NEWSLETTER - Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Raemelton
THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER
NEWSLETTER
Raemelton in Review:
2014 was an amazing time for Raemelton.
Every year I think “can it get any better?” And
every year it does! Our spring, summer and
fall sessions were full and our summer camps
were overbooked. Our dedicated volunteers
provided over 6,200 hours of time to ensure
our students and equine partners were well
taken care of. The farm looked beautiful all year
and the horses are (too) fat and happy.
Our Equestrian Team traveled twice this year.
The first trip was to Cleveland in June to
compete against three other therapeutic riding
centers. Our riders brought home six first
place ribbons and trophies, four second place
ribbons, five third place ribbons, two fourth
place ribbons and one sixth place ribbon. Our
second trip was to Cincinnati, to compete again
at the Special Olympics Ohio Equestrian Team
Competition. There were over 60 competitors
from various delegations participating in the
two day event. Our riders took home eight
gold medals, eight silver medals, and four
bronze medals plus four ribbons. It was also
the second time in our history of competing
at the Special Olympics that our team stood
atop the medal podium with a clean sweep of
all three medals in one of the classes. I cannot
express how proud I am of our teams and the
way they conduct themselves in competition. It
is a real privilege to have these riders represent
Raemelton so competently.
Our trip to and from Cincinnati was quite the
adventure – we had a total of three blowouts
- there is a video on our Facebook page that
you will enjoy if you haven’t viewed it already.
Some could think ‘how awful!’, but I disagree.
Everything happens for a reason and who knows
what might have been prevented or occurred
had we not had our little detours along the
way. Each blowout happened within eyesight
of help, or within a few miles of our destination.
We were all safe, the horses included. As a
matter of fact, during both roadside delays
they happily munched on their hay while we
were helped to get back on the road again. It
was fun and comical and successful. It was an
adventure! After all, if you cannot have fun in
the face of adversity you will never have
fun.
I would like to thank the Miller family, the
Laux family, the Molnar family, the MMG
Auto family, and the Bly family for providing
equine and human transportation for
either one or both of these trips. Also, we
say a huge THANK YOU to Sally Stigall
and Rachel Schneider for overseeing our
food tent at both shows. We were well fed
and enjoyed our picnic time.
Our United Way Day of Caring was
phenomenal as usual with help provided
by volunteer groups from Neuman
Technologies and First Energy. The
Pleasant Valley Ranch Camp Youth spent
an afternoon again with us sprucing up
the grounds. A wonderful group from
Mechanics Bank braved the cold wet
spring weather to help us clean up our
barns. Our grass was kept under control
and in pristine condition all summer by Bill
and friends. Lisa took on the never ending
job of keeping our flower beds weed free
and beautiful. Numerous other volunteers
also spent time with us helping in all the
areas of upkeep around the farm, not to
mention our class and barn volunteers
who give us their time so generously all
year long. The staff and I cannot express
our gratitude enough for all that each and
every volunteer does for Raemelton.
A group of individuals, being spearheaded
by one of our volunteers, raised the
money on their own to purchase a
new zero turn mower for the farm. This
machine has cut our weekly mowing
time from approximately 30 hours to 10
hours and was a welcome addition to our
maintenance equipment.
Yes, 2014 was an amazing year and I am
looking forward to the new and exciting
adventures that 2015 will bring!
- Tara Corrigan
END OF YEAR REPORT 2014
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President: Philip Wisdom
Vice President:
Tammie Schluter
Secretary: Debbie Hire
Treasurer: Gail Laux
Mary Bolesky
Mary Bolin
Joel Black
Joel Likens
Rebecca Toomey
Director of Operations/
PATH & EAGALA Certified
Tara Corrigan
Barn/Equine Manager
Simone Montsilos
Barn Assistant
Pam Shepard
PATH Instructors
Suzanne Favers/LSW
Lori Kepford
Instructors in Training
Debbie Bosch
Cherie Gill
Dawn Miller,
Volunteer Coordinator
Financial Advisor
Shirley McAuley
Accounting Services
Raemelton expanding
Hooves for Heroes with
new program this spring!
Our second annual
Oktoberfest 2014 at Snow
Trails was a grand success.
The Friday night reserved VIP dinner sold out and
the Saturday night public event was a packed
house from the time the doors opened at 4:30.
Friday night’s attendees were entertained by The
Semer Brothers Band. Saturday night’s event was
opened by The Jimmy Warner Band, and the
DeVault Ridge Band brought the evening to a close.
The Liederkranz Dancers of Mansfield performed
authentic German dances both evenings.
