Stillwater Ranch Trail Ride Success!

Becky's grown some ears!

Although each person had their own stories about their experience on the trail ride, the majority of the riders had fun and many have signed up again. Thank Ann Devin when you see her for all her hard work in successfully organizing these rides.  YOU ARE AWESOME!!

Please send px to put on the Blog for those who do not use Facebook. I know there are many wonderful shots!

MAY 22 Fundraiser “Stats”

Hope For Horses = $2183.25!

Treehouse = $413.63 + clothing & toys

Canyon Hills Food Bank = $206.82 + over 400# of food!

Total Raised = $2803.70!!!

The most popular activity at the Event was of course the Pony Rides!

Who is having more fun?

Cute!

More on May 22 Event!!

Whew! I finallygot time to get more Bloggin’ done.  Here are more wonderful Vendors and Professionals that contributed their precious time and financial resources for the Fundraising Event.

Thank you Dawn Spiegelberg of BODYWISE Bodywork LLC, located near downtown Bothell, Washington, is licensed to provide professional massage therapy for people and horses, incorporating specialties such as Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Structural Bodywork, Craniosacral, Neurostructural Integration, Injury Treatment and Pregnancy Massage, and Certified as a Personal Fitness Trainer, BODYWISE integrates a fundamental knowledge of movement to bring about lasting improvements in health, postural alignment, muscular development, and core balance.

Give Dawn a call and find out why a large number of HHABC clients are enjoying the combination of Bodywork on and off the horse!

Dawn Spiegelberg, LMP LAMP
206.898.5327
info@bodywisebodywork.com

“Robbin” shares a moment with her Massage Therapist “Dawn”

Thanks to Megan Ayrault Founder of All About Animal Massage.

AAAM is a community of animal lovers, including our wonderful Expert Advisors and AAAM founder, Megan Ayrault. Together with animal care professionals from around the world, we are here to provide you the education, resources and inspiration you seek in caring for and learning about the animals in your life with massage and related therapies.

Find out about Megan’s new books by visiting the website or email Megan:

Megan@AllAboutAnimalMassage.com

Thanks to all the Bakers,Car Parkers, Greeters, Gamers. And Thanks to Hobbit and Kathryn for showing how Natural Horsemanship can produce a long lasting, natural relationship

MAY 22 FUNDRAISER: Huge Success!!

 

I cannot Thank enough the countless volunteers that dedicated their time and financial resources to make this Event so successful. Putting any Event together is a daunting task, but it’s the volunteers who make it happen. THANKS TO All OF YOU!!!        

I would also like to thank the following outstanding vendors who partnered with us and generously donated gifts for the silent auction to help us elevate this community Event to a whole new level!   There are so many great places, I will  have to Blog several times!    

Thank you Christopher & Shannon.  Owners of Mongo’s Restaurant located 5 minutes from HHABC in Clearview. What a feast! BBQ Ribs-with incredible sauce-, Veggie Skewers with mouthwatering sauces, Burgers and of course, my favorite, the Filet Mignon Sliders !!!! Yummy!! What a treat to have them cater our event and help us raise money for our charities.      

   Year after year restaurants try to capture the powerfully tempting convergence of casual, delectable, and economical dining.  Yet it has eluded all who have tried; until now -  Mongos is the exceptional dining experience that has perfected satisfaction of the palette, the pocketbook, and the patrons.         

Stop by their restaurant and say hi to Christopher and Shannon and tell them you enjoyed the food at HHABC.  They cater small and large events.   Way to go & thanks for putting a bright spot in Clearview for the rest of us!     

16510 Wa-9 SE Ste 101        

(360) 668-4433        

       

Vic Hanging out with Dante “Black Forest” stallion    

Thank you Vic and Ursula of Black Forest Stables, Inc. DBA Black Forest Saddles.  This fabulous stable and saddle maker is owned and operated by Ursula and Vic Sivitilli, of Black Diamond, Washington. They import and breed the rare breed of horses known as the Black Forest Draft Horses from Germany. ”We first came upon treeless saddles after importing our mid-size Black Forest Draft horses into the USA”.     

