The family and friends of LifeStriders were treated to an exciting blend of perfect weather, overwhelming attendance and support, skillful demonstrations, a heartwarming lesson, and inspiring speakers and authors for its Grand Opening weekend.  It was a weekend we will never forget and a weekend that has ushered in a new era of LifeStrders in this beautiful new facility.

Many people made this event possible and had a hand in donating their time, experience, materials, and money to mark this special occasion. We are thankful to all of you for your contributions.  
Special thanks goes out to:

Volunteers and Sponsors - Everyone who contributed to making this day happen
Stephanie Benz and Judy Pequet (and their help) - For planning, organizing, and executing this flawless event
Lori Voecks, Liz Wolff - For putting on the horse show and volunteer presentation, and for running the first successful programs in the new facility.  You are the new faces of LifeStriders and we are excited to have you aboard.
Jesus Guevara Family - Preparing the facility for the Grand Opening
Rupert Isaacson and Iliane Lorenz - Showcasing the Horse Boy Methods and media for friends of LifeStriders
Barb and Tim Abair Family - For sponsoring the Horse Boy Method Day
Robin Gohsman, Nicole Blemberg, Heidi Miller - Event Promotion, Organization, Graphic Design
Food Donations - Café Manna, La Casa de Esperanza, Mama Mia's
Party Favors and Materials - Sentry Foods, Target-Delafield, Piggly Wiggly, Pick N Save- Wales and Delafield
The Burie Family Band - Great musical talent and spirit.
Don Koepp - For running a first class expansion campaign to make this day happen
Dan Swinehart, Infinity Custom Homes, and Contractors - Volunteer General Contracting for LifeStriders Buildout
Steve Lirette - Volunteer Electrician for buildout of LifeStriders
Dave Schalk of Fantasy Interiors and Sara Eagleboy - Volunteer Painting and Signage
Kathy End - Outstanding volunteer efforts
Presidential Service Award Winners - Nicole Neidinger, Natalie Lirette, Ruthie Barbour
Ribbon Cutters - Omar Benitez, Chris Pequet, Carley Churches, Arianna Worcester, Matthew Knowles, Nicole Neidinger, Becky Manke
Board of Direcors - Dixon Benz II, Carl Barkow, Judy Pequet, Barb Abair, Veronica Sosa, Rob Conley