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HARKNESS 'h1 At 9:00amon a Tuesdaymorning Cody andfive otherstudentsfrom John Winthrop Middle School (.lvVMS) arrive at CampHarkness with their teachersandparaprofessionals.They cometo camp to learn aboutgrooming and horse leading,while working on communicationand socialskills. For eight weeks beginning in June High Hopes horses are brought to the Camp to spend Monday through Thursday to provide carriage driving, riding and unmounted activities. On this particular Tuesday, Smokey the pony stands patiently in the barn w aiting to be groomed, but Cody hangs back, hesitant to brush him. After watching a fellow classma te , and with patient
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coaching from volunteers, Cody takes a few steps forward and eventually brushes Smokey himself . He laughs and is clearly pleased as the High Hopes volunteer next to him counts his brush strokes. By the end of the eight-week session, Cody proudly leads his pony with volunteer assistance . Such unmounted activities not only teach Cody and the other campers from JWMS how to care for horses, they provide a wo nde rful opportunity for the special education teach 'ers and
paraprofessionals to help their students work on communication and social skills during the summer vacation .
To the delight of participants, this isthe third summer High Hopes has provided equine assisted activities at Camp Harknessduring June , July and August. Partnerships included ARC, United Cerebral Palsy and Oak Hill, as well as New London schools, Region 4
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schools , Child and Family Agency and Gilead Community Services. In total, over 250 indiv iduals participated this summer. It is the first time , with the he lp of several grants, High Hopes is able to offer services at Camp Harkness to school groups. Our Old Lyme facility is fully utilized year round. Having this additional space allows High Hopes to expand program offerings and p rovide more opportunities for the commu nity to benefit from services during the cru cial summer months .
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RIDER HIGHIJGHT: Read how school groups are benefiting from expanded High Hopes services at Camp Harkness.
Meet Christopher and learn how riding at High Hopes has resulted in positive growth.
Meet the newest members of our herd.
Purchase a brick and leave a lasting visual reminder .
HIGHHOPE Si HAPPENINGS Mark your calendar for these upcoming events.
HONORARY TRUSTEES Solly Aubrey Jone I. Doviso John C. Evans Lyttleto B. P Gould . Jr. ยง Fronk W. Hamilton . Jr. ยง Groce Hamilton ยง Judith F. Lightfoot Roger M . Smith Wayne O Southwick . M.D.
Kitty Slolsburg. Executive Director Barbaro Abrams . Instructor & Expressive Aris Therapist LizAdams. Program Director Courtney Bernard. Special Programs Coordinator Leah Booth . Speech language Pathologist Koren Brttfle. Instructor Trudy Burgess.Development Coordinator Sarah Carlson. Special Programs Manager Connie Corbett. Interim Volunteer Coordinator Patti Coy le. Training and Education Director Carrino Echeondlo. Volunteer Coordinator lmonol Echeverria. Instructor Jonnie Edwards. Instructor Megan Ellis.Volunteer Manager Lauren Fitzgerald. lesson Manager Potty Goney . Instructor Liesl Grigerek. Barn Assistant Louro Heyer. Development Coordinator Kasey Higgins. Instructor Carolyn Jagielski, Physical Therapist Donna Latella , Occupational Therapist Tracey Martineau. Finance Director Rochel Moser. Office Manager Louro Moya . Instructor Dawn Nelligan . Instructor Juanita Paris. Barn Assistant Soro Quo . Development Director LizQuinn, Caretaker Holly Ridgway . Instructor Suson Shulman. Communications Manager Holly Sundmocker . Equine Operations Director Corrie Wind. Instructor
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I Vil({/ do 1/,ese 1/1reespecial hm•e in r:om111011? co111memorr11io11s Tlw,rrepresent e11gmvi11g\·011brick /HH'et"Sin the I lig/1 I lop<'S Legoq Carden {fl/(/ r11·< ' los1i11gmemorirtl.\· 10.fi-ie11rl.\ ·, 1r/01i11es 011rleven helm 1ed 011i111al.\ ·. Created in 2013, the High Hopes Legacy Garden is gradually being filled with heartfelt tributes . Taking a walk through the garden provides the visitor with a glimpse into the High Hopes family. Several past and current Trustees, along with long time supporters, are recognized as members of the Legacy Society (High Hopes' planned giving program) . Volunteers are saluted for their dedication to our program and participants have received congratulatory tributes from family members. Perhaps the most heartfelt are the bricks engraved in memory of a beloved friend or relative.
Purchasing a brick in the Legacy Garden not only provides a lasting visual reminder of the person being honored or remembered, it also sustains High Hopes ' mission now and into the future . Legacy Garden donations are placed in the High Hopes Endowment Fund and provide long term support for our program and part icipants. Building the Endowment Fund is a critical component of High Hopes strategic plan over the next ten years . These protected funds will provide the resources needed to keep our programs affordable for all who may benefit . FOR MORE INFORMATIO N ABO UT PURCHASING A BRICK IN THE LEGACY GARDEN AND/OR SUPPORTING HIGH HOPES ENDOWM ENT FUNDS PLEASECO NTACT SARA QUA. AT 860-434- 1974 X 122 OR AT SQUA@HIGHHOPESTR .ORG.
pulling him out of alignment. To address this problem his instructors adapted a longer handhold to allow him to sit tall while he rode. They also made adjustments to make the stirrups short enough for him.
