FUNDRAISING EVENTS:
Texas Hold'em | Bingo | Horse Raffle | Speed and Pleasure Clinic
2008 Ride Athon | Farm Frolic | Bequests
Texas Hold'em
Join Us at Our Next Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
June 22-25 at the CMWRC Bldg., 6280 28th St. in Grand Rapids
Tournaments and Cash Games
MI LicensedPlease share the great nights of play at this new venue.
Volunteers from the Grand Rapids area are needed to help on each of these dates.
Please call to schedule a time.
(616) 837-6112 Jeri
(616)299-8352 Kim
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New Night New Location New Game
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO
Brittany Hall
36th St. and Clyde Park
Grandville, MI
6:00 PM
Hall opens at 4:00 PM; Sales close at 7:00 PM
New program, with lots of fun incentives!Workers needed to help weekly or as subs.
Contact Connie at (616) 892-2175
Have a Fun Night, and Help Support THWM!
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Congratulations to Nicolette Looks of Marne MI for being the winner of our horse raffle held on December 16, 2007. She is now the owner of 'Velvet' a two year old NAERIC-registered Canada-imported Sport horse filly. Therapeutic Horsemanship of West Michigan would like to extend a heart felt thank you to Deerhorn Equine Ranch for donating Velvet to us . Deerhorn Equine Ranch has been family owned and operated since 1991. They are located in the Interlake region of Manitoba about 85 miles north-west of Winnipeg. Please give them a visit at http://www.deerhornequineranch.com
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Deb Kempton of Colorful Acres is tentatively scheduled to present a clinic to THWM riders on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at the Wilks farm. This is an opportunity for Riders for Fun, Once Upon a Horse Club members, and regular lesson students to participate in a common-sense learning experience with horses they ride on a regular basis. The clinic will be open to spectators; however, riding participants must currently be part of THWM/Nitty Gritty Equine Services programs. Details on how to sign up, etc. will come available as our spring riding sessions get underway. back to top 2008 Ride-A-Thon
Ride-a-thon for 2008 will be at the DeWitt property on August 9, 2008. More details to come, including a pledge form.
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The Farm Frolic has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9, at 2PM. This is a "fun day" at the farm with equestrian demonstrations to music, arena games, raffles, food, and fun. The public is welcome to attend.
Click here to see photos of last year's fun show.
A NOTE ON FUNDRAISERS - SALES & GOODIES!
The REAL COST per rider to be a part of our program is over $225 each for a six-week class, so we are always looking for ways to keep our rider fees reasonable. Each of our program participants is asked to become involved with fundraising efforts for THWM by participating in at least two fundraisers per session, to assist in offsetting the costs of providing our programming to them. A chart listing our year's fundraisers will be on hand at the barn, so you may check on the activities in which you have participated and what opportunities are upcoming. Remember, fundraisers are not necessarily "selling", but may also be assisting at one of our fundraising events or on a committee.
Other Ideas? Let us know. Our staff and board members are ready to help make any and all fundraising ideas a success. Call (616) 837-6112 to discuss possibilities.
THWM Annual Awards
Announcement of the 2006 THWM annual awards was made at the 15th Annual Ride-A-Thon/CampOut on Saturday, August 19.
Joan C. Clark Memorial 2006 “Therapy Horse of the Year” Award was given to Andrew.
The Fred E. Wilks Memorial 2006 “Volunteer of the Year” Award was given to Katheryn Goll-Blodgett.
The Rachael J. Sugarbaker Memorial 2006 “Rider of the Year” Award was given to Nathan James.
The Jessica Stalzer-Tripp Memorial 2006 Therapy Horse Service Recognition Award was given in memory of the following THWM therapy horses: Andrew, Corky, Ladybug, Gypsy, Scooter, Justin, Sally, and Mac. These animals worked tirelessly to provide therapy and pleasure to any number of special needs children and adults, and are remembered by staff, volunteers and students alike with great fondness and gratitude.
Bequests
Mary Baldus Memorial
Gerald Barringer Memorial
Beverly Willard Memorial Student Sponsorships
Mary Boynton Lending Library Fund
Rachael J. Sugarbaker Memorial Rider of the Year Award Fund
Jessica Stalzer-Tripp Memorial Therapy Horse Service Award Fund
Virginia L. Moore Memorial
Fred E. Wilks Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award Fund
Joan C. Clark Therapy Horse of the Year Award Fund