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• July & August Equine Explorers Camp was so fun the 2011 year is almost full. We may have to add another week!  Poor Hillary!

Horsin' Around at Camp ELS

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  Barn Buddies and Equine Explorers

• Sept. 25th Fundraiser was a huge success. We raised over $2,000.00 from pony rides and games! Treehouse Foundation was so happy! Thanks to all the volunteers and staff at ELS that made this event such a huge success! Mongo’s in Clearview catered the event with the best BBQ.  The Whiskey girls taught Line Dancing in the arena. It was hilarious!
• The November Turkey Ride raised $1,100.00 for local family Thanksgiving dinners!
• First 2010 Winter Snow Day! Horses love the snow!

"Rosie" enjoying the snow

Jasmine "human-whispering"

Hope For Horses = $2183.25!

Treehouse = $413.63 + clothing & toys

Canyon Hills Food Bank = $206.82 + over 400# of food!

Total Raised = $2803.70!!!

The most popular activity at the Event was of course the Pony Rides!

Who is having more fun?

Cute!

THANK YOU ALL,

We have had an overwhelming response to the May 22 Event and volunteers asking what they can do to help. I am humbled and not surprised that so many wonderful humans call HHABC their “Horsey-Home.”

We at HHABC understand how the economy has affected each of our lives and affected our family, friends and coworkers. HHABC strives to support local charities and provide education and awareness to the community through the HHABC Blog and other venues.

WHY SCHOLARSHIPS:

My primary life goal has been to educate and help people understand their world through the eyes of these humble, kind, cooperative (although opinionated and moody at times) equine partners and friends. To be selected as a herd leader by one of these creatures is a privilege and honor. They value character above all else: Kindness, Gentleness, Patience, Self-Control, Fairness, Loyalty, and Evenness of Temper.  These traits are lacking in much of our world and to find a place of tranquility in the presence of these great creatures as teachers is humbling.

As we humans (and especially this human) continues to strive and attain the character traits that horses value in their leaders, we at HHABC purpose to help others find and learn these same values.

One of the ways HHABC helps is through a Scholarship Fund for horse crazy kids that would otherwise not be afforded the privilege of learning from these great friends we call horses. Many families have come to me over the years with all of their child’s savings just to experience 1 (or maybe 4) lessons. I used to be one of these kids.

As we all know, horse experiences mean a whole lot more to many of us and the opportunity to share this experience is vital. I want to thank all of the current Human -Equine Assistance Lessons (HEAL) and Lessons For Life Partners at HHABC for making the dream a reality for so many kids that otherwise would not get this opportunity.

HOW IT WORKS:

HHABC and clients donate funds to allow kids of all ages the opportunity to continue lessons in this rich, character-building environment. While we have been able to assist some of the families that come to HHABC, our ultimate goal is to additionally help disprivileged kids through foster kid programs like Treehouse Foundation in Seattle.

Learn more …

This organization, like others, provides outlets through programs like Little Wishes and Summer Camp funds. HHABC would like to participate and offer programs to these kids.

If you are interested in finding out more or participating in this endeavor, contact robyn@horsehavenatbearcreek.com.  I have always believed, “change one child, you can change the world.”

Note:

Funds at this time are not tax deductible. We are currently researching the 501c3 Non-Profit status for “Hooves With Heart.” This Organization is the brain-child of many of us who wish to become involved in a higher purpose: for the sake of kids through horses. Over this next year, it is our desire to see this Foundation come alive! More information will be available on the Blog>category>Hooves With Heart.

Again, my heart felt thanks to all the HHABC clients and fans that are helping and will help to make this special Foundation and other programs for kids a reality!

Robyn Smith

If you have any time to donate on Saturday, May 22, we need YOU!  Come help us help our local community (see post below). We need teens, adults and kids (with parents) to assist with games, pony rides, collecting food and more. Email robyn@horsehavenatbearcreek if you are interested. We will assign jobs and keep you posted. We are looking forward to another successful Event with your help.

Tell all your friends to come support our charities and have fun too! Please request flyers to distribute at work and at local stores and coffee shops. This was so succsessful last time, we had a great turnout!

Other help/items we need from anyone:

• If you have donatable clean, gently used or antique items to donate to the junktique sale, bring to HHABC at your lesson time after May 10 and we will donate all proceeds.
• If you want to have Garage sale space to sell items on your own, a goodwill donation will be appreciated (HHABC clients only).
• If you want to promote your business or you would like to sell items you make, a goodwill donation is appreciated.
• Tack sale items will be consigned and a 20% fee added if we sell items for you, You may sell tack at your garage sale space as well (HHABC clients only).
• Items to donate for raffle or silent auction will be greatly appreciated.
• Other brilliant ideas welcome!

So get your stuff out that needs to go! We will be accepting items starting May 10 at HHABC Ranch.