We would like to send a huge Thank
You to all the committee members,
board members, volunteers, vendors
and donors who contributed to the
success of this wonderful fundraiser
that greatly benefits Raemelton.
We hope you will plan to join us
for Oktoberfest 2015 at Snow Trails.
The reserved VIP dinner will be held
Friday evening, October 2nd, and
the public event will be Saturday
October 3rd.
EAGALA: Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, is an
international organization founded in the United States in 1999.
Currently there are 4,200 members from 49 countries! These members
have received organized training and certification to provide EAP
(Equine Assisted Psychotherapy) or EAL (Equine Assisted Learning)
programs. EAP - incorporating horses for an experiential activity,
for emotional growth and learning. Experiential learning, meaning
that the clients learn about themselves and others by participating
in activities with the horses and then discuss thoughts, beliefs,
behaviors and patterns. The team working with the clients consists
of at least one mental health professional, one equine specialist and
at least one equine. This is non riding experience. All experiences
and growth happens on the ground. EAL may provide individual
or group work in learning, coaching or educational services, for
example staff development or corporate team building activities. All
ages can benefit from this learning experience including children,
adolescents, adults, family groups as well as personal and professional
development.
A typical “session” is 60 minutes in length. The number of sessions
would be determined with the team and the client. An EAL workshop
may be ½ to 1 day in length depending on the needs of the group.
Why use a horse as part of the team? Horses are very much like humans
in that they are social animals. They have defined roles within their
herd. They have distinct personalities, attitudes and moods. Horses
provide a vast opportunity for metaphorical learning. Also, horses
require work, whether in caring for them or working with them. In an
era when immediate gratification may be the “norm”, horses require
people to be fully engaged in physical and mental work for their own
personal growth and learning, a valuable characteristic in all aspects
of life. The horses’ response will help give the client information that
brings awareness of current patterns and helps them to motivate
change in their own life. The facilitators (mental health professional
and equine specialist) are there to provide the opportunities to the
client’s experience and bring consciousness to the lesson being
learned. Tara Corrigan is an EAGALA certified equine specialist and
will be partnering with a V.A. Mental health professional and EAGALA
certified member to bring this service to Raemelton!
- Information provided by EAGALA networking co-coordinator for
Ohio members Janet White, an EAGALA certified Equine Specialist and
a Raemelton Volunteer.
Hooves for Heroes program is offered to active, inactive or retired
veterans and their families at no cost to them.
The Hooves for Heroes program is made possible, in part, through
generous funding from:
OF RICHLAND COUNTY
Raemelton’s Equestrian Teams had a great season
Raemelton equestrians competed in
two horse shows this summer: the
Fieldstone Farm Summer Invitational
Horse show on June 21, held at
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding
Center in Chagrin Falls and the Special
Olympics Ohio Equestrian Team
Competition, August 15-16, held at
the Winton Woods Riding Center in
Cincinnati. These shows provided a
wonderful opportunity for our riders
to demonstrate their skills with their
equine partner in a competitive
environment.
The team members for the Fieldstone
show were: Yvonne Anderson, Sarah
Ash, Danielle Griffith, Samantha Kauf,
Michael Lupo, Brian Moran, Timothy
Rigdon II, Brittany Schneider, Zachary
Sites and Jenna Stigall; along with their
equine partners Baci, Cris, David, Doc
and Nick. Classes required competitors
to demonstrate their abilities on a trail
course and in equitation classes.
On August 14 the Equestrian Team
made the trip to Cincinnati for the 2014
Special Olympics Ohio Equestrian
Team Competition. The Raemelton team members were
Yvonne Anderson, Samantha Kauf, Michael Lupo, Brian
Moran, Timothy Rigdon II, Brittany Schneider, Zachary Sites
and Jenna Stigall. Our team equine partners for this event
It is always a joy to watch our students accomplish
amazing strides through therapeutic horse riding! 2014
was a fantastic year to see bonds
formed between students, volunteers
and horses. We would like to send out
a big ‘Thank you’ to Dawn for lining up
the finest volunteers for our classes at
Raemelton!
Within just a few weeks, Sophie’s smile
grew even more when she saw Barney
and the Decker family. We now know that Sophie loves
to ride! Jasper’s tears were turned to laughter while
working with Liberty and Barney who promoted Jasper
into a horse lover for life! Desiree’s sweet face would light
up when she saw Simone bringing Missy in the ring for
her to ride. Joanna’s confidence was strengthened with
encouragement from Laurasen leading Doc. The bond
were: Baci, Cris, David, and
Nick.
Given the honor of being
the torch bearers, Yvonne
and Brian proudly led all
the competing teams into
the arena for the opening
ceremonies.
