Your October Newsletter

Appaloosa Meadows Tack Sale

Join Horses with Heart for another Tack Sale held at Appaloosa Meadows on October 4th and 5th from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. All proceeds support the Therapeutic Horsemanship programs at HwH!

Longevity for Special Needs Horses Clinic Recap

Veterinarians Dr. Madelyn Melchiors and Dr. Miska Paget held this educational session on Saturday, September 7th at American Ranch. Attendees learned about PPID (aka Cushing's disease) and how to manage metabolic conditions in aging horses. Dr. Melchiors looks forward to presenting a series of similar lectures during this winter - stay tuned for more information!

Sequins and Saddles

We are finalizing plans for our Sequins and Saddles Gala, an exciting evening filled with fundraising and fun. The event is being held October 12, 2024, at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Lower Hangar.

As of this writing, tickets are at a premium and we expect to sell out soon. What a wonderful position to be in! We have received so much support from our community.

Our raffle and silent and live auctions will feature a wide range of valuable services, unique items, and experiences, giving you the chance to bid on something truly special while supporting a great cause.

Auction highlights include Gunsite Acadamy Handgun Training, Owens Armory Custom Rifle, Verde Canyon Railroad, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Trip, London Bridge Jet Boat Tours with two-night stay in Laughlin, AZ, Raskin’s Jewelry, Milwaukee Packout Complete System, four golf opportunities including Capital Canyon, five-night Tropical Beach Escape-All Inclusive, Founding Fathers Collective membership, date night in Prescott, Insurgent Brewery assortment with cigars, art, bronze sculptures, wine opportunities, and much more.

Guest speaker Sandra Owens will share her inspiring story and connection to Horses with Heart. Sandra is the proud parent of two long-time participants and a dedicated advocate for our programs. Her words are sure to resonate deeply with all in attendance.

All proceeds from Sequins and Saddles will directly benefit Horses with Heart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic programs for individuals with disabilities, veterans, first responders, and seniors. Your support helps us continue to offer these life-changing programs and services.

Tickets are $125 each and 168 guests will fill the Embry-Riddle hall and make the event a resounding success. Successful fundraising at the event will significantly impact our ability to serve our community.

Sponsorship opportunities provide valuable exposure for your business while supporting a worthy cause. Sponsorships are crucial to the success of our event, and we offer various levels to accommodate your budget and interest.

To purchase tickets or become an event sponsor, please visit our event website at https:// auctria.events/sequinsandsaddles. For more information, feel free to contact our Event Chair, Bonnie Moreau, hwhsequinsandsaddles@gmail.com.

We are very grateful for the following sponsors who have already pledged support for our event and Horses with Heart:

• Bonita Cattle Ranch

• Findlay Subaru

• Drill Tech, Inc

• Kirkland Canyon Properties

• Beckner Building Company

• Randolph and Karen Kay Foundation

• Peter Vasquez, MD, and Kimberly Christie

• Mary Smith

• Mike Zenner

• Bonnie Moreau

• Chino Valley Lioness Club

• Helen Collins

• Jill and John Underwood

• Mike and Laurie Young

• Great Expectations

• Dignity Health

• Quality Maytag

• High Desert Buildings and Barns

• Tonia Fortner

• Creekside Hardwood Flooring Supply

• Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

• Frontier Financial of Arizona

• OneAZ Credit Union

• Gunsite Academy

• Owens Armory

Together with the support of these wonderful sponsors, we will make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We look forward to seeing you there!

Marvelous Minis Update

The Marvelous Minis recently visited Granite Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, and were an attraction at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) picnic at Jefferson Park at Mile High Middle School, also in Prescott.

The Granite Creek Health visit took place outside, in the shade of a huge tree! The residents were thrilled to be outside on a beautiful morning, and doubly thrilled to meet the Minis: Rocky, Brady, Frosty, and Katie. Katie is new to the MM herd, and is very sweet, bringing lots of “ooohs” and “aaahs” from the residents! Rocky and Brady made some very impressive friends at the BBBS picnic!

Blue Ribbon Moments

Horses with Heart has a volunteer appreciation program called Blue Ribbon Moments to recognize all the great day-to-day accomplishments of our volunteers. Nomination cards are located in the office, so when you see a fellow volunteer who is going above and beyond, please write down their name and a couple of sentences about what they have done, and drop it in the Blue Ribbon Moments container in the office. We will hold a drawing each week, and the winner receives a $5 gift card to Overflow Coffee in Chino Valley.

• Week of September 2nd Winner: Isabel Bochenski

• Week of September 9th Winner: Anna Sigfried

• Week of September 16th Winner: Margaret Kavanaugh

Session 5 Begins October 14th

Time flies when you're having fun! It's hard to believe that we are about to start the last session of 2024. If you are a returning participant, there is still time to sign up for Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding, Equine Assisted Learning, Silver Saddle, and Non-Mounted Horsemanship. We still have space for new participants in Non-Mounted Horsemanship, too! Please reach out to Clarissa Donnelly, Program Director, at hwhprograms@gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming New Volunteer Orientations and SST Trainings

If you or someone you know would like to explore volunteer opportunities with Horses with Heart, please join us at the final 2024 Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, October 1st at 3:00 pm with SST following.

To register, please contact Debbie at hwhvolcoord@gmail.com or 928-533-9178.

Thank You, Sponsors!

Please join us in thanking the following businesses who support Horses with Heart! For more information on becoming an HwH sponsor, please contact Anne Spiess, Executive Director, at hwhexecdir@gmail.com.

• Findlay Subaru Prescott

• Drill Tech

• Randy and Karen Kay

• Beckner Building Company

• Helen Collins

• Mary Smith

• American Pacific Industries

• Great Expectations Business Services

• John and Jill Underwood

• Mike and Laurie Young

• Peter Vasquez, MD and Kimberly Christie

• High Desert Buildings and Barns

• Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center

• Tonia Fortner

• Chino Valley Lioness Club

• Frontier Financial of Arizona

• Great Expectations

• OneAZ Credit Union

• Creekside Hardwood Flooring Supply

• Quality Maytag

• Prescott Animal Hospital

• Russ Lyon Sotheby's Int'l Realty

• Dermatology by Shelly

• The Watkins Companies

• Prescott Valley Chiropractic

Calendar of Events

• October 1st ~ New Volunteer Orientation and Safety Support Training, 3:00 PM

• October 4th and 5th ~ Appaloosa Meadows Tack Sale, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• October 8th ~ Wrangler One-Day Camp, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• October 12th ~ Sequins and Saddles at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - doors open at 4:30 PM for Sequins and Saddles

• October 14th ~ Session Five Begins

• October 26th ~ LASER Fundraiser

• November 27th ~ Horses with Heart Office Open 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• November 28th – December 1st ~ Horses with Heart Office Closed, Happy Thanksgiving!

• December 24th ~ Horses with Heart Office Open 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• December 25th – January 1st ~ Horses with Heart Office Closed, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

• January 18th ~ Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Chino Valley Senior Center

Where to Find HwH News?

• HwH website             
  https://horseswithheartaz.org

• Newsletter                 
  HwH Connection – published monthly

• Facebook                   
  https://www.facebook.com/horseswithheartaz

• Wranglr emails          
  for HwH volunteers

• Social Happenings    
  HwH Friends  https://www.facebook.com/groups/922295924909116