Horse Show Days 2019

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Reception Area Welcome Table

Lounge

Bake Sale, Tea Cup Raffle High Hopes Pride, (branded merchandise) Indoor Viewing Area Information Desk (volunteering, upcoming events & more)

Kitchen Area Art Show

Outside

Class demonstrations Legacy Garden Winner’s Circle Photo Station

during your visit

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safety and the safety of our horses

& participants

* please refrain from using flash photography * * be mindful of loud noises during class or in the barn area * * please wear appropriate footwear in the barn* *don’t hand feed the horses* *please do ask staff for help*

Enjoy the Show

Welcome to the Farm!

This week is one of the most important of the year for our staff and supporters as we take joy in celebrating our participants’ many achievements with their friends, family and volunteers. We are delighted that you have decided to join us for these very special days.

Whether riding, driving or working on the ground with a horse, each participant is eager to share the things they have learned throughout the year. We invite you to enjoy the very special haven that is High Hopes while you watch horses, volunteers and participants demonstrate the bonds they have formed.

I would also like to take a moment to recognize all of our sponsors whose generous support all year round makes the work that we do here at High Hopes possible.

Thank you for sharing in this moment and for the help and support you give to our participants

and to our staff. If we can make your visit more enjoyable or you have questions, please feel free to reach out to any staff member.

Enjoy your day at High Hopes!!

Kitty Stalsburg Executive Director

Riders & Families - Enjoy Your Day Walk On!!

Marcia & Roger M. Smith

Horse Show Days Wednesday is

Patti Day High Hopes’ Training & Education Director, Patti Coyle, is retiring after giving many years to High Hopes and the Therapeutic Riding Industry as a whole.

Please join us in wishing Patti and her husband, Chris, all the best in their retirement.

IMPACT As you observe your loved ones’ lesson today, you will surely be seeing the joy they have in their accomplishments. At High Hopes we practice Participant-Centered Therapeutic Horsesmanship. This means each lesson is tailored to each individual’s goals, both those specific to horsemanship and bigger picture life or educational goals. Here’s just a few of the ways therapeutic horsemanship enriches lives:

For unmounted participants, grooming and handling horses requires hand-eye coordination, sensitivity to different degrees of pressure or speed, and the ability to match and influence the horse beside them.

Physical Benefits: The horse’s walking gait is a dynamic, three-dimensional movement similar to the human walk. In fact, the average horse stride length is the same as the average human stride! When mounted, riders accommodate this movement through their pelvis and core causing them to engage their muscles, improve their posture and alignment, and access their vestibular system for balance.

In a carriage the physical benefit is similar as the driver must accommodate changes in gait and terrain through their seat in the carriage. Though the seat has a back for support if needed, most drivers are encouraged to balance over their hips and use their core for good posture.

Cognitive Benefits: Working with horses requires total, in-themoment focus. Horses can be a great motivator for those who struggle to focus, as the horse will remind you quickly if your mind wanders. Many activities with horses, from grooming to steering, require sequencing and coordination. Participants learn how to use special equipment and communicate with a specific set of cues in order to get the reward of the horse’s response.

Many participants find the power of communication at High Hopes – with a horse they can be the leader, make a decision, or give a command and the horse will respond as a partner. This is a powerful feeling!

High Hopes instructors may ask your educational goals, because with this attentive mindset, participants are often highly available for learning things like letter or color identification, or more advanced equestrian theory and terminology.

These skills transfer to home, classroom, or work and participants may find that after they ride, it’s a bit easier to complete a homework assignment or stay focused on a task at work.

Social/Emotional Benefits: The bond between horse and participant cannot be overstated; these personal interactions are the core of how therapeutic horsemanship fosters a vibrant community. The horse is said to hold up a mirror to our true emotions and intentions, and for many being seen so nonjudgmentally is refreshing. There is something empowering about

building a relationship with a 1,000‌lb animal that is based on finesse, not force. Additionally, our amazing core of volunteers creates even more opportunities for developing social skills and teamwork. Participants may develop empathy and compassion toward their horse that transfers into relationships with others. They learn clarity in communication, turn-taking, and appropriate expression of emotions that carries over into social settings at home, work or school. By caring for their horse, participants find meaning, self-esteem, and satisfaction that is unique to this special work.

What changes, benefits or impact have you seen from your own, or your loved ones’, work with horses?

Please share your stories with us and with others and spread the word about the impact of therapeutic horsemanship!

congratulations

BLESSING

Each year, our volunteers and participants vote for their favorite horse for the High Hopes’ Horse of the Year.

Blessing was born and raised to be a racehorse who pulls a carriage on the track – called a “pacer”. Blessing raced until he was 6 and earned nearly $40,000 in his career. After his retirement from racing, he was brought to East Haddam for retraining to work as a pleasure driving horse. He came to High Hopes in 2013 as a 9 year old. He is a smart and funny horse who loves to drive!

