tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355527812008-08-23T11:44:48.394-05:00rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-89559811905055459952008-08-13T07:30:00.000-05:002008-08-15T07:33:37.827-05:00

Katlin Swanson has won the prestigious "Young Woman of Tomorrow Award" at the Women of Distinction Awards luncheon. As the recipient of this award, Katlin got to choose a charity to donate $500 to from the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County and the Waukesha Community Foundation. Thankfully she chose LifeStriders as her charity. Katlin was also a member of the DECA team that raised money

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-45987388487263426442008-08-07T16:54:00.001-05:002008-08-07T19:24:23.653-05:00

2008 Sessions

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-17302434889324250082008-07-20T07:10:00.000-05:002008-07-24T13:25:45.021-05:00

Over the course of a year, the cost of feed, shavings, hoof care, standard veterinary care, and other expenses for our program horses add up to over $3,000 per horse. We therefore invite you to partner with LifeStriders in the care of our amazing therapy horses, and sponsor a LifeStriders horse! Click HERE to download a Sponsor Form! (PDF format) For Your Annual Donation: * Certificate of

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-35912810764986485262008-07-08T16:44:00.001-05:002008-07-08T16:45:47.670-05:00

Summer session Start July 14th! LifeStriders Therapeutic Riding Summer Session and Social Skills Training classes will run for 7 weeks starting on Monday, July 14th until August 30th. Although we will be adding additional class times to accommodate those on the waiting list, the current schedule is as follows: Mondays- 4pm class & 5pm class (Social Skills Training Only) Tuesdays- 4pm class &

veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999640629109873482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-7928571640794600342008-06-16T10:28:00.003-05:002008-06-16T10:37:49.073-05:00

Dear Volunteers, Participants, and Sponsors, The last week at LifeStriders has not gone according to plan at all and is like no week we have ever seen during our sessions or anywhere in Waukesha county over the last 95 years for that matter. The rain waters that have flooded so many of the Midwest streams, rivers, lakes, and farmland has flooded over the LifeStriders property. We estimate that

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-78336646822262882872008-06-09T09:29:00.003-05:002008-06-12T07:08:20.906-05:00

Due to the recent batch of storms, the LifeStriders property experienced flooding unlike anything we have had in the past. We are hopeful that conditions will soon improve but don't really know how long it will take for the water to recede and for riding conditions to be safe once again. Please note that all lessons and social skills lessons will be canceled until future notice. Social skills

veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999640629109873482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-44049991956035073442008-05-13T13:19:00.004-05:002008-05-14T13:23:58.684-05:00

A HUGE Thank You goes out to Charleston|Orwig, Inc., for their generous donation of time, materials, and creativity in filming and producing this video as well as the new LifeStriders brochure. Charleston|Orwig, Inc. 515 W North Shore Dr Hartland, WI 53029 Individual thanks go to: CEO: Lyle Orwig COO: Mark Gale The Creative Team Associate Creative Director: Jen Wallace Graphic

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-18653804645061627482008-05-04T15:54:00.004-05:002008-05-04T16:17:17.897-05:00

Dear Parents and Participants, Happy Spring! We are greatly looking forward to starting our spring programs and wanted to review some important information with you. LifeStriders Therapeutic Riding Spring Session will run for 7 weeks starting on Tuesday, May 13th until June 28th. If you would like to get your child on the waiting list please fill out and mail in the rider application available

veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999640629109873482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-49413735608106603732008-03-30T21:23:00.004-05:002008-04-05T08:02:25.535-05:00

I wanted to do something really interesting for my last “blog”. I decided to interview a rider and her mom. I interviewed Lacey and Jill Pflaz. Lacey has been riding at LifeStriders since the summer of 2006. Lacey's favorite horse is Jesse. She told me that Jesse is her favorite horse because he is pretty and tall. Jesse also was the very first horse that Lacey rode when she started at

Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634428023619429929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-81304174783876785822008-03-14T19:39:00.005-05:002008-03-16T11:09:04.281-05:00

LifeStriders has received two donations. As you may know, LifeStriders is a non-profit organization and is greatful for any donation large or small. One of the donations LifeStriders received was a donation from Walmart in Delafield. Victoria is the sales associate at Walmart in Delafield. Victoria helped to get LifeStriders this wonderful donation. Victoria and her team donated $757.89.

Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634428023619429929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-29626217715608571282008-03-06T19:54:00.010-06:002008-03-07T10:03:50.259-06:00

Hello, my name is Kristen Layo. I am your "blogger of the month" for March. I have been a volunteer at LifeStriders for almost three years. LifeStriders is a wonderful place. I always have fun, whether it's working with the volunteers, the riders, or just hanging with the horses. It is never a boring place. LifeStrider's volunteers do more than just work with the horses and kids. We clean the

Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634428023619429929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-20924738891345511912008-01-24T17:33:00.000-06:002008-01-24T17:58:20.147-06:00

Have you ever thought that you would enjoy working with children or adults in an outdoor setting, alongside great volunteers and great horses? Are you older than 18 years old? If so, you might consider being a certified therapeutic riding instructor (CTRI). Being a CTRI takes dedication but is a great opportunity to share your teaching skills with others. You’ll work with clients

veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999640629109873482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-42781337642056223332007-12-15T17:20:00.000-06:002007-12-15T17:22:23.891-06:00

Thanks to Cristiane and Brian for the video of our great day, and to all the volunteers for a great 2007 season.!!

