What's Happening at the Stable

Now - until February 14 - Outlander T-Shirt Raffle - $10/Ticket Go to:

https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/the-southern-sassenachs-outlander-cast-tshirt-raffle/sosass  - see more information below

December 23         Break - Merry Christmas - No Class until January 7

January                 Horse Show and Event Committee Meeting

January 7              Session 3 Classes Begin

February 18            Session 4 Classes Begin - No break - 7-Week Session

February-March     Twentieth Annual Horse Show - 

                                  Sponsorships and Assistance Requested

April 7                  Twentieth Annual Horse Show - Stay Tuned

April 8                  Horse Show Break

April 15                 Session 5 Classes Begin

May 27                 Memorial Day Break

June 3                  Session 6 Classes Begin - 8 Week Summer Session

August 1               Classes as requested

Riders - Sign up any time and join our classes

Can you play with us.  Contact us with the time and days you want to play and come join the fun while you change lives.

I have to share new rider Cliff's story.  He called to volunteer in Mesa as he had horses years ago and wanted to help. Due to a stroke last year he was challenged with some deficiencies.  Cliff got out of his truck and as he walked to us, we noticed  he was dragging one of his feet.  His balance was not very good.  He helped clean one of the pens and was exhausted.  We had a break in riders, so had him mount Lulu.  He rode for - maybe - 15 minutes.  When he dismounted - to all our amazement - he WALKED.  No dragging his foot.  He came back the next week and was still walking well.  He was able to help groom his new girlfriend - Lulu, and he walked all around our arena.  Stamina was way improved.  We were able to get him up again and afterwards he took longer steps as he walked in more balance and control than before.  Even his speech was more organized.  This therapeutic riding stuff is very very powerful.

The Southern Sassenachs, an "Outlander" fan club has started an "outlander" T-Shirt Raffle fundraiser for us this winter.  

In case you don't know, "Outlander" is a book series written by Diana Gabaldon.  She supported Calico, and now Freckles, for many years.  "Outlander" was made into a TV series on STARS and is now in it's 3rd season.  So check out the raffle - only $10 for a ticket.  

The T-Shirt is signed by Diana as well as most of the cast.  Pretty cool stuff.  The link is - 

https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/the-southern-sassenachs-outlander-cast-tshirt-raffle/sosass .