Friday, June 22, 2012

Get Ready Here We Come

Summer is moving along quickly.  ASPIRE is in the middle of summer classes.   Summer classes are Mon Morning, Tues Morning and Tues Evening.  Outreach programs have been Bremwood and Salvation Army.  What a great group of children and young adults.  They are learning more about horses everyday.   ASPIRE had 42 high school young adults from Worthington, MN come out for volunteering.  Wow that was quite the morning.   They achieved many projects and we are thrilled to have the accomplishments finished.   Everyone is preparing for the Sturgis Falls Parade and Sturgis Falls information booth this weekend.  Stop by and see us.   Much more to come with Salvation Army and Bremwood.  Then off to the races with the Cowboy Breakfast July 15th and Horsemanship 101 and 102.  Then Camp Hope, August 6-10. 

Don't forget our big birthday bash on August 19th.  Stay tuned for more information.

Have a great day and enjoy this beautiful weather.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Another day in the life of ASPIRE

Another beautiful day on the farm.   Do you find yourself wondering what to do this summer?  I have great options for you.  We are in need of volunteers for classes and day time programming.   It has been great to have morning classes but we still need extra volunteers. We are also in need of volunteers for Camp Hope. 
Our women's group will be finishing up on Friday evening for the spring session.  Stay tuned for the fall.   It has been an awesome group and we have learned so much from each other.   Of course the heat has been hard on the horses but with morning classes they are doing very well.   Fans are a blessing.  
Our riders and parents are pleased with the great outcomes and enjoying watching their children progress with socialization, muscle control, flexibility, following directions and so much more. 
I have been working on a story to submit to a book that will be published next year.  I am excited and hope to get the inspiration soon.  
My husband will be 50 in a few days and I will be 60 in August so we have decided to celebrate these birthdays with a party.  It is our way of thanking our family and friends for the many ways that you give back to us throughout our lives.  
Our interns are working diligently on newsletters, thank yous, Camp Hope, Sturgis Falls, Cowboy Breakfast and Dances with Horses.   I am proud of all of them.
Sara will be getting her certification the end of the month.  We wish her well and know that she will pass.   She is doing an awesome job and keeping things up and running smoothly.
It truly has been an awesome spring and we look forward to making differences this summer with our riding classes, outreach programs, and special events.   Thanks so much for being part of our life.