Sign up to volunteer (any amount of time is appreciated).

HHABC is committed to assisting local charities that help support or provide for horses and humans in our community. This year we are once again partnering with Hope For Horses in Woodinville and Canyon Hills C0mmunity Church.

What a privilege it is to assist 2 great organizations in our local community that provide hope for hungry humans and horses.

Hope For Horses is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered to do business in Washington State located in Woodinville.  For nearly ten years, they have championed humane care of all equines through legislation, cruelty investigations, assistance in impoundment, rehabilitation, education, and outreach.  Horses are facing a crisis in our country.  Across the nation, they are being abandoned, left to starve, or forced to endure long treks outside our borders to a place of certain death .  They are starving, in need of medical attention, or have lost all hope.  They need our help.  They need your help.  Learn More about how you can volunteer or help this Charity of Champions assist our equine friends! 

Canyon Hills Community Church Food Bank is opening May 1, 2010 to serve the surrounding local area at Canyon Park in Bothell, Washington. They need donations of food for the many hungry people who have been hit hardest by the economy. Click the link to find out what type of food they need. HHABC will be collecting the food donations at the May 22 event. 

ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT

**ONE DAY ONLY**

Saturday, May 22, 2010 – 10am to 4pm

♦ Tack Sale ♦
If you are interested in consigning an item – Call (206) 351-1248

♦ Junktique Sale    ♦ Natural Horsemanship Demonstrations   ♦ Silent Auction

♦ Pony Rides     ♦ Yummy Bake Sale     ♦ Games     ♦ Book Signings by local authors

AND MUCH MORE…

Help us support these GREAT causes:

http://www.hopeforhorses.net/                                www.canyonhillscommunitychurch.com

So save the date! Bring the family & friends! A bag of non-perishable food items for the food bank will get you entered in our hourly drawings for HHABC Gift Certificates, Free Pony Rides, Game Tickets and more! See you there!

Driving Directions:

From Hwy 9 – head west on 180^th St. S.E.  Go 1 mile and turn right onto West Interurban Blvd (NOT Interurban Blvd.).  Go 1 mile- we are on the right.
From Bothell-Everett Highway – head east on 180^th St. S.E.  Go 2 miles and turn left onto 51^st Ave. S.E.  Go ½ mile and turn right onto West Interurban Blvd.  We are on your left just past Doggy Haven Resort.

Thanks to all of you HHABC clients on your quick response to the Trail Ride Lunch Adventures! The response was so great, we added another date for June 12. Email:  ann_lea@hotmail.com for more details and to sign-up. It was already filling up by 4/25/2010.  We hope you all take pictures and share your experience with the rest of us that can’t go yet!  What a great way to see the beautiful Sultan area at the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range here in Western Washington. Enjoy the view!

Anyone can call or make reservations for other dates (not with HHABC folks) throughout the Summer. Just mention HHABC and a donation will be made to HHABC Scholarship Fund.  Thanks for all those who help make HHABC the best place for ALL  horse loving kids and adults!

Regards,

Robyn

Well, here are the first upcoming dates for the Stillwater Ranch rides!  HHABC has partnered with The Stillwater Outfitter Team. They are helping us raise money for the HHABC Scholarship Fund (more on this later). 

So rodeo up!  Get ready for a great time at Stillwater Ranch!

Two “Fun-Filled Lunch Trail Rides” hosted by,

Stillwater Ranch Outfitters in Sultan, Wa.

WHAT:  A relaxing day ride on trails that stretch along the Skykomish River and up the beautiful mountains overlooking Sky Valley.

WHY:  To help raise funds for the HHABC Scholarship Fund

WHO:   HHABC Clients

WHEN:  Saturday May 29 or Saturday June 5

TIME:   11:00-2:30 (plan for 3:00)

WHERE: Located 1 hour from Seattle in Sultan.

Price:  $75 per ride (a donation of $5 per rider will be returned to the HHABC scholarship fund)

RESERVATIONS: Space is limited to 10 riders each date. Prepayment is required. Book ASAP. Ride details will be emailed to participants when booking is confirmed.

Email ann_lea@hotmail.com if you are interested in signing up or carpooling  from HHABC.

Call Ann Devin at 860-874-8070 with questions.

What an unusual month we have had here in Seattle. Warm (55-58) and sunny! Yesterday it was glorious and we took full advantage outdoors for our first field lesson for the year.  The horses and kids were frisky and happy to soak up some well-needed Vitamin D. 

During the Summer, we try to spend as much time as possible outdoors in our obstacle field to build skills needed on the trails or just for fun in the sun.  Last Summer we had to cancel lessons when the temp soared above 105.  That is record heat here and not fun for kids or our horse friends.  We are fortunate the rest of the year to have lessons in a covered arena.