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November 2008
November 25, 2008
November 24, 2008
Windrush Stars
With winter right around the corner, our horses, the stars of the program desperately need borium shoes.
In their honor, during the holiday season, we sell star ornaments to hang on the holiday tree next to the big barn. When you purchase a star ornament, your special message is enclosed in the star, hung on the tree, and then blessed during the ceremony at the holiday barn party.
100% of the star sales go towards winter shoes for our horses. Last year, the star drive raised $3,345! Help us reach this year's goal of $3,500.
There is no price - so give what you can. Whether it be $5 or $500, it will mean the world to our horses, the stars of our program.
Thank you and we'll see you at the Holiday Party on December 10, from 6pm to 8pm!
November 21, 2008
Star Update
Help the Horses Get Winter Shoes! Buy a star, today.
November 19, 2008
Windrush wants to hear from YOU!!!!
We are always looking for ways to meet the ever changing needs and interests of our riders and participants. Did you know the Windrush arena is open...
- Before 9:00am and after 6:00pm (Monday – Friday)
- On the weekends
- On school holidays and vacation weeks
We have a questionaire and would love to hear from you. There are only 5 short questions. Check it out!
And if you are a current student at Windrush, we have a special survey for you about new programs we would like to offer. How about Yoga/Pilates on Horseback?? Check it out!
November 18, 2008
Congratulations George!
Earlier today, George Patton, Windrush Barn Buddy and friend, invited his family and friends to his family's farm in Hamilton for a very special demonstration.
George is planning to enter his two horses in trail class competitions this spring. To prepare, he staged a trail class of his own in his backyard!
George's two horses were put to the test. Under his command they were asked to: walk across a bridge, walk over a tarp, move coats, drag a rolled tarp, trot a figure-eight around and over rails, and carry an umbrella (this is quite a scary task for a horse!). His finale was to ride the horse out through an open gate carrying a waving flag.
He did an amazing job and we are so happy he shared his day with us. Congratulations, George. We wish you lots of luck this coming show season! Love all your friends at Windrush.
Annual Fund 2008-2009 Status
Hi Everyone, just wanted to report on the status of our annual fund drive. We have a goal of $175,000. We are off to a good start.
While Windrush's FY 2009 ends in June, we would like to reach $100,000 raised by December 31 of this year. This year will present many challenges which is why we need you now, more than ever.
We operate efficiently and put nearly every penny of your charitable dollar directly to work for our clients!
If you’ve visited us, you know our surroundings are simple, our staff is few, and we make full use of our resources, including harvesting our own hay.
Our philosophy of keeping overhead low and services accessible isn’t just for challenging economic times, it is for all time.
Help us reach our goal. Contribute to our annual fund and make a difference in the lives of all our participants!
November 17, 2008
Horsin' Around with Chief
Contribut
May 8, 2000. Why is that date important? On that day Chief, a new addition to the Windrush family was born on a farm in North Dakota.
Chief is a 15 hand paint quarterhorse. He has a friendly, inquisitive personality and likes being where the action. Being fussed over is sheer heaven in his equine eyes.
Chief arrived at Windrush in mid January, 2008. Three months later he officially became a member of the Windrush family. His sweet disposition and great ground manners have endeared him to staff, volunteers, and riders alike. He is also the perfect size for ground walkers, possesses three comfortable gaits, displays a willingness to work, is young with solid basic training, and is undeniably sound.---all desirable traits in a therapy horse.
Chief's becoming a Windrush mount occurred through the efforts of Frances Srulowitz, a long time supporter and able bodied rider at Windrush. Her sister Linda had owned Chief for the past 2 1/2 years.
Chief had led the perfect life if he had been an elderly retired horse. He had an acre pasture, his companions being 2 goats and two Peruvian donkeys. He was groomed and fussed over but rarely ridden. However, being a young horse, Chief needed to be ridden, to be useful.
The first time I saw Chief and noticed his beautiful ground manners and sweet disposition. I intuitively knew he would make a perfect Windrush therapy horse. Time has proved me right.
November 14, 2008
Go shopping and help Windrush!
This holiday season, why not use iGive.com and raise money for Windrush everytime you online shop at any of their 736 participating stores!
These stores include: Lands' End, Staples, NORDSTROM, JCPenney, eBay, Expedia.com, Barnes & Noble, QVC, & PETsMART to name just a few! You'll NEVER pay more when you reach these stores through iGive.com
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Join iGive.com to support Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc.
It's free, safe, and easy to join.
http://www.iGive.com/welcome/warmwelcome.cfm?c=48817&m=590939
2. Shop through iGive.com's online mall www.igive.com
The iGive Mall features over 700 trusted online retailers like Lands' End, Staples, NORDSTROM, JCPenney, eBay, Expedia.com, Barnes & Noble, QVC, & PETsMART to name just a few! You'll NEVER pay more when you reach these stores through iGive.com. And if you take advantage of the coupons and free shipping deals posted at iGive, you might even save a few bucks! Their newest service, iSearchiGive.com, is Yahoo!-powered search engine where each qualified search earns a penny (or more!) for your cause.
3. Watch the $$ roll in for Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc.!
Up to 26% of EACH purchase through iGive benefits your cause, along with a penny (or more!) per qualified search at iSearchiGive.com. Make that first purchase within 45 days and get a bonus $5 donation, too! And the more stores you visit, the more chances to win a prize for your cause during the Surfathon!
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Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc.:
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November 06, 2008
Cocktail Party Hosts / Hostesses Wanted!
Do you like entertaining? Want to share the wonders of Windrush with your friends?
Windrush needs six (6) fairy godpeople to host a cocktail party this fall,winter, or spring. If you have been wanting an excuse to have company over...here is it! Considering a holiday party? Dedicate it to Windrush!
It can be as large or small as you would like. Pick a date, set the stage, invite your friends, ask each guest to each make a donation to Windrush, and have a fabulous time!
It's a great way to have fun AND help a good cause at the same time. Email me if you're interested!!!
In the past, here is how they have worked...
The host picks a date and mails invitations to their friends. It can be for 20 people or it can be for 100 people. Whatever you feel will work for you. At the bottom of the invitation, you can put a phrase as such: Donations made out to WFTE, greatly appreciated.
Then you plan the night and go about your party. There usually is a basket for guests to drop off donations when they walk in the house. And since it is your party you run it how you would like. You can ask Mandy, our Executive Director to say a few words in the middle of the evening, you can opt to show a short video about Windrush, or you can just have your party and leave it at that. However you want to work things - it's all up to YOU!
So, now after learning more, if you are interested, please email me. Your help is needed so that we can reach our goal of 6 parties this year.
November 04, 2008
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