While our riders and horses
worked hard in preparing
for these events none of this
would be possible without
the on-going support and
commitment from their
families and our Raemelton
volunteers. Many of our
volunteers committed their
free time to accompany us
to these events and their
dedication was a key to the
success of our teams.
Congratulations to the 2014
Raemelton Equestrian Teams
on being great ambassadors
for Raemelton and a huge
THANK YOU to all the
volunteers and families that support our riders, horses and
staff!
- Debbie Bosch
formed between Peerson and Garrett will last for years
to come with Dolly bringing them together! Kelly and
Mason, along with Dolly, helped Vincent
to become more self assured. Marcella’s
new-found poise was encouragement from
Karli and Barney. Dorian blossomed as a
rider when working with Liberty and Missy
cheering him every hoof step at a time!
These are just a few examples of what we
see at Raemelton every day. We look to
the next year with anticipation for more stories to tell and
lives to touch. We cannot accomplish this without the
dedication of the greatest volunteers our students could
ask for! To all the volunteers at Raemelton, a heartfelt
Thank you!
- Cherie Gill
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 9, 2015
Spring Session Begins!
March 21, 2015
Spaghetti Dinner
Ashland American Legion Riders
Post 88 • 1338 Claremont Avenue
5:00 PM
Adults $7,
Children 6-12 $5, Under 6 $3
Benefits Hooves for Heroes
April 18, 2015
Heart of Ohio Fashion Dash
Call 419.756.0040 for more
information
Benefits Hooves for Heroes
July 11, 2015
Hooves for Heroes Golf Outing
9 AM Shotgun Start
The Woods at Possum Run
$62.50 Individual/$250 Team
Includes 18 holes of golf, cart
and box lunch
October 2
Reserved VIP Dinner
Oktoberfest
Snow Trails • Possum Run
October 3
Public Event
Oktoberfest
Snow Trails • Possum Run
4 PM - Midnight
May 2, 2015
Boots and Ballet
in collboration with NEO Dance Theatre
5:00-9:30 pm
Visit
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boots-andballet-tickets-15584204776?aff=efbevent
for more information and to purchase tickets
State of Ohio PATH, Int’l. annual
meeting held at Raemelton
On July 19, Ohio members of PATH, Int’l had their annual meeting
at Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center. We had a variety of
speakers who discussed equine nutrition (Allison Avery from Tribute
Equine Nutrition), hoof care (Vern Schlabauch and Aden Yoder) and
Reiki (Janet White). Participants took a tour of the facility and watched
a Reiki demonstration. It was a great and educational day.
In the spring of 2002, I was
sitting at my desk in the
editorial department of the
News Journal, opening mail.
Included in that day’s delivery
was a note from Danny Marti,
who, at that time, was volunteer
coordinator at Raemelton
Therapeutic Equestrian Center.
Marti asked if I would let
our readers know that RTEC
needed volunteers to help with
its riding program.
I put the note in the paper
and began thinking that
volunteering at RTEC was
something I could do. I grew up on a small farm (one horse,
two cows and lots of chickens) and so I was (still am) a farm
boy at heart.
Besides, I love children and get a good feeling when helping
someone. This, I thought, would be an ideal way to fulfill a
need and give something back to the community.
The Volunteer Picnic was held on September 13th
at the farm. Although it was a chilly day, many
of our volunteers and their families shared the
afternoon with us in the arena. We had some great
food, conversation and a special performance
from the NewHope dancers. Directed by Aurelio
Diaz, the dance troupe – which includes our
very own Maggie and Yvonne – boogied down
to a variety of high energy dance music. Our
volunteer, Dawn Kuehlman, surprised us with an
amazing homemade cake – it was beautiful and
delicious! Thank you to all who attended.
So, I soon stopped at RTEC, met Danny Marti, filled out the
required paperwork and the rest, as they say, is history.
I consider being able to volunteer at RTEC a blessing and a
privilege. I’ve met many wonderful people (and horses and
ponies), including instructors, fellow volunteers, riders, parents
and grandparents.
The families of the riders are so appreciative of the help we
volunteers provide.
I especially enjoy working with the little riders, some as young
as two. Nothing can compare to the light in their eyes and the
smiles on their faces during class. And sometimes, after class,
we are even favored with a hug from those tiny arms.
I like to volunteer for the early morning classes. I can’t think of
a more fulfilling way to start my day.
- Dan Kopp
This Place...
We moved to Mansfield 8 years ago and I had driven
past this place 1,000 times without ever knowing what it
was. I had no idea when I drove up the driveway seeking
permission to become a part of this place, that this place
would become a part of us. Now I look back & wonder
what took so long.
