Category: Stories from the Stables

  • Autism Awareness Conference

    Come see Sassy the pony at Finger Lakes Mall! Tuesday, April 16th 11 am -2 pm!

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  • Volunteers Wanted

    Volunteers come in all varieties.  Today I had three students from Jordan Elbridge Middle school who helped me muck out stalls, brush horses, carry water and feed horses. They also got to observe a hippotherapy session.  A big shout out to Katie, Emma and Ashley (we missed you Kiera)!  If you would like to volunteer,…

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  • SAP RUN 2019

    The third annual Sap Run 5k run/walk + pancakes will be held on Saturday, May 4th this year.  Event starts at 10 am with sign-ups no earlier than 9:30 am.  Special  appearance from Perform4Purpose from 11-1!  Healing H’arts would like to recognize our dairy community by promoting milk.  Pre-registration is encouraged!  All pre-registered participants will…

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  • Barn Blessing and BBQ

    Three years ago, a group of board of directors sat around a table at the sugar house and dreamed about a facility that would bring “a little more love” to the community.  As dreams were put to paper and plans were made for action, a date was made.  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018…. A barn blessing…

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  • Upcoming Fundraising Efforts

    Starlight Salon presents the 5th annual Autism Awareness Fundraiser.  Join us on Saturday, September 22 at Frontenac Park in Union Springs for music, activities, pony rides and, of course, a wide variety of raffles.  Follow us on Facebook for pictures of raffle items.  Proceeds from this fundraiser are being forwarded to Healing H’Arts Equestrian Center,…

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  • Thoughts from Naomi Week 3 & 4

    Week 3 was definitely my most challenging week so far, mentally and physically. The past couple weeks I’ve had to sidewalk and of course help around the facility. For most of our riders, sidewalking is fairly easy and does not require a lot of strength because they can hold themselves up and balance fairly well.…

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  • Thoughts from Naomi- Week 1 & 2

    Hello, my name is Naomi Kubo. I am a student at Wells College and I am going into my junior year. I’m majoring in health sciences and I am volunteering over the summer at Healing H’Arts as an internship. I have completed week 2 at Healing H’Arts and I have learned some very interesting things…

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  • Pony Camps this Summer 2018

    Healing H’Arts will offer summer camp for children 8- 12 years old.  Dates are:  July 16-20 or August 13-17.  The cost is $300 per child.  A $150 deposit is required at the time of registration.  Spaces are limited to 10 children per week to keep everyone safe and provide a quality experience.  No previous horse…

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  • Physical Education

    Physical Education

    Healing H’Arts, as discussed before, works with the surrounding colleges. Besides offering Occupational Therapy related classes to students at Ithaca College, we also work with Wells College offering their students horseback riding for their physical education requirement. This course is offered at two separate times during the week to better fit the students’ schedules. The…

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