7 Star News
October 10, 2009
Hello Stars,
Just an update for everyone who is keeping up with everything going on at 7 Star. We have moved to the wonderful facility at Lavas Terra Firma, located at 14500 S FM 1258 (Pullman Road), where we provide quality riding therapy to around 15 clients with eight additional clients expected to join within the next two to three weeks.
Tim Jobe, from Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, presented an interesting horse demonstration for the crew at CPS with his two wonderful horses Peanut and Pinochle. Tim specializes in EGALA, also known as equine assisted psychotherapy. Thank you Tim for the very interesting demonstration that related children's behavior to horse's behavior.
On October 20 Nevada Joe, a NARHA Goodwill Ambassador from the Shooting Star Ranch Therapeutic Riding Program, owned by Diane Purcelli, will be traveling to Amarillo for our very own stars to ride. Our children and adults can take part of a "shootout" and ride in the WAHL Dare to Dream Shootout. Thank you, Diane for giving our children the chance to dare to dream.
In the future, keep an eye out for the upcoming date scheduling a benefit trail ride on the beautiful 10.000 acres at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch. We plan to offer English riding for both our therapeutic and recreational riding clients. Check out this site for more fun and exciting events scheduled at 7 Star.
Best Wishes,
Faith Elliott
Executive Director
Wish List:
If anyone has these items on hand and
would like to donate them, 7 Star can put
them to good use. Hadley White at Flower Mound, TX
water bottles for volunteerspole stands
clothes pins
side belts - large and small
bareback fleece pads
small saddles
helmets
Little Tike basketball stand
beach balls
Target or Walmart gift cards (to buy water bottles)
Old empty coffee or paint cans
1 bag Sakcrete
Tucker Endurance Saddle for Veterans
Family Fun at 7-Star
It has been an action-packed summer for clients and families of 7-Star! In addition to the excellent summer camps taking place at the arena, 7-Star riders hit the road to compete at horse shows in Hutchinson, Kansas and Flower Mound, Texas. Hadley White, Krissa Baker, and JoAnna Nidey won ribbons and earned AQHA points in western horsemanship, showmanship, hunt seat equitation, and trail classes.
In June, 7-Star families were treated to a picnic at the barn provided by Hollywood Road Community Church. This was a great way for families, staff, and board members to get to know each other and kick our boots off for a while, The folks at Hollywood Road served sandwiches, chips, fruit, and desserts. For entertainment, Faith Elliott organized a watermelon seed spitting contest. She also had the winning spit!
In July, 7-Star riders were invited to appear at two major events. At the Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo, Haley Frank, Krissa Baker, JoAnna Nidey, and Hadley White completed a short pattern before a big crowd and had a great time. Stacey Mech also made a special presentation, surprising Joanna with a trophy from the horse show in Flower Mound.
7-Star also made a guest appearance at the musical drama "Texas" in Palo Duro Canyon. After a brief rehearsal, our riders entered the amphitheater on horseback and entertained the crowd while President, Craig Brucker described the mission of 7-Star and introduced the staff. After their performance, everyone stayed to enjoy the show. The Big Texan even served popcorn and snow cones!
Both "Texas" and Range Riders were once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone who participated. Special thanks to these new friends of 7-Star and to the board and committee members who organized these events. If you missed any of the action this summer, don't worry! Our Parent Committee and Show Coordinator are planning more special events and fun get-togethers for the 7-Star family. ---Greg White
Questions?? Feel free to contact any of the following 7 Star Board members:
Craig Brucker, President: prodigychild781@yahoo.com
Gilda Bryant, Secretary: gildawrites@gmail.com
Dr. Pia Habersang: phabersang@aahsllp.com
Lauree Manton: lauree4kids@aol.com
Allen Martin, Treasurer: theinsurancestop@att.com
Gwen Murphy, Vice - President: gwenmurphy1@suddenlink.net
Molly Rafferty: mollykay@suddenlink.net
Lori Scott: adoptlittlemiracles.org
Rachel Watson: vacreekfarm@suddenlink.net
Greg White: gwhite7130@aol.com
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association
AQHA Approved--Amateur/Youth Classic
Chickaha, OK
On Septmeber 12 & 13, two of our clients, Hadley & Carson White competed in an AQHA Approved Amateur/Youth Classic horse show in Chickasha, OK. Hadley competed in EWD classes and Carson, in the open youth classes.
On Saturday, Hadley won six in Showmanship, 4 in Western Horsemanship, 3 in Hunt Seat Equitation, and 2 in trail. Carson won a 5 in Youth Showmanship and 3 in Youth Western Horsemanship. On Sunday both girls were ready to compete again. Hadley won a 5 in Showmanship, 3 in Western Horsemanship, 2 in Hunt Seat Equitation, and 2 in Trail. Carson won 3 in Showmanship and 2 in Horsemanship.
We are so proud of these two riders. We met two wonderful therapy groups at the show, Stable Strides from Flower Mound, Texas and the other was Horses of Hope from Kansas.
Horse shows are a great way to meet new people and to network. The youngsters make friends during these events and stay in touch via email.
Stay turned for more show updates.