Garrett is home-schooled. He has ADHD
and has Sensory Processing Disorder,
Sensory Seeking. The reality of that is
that the typical middle school structure
of switching subjects every 40 minutes,
8 times a day doesn’t play out well for
someone who cannot organize his
thoughts long enough to get dressed
without instructions. So, we homeschool
with block learning. We focus and build.
The downside is that he has no social
interaction other than his family, 1-2
amazing friends, his Boy Scout Troop
406 once a week...and Raemelton.
He can be himself at Raemelton. There is no one to make fun
of him for being immature for his age. No
one tells him to go away. Most importantly,
he is needed. He takes that seriously. He
doesn’t see disabilities, he only sees friends,
and here he has many.
I noticed that one of the students was
always hugging him and it occurred to me
as something that would make a typical,
teenaged boy uncomfortable. So, I asked.
With a deep sigh, he said, “Mom, did it ever
dawn on you that maybe he just wants a
friend?”
That was my reality check.
The best way to describe Garrett is a
mixture of Indiana Jones, Steve Irwin,
Tarzan, and Jim Carey. To adults who
don’t understand him, he’s always in
trouble. To kids his own age, he is annoying. No matter what
he does, he never sits still unless he is sick or exhausted.
He usually pounds out a rhythm on anything he can reach,
unintentionally invades personal space, repeats scenes
from movies, tells stories with every detail, does dangerous
things without realizing it, or interrupts conversations
because he just can’t wait! Because of all of the above (and
then some), Garrett has a hard time fitting in.
...But not at this place. At Raemelton he can focus that
energy and excitement into something productive and
useful. He may rake leaves, sweep the barn, empty sawdust,
or roll up hoses. You may find him on the grounds or the
riding arena swinging a metal detector, repairing little things
around the barn, stacking hay, dumping or filling buckets.
He will sometimes clean the arena after class, help set up
for the next one, sidewalk, or entertain students waiting
for class to begin. He helps bring in or take out horses if
needed, grooms and tacks. He is usually somewhere doing
Save
The
Date!
something, too loud, too fast, just plain too much. But
his favorite thing to do through it all...is talk. To students.
Volunteers. Horses. Himself. Even Checkers and Gunner.
He gets it. He fully understands that at
this place, what you see is what you get &
that’s okay. It’s fine. It’s a place to improve
yourself, your abilities and your disabilities.
He does therapeutic riding. It helps him
slow down and think through tasks. It improves his sequential
thought processes. It improves his balance, body awareness
and co-ordination. Being around the horses has taught him
the importance of calm, controlled movement. It has taught
him about trusting your horse and that your horse trusts
you to lead. It has taught him respect for the sheer size of
the animals. He’s beginning to learn time management by
tacking, riding, & untacking.
As the most important part of his therapy here, he has
discovered that this is a place of unconditional love.
Sometimes among perfect strangers. Something we don’t
get the opportunity to show our youth very often anymore
and it’s certainly not one they usually get because it’s so
scarce. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love never fails. But he
gets it...all because of his experiences as a student and a
volunteer...at this place.
- Liberty Combs
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd
Reserved VIP Dinner
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd - Public Event
AT SNOW TRAILS • MANSFIELD
Raemelton 2014
Summer Abilities Camp
This past summer 19 campers and 11 camp buddies
participated in Raemelton’s 2014 summer camp. Each day
featured a different theme including a Luau, Fiesta, Cowboy
Round-up, a Day at the Ball Park, Going on a Safari and
Pony Express. Campers and camp buddies took advantage
of the various themes to add costume pieces to their usual
riding gear.
The favorite camp activities were making hand-print
T-shirts and homemade ice cream. Campers, buddies and
RTEC staff put their handprints and signatures on white
T-shirts for the campers and buddies to take home as a
keepsake from their camp experience. The last day of each
session everyone enjoyed homemade ice cream. A special
Thank You goes out to Rachel Schneider and Sally Stigall
for supplying the ingredients and supervising the ice cream
production process.
A heart-felt Thank You to our wonderful camp intern
Mackenzie M. for teaching and supervising all the mounted
activities and to all our wonderful camp buddies for getting
the horses ready, assisting with mounted activities, crafts,
pony painting, setting up the ring and more. Our 2014
Summer Camp Buddies were: Emma R., Erin P., Kenzie T.,
Laurasen C., Maddy L., Lindsey C., Sharon H., Makayla S.,
Taleah F., Emma H., and Emily D. Their creative theme of the
day costumes were enjoyed by all.
Raemelton Therapeutic
Equestrian Center is on Facebook!