    

Ursula & Dante  

Call Them toll-free1-888-227-5621 Or email them at blackforestsaddles@q.com     

These saddles are the ones we use in the HHABC school. They are comfortable for horses and humans alike. Come try one out, and you’ll be singin’ “Back in the Saddle Again.”    

Thank you Preservation Kitchen owned by Susan & Gary Southwick near downtown Bothell on old Bothell Way.     

    

Beautiful Preservation Kitchen Restaurant    

Preservation Kitchen preserves the traditions of regional eating and drinking, our local history, and old-fashioned hospitality.   “We believe that sharing a good meal with friends and family is one of the best ways to spend your time, and that expensive prices, white table cloths and pretentious wine lists are not necessary to achieve a great dining experience.  Our menu, which contains seasonal, locally produced, and sustainable ingredients whenever possible, is flexible and affordable enough for a four-course special occasion dinner, or a glass of wine and some house-cured olives on a Tuesday night”.      

What a great place for groups or intimate dining in their private cozy rooms upstairs.     

    

Thanks to Kevin Downey, owner of Grazie Ristorante in Canyon Park.     

You’ll find everyone at Grazie Ristorante – both the Southcenter and Canyon Park locations – to be friendly and welcoming, with the most knowledgeable staff anywhere. You’ll experience Italian food made with authentic recipes and ingredients just like you were dining in Italy. Only at Grazie Ristorante will you receive five-star service at family prices.    

Grazie Ristorante was born in November of 1987.  Owner Kevin Downey, with years of experience working in the restaurant industry, took his love of the business and created a unique Italian dining experience, more authentic than any in the Puget Sound area.    

This is also a fave eat-out. I love Italian food, and the service rocks! They are so warm and friendly. Even when a “herd” of us show up smelling like “eau de barn cologne” from Ralph (you-know-who)!    

    

May 22 Event Display    

Thanks to Kelly and Jason Hampton owners of Party Design.    

Party Design is local, privately owned and operated by Kelly and Jason Hampton, founded upon our passion of designing and hosting parties and our very real desire for people to have an extraordinary experience. We take pleasure in creating fabulous themed extravaganzas, making invitations, fun guest favors, perfectly staged decorations and pairing it with excellent food, beverages and entertainment.    

What a cool party gift giveaway at the auction. The quality of your display said it all. You guys really know how to throw a “party!”    

Call: (425) 232-3837    

     

Who is this “Sweet Pea?”    

    

“Jazzi-tude”    

Thank you Barbara Ritzie from Ritzie Photography.  I am so impressed with your work. You are able to capture not just one but two personalities of the same horse.  I am sooo impressed with gifted artists of film and canvas! Thanks for your enthususiasm and knowledge. I LOVE your work!    

To contact Barbara:    

E-mail: info@ritziephotography.com
Phone: 425.314.0600    

Well, that’s all for tonight folks! I am still recovering.  If you students are lucky, my voice won’t return for several more days! Hahaha! You Wish!    

I will be posting the donation stats for the Event along with more pictures shortly.  Weighing the food is a huge feat.  Thanks to Donnell for all her hard work on the Event and putting up with the Tasmanian Devil (me, of course)!To be continued…

May 22 Fundraiser Update

HHABC is proud to announce an additional charity we are partnering with for the May 22 Event. Treehouse in Seattle offers programs for kids in foster care what all children so desperately need: a safe place to dream.

Treehouse fills the gaps.

Since 1988, Treehouse has filled the gaps for kids in foster care, providing services that no other agency addresses: money for extra-curricular activities and summer camp, professional educational support services, resources to fully participate in the everyday activities of growing up, clothing and supplies to help them fit in at school.

HHABC will become an ongoing partner for this wonderful organization and provide special event days for these kids. Learn more about Treehouse and how you can help by visiting their website:  www.treehouseforkids.org.

WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP:

• Bring gently used or new kid clothing for the clothing drive and drop off at HHABC. A bag of used clothes will earn games, pony rides, pictures and more during the Event.
• Donate at the info booth
• Tell all your coworkers and friends about the event to bring clothing or food and of course the kids or themselves to this great event!
• Donate any gently used garage sale clothing after the Event

Help HHABC raise much needed funds, clothing, food and more for horses and humans May 22!