Voted High Hopes’

Horse of the Year

welcome to the

Legacy Society The Legacy Society provides a way to recognize the very generous benefactors who have made plans to benefit High Hopes mission with a planned gift. While personal and family obligations should always come first, a planned gift to High Hopes is a simple way to create an enduring legacy.

would you like to

Buy-a-Brick?

Located next to Hartman Pond is the beautiful Legacy Garden. Throughout the garden are bricks memorializing the names of individuals who made a bequest to High Hopes in the past as well as honoring individuals who have joined our Legacy Society. Your gift can also be made in honor or memory of a family member, friend or cherished pet. The stone will be inscribed with that information, thereby providing a lasting memorial and long-term financial support for High Hopes.

Contact Sara Qua, 860.434.1974 x 122 for more information.

Foundations

Josh Gregory

The Equus Foundation Kitchings Family Foundation

hi Josh!

Newman’s Own Foundation

You’re a great boy

Westbrook Foundation

from your friend,

Community Foundation of Middlesex County

Jeannie West

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut The Thompson Family Foundation

DOMINIQUE You did a great job this year!

Congratulations! From

Howard

We are extremely proud of all of the High Hopes program participants and thankful for the dedication of the incredible staff, fabulous volunteers and our amazing equine partners‌

With our admiration and appreciation ‌ Chris and Patti Coyle

Save T The h e Date!

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Proud to Support High Hopes Therapeutic Riding

Continuing Paul Newman's commitment to give 100% of profits and royalties from Newman's Own food and beverage products to charity, in pursuit of the common good.

Thank you to: Judith Cohen - Art Show Coordinator Sheila Siborg - Tea Cup Raffle Joanne Clark, Kathy Pavlick Rachel Golden & Participants - Decorations Diana Artiles - Bake Sale Coordinator Thank you to our Winners' Circle Sponsors, Acer Gardens of Deep River acergardens.com (860) 526-9056

Congratulations to all of our participants and a huge THANK YOU to all our volunteers, staff & supporters.

Geri, Kitty & Rob

GREAT WORK RIDERS Maris Wacs

meet the herd

Adopt-A-Horse What better way to show how much you and your family care about the horses your participants work with than to “Adopt-A-Horse”?

No need to worry about pasture or a stall, snow or rain, vacations or vet’s fees. Adopt-A-Horse and High Hopes’ wonderful team of volunteers and staff will take care of all of that. You get to see your horse regularly, receive updates and pictures and most importantly, know that you are supporting our wonderful participants and programs.

our herd

Aladdin Axle Baby Blessing Candy Charmer

Chip Gracie Jazz Joe Latino Neon

Nifty Oliver Penny Petra Rolex Sebastian

Summer Taylor Teddy Timmy Val Vixen

YES I would like to Adopt-A-Horse

$41.66/month or pay for a year

please let us know which horse you would like to adopt, or whether we should choose one for you.

Aladdin Axle Baby Blessing Candy Charmer Chip Gracie Jazz Joe Latino Neon Nifty Oliver Penny Petra Rolex Summer Taylor Teddy Timmy Val Vixen

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To be Sebastian’s first “parent” (bid in our auction)

Your Details Name(s)______________________ (please print)

Street________________________ City_________________________ State, Zip_________/___________ Email________________________ Telephone____________________ would you prefer to pay by

Credit Card ¨ or Check ¨

Please make checks payable to High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. and mail them to 36 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371 or hand them to Diana Artiles, Kerri Guarino or Lesley Olsen.

Credit Card Details would you prefer to pay by

Visa ¨ Mastercard ¨ Discover ¨

we accept AMEX but as their charges are 3.5%, we would kindly ask you if you would also cover the fees to help your money go further in our programs.

Name on Card:_______________________________ (please print)

Card Number:________________________________ Expiration: _______________CVC:_______________ Signature:___________________________________ Would you like to make this an annual “adoption”?

Yes ¨ (please let us know for how long)

for__________ years

Signature:___________________________________

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SUMMER CAMP at Week 1 - ages 3-6 left ces June 24 - June spa 27 2

Week 2 - ages 7-12 w! no July 8 - Julygi11 ster re

Week 3 - ages 4-12 st aitli w n July 15 - July 18 joi Week 4 - ages 3-12 w! no July 22 - July ter is25 re g

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Inquiries to: Marie Manero call: 860-434-1974 x 118 mmanero@highhopestr.org 36 Town Woods Road Old Lyme, CT 06371 Registration Deadline: May 20, 2019

highhopestr.org/summercamp

This is a unified camp all abilities welcome!

This year’s gala auction will take place online, and you can join in the FUN! TEXT: hhbbb to 52182 receive a link to sign up to bid Experiences Events Culture Sports & Recreation Food & Wine Art & Collectibles Auction Opens 05/30/2019 highhopestr.org/bash

Are you a veteran? Do you know a veteran?