Be sure to “Like” our page for
latest news, photos and videos!
Raemelton hosted exclusive
screening of award winning
film “Riding My Way Back”
On November 8, 2014, as part of a national Veteran’s Day
launch, Raemelton hosted an exclusive screening of the
movie “Riding My Way Back” at The Renaissance Theater.
“Riding My Way Back”, a short documentary produced
by Oscar Nominee Robin Fryday, chronicles one soldier’s
journey back from the brink of suicide. In 2010, Staff Sergeant
Aaron Heliker returned from multiple deployments to Iraq
and Afghanistan with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At his most desperate
and isolated, on 42 medications and suicidal, Aaron is
introduced to the unlikeliest of saviors: a horse named Fred.
Through caring for Fred, Aaron begins the difficult process
of reconnecting to the world around him and healing the
invisible wounds of war that nearly defeated him.
It was a well attended gathering with a wine and cheese
reception and desserts after the film. Proceeds from this
fundraiser benefitted the Hooves for Heroes Program. We
thank everyone who helped make the evening a success!
If you or your organization is interested in having a private viewing of this film, please
contact 419.756.0040.
Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian
Center is a not-for-profit organization
whose mission is to provide equine
assisted activities and therapies for
individuals with mental, physical, social
and emotional disabilities. All financial
transactions by this organization are for
the purpose of this mission.
INCOME
Grants$69,703
Programming$27,931
United Way$22,652
General Donations
$10,059
Fundraising$43,296
In kind/Volunteer Services $52,907
Other
$ 401
Total $226,949
EXPENSES
Payroll$94,725
Horse Care
$36,119
Farm Management
$ 8,889
Professional Fees
$13,958
Payroll Taxes$15,186
Fundraising/Marketing$11,446
Administration $12,198
Insurance
$ 9,099
Program Supplies $ 5,995
Utilities$12,726
Total $220,341
*An anonymous gift of $40,000 was given at the end of
2013 for horse care use in 2014.
VOLUNTEER PROSPECTIVE
The Raemelton Horse Barn is a great place for all to come to receive
therapeutic healing as well as a good workout. I’ve enjoyed working
in the barn with Simone and all the other wonderful volunteers since
last summer. There is always work to be done, never a dull moment –
cleaning stalls (I love the smell of horse manure), dumping/filling water
buckets and sweeping the floors. The best job of all is working with the
horses, leading them to and from the pasture. These wonderful creatures,
with their unique personalities, ease my stress after a long work week.
Anyone seeing me walking with the horses may wonder who I ‘m talking
to – well, I’m talking to the horses, they are such wonderful listeners. I am
so grateful that our community has Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian
Center; they provide such an enriching experience to all. Join in the fun!
- Pattie Naumoff
2014 brought several visitors to see
the “stars” of the farm....
....and it is no secret who they are! Our horses! Nothing alights the faces
of our students more than when they see their horse or pony enter the
arena before class. They clap, they smile and they laugh. And it is no
wonder! Our horses and ponies, with their unique personalities, give
their undivided attention to their rider and perform the tasks that the
students ask of them. The bond between the student and the horse
helps to build trust and forge stronger relationships.
Being around horses is therapeutic all in itself. Horses have a way to heal
a soul like no other. I have seen students who are seemingly introverted
“spill their guts out” to our horses and, in turn, the horse listens and
gives them a reassuring nuzzle. Things like that happen a lot around
here. Our horses offer a respite and unconditional love.
Throughout this past year we have had some very special visitors come
and spend some time with our horses in the barn. Joan, one of the
residents from Wedgewood Estates, accompanied by her daughter,
made a trip over to the farm in the early fall. Joan, who had suffered
a stroke, got to spend some quality time with Frosty the wonder pony.
She was delighted to be able to pet and brush Frosty, and Joan even
said Frosty’s name - which was a beautiful moment as Joan has difficulty
with speech. There was not a dry eye in the barn.
Later in the fall, some of the residents of Oak Grove Manor ventured
out on a chilly day to take a look around the farm and meet some of
our ponies and horses. As they bonded with our equine friends the
residents shared stories about their past experiences with horses and
renewed their love for these amazing creatures. We spent some time in
the mounting area of the indoor arena and the residents had questions
answered and we shared even more laughs. It was a great day!
As the Barn/Equine Manager, I have the pleasure of knowing these horses
(they are my kids), receiving their unconditional love and observing their
unique qualities on a daily basis. It was very fulfilling for me to be able
to share “my kids” with our visitors!
-Simone Montsilos
News from the Barn!