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-52599239937908430372007-11-27T11:43:00.000-06:002007-11-27T11:52:19.164-06:00

LifeStriders would like to extend a giant thank you to Mr. Mike Churches (AKA Carly's Dad) for raising $2500 at his work to help support the programs and riders at LifeStriders. Mr. Churches was thoughtful enough to enter LifeStriders into his company's charitable giving campaign and delivered us a check from his company last week. This is a great way to help LifeStriders, and if anyone else

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-54539309215898598672007-11-27T11:35:00.000-06:002007-11-27T11:43:02.834-06:00

What if LifeStriders could earn a percentage of every purchase you make online and that money went to support our participants. Well, now it can! GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-35622974900638709842007-10-31T12:05:00.000-05:002007-11-27T12:26:23.011-06:00

LifeStriders would like to thank the sisters of the Delta Eta chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, from DePaul University, for volunteering their small army of sorority sisters on a wet Saturday morning. The girls have great spirits and thanks to the efforts of our regular volunteers, the sorority sisters all got a chance to learn about therapeutic riding and what it takes to be a LifeStriders

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-89674166777827777392007-10-17T09:28:00.000-05:002007-10-17T09:54:33.963-05:00

John Ruf of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, will be representing the United States in September of 2008 at the Paralympic Games to be held in Qingdao as a sailor in the 2.4 meter class. John is a friend, neighbor, and avid sailboat racer on Pewaukee Lake. John's commitment to excellence in sailboat racing is inspiring and everyone at LifeStriders would like to congratulate John on this

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-37219392090708539822007-08-03T07:11:00.000-05:002007-08-03T07:25:51.306-05:00

Last year, Katie Riley decided that she wanted to build a sensory garden at LifeStriders for all to enjoy. She planted 3 sensory gardens - 1. taste and smell, 2. touch and hear, and 3. see. This year, the gardens have been in full bloom for all to enjoy and are truly a gift to LifeStriders that Katie can be very proud of. Katie painted rocks with labels that identify all the plants so please

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-31560593021521395052007-07-30T10:27:00.000-05:002007-08-01T22:16:17.776-05:00

The Brookfield chapter of Rotary International has donated $2500, and an individual at Brookfield Rotary has matched this donation to LifeStriders, making the total Rotary donation $5000. LifeStriders would like to recognize and commend the Rotary on its generous community outreach and thank all of the individuals that helped to make this happen. LifeStriders participants, volunteers, and

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-61115387577305698952007-07-29T22:20:00.000-05:002007-08-01T22:29:50.630-05:00

A Big thanks goes out to Barb, Marlene, Hieke, Sarah, Ben, Alec, Beth, Susha, from everyone at LifeStriders. We want to thank you all for a job well done last Sunday for organizing a BBQ at the Pig in Hartland. It is amazing to see the dedication you show to LifeStriders. Getting us out in the community that way is so important and the funds raised will go a long way with all the families

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-70795013858913416502007-07-12T12:27:00.000-05:002007-07-12T12:46:31.775-05:00

If you have ever felt the calling to give back to your community in a way that directly impacts the lives of many, please join our team of dedicated volunteers at LifeStriders. If you love working with children and horses, you should come and check out the everyday miracles we help make happen at LifeStriders. Days and Times: Tuesdays 4-6pm Wednesdays 3pm-6pm Thursdays 3pm-6pm Download the

veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999640629109873482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-59067942290197036022007-07-10T13:36:00.000-05:002007-07-14T13:38:56.986-05:00

Here is a quick promo video we did for a recent presentation. Enjoy!

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-79870268432865636182007-07-03T15:47:00.000-05:002007-08-02T16:07:46.343-05:00

Hannah Spear was at it Again! This time, Hannah worked with her manager at Noodles and Co. in Delafield to raise money for LifeStriders through a special promotional event. On Monday July 2nd, between 4pm and 10pm, many LifeStriders patrons and friends purchased dinner at noodles and raised over $350 to benefit the programs at LifeStriders. All of us at LifeStriders truly appreciate Hannah's

rocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937574256477088957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-14814949338859979672007-07-01T08:53:00.000-05:002007-07-03T13:31:53.517-05:00

Enroll Now for Summer Riding! Limited Spaces avaliable. The 2007 Summer Session begins July 10th and will run through September 1st (8 weeks). - Tuesday Classes- 3pm (Adults Only), 4pm, 5pm - Wednesday Classes- 3pm, 4pm, 5pm - Thursday Classes- 3pm, 4pm, 5pm - Saturday Classes- 9am, 10am, 11am Please check our NEW Weather

veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999640629109873482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35552781.post-70303430000714797562007-06-30T13:27:00.000-05:002007-07-05T11:25:37.380-05:00

Madison, WI--Pat and Linda Parelli made their appearance at the Veteran's Coliseum to a crowd of over 2,000 June 30 and July 1, 2007. Their message was one of natural horsemanship. They provided a wealth of information from how to approach one's horse to how to create a life-long bond with this beautiful creature. Pat showed how he could train a horse that he had never seen nor worked with.

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