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 "Raising funds for a lift to
assist chair bound riders in mounting the horse safely. Reached 1/2 way
point, your help is needed."
Our Instructors continue their
education.
We are beginning our 7th year!
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{News, Events,
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Newsletters |
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Thank You - Winter 2007-08 |
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In Kind -
Hay Haulers:
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Katie Turner
– driving ability and patience |
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Trent Turner
– muscle power |
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Jackie
Zaborktsky muscle power |
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Paul
Erickson – muscle power |
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Kevin
Woerner – muscle power and height |
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Kristie
Fulton – use flat bed trailer and truck |
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Ron and
Linda Nutsch and Family – use of trailer |
In Kind -
Arena Helpers:
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Jolene
Woerner |
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Collin
Allerheiligen |
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Trent Turner |
In Kind
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Todd and
Becky Rahe and Family – use of flat bed trailer for parades |
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Dr. Roy
Hall, Parents and Family – use of Tony and Freddy |
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Extension
Agents and Secretaries – cooperation in use of
facilities
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Washington
County Fairboard and Associations – use of facilities |
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City of
Washington and Employees - city property at fair
grounds
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Dr. Phil &
Lainie Bentz and Family – veterinary care for equines
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Animal
Health Center and Staff – health care and supplies for
equines
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KSDS,
Washington, KS – use of facilities |
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Anthony
Lechman & Lechman Enterprises, L.L.C., Leonardville, KS. –
horse shoeing |
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Gary &
Tricia Gauby and Family – use of equine |
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Dr. Roy Hall
and Family – use of equines |
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Ron and
Linda Nutsch – refreshments at sessions and events |
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Cowboy’s
Custom Cycle – fundraiser sponsor |
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Norman
Nutsch – fundraiser sponsor |
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DoDa-
fundraising |
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Margo
D’Angelo - fundraising |
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The Salty
Dog- fundraising |
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The Village
of Steele City – fundraising |
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Steele City
Volunteer Fire Department - Fundraising |
Monetary
Assistance:
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Anonymous |
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The Family
of Lester Gassert |
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Lucille
Gassert |
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Lee and Sue
Pifer |
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Helen
Pannbacker |
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Dale and
Lila Keesecker |
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Royce and
Sandra Gruver |
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Norval and
Elaine Gruver |
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Darren
Stewart |
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Jeanette
Stewart |
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Paul and
Susan Stewart and family |
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Wanza
Tridico |
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Ascension
Parish Sheriffs Office |
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John and
Lisa Zabokrtsky |
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Randy and
Sandra Jellison-Knock |
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Robert and
Jennifer Bennett |
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Jim and
Emilie Greenwood |
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Rick and
Janis Dean |
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Randy and
Helen Hubbard |
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L. A. Gleue |
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Mrs.
Woodcock’s Second Grade Class |
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The Seventh
Grade Skills for Adolescence Class |
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Anonymous |
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Helen
Pannbacker |
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Larry and
Shirley Lohrengel |
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First
National Bank |
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Anonymous |
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Milford
Drinkgern |
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Jr and Merry
Roop |
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Ann Hawk |
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Robert
Maynor, Jr. |
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Ronald and
Bonnie Laidlaw |
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House of
Treasurers, Judith and David Bridges |
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Mary Alice
Pacey |
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Jeff and
Daren Klewein |
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Ron and
Cheryl Smith |
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Gene and
Bettye Tynes |
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Washington
Lumber Co. – Mark Chapin and Family |
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Herr’s
Machine – Lawrence and Cara Herrs |
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Duane Durst |
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National Volunteer Week is April 27th thru May 3rd.
Independence Farms would like to recognize the following volunteers
for their participation in our riding sessions. |
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Ethan Schuette |
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Rosie Steel |
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Sharon Stohs |
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Katie Turner |
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Tracy Turner |
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Trent Turner |
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Jolene Woerner |
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Justine Woerner |
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Michelle Woerner |
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Kevin Woerner |
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Rachel Zabokrtsky |
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Independence Farms would like to
recognize the following volunteers
for their help outside the arena. |
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Ron
and Linda Nutsch |
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The
Gary Gauby Family |
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The
Phil Bentz Family |
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Dr.
