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The Center for America's First Horse, Inc.
Johnson, Vermont
Newsletter #2 March 31, 2011 |
Hello Friends,
While we are waiting for spring here in Vermont, the Board of Directors at The Center have been very busy planning our upcoming season! April 10th we will be celebrating The Center's 1 year anniversary at our beautiful new location in Johnson. Hard to believe a year has gone by already and how far we've come. Without your moral and financial support we couldn't have done it. Here's to a successful year ahead!
With Gratitude,
Stephanie Lockhart
Founder and President
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Spotlight on "Pete"
 Registered with the Spanish Mustang Registry as .38 Special, "Pete" is a 9 year old red dun gelding bred and raised at Zen Cowboys Spanish Mustangs in Minnesota. Pete has returned to our care after a few years of living in upstate New York with a loving family. He is now for sale or lease to a qualified home. Pete wants and needs a job! Mr. Pete is the Labrador of the horse world with his personality, character and heart! He's a handsome fella with a kind eye and carries bloodlines of the foundation Spanish Mustangs. Visit Pete on our sales page. |
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Dancing With HorsesWorkshop A Success!
 | | Stephanie demonstrating with Morado. |
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An incredible 3- day workshop was held March 18-20 under the guidance of JoAnna Mendl Shaw of the Equus Projects (www.dancingwithhorses.org.) and Stephanie Lockhart, natural horsemanship professional. JoAnna lead the dancers in the studio focusing on topics such as sensing space, physical listening, teamwork, and creating movement dialogues. Stephanie and JoAnna then worked with the dancers and four of the horses from The Center. They studied the herd dynamics of Thunder, Adelantado, Morado and Maya, learning about leadership, body awareness and communication within the herd, then the dancers transferred their studio work to the horses. What an enriching experience it was for everyone! We look forward to having JoAnna back in September for another Dancing with Horses workshop! Here are a few comments from the dancers and JoAnna:
 | | JoAnna Mendl Shaw and Adelantado at the Dancing with Horse workshop |
"I am still high from the exhilaration of being with such beautiful, brilliant, loving creatures (and Stephanie and JoAnna, too :-)) and so much fabulous learning! If JoAnna and Stephanie do this again, DO NOT MISS IT.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for a truly amazing experience, which I know will continue to unfold for me."-Lisa B.
"I had such a great time at the workshop, and learned so much from JoAnna and Stephanie and all my co-participants too. You guys are amazing." -Brie H.
"You were all amazing and inspiring. It is a rare treat to teach a group of people so deeply invested in learning. Huge thanks for your generosity of spirit and passion for movement."- JoAnna Mendl Shaw
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Help Raise the Roof!
Only with the help of our many friends have we been able to take the next step in our important work. You have reached deep into your pockets to assist us in Raising the Roof, Buying a Bale, Sponsoring our horses, and supporting our events. In these challenging economic times we realize it's hard to contribute to the many causes that may be close to your heart. Words can't express our gratitude to each of you!
We still need your help though! We are so close to Raising our Roof--the arena is being delivered March 30th. Once installed, revenue for The Center will be increased 200%! This brings us closer to our goal of self sufficiency and not having to rely solely on donations and fund raising to meet our normal operating expenses. We are $5,000 away from completing this phase of our development.
Any size donation makes a difference. Imagine how many more Colonial Spanish horses we could rescue, and how many children we could provide life enriching experiences to if each person that received this newsletter or visited our web site donated just $5! TOGETHER we can make a difference! |
Our Volunteers of the Month!
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Johnson State College students from the Serve Friday program put in a 6 hour day on March 25th. Five students assisted in renovation of the "Caboose", the temporary office and tack room at The Center. They learned some important skills such as painting, using hand tools, teamwork and problem solving when it came time to put the ceiling in! Many thanks to Mary Anne and Elsie, dedicated Board of Directors for guiding the renovation project! And no volunteer day would be complete at The Center without loading and unloading hay! Many thanks to these enthusiastic students for their help!  |
Please visit our web site for detailed information regarding our clinics, upcoming events and summer programs!
April 14 - Lamoille Valley Chamber of Commerce monthly Mixer to be hosted by The Center for America's First Horse, Inc. 5:00-7:00 PM at River Arts in Morrisville, Vermont.
April 30 & May 1 - Everything Equine,
Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, Essex Jct., Vermont. Stephanie will be presenting numerous demonstrations and training sessions throughout the weekend, in addition to having two horses from The Center on display.
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May 21 - "Starting your young or untrained horse" Clinic with Stephanie Lockhart, at The Center for America's First Horse in Johnson.
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Build confidence, gain trust at the
Young Horse Clinic |
 | | Working through issues at a "Solutions for You & Your Problem Horse" Clinic. |
June 27- July 1, July 11-15, July 25 - 29, August 8 - 12
July 15-17, 2011/ August 19-21
July 22-24 - Lamoille County Field Days
September 17 - Shelburne Farms Harvest Festival
On the Horizon: Dates to be announced
"Dancing with Horses workshop"
"Equine and Arts Festival"
benefiting The Center for America's First Horse |
Hidalgo Quiz Challenge
Complete the quote:
"Mister, you can say anything you want about me, but I'm going to have to ask you..."?
The first correct answer will receive a special Hidalgo prize! Email your answer to:
info@centerforamericasfirsthorse.org
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