Western Show 10/29/2011

What a great show season it has been!  I thought it would be nice to put up some pictures of our very first show.  It was interesting because most of us didn't know what to expect but we got through it and we did very well.

 Alexa Magee

 Heidi Helton

 Krista McNaughton

 Becca Simpson

 Katie Greiner

 Ashley Schmit and Danielle Alder

 Madison West

 Heidi Helton, Danielle Alder, Krista McNaughton, Molly Steahly

 Danielle Alder and Molly Steahly

 Molly Steahly

 Danielle Alder

 Pattern Line up!

 Krista McNaughton, Heidi Helton, Ashley Schmit, Molly Steahly, Kaitlyn Loewenstein

 Madison West, Danielle Alder, Molly Steahly, Kaitlyn Leowenstine

 Kaitlyn Leowenstein, Molly Steahly, Danielle Alder, Madison West

 Ashley Schmit

 Kaitlyn Leowenstein

A Beautiful Reminder of the Human and Horse Connection

In past posts I have mentioned that we work with organizations here in Arizona such as the Luv Shack Ranch (which I believe changed their name but I am not sure what the new name is) and the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona.  Our coach Bob, has taken in some of the rescue horses and let us help to get them ready for adoption.  Through this process I have been reminded just how strong the connection can be between a horse and a human.

In years past, I have volunteered at therapeutic riding centers and have seen the impact that horses can have on children with disabilities.  Today I was looking at the Ride For Joy facebook page, they are a therapeutic riding center in Boise Idaho, and came across a video that made me cry.  If you watch this video, you will see what I am talking about.