Financial Report
Volunteer of the Year
Jennifer Barrett
The 2nd Annual Jon Taylor Volunteer of the Year award was presented to
Jennifer during this year’s Oktoberfest VIP dinner. Jennifer has been a volunteer
at Raemelton since 2007. Over the years she has loyally lead and side-walked
every Tuesday night and has attended many of the horse show competitions. At
the horse show you can find Jennifer helping to organize students and leading
the students during their classes. To the students she assists, she shows patience
and kindness. She is also instrumental “behind the scenes”. No matter what is
asked of her, Jennifer happily accepts the task. We thank you, Jennifer, from the
bottom of our hearts for your hard work. Congratulations!
Jennifer is just one our over one hundred volunteer work force. Everyday,
throughout the year, these special individuals give their time to help Raemelton
fulfill its mission in providing equine assisted activities and therapies to mentally,
physically, emotionally, sensory or socially disabled in our community. Through
their continued support, we are able to expand programming to a wider variety
of students; therefore helping a larger part of the community. A heartfelt thank
you to each and every one of our volunteers!
Save
The
Date!
GOLF
OUTING
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015
Shotgun Start 9:00 am
THE WOODS GOLF COURSE
MANSFIELD
WISH LIST
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)
Electro Groom Horse Vacuum
Bath/Kitchen Towels and Washcloths
(Used good condition)
Heavy Duty Corn Brooms
Large Capacity Front Loading
Washer and Dryer
Stall Butler (www.stallbutler.com)
2 Futon Frames (wood or metal)
Gift Certificates/Cards for
Elzy Milling and Trade (Bellville)
Appleseed True Value Hardware
Staples or Office Max • Tractor Supply
Home Depot, Lowe’s or Menards
Wal-Mart • Gordon Foods
Dover Saddlery (www.doversaddlery.com)
Our second annual Golf Outing to benefit our Hooves for
Heroes Veterans Program grew in attendance this year. We
had a wonderful variety of silent auction items, donated from
community companies and individuals. We have already
booked the date of July 11, 2015 at The Woods Golf Course.
Thank you to all who donated and participated for making
this small - but growing - fundraiser a success.
C.A.R.E. Children At Risk
Equestrian Program
Reading, writing and arithmetic are subjects we
must learn. However, life lessons are not found in
traditional text books or even a required subject in
school. The C.A.R.E. program at Raemelton provides a unique arena to create tools to apply in
life’s journey. This curriculum is entering its eighteenth year in existence and has involved numerous students. These classes are designed with our
equine friends as the text book. While the participants develop a knowledge of equestrian skills,
they often grow in other ways. We work on a variety of areas such as anger management, bullying,
setting healthy boundaries and developing tools
to help with self-control. For example, students
are presented situations that require them to focus
on the horse; as a result, they develop a “state of
mind” for the task at hand. Each interaction with
the equine requires their presence of mind. Skills
are built from that which sets the student and the
horse up for success.
Secondly, students learn the “purpose” of their new
skill set. This becomes evident in how they must
care for the equine and develop a relationship. The
uniqueness of the horse’s personality allows the
student to identify these traits and create a safe
atmosphere for them to express their own emotions. Once this starts to set in, the third phase of
the life lesson takes root…developing a “plan”. At
this stage, students combine the knowledge, activity and emotional components in to a relationship
with the equine. Our wonderful horses love the attention and guidance, while the students enjoy the
unconditional love and heart hugs. Students thrive
on the sense of accomplishment. They begin to
correlate these activities with their own experiences and success is the result.
The C.A.R.E. program is available for students from
ages 12 to 17 years old. The classes are designed
to be small in numbers to allow for individual attention. If you are interested in more information,
please contact us.
- Suzanne Favers, LSW
Volunteer [vol-uh n-teer] a person who voluntarily offers
himself or herself for a service or undertaking; to give, bestow,
or perform.
In 2014 our volunteers put in over 6,200 hours helping in classes,
grooming, barn work, ground maintenance/gardening, general
cleaning and special events! That is an astounding average of 119
volunteer hours per week! What a tremendous gift that was given
to our program by all of our volunteers! We are so appreciative of
your loyalty, commitment and hard work!
Support Raemelton
Therapeutic Equestrian Center!
SPONSOR A HORSE
$4,000 Sponsor a horse
$2,000 Co-sponsor a horse
SPONSOR A STUDENT
$275 Sponsor a therapy student
$375 Sponsor a therapy driving
student
OTHER OPTIONS
Pasture sponsorship $5,000
Truck & trailer fund $
Scholarship fund $
General operations $
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Please send contributions to:
Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center
569 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44906
Group horse sponsorship opportunities available.
Call 419.756.0040 for more information.
