Thursday, August 14, 2008

Volunteering: A Family Affair


Our wonderful volunteers (and their parents) have been busy beautifying our ranch. Most people volunteer to help directly with the riders and horses, but keeping our ranch clean and running well, painted and weeded, and in good working order is all part of the job. Amanda Garrison's dad (see photo, left) noticed that we had painted our office and volunteered to paint the tool shed. It wasn't enough for him to slap on some white paint. He made a sign welcoming our visitors to Strides, and even painted directions to the arena and stalls. In fact, the whole family got in the act. Amanda and her mom (and sometimes her dad) feed our horses in the evenings. Her whole family, including her brother, painted all our jump poles in bright colors. Dad put up yellowjacket traps. We love the example this family has set for all of us.

Thursday, August 07, 2008

Strides/Sinlimites benefits from Whole Foods Market


The Chatsworth store of Whole Foods Market has chosen Strides/Sinlimites to be the beneficiary of a fundraiser it is having through September 2008. Anyone bringing in a reuseable bag for their groceries may designate 5 cents per bag to be donate to Strides/Sinlimites. This is a new fundraiser for Whole Foods Market, and we are excited to have been chosen as the beneficiary, as well as helping the environment. We urge you to shop at Whole Foods Market, bring your reusable bags (or buy one there) and show your support for Strides/Sinlimites Therapeutic Riding Centers.