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A huge thank you to Carol Regan for donating a portion of her jewelry sales during the month of February to support the participants with disabilities at Windrush.
Need a present for that special someone? Or how about a little gift to yourself?! :-) Well, check out Carol's beautiful, homemade jewelry! Check it out...
Thank you to Doug Cross and all our friends who participated in today's workshop. The group learned Natural Horsemanship Techniques while watching Doug work with 9 month old Bella Thompson, pictured right.
It was a great learning afternoon! There are more sessions on the schedule for February. If you are interested in participating, be sure to email Gina@windrushfarm.org for more information.
Why not donate it to Windrush?!
Perhaps you just purchased a new trailer and need to get rid of your old one but don't feel like going through the effort of selling it.
Or maybe you simlpy do no longer have a need for a trailer. Whatever the reason, if the trailer is in working condition, we want it!
Contributed by Lori, mother of Jennifer and Josilyn, Windrush students
Josilyn is 11 years old and has Cystic Fibrosis. During one of her hospital stays at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) her physical therapist asked her if she liked horses and the conversation went on regarding how it would help with her posture, her mind and spirit.
I looked into it and this is how we got involved with Windrush Farm.
But my other reasons for it, is to build fond memories between my two girls.
Continue reading "Josilyn and Jennifer Building Memories of a Lifetime at Windrush" »
To sign up - email SUSAN@WINDRUSHFARM.ORG
Jumping Clinic Day
Tuesday February 17
Open to the General Public – MUST Trailer in Your Own Horse
1-2:30pm: Gymnastics/coursework jumping clinic (4 rider max) / Price: $40
Instructor: Tina Fransioli
Class: Horse Care & Management (ages 12-18)
Wednesday February 18
Time: 9-11am / Price: $30
Instructor: Susan Lutz
Horsemanship Clinic (ages 6 – 11 years)
Wednesday February 18
Learn about horses while having fun!
Time: 1pm-3pm / Price: $30 each
Instructor: Pam Skinner
Class: Horse Care & Management (ages 12-18)
Thursday February 19
Time: 1pm-3pm / Price: $30
Instructor: Susan Lutz
Horsemanship Clinic (ages 6 – 11 years)
Thursday February 19
Learn about horses while having fun!
Time: 9am –11am / Price: $30 each
Instructor: Pam Skinner
Workshop: Interactive Vaulting
Friday February 20 Come participate in gymnastics, activities and games on and around the horses!
Time: 9-10:30am / Price: $30 Instructor: Tina Fransioli
To sign up - email SUSAN@WINDRUSHFARM.ORG
A letter written to Pam Skinner (WFTE Instructor) from a mom of a former Windrush student, Olivia on January 5, 2009 Dear Pam,
I wanted to thank you for being so encouraging and patient with Olivia while she was riding at Windrush. It gave her a chance to realize her love of horses, that none of us would have known.
I remember you putting her on a pony while she had tears coming down her cheeks – telling her it’s O.K. Over time, her love of horses (and all animals) became apparent. What started out as therapeutic riding for muscle tone, social issues, etc, developed into a passion for riding, which she is taking to another level!
Olivia was in her first horse show over Thanksgiving weekend and she was beaming – not shy at all! She was in the walk, trot, canter group and came home proudly with 3 ribbons. During her canter she turned the corner a bit soon and jumped over 2 jumps (she had only recently started jumping over low x’s) She held her composure (and stayed on) and came back to the ring to do the trotting poles when it was time.
Volunteering at Windrush Farm
Contributed by Susan Winslow When I was a teenager, I visited Windrush Farm with our local Pony Club. I remember thinking Boxford was really ‘the country’ compared to Wenham, and I instantly fell in love with the horses, the sweeping green fields and forest and the beautiful farm. It was horse paradise and I wanted to live there.
Many years later, my life came full circle when my husband and I moved our family to Boxford and I began volunteering at the farm. In the past ten years, my daughters Lexie and Keelie have ridden at the farm and joined me as volunteers. We all agree that volunteering at Windrush is, by far, one of the most rewarding things we have done with our lives and we feel blessed to have been part of the special Windrush community. We have made friends, had fun and felt the joy that comes with watching horses help transform people’s lives.
Well, we need your help! Windrush is thinking of hosting a big flea market during May in the big hay field. Proceeds would benefit the kids and adults with disabilities at Windrush Farm.
We have never done anything like this before. That is where you come in. Any advice you would be willing to offer regarding:
How much to charge
How to make this event a success
A small committee is also needed. So, if you have any experience - or even just a desire to help. Please email me. It is during these difficult times that every little bit counts!
Each Fall Windrush hosts our annual "Dances with Horses" Gala. We are in the planning stages for the event and are recruiting committee members.
Have you always wanted to get involved with Windrush but didn't have time to volunteer in a class? Or perhaps you are just learning about us and have a desire to help?
We are recruiting gala committee members. Positions include, item acquisition, advertising sales, invitations, decorations, and ticket sales.
We are a fun group and meet once a month on a Tuesday evening from 6pm-8pm. If you are interested, email Jenny. (We have a lot of fun!)