Roy Hall, Parents and Family |
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Board Meeting
Dates:
Usually the 3rd Monday of the Month
(Subject to changes, call 785-325-2719 to confirm time and location.) |
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January 28, 2008
February 18, 2008
March 17, 2008
April 21, 2008
May 19, 2008
June 16, 2008 |
July 21, 2008
August 18, 2008
September 15, 2008
October 20, 2008
November 17, 2008
December 2008 - none scheduled |
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Wish List |
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Wool Horse Blankets – prevent
slippage especially needed for riders with balance issues.
These blankets don’t have to be new. We can clean them, so
don’t throw that old blanket away. |
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Pony
- Medium to Large size. They are not so overwhelming to our
smaller new riders and volunteers.
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Highway Cones
– To create and label handicapped parking spaces at our
facilities and to use as markers for our independent riders.
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Horse Care
- Feed and vet care for our horses, for a month or a year. We
have a horse with special feet needs – special shoes.
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Copy Paper - There is lots of paperwork
that we do. Paper is always in short supply. |
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Portable PA System
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provide our riders with a better means to hear us with in the
outdoor arena. |
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Devonshire Safety stirrups
– To keep our riders who are in saddles safe. |
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Folding Tables or Display Tables
– To help us educate other people about us when we do
promotional booths. |
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Rider Sponsorships –
for those who
might need financial assistance. |
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Reins - either split
or roping, long lengths. |
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Grooming supplies -
brushes need to be replaced, need both hard and soft bristled
brushes. |
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Upcoming Events |
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(Click on thumbnail
pictures to view full-size)
Some of the
things therapeutic program horses are doing for others.
Independence Farms program horse CB, helps out during the
Washington County Rodeo June 9 & 10. He carries Miss rodeo K-State
and the American Flag during the Grand Entry and also helps her
clear the arena after certain events.
Soldiers and horses
from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard,
at Ft. Myer in Arlington, VA are helping other soldiers. Amputee
soldiers from nearby Walter Reed Army medical Center are
participating in a therapeutic riding program there. The horses
have become a living therapeutic apparatus that aids the use of
prosthesis; helps them improve their core muscle group and
increases self-confidence.
Dates to
Remember:
Region 7 Convention –
February 22-24, 2008 Holiday Inn, Willowbrook, Illinois
A conference on Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies.
Continuing education for our NARHA riding instructors.
Independence Farms Inc.,
Volunteer Appreciation Supper – March 2, 2008
Place and time to be announced. Invitations to be sent out.
The 4th Annual Ms. Wheelchair
Kansas event – March 7-9, 2008
Holiday Inn Holidome in Topeka, KS
See
www.mswheelchairkansas.org for more information.
Participating this year is a graduate who received her service dog
from KSDS, Inc., in Washington, Bridgid, and Independence Farms’
volunteers, Traci Turner and family, also volunteer with this
event. Plus one of our riders, Brinna, gets to be flower attendant
at the event.
Independence Farms Inc., Fun
Horse Show – May 10, 2008 5 PM
Washington Co. Arena
Washington Tractor Show and
Swap Meet – May 30 thru June 1, 2008
Washington City Park and Fairground Area.
12th Annual Dog Days of Summer
Bike Show June 2008 in Steele City, Nebraska
Washington Co. Rodeo – June
6 and 7, 2008
Washington Co. Arena at the Fairgrounds
Washington Co. Fair – July
30 thru August2, 2008
First National Bank of
Washington’s Fall Fun Day – September 1, 2008
Contact the First National Bank of Washington for further details
785-325-2221 or see www.fnbwashington.com
http://www.fnbwashington.com
2008 NARHA Conference and
Annual Meeting – October 29 thru November 1, 2008
Hartford, Connecticut “Lengthening our Stride”
For more info Contact NARHA at
www.narha.org
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