Christopher Christopheris an engaging child with Down S,rndrome who cameLoHighHopes two,rearsago at agefour exhibiting a variet.rof behavioraldela,rsand issues. One of Christopher's chief issueswas his lack of verbal skills and a lack of impu lse control. When he first began riding he was considered a "flight risk" any time his horse stopped, keeping his sidewalkers on their toes. Another challenge his team faced was adjusting the tack to fit his small size. His arms were so short that if he held onto the handhold on the saddle it tipped his upper body too far forward,
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Christopher is a quick learner and once he was properly aligned the sensory input from the motion of the horse helped him to settle. This, in
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turn, helped to focus him on his lesson goals of inc reased verbal and social skills and impulse control.
High Hopes' speech and language pathologist, Leah Booth, identifi ed goa ls and methods tha t helped his instructors and vo lunteer team de liver a consistent message. Their prompting and speech modeling were in line with his goals outside of riding. Now, just two years after he first started riding at High Hopes , he is using more words and demonstrates increased confidence and comfort with the environment. His grandmother credits his High Hopes te am for Christopher's progress saying, "if it wasn't for the support and dedication of the volunteers and a ll at High Hopes, Christopher wou ld not be where he is today ...." YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT CHRISTOPHER AND SEE MORE PHOTOS IN THE 2014 ANNUAL REPORT W HICH W ILL BE PUBLISHED IN LATE OCTOBER.
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happenzngs FALL FASID ON SHOW On October 23rd High Hopes will host a fashion show at the Lyme Art Association featuring the latest fall looks from Saybrook Country Barn and sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank and Coffee's Country Market and Catering. For more information and tickets visit: www.highhopestr.org or contact Trudy Burgess at tburgess@highhopestr.org .
HOLIDAY MARKET Come to the High Hopes Holiday Market on Sunday, Nov.16, 12-4PMat High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. in Old Lyme . There will be 60 booths with crafts , gift items and gourmet selections, a fleet of food trucks, live music, children's entertainment , a movie, a raffle with great prizes, and door prizes. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item for the Shoreline Soup Kitchens. For more informa tio n call (860)434-1974 or visit highhopestr.org.
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YOU ARE INVITED 40 ™ ANNIVE RSARY REUN ION,CELE BRATION
AND ANNUAL MEET ING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH , 2014 ] ] TO ] PM Open
House and Reunion of High Hopes Participants, Volunteers, Friends, and Supporters. PLEASE BRINGAN HOR D'OEUVRETO SHARE.
JPM Annua l Meeting,
Program Demonstration and Awards, followed by a Reception
SPOUSES,PARTNERS AND FRIENDS WELCOME.
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VOLUNTEE R APP RECIATION EVENT WHEN :
Saturday, September 27TH5 - 7PM
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Potluck Dinner,softball game and awards ceremony
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All High Hopesvolunteersand their families are invited to enjoy an evening of fun, food and recogn ition for all you do !
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Baby A five year old chestnut quarter ho rse, this little mare is the youngest member of the High Hopes he rd. At 14.1 hands tall , Baby is an idea l mount for our smaller riders. Calm, level-headed and wise fo r her age , Baby is open to new experiences and ways of work ing. She has quick ly won everyone over, living up to her name in cu teness and defying it in matur ity.
Gavin At 21, Gavin is con fident and sure-footed. A 16.0 hand Swed ish Warmb lood gelding, he b rings extensive education in a w ide variety of disciplines to our herd. He is a school master, we ll-versed in his traini ng and confiden t in his work. A talented , natu ral a t hlete , Gavin is pleasant to ride and a de light to watc h move.
Luna The/o ur newest 111 embe1:\¡ (?/'the ll igh /l op es herd mr~r d{ff er in height, breed and color b111all are ve1:r much rt!ike in their pati ence, kindn ess mid wr~p¡ r?f'i111 erac1ing with p eople. Hlr~are pl eased lo < velcome 1he111 lo our eq11i11 ef a111il. y
A 15.1 overo Paint, Luna's bay roan and white mark ings make he r a colorful standout in the High Hopes herd . At 18, she is a quiet, confident mare . Level headed and sweet, she is a very adaptable horse. A lifelo ng teacher, Luna is generous of spirit and loves bei ng with people.
Neon A Dutch Warmblood gelding , Neon was imported from Holland in 2000. 16.2 hands tal l, this handsome bay has fou r stockings, a star, a strip and a snip. With an extensive history of travel and competition , Neon , at 19,is a ca lm, sage, social horse who enjoys human attentio n. He already has many fans.
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