
Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.
Beasley Mezzanine Holdings, LLC
Gulfstream Park Racing Assoc., Inc.
Paradise Bank
Mr. William J. Punk Jr.
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Bronze Horseshoe
Mr. & Mrs. Chip and Lois Williams
Mr. Dan Dodge, Hillsboro Club
Mr. William Bauer
Calder Race Course
Robert O. Law Foundation, Inc.
Carole and Barry Kaye Foundation, Inc.
The J. M. Rubin Foundation
Township Men's Club
Samboy's Corporation
Kiwanis Club of Deerfield Beach
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey and Sally Siegel
John Prokos
Mr. & Mrs. Ray and Nina Wolowicz
2008 – 2009 Initiatives
1. Key Hires
* Full-time Instructor
* Development Director
2. Program Development
* Strategic Partnerships
- Public Schools
- Stand Among Friends
- Other NARHA Centers
6. Expand Special Events Programs
* Tropical Trot, target of $75k
* Ride-a-thon, target of $35k
* Equestrian Special Olympics, to
enhance awareness of H&H
7. Horse Management
* Retire older horses
- source appropriate good homes
* Incorporate new horses in program
3. Organizational Development
* Acquire younger, healthier horses
* Retain strategic planning consultant
for service
- Short-term plan, 1 – 3 years
8. Expand Program Offerings
- Long-term plan, 5 – 10 years
* Add Interactive Vaulting Program
4. Cultivate and Retain Key Donors
* Promote staff instructor certification
* Sustainable funding
* Develop a summer program for 40
* Capital campaign for endowments
people on the waiting list
5. Create New Revenue Streams
* Add two additional summer
instructors.
* NARHA programs
* Horsemanship clinics
“And God took a handful of
southerly wind, blew his breath
over it and created the horse.”
Bedouin Legend
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“These wonderful, gentle animals bring such joy to those of us seeking only to walk, to laugh and to play. And so it has been for me . . . regaining my walk, my stamina, my rhythms, my self‐confidence and my humanness.” Sandi Simon Therapeutic Riding Client Balance Stamina Strength Coordination Joy Motivation Self Confidence Self Esteem www.handhmagic.org Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida, Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center Tradewinds Park North, 3600 West Sample Road Coconut Creek, Florida Broward: (954) 974‐2007 Palm Beach: (561)‐989‐9462 Fax: (954) 974‐6119 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 273542, Boca Raton, FL 33427‐3542 Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida, Inc. is a non‐profit 501C3 charitable organization. Membership and contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.