BARN NEWS!
News & Events: Spring/Summer 2008
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
ART SHOW
Blue Rider Stables will hold its second annual Arts Expo on Saturday and Sunday, May 10 & 11, 2008, at Dewey Hall in Sheffield, MA. We hope to have many pieces of art by local artisans for sale, with the
proceeds to benefit our scholarship fund.
STEP-A-THON
The Blue Rider helpers are organizing this event, where they will be soliciting sponsors to pay them a penny per step they take while working at their chores at the barn. The money thus solicited will go directly to our alternative health care fund for our horses. Please help by sponsoring a helper/horse or by coming and
working yourself. We have 2 pedometers to count steps. We must warn you – the average number of steps a helper takes in a day (only steps while working count!) is 5,000!
CIRCUS
The barn is gearing up for our annual Hippity Hop Circus, to be held on Saturday, June 7 from 10 am-12 pm. This year will again surpass our former performances, so save the date!
SUMMER PROGRAM
June 9 will begin our summer programs, with our regular lessons, intensives, and extended programs. Please call or email for more information, (413) 528-5299; blueriderorg@hotmail.com.
OUR HORSE SHOW on October 7 was a huge success! All riders had fun and wore proud smiles with their ribbons.
Getting to know... Billy Boy!
Billy Boy is our 20 year old donkey. He came to us from an auction in 1993. He has won the hearts of so many people with his cute cuddly ways, showing us all what a big heart he has. He went through the Delta Certification, and visits nursing homes and centers to bring a bit of joy to the elderly. He takes his work very seriously, but there is also a humorous side to him. He loves to do tricks, with climbing steps and bowing being two of his 'show off' tricks. He is often the star in our circus. He does pony rides and keeps up with all of our lessons. He loves to have his ears and head rubbed! Come visit him and his friends.
Horse Sponsorship Program
If you like one (or all) of our equines that we portray here, please think of sponsoring them. Call or email us about this new program that will help with upkeep costs and give you a more personal way to help. You will receive pictures and updates from 'your' horse.
Our Membership Drive...
is in progress. PLEASE become a member as a vital means of supporting the stable staff and ideology. Call for more information (413 528 5299). We will be happy to answer questions or send you a memberhip brochure