Thank you
for your
support!
Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center’s general operations are supported
through the generosity of the community. Thank you to the following
individuals, corporations and foundations that support our therapeutic program
monetarily or in-kind in 2014.
Adena Corporation
Alan and Jean Jankowski
Alan Smith
Alex Barker
Allen Cabinetry and the Countertop Shop
American Galley Equipment, LLC
Anderson Freeman
Andrew and Sandra Reo
Andy and Liberty Combs
Ann Shepherd
Barney Grant
Beth Bookwalter
Betty Leppert
Bill and Amy Newdome
Bill and Pat Schmidt
Bill Smith
Bob and Kathy Donaldson
Bob Beyer
Bob Drury
Brent Carns
Brent Charette
Brian and Annette Schutjer
Brian and Krista Schmidt
Brinton and Susan Brafford
Bruce and Sondra Wilging
C and C Tire
Candice Linden Chaffee Fund
Carma and Mike McIntee
Carol Reece
Carole McClurg
Cathy Gramly
Chad and Lisa Adkins
Charlene and Gary Beilstein
Charles and Shirley Robinson
Chemical Abstracts Service Division
Cheryl Zeigler
Christine McIntee
Chug and Marge Floro
Cindy Wheeler
Coldwell Banker Mattox McCleery Realtors
Colony Club, Inc.
Dale and Pam Hulit
Dale Secrist
Dan and Shelley Seckel
Dave Bubp
Dave Carto
Dave Damron
Dave Mangas
David and Julia Crawford
David and Leslie Eichinger
David and Sharon Cardwell
Dawn Miller
Debbie Bosch
Dirk Schluter
Donald S. and Clara Louise Black
Philanthropic Fund
Dorothy and Tom Blaney
Douglas and Kathy Talkington
DQ East, Inc. Staff
Dr. David McGrew
Dr. Michael and Dianne Amalfitano
Dr. Winfield Meek
Dwight and Delores Somerville
Element of Art
Elzy Milling and Trade
Evan Zumbro
Faye Metzger
Feichtner Farms
Floyd H. Lutz Fund
Fran and Warren Rupp Advised Fund
Fred and Jane Weicher
G.A. and Margaret Boardman
Gail and Chris Laux
Gail Laux
Galion-Avita Health System
Gary Bishop
GE Foundation Matching Gifts
Gene and Patricia Snook
General Motors Salaried Retirees
George and Carol Reece
Gorman Rupp Employees Civic Fund
Graham Chevrolet Cadillac CO.
Greg and Kim Engh
Guy T. Goodman Trust Fund #1
Hall Family Gift Fund
Haring Jewelers
Hi-Stat
Hursh Drugs
Isabelle Blackledge
J. Lewis Fund
James and Brenda McIntee
James and Debra Henry
Janae Jiminez
Jane Risser
Janet Grogoza
Janet McGrew-Smith
Janice Cooper
Janice Henry
Jeff and Penny Haring
Jenna Stigall
Jennifer Barrett
Jerry and Becky Miller
Jim and Betsy Hire
Jim and Judy Huffman
Jim and Marty Widrick
Jim Armstrong and Donna Newman
Joe and Edie Humphrey
Joel and Margaret Black
John and Andi Campbell
John and Debbie Hire
John and Jen Opperman
John and Kathleen Springer
John and Patricia Marzec
John Black
John Metzger
John Workman
Jon McIntee
Joy McIntee
Judith Stroup
Kamarie and Jason Huffman
Karen and Bill Estep
Karen Bierly
Katherine and John Fernyak
Katherine Fernyak
Katherine Kenyon Lippitt Foundation
Ken and Rae Molnar
Kevin Nourse
Krista and J.Michael Nesser
Kroger Company
Kroger Rewards Program
Lane Secor
Larry and Sue Kaufman
Laura and Randy Chamberlain
Leppert Machine Co., Inc.