Sign-ups are open for The Equus Effect at High Hopes.

Wednesdays, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | July 10 to August 7, 2019 highhopestr.org/veterans or call 860.434.1974 and ask for Megan This five-week program is based on extensive research into the horsehuman bond. Through this program we help Veterans regain trust, respect and the willingness to collaborate with those they live and work with.

Horses reveal their thoughts and feelings with their body language and behavior. They do not ask, demand, or expect anything from us. They want to feel safe, comfortable, and get along with others in their “herd.”

Being with horses is known to have a calming effect and to boost selfesteem. High Hopes’ very special herd of horses are specifically chosen for their good nature, patience and willingness to interact with people of all ages.

¦ No Fee - thanks to our donors. ¦ 5-weeks | 3hrs per week. ¦ No riding - this is an unmounted program based in the principals of natural horsemanship. ¦ Lunch provided weeks 1 and 5. ¦ Accessible to those with special needs or abilities. ¦ No experience with horses needed. ¦ Facilitated by trained instructors

Time trots on, horses change and our lives move forward but one thing that never changes is our love for High Hopes, the horses and the friendships we have made for a lifetime.

Thank you for another great year!

We love you - from Matthew, Andrew and James

Matthew, Andrew & James - Keep up the good work!

Love Jim & Bert

Thank You!

Share Hope - Endowment Campaign

Over the past 45 years, careful stewardship and planning by our organizational leadership has allowed High Hopes to develop into a nationally recognized leader in the field of equine assisted activities and therapies.

Through annual fundraising, we underwrite 65% of every lesson we provide. However, our participants and their families face many hardships and almost 50% of our participants need additional financial assistance.

To continue to provide services to all, regardless of their ability to pay, we must increase our current small endowment fund. The increase in the allowable drawdown we will be able to make each year will provide a buffer between the variable nature of donated revenue and the inevitable annual increases in our expenses. Won’t you join us? Pick up an endowment packet or ask to talk to Sara Qua.

THANK YOU! 96% of our workforce are volunteers.

To every one of our amazing volunteers.

We could not do this without all 652 of you.

However you can help, we have a place for you on our team. find out more at highhopestr.org/volunteer or call Marie Manero 860.434.1974 x 118

Congratulations to all of the participants & volunteers

Inge Hieret

Matthew, Andrew and James - Amazing job this year!

It is so much fun to watch you guys improve every year and see those smiles every week. Lots of love, Papa, Grandma, Mimi, Mom, Dad, Lois & Clark

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Best wishes

Jeff and Holly wish the participants “all the best!�

Linda & Dwight Juliani Congratulations Lauren!!!

We are so proud of you. Many thanks to all the volunteers.

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WITH THANKS to all our

Show Sponsors Roger & Marcia Smith Jennifer Curley

CONGRATULATIONS to the participants of the 2019 Horse Show Days especially Matthew, Andrew & James!!! Ride with pride and enjoy the show Best wishes, Sandy

Show Supporters Howard Margules Judith Cohen Patti & Chris Coyle James Gleeson (Jim & Bert) The Smith Family Jennifer Curley Inge Hieret

Show Friends Rebecca Rossof Sandra Joyce Kitty & Rob Stalsburg Maris Wacs Eugenia West Dwight E. Juliani Jeff & Holly Ridgway

Class Sponsors Diana Artiles Therese Popinchalk Cynthia Palmer

3 big cheers for Matthew, James & Andrew.

Wishing you all the best Horse Show Days! xoxoxo Becky

thank you to our dedicated

Staff

Trustees

Barbara Abrams Carla Anania Diana Artiles Tomi Beck Trudy Burgess Erin Cardea Sarah Carlson Patti Coyle Sarah Crisp Ruth Denya Imanol Echeverria Megan Ellis Lauren Fitzgerald Stacey Gendels Rachel Golden Kerrie Guarino Liesl Grigerek Carolyn Jagielski Makayla McPherson Marie Manero Laura Moya Lesley Olsen Juanita Paris Sara Qua Kitty Stalsburg Holly Sundmacker Carrie Wind

Jane Bolles John Catlett Sarah Hill Canning Hannah Metcalf Childs James Scott Douglas Mark Fader Katherine Gibson Jacqueline Kangley Sarah Keenan Laurie LaTerza Todd Machnik Vicki Newton Jeffrey Ridgway Gary Rogers Robin Schonberger Seymour Smith Greg Varga Peter Watt Deborah Welles Barbara Willkens

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High Hopes thanks the EQUUS Foundation for their support of our programs. The EQUUS Foundation is the only national animal welfare charity in the United States 100% dedicated to safeguarding the comfort and dignity of America’s horses throughout their lives and sharing their magic and power with as many people as possible.

Our mission is to protect America’s horses and strengthen the bond between horses and people.

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