HHABC Scholarship Fund

THANK YOU ALL,

We have had an overwhelming response to the May 22 Event and volunteers asking what they can do to help. I am humbled and not surprised that so many wonderful humans call HHABC their “Horsey-Home.”

We at HHABC understand how the economy has affected each of our lives and affected our family, friends and coworkers. HHABC strives to support local charities and provide education and awareness to the community through the HHABC Blog and other venues.

WHY SCHOLARSHIPS:

My primary life goal has been to educate and help people understand their world through the eyes of these humble, kind, cooperative (although opinionated and moody at times) equine partners and friends. To be selected as a herd leader by one of these creatures is a privilege and honor. They value character above all else: Kindness, Gentleness, Patience, Self-Control, Fairness, Loyalty, and Evenness of Temper.  These traits are lacking in much of our world and to find a place of tranquility in the presence of these great creatures as teachers is humbling.

As we humans (and especially this human) continues to strive and attain the character traits that horses value in their leaders, we at HHABC purpose to help others find and learn these same values.

One of the ways HHABC helps is through a Scholarship Fund for horse crazy kids that would otherwise not be afforded the privilege of learning from these great friends we call horses. Many families have come to me over the years with all of their child’s savings just to experience 1 (or maybe 4) lessons. I used to be one of these kids.

As we all know, horse experiences mean a whole lot more to many of us and the opportunity to share this experience is vital. I want to thank all of the current Human -Equine Assistance Lessons (HEAL) and Lessons For Life Partners at HHABC for making the dream a reality for so many kids that otherwise would not get this opportunity.

HOW IT WORKS:

HHABC and clients donate funds to allow kids of all ages the opportunity to continue lessons in this rich, character-building environment. While we have been able to assist some of the families that come to HHABC, our ultimate goal is to additionally help disprivileged kids through foster kid programs like Treehouse Foundation in Seattle.

Learn more …

This organization, like others, provides outlets through programs like Little Wishes and Summer Camp funds. HHABC would like to participate and offer programs to these kids.

If you are interested in finding out more or participating in this endeavor, contact robyn@horsehavenatbearcreek.com.  I have always believed, “change one child, you can change the world.”

Note:

Funds at this time are not tax deductible. We are currently researching the 501c3 Non-Profit status for “Hooves With Heart.” This Organization is the brain-child of many of us who wish to become involved in a higher purpose: for the sake of kids through horses. Over this next year, it is our desire to see this Foundation come alive! More information will be available on the Blog>category>Hooves With Heart.

Again, my heart felt thanks to all the HHABC clients and fans that are helping and will help to make this special Foundation and other programs for kids a reality!

Robyn Smith

 

 

HHABC Needs Volunteers For May 22 Fundraising Event!!

If you have any time to donate on Saturday, May 22, we need YOU!  Come help us help our local community (see post below). We need teens, adults and kids (with parents) to assist with games, pony rides, collecting food and more. Email robyn@horsehavenatbearcreek if you are interested. We will assign jobs and keep you posted. We are looking forward to another successful Event with your help.

Tell all your friends to come support our charities and have fun too! Please request flyers to distribute at work and at local stores and coffee shops. This was so succsessful last time, we had a great turnout!

Other help/items we need from anyone:

• If you have donatable clean, gently used or antique items to donate to the junktique sale, bring to HHABC at your lesson time after May 10 and we will donate all proceeds.
• If you want to have Garage sale space to sell items on your own, a goodwill donation will be appreciated (HHABC clients only).
• If you want to promote your business or you would like to sell items you make, a goodwill donation is appreciated.
• Tack sale items will be consigned and a 20% fee added if we sell items for you, You may sell tack at your garage sale space as well (HHABC clients only).
• Items to donate for raffle or silent auction will be greatly appreciated.
• Other brilliant ideas welcome!

So get your stuff out that needs to go! We will be accepting items starting May 10 at HHABC Ranch.

Sign up to volunteer (any amount of time is appreciated).