Lewis and Esta Stigall
Lexington Area Senior Citizens
Lin Baker
Lind Armstrong
Linda Hering
Lisa Hall
Lise Clancy
Liz Miller
Lori Schiefer
Lori Zolman
Louann Steiner
Lucy Amsbaugh
Lydia Reid
Mackenzie Miller
Mansfield Distributing
Mansfield Noon Optimist Club
Mansfield Senior High School
Class of 1947
Margaret McGrew-Martin
Marie and Jim Green
Marijan Grogoza
Marion Wisdom
Mark and Kathy Fowler
Mark Shiplet
Marsha Hall
Martha Montague
MaryJo Bonte
Matt and Rachel Schag
Matt Johns/Town Money Saver
Matt Risner
Mechanics Bank
Menchie’s - Ontario
Merrill Lynch
Michael LaRocci
MIchael Reo
Mike and Sally Stigall
Mike Berry
MMG Auto
Morris and Carol Wasylenki
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Snyder
MT Business Technologies
My Town Partners
Nancy and Sid Hall
Nancy Kaufman
Nate Irwin
Nate Neal
Nick and Sally Gesauras
Ohio CAT
Orlo Larry and Jody German
Pam Hartley
Pamela Zeigler
Patrick Bosch
Patrick Henry
Patrick and Suzanne McIntee
Paul McClurg
Peter Black
Philip Cline
Philip Wisdom
R.W. and M.A. Soulen
Ralph C. Lutz Fund #2
Randy Payne
RCF Anonymous Fund
Reg Charette
Ressurection Parish
Revision Eye Surgery Consultants, Inc.
Richard and Catherine Hire Belt
Richard and Patricia Schroeder
Richard Otto
Richland Bank
Richland County Foundation
Richland Source
Rick Fisher
Rinehart-Walters-Danner and Assoc.
Insurance
Rite Aid KidCents Charities
Robert and Natalie Beckert
Ron Lemon
Ronald and Marjorie Ridenour
Ronald and Rexanna Thorne
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of NE Ohio
Ryan Karz
Sam Vancura
Schmidt Security
Scot Moats
Scott and Amy Crislip
Scott and Jo Ann Taylor
Scott and Laura Thorne
Seaman’s Custom Fence
Selective Radon Services
Sharon Staker
Sheffield Steel
Shelby Home and Public Health
Employees
Shirley McAuley Accounting
Simone Montsilos
Smith’s Body Shop
Snow Trails Ski Resort
Donations received in
2014 In Memory or In
Honor of the following
Jon Taylor
Samantha Laux
Paul R. “Dick” McClurg
Bob and Nip McCready
Brian Green
Walter Kinkel
The Thorne Family Volunteers
(Kenzie, Sydney and Tanner)
All Military Heroes
Past, Present and Future
Steve Allison
Steve Georgas
Studio 19
Sugar Shack
Tammie Schluter
Tammy and Derek Rehberg
Tara Corrigan
Taylor Metal Products Company
Ted and Heidi Sazdanoff
Ted and Jeanette Fike
Ted Schluter
Terry Mong
The Golden Family Charitable Lead
Trust No. 1
The Granter Foundation Nana’s Fund
The Katherine Kenyon Lippitt Foundation
The Kimmel Corporation
The Seckel Group LTD AIA
The Shelby Ohio Community Foundation
The Steve Goldman Foundation
Thomas and Kailee Rhine
Thomas and Polly Moore
Thomas Cockley
Timothy and Debora Beekman
Todd and Judy Tuttle
Tom Robinson
Tony Howman
Truist Workplace Giving Program
Tuttle Landscape and Garden Center
Twin Lakes Golf Course
Tyler Krummel
Tyler Picou
United Way
Universal Enterprises
VFW Post 9943 VFW of Ohio Charities
Walt Weinhart
Walter Graphics & Printing, Inc.
Wayne’s Country Market
Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, Ltd
William and April Hardin
Wyatt Montgomery
Raemelton
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Therapeutic Equestrian Center
PAID
569 South Trimble Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
Permit # 326
Mansfield, Ohio
419.756.0040 www.raemelton.org
Support for our programs are made possible, in part, through grants from the following:
Of
Richland
County
Help Raemelton While You Shop!!
Here are three easy ways to contribute to Raemelton while shopping:
1. RITE AID KIDCENTS
To participate in the KidCents program, Rite Aid customers can sign
into their wellness+ account at www.kidcents.com and choose
Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center as their charity of choice.
The next time you shop at Rite Aid, your purchase will be rounded
up to the nearest dollar and your change will be designated to
Raemelton.
2. AMAZON SMILE
Log into www.smile.amazon.com and choose Raemelton Therapeutic
Equestrian Center as your favorite charity. Amazon will donate 0.5%
of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Raemelton
Therapeutic Equestrian Center whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
3. KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Register your Kroger Plus card at https://www.kroger.com/
communityrewards and choose Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian
Center as your favorite charity. Every time you use your Kroger card
at the checkout you are helping make a contribution to Raemelton!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
Things are always
better with friends....
Did you know that you and your friends,
church group, youth group or class can
sponsor one of our horses together?
Sharing the cost of a horse sponsorshp
allows everyone to contribute to the
everyday upkeep of one of our horses
and allows our programs to continue.
Our horses are integral to the programs
and therapy we provide.
For more information call 419.756.0040.