The Windrush Whisper

It's here...and it's fabulous!

Check out the Ablevision Segment.

It's your last chance this year to help...

Make a donation to the annual fund, today!

What is the Annual Fund?

The Annual Fund directly supports operating expenses not covered by tuition or fees.  Upon receipt, Annual Fund contributions are immediately put to good use. These funds are critical to the financial well-being of Windrush Farm.

Why should you give?

Tuition and fees covers less than 39% of the cost of offering this unique therapy. Your Annual Fund gift helps us make up that difference.

Why is 100% participation so important?

Foundations look at Annual Fund percentage participation as a significant criterion for grant funding. Bond rating agencies look at Annual Fund participation as an indicator of financial stability. Our reputation for fiscal excellence is enhanced by the generous response to the Annual Fund from our parents, volunteers, and friends. Whatever the size of your gift, it will count toward our goal of 100% participation.

Happy Holidays

Dear Windrush Families & Friends:

Wishing you every happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for being part of the Windrush Community. Here's to an amazing 2008!

All the best to you and your family,

 

Your two and four legged friends at Windrush

Ablevision Teaser...

So the group over at Ablevision have just wrapped on their segment about Windrush Farm and the Perkins School for the Blind. The full-length DVD segment is being shipped to the Windrush office as I write, but they have released a teaser to tide us over...

Watch the clip...

Windrush Long Sleeve T-Shirts!

Brand new - are the Windrush Long Sleeve T-Shirts! Colors are Hunter Green, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Black, and White. Sizes are Youth M/L Adult S-XL

On sale at $20/each or 2 for $35! They can also be shipped ... email us today and get yours!

Hunter Green pictured

Star Drive Update!

Thank you to absolutely everyone who attended last night's party! What a lovely evening. From the blessing of the tree and the prayer in memory of animals and people past, to the delicious treats and festive horse costumes, it was a magical evening.

Even more impressive was heart warming response to our star drive. As of yesterday afternoon, we found ourselves about $500 shy - but after last night's party we hit this year's goal! Thank you and thank you!

The red and green stars look beautiful and remind us each day of all the loving caring families and friends of Windrush.

Thank you to each and every single person who participated! If you haven't already purchased a star, it's not too late...get yours today!

Check out the rest of the pictures!

Windrush Featured on National Television

On Friday November 30, a film crew was at the farm to film the first half of a segment that will be on a brand new television network. The network is a national television talk program about natural health, complementary and integrative medicine, and wellness called Veria. The show is called “What's the Alternative?” 

The show is about equine-facilitated mental health/equine-facilitated therapy. The class featured in the segment was from the Northshore Education Consortium. Filming will also take place in the television studio in January and the final piece will air sometime next spring.

Stayed tuned for the exact broadcast date...

Windrush Video Wins AVA Awards

Breaking News:

Twelve String Productions has just won 2 Gold AVA Awards for "Windrush Farm - The Movie" in the fundraising and the voice-over category.

Ava Awards is sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization consists of several thousand production, marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, and freelance professionals.

There were over 1,700 entries throughout the United States and several foreign countries in this year's competition. The Ava Awards are sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization consists of several thousand production, marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, and freelance professionals.

Congratulations, Josee & Twelve String Productions for this amazing honor and for capturing the true spirit of Windrush.

Check out the winning video…

Get a Beautiful Windrush Fleece Vest!

Need a Holiday Gift? Why not give the gift of a beautiful, warm, fashionable Windrush Fleece Vest. The Black Fleece Vests come in Womens sizes S - XL and are fitted for a fashionable feel.

The mens sizes are L and XL. 

The vests cost $35.00 each and can also be shipped!

If you are interested, email me today!

Taking the reins: Special needs students benefit from therapeutic riding program

Amesbury News: By Carol Feingold -Nov 29, 2007

Amesbury special education students are sitting tall in the saddle. Every Monday morning, from September through June, six Amesbury public school students with neurological and orthopedic disorders go horseback riding. “When they are on a horse, they have mobility and freedom of movement they’ve never had before,” said Sandra Stanton, physical therapist for the Amesbury schools.

“For these children, it is kind of magic.” “They sit tall,” said Linda Young, Amesbury High School special education teacher. “Kids that typically sit huddled over, they sit tall. Therapeutic riding builds confidence and self esteem and it allows the student freedom of movement and a sense of independence.”

“It’s therapy, but it’s fun,” Stanton said. “It’s really fun. They get confident because they’re trying something new and it’s challenging. It’s a focused activity for 60 minutes and it’s effortless. They love it. They really love it.”

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