Parents and Volunteers! I would love your help! On our website we have a spot for testimonials from camper's parents and volunteers about the benefits of therapeutic riding and the changes you see at TACO. I would love to be able to add some more testimonials to our page.
If you would like to contribute, email me your testimonial at 4htaco@gmail.com. Below is the link to our site and you can read some of the testimonials we have added.
http://4htaco.weebly.com/testimonials.html
TACO
Sunday, October 27, 2013
New Volunteer/Campers Applications
To help simplify paperwork we have created a new application system!
The purpose of this application is to gather information on volunteers or campers that are interested in volunteering or participating with TACO. We will keep your application on file and when we set dates for our specific camps we will contact you about it. We are also hoping this will allow us to recruit volunteers and campers year round, instead of only during "camp time."
Each volunteer/camper will still need to fill out a health history form, equine wavier, and standards of behavior form YEARLY; but this application will only need to be filled out every two-three years, as long as your information remains the same! The hope with this new application is to cut down on paperwork.
Once the date is set for the upcoming TACO camp, we will post the date on our Facebook page, website, and blog. We will also contact you by mail and email. You will receive a letter in the mail regarding the upcoming camp; you will only need to send a short slip back stating if you are able to attend or not! We will also have sign ups available through a Google document if you prefer to register online! You will no longer need to fill out the 2 page application for every camp!
At this time, our volunteer interest application is ready, I just need to add reference forms, and I am still working on the camper interest application. ALL current campers/volunteers will need to complete these applications when they become available.
I would love any feedback you have on this new process.
The purpose of this application is to gather information on volunteers or campers that are interested in volunteering or participating with TACO. We will keep your application on file and when we set dates for our specific camps we will contact you about it. We are also hoping this will allow us to recruit volunteers and campers year round, instead of only during "camp time."
Each volunteer/camper will still need to fill out a health history form, equine wavier, and standards of behavior form YEARLY; but this application will only need to be filled out every two-three years, as long as your information remains the same! The hope with this new application is to cut down on paperwork.
Once the date is set for the upcoming TACO camp, we will post the date on our Facebook page, website, and blog. We will also contact you by mail and email. You will receive a letter in the mail regarding the upcoming camp; you will only need to send a short slip back stating if you are able to attend or not! We will also have sign ups available through a Google document if you prefer to register online! You will no longer need to fill out the 2 page application for every camp!
At this time, our volunteer interest application is ready, I just need to add reference forms, and I am still working on the camper interest application. ALL current campers/volunteers will need to complete these applications when they become available.
I would love any feedback you have on this new process.
Fall Day Entertainment
We had a fantastic entertainment for our 2013 Fall Day! Doug Edwards, Jeff Rankin, and Fred Wilson came to Elmwood with their quarter horses to give us a cattle working demonstration. Doug lost his arm as a young child in farming accident, as you can see in the video below- his horse is use to everything being done by Doug with only one arm! Jeff has Cerebral Palsy. He started riding and is now working cattle, he went thorough a number of horses to find the right one for him. These three gentleman put a lot of work into coming to Elmwood for our campers; including bringing 3 cows and 4 horses over! It was a delight watching them work and being able to ride with them. We look forward to many more events with them in the future.
To view the video visit: http://youtu.be/HnG4TB5a13k
To view the video visit: http://youtu.be/HnG4TB5a13k
Saturday, October 12, 2013
4H Achievement Night
TACO is proud to announce we will be participating in the 4-H Achievement Night this year!
When TACO is called, we will ask all campers and volunteers to join us on stage in recognizing our program along with a few
special volunteers and campers for the year!
We hope that you will be able to join us at Achievement Night. Please arrive between 6:40-6:45 to be able to get a parking spot and seat inside.
It starts at 7:00pm on October 23 at the Orange County High School Auditorium
Please RSVP to Jessica Harlow, by Monday, October 21, at 540-308-0433 or 4HTACO@gmail.com.
When TACO is called, we will ask all campers and volunteers to join us on stage in recognizing our program along with a few
special volunteers and campers for the year!
We hope that you will be able to join us at Achievement Night. Please arrive between 6:40-6:45 to be able to get a parking spot and seat inside.
It starts at 7:00pm on October 23 at the Orange County High School Auditorium
Please RSVP to Jessica Harlow, by Monday, October 21, at 540-308-0433 or 4HTACO@gmail.com.
TACO Fall Fundraisers
Below is information regarding 3 fundraisers TACO will be hosting this Fall!
The first item we are offering are hooded sweatshirts. They can be ordered in pink, blue, or grey. The sweatshirts will have TACO's logo screen printed on the front pocket (like our t-shirts) with a full sized logo on the back. The sweatshirts will be $25 for sizes small through extra-large and $28 for 2XL. We are offering the sweatshirts for only $1.00 more than our cost. We would like for this to be something for our campers and parents to wear to raise community awareness about TACO. Orders will be due by November 8, with delivery by the end of November. These would make great Christmas presents!
The second item we have available is through Virginia Pewtersmith. They offer pewter key chains and Christmas ornaments that are approximately 2 and a half inches in size. Each key chain or ornament has an imprint of TACO’s logo. These are great items and the company is very easy to work with. The key chains and ornaments are available for $10 each! These orders will be due by November 8, with delivery by the end of November. They would also make a great Christmas present!
Every year the 4H organizes a poinsettia sale for all of their clubs. This year TACO will be participating. The poinsettias are $7.00 for 6 inch pots and $13.00 for 8 inch pots. Orders are due by November 21, and will need to be picked up December 4 from 4-6:30 pm or December 5 from 8-5pm at the Orange Extension Office.
All orders must be prepaid for. Checks should be made payable to "Treasurer of Virginia Tech" with "Orange County" in the memo line. There is a $35 return check fee.
Order forms will be sent to campers via mail and will be available at the Orange County Extension Office or by email.
Order forms will be sent to campers by mail this coming week. Also, below is a copy of the letter that will accompany the order forms.
The first item we are offering are hooded sweatshirts. They can be ordered in pink, blue, or grey. The sweatshirts will have TACO's logo screen printed on the front pocket (like our t-shirts) with a full sized logo on the back. The sweatshirts will be $25 for sizes small through extra-large and $28 for 2XL. We are offering the sweatshirts for only $1.00 more than our cost. We would like for this to be something for our campers and parents to wear to raise community awareness about TACO. Orders will be due by November 8, with delivery by the end of November. These would make great Christmas presents!
The second item we have available is through Virginia Pewtersmith. They offer pewter key chains and Christmas ornaments that are approximately 2 and a half inches in size. Each key chain or ornament has an imprint of TACO’s logo. These are great items and the company is very easy to work with. The key chains and ornaments are available for $10 each! These orders will be due by November 8, with delivery by the end of November. They would also make a great Christmas present!
Every year the 4H organizes a poinsettia sale for all of their clubs. This year TACO will be participating. The poinsettias are $7.00 for 6 inch pots and $13.00 for 8 inch pots. Orders are due by November 21, and will need to be picked up December 4 from 4-6:30 pm or December 5 from 8-5pm at the Orange Extension Office.
All orders must be prepaid for. Checks should be made payable to "Treasurer of Virginia Tech" with "Orange County" in the memo line. There is a $35 return check fee.
Order forms will be sent to campers via mail and will be available at the Orange County Extension Office or by email.
Order forms will be sent to campers by mail this coming week. Also, below is a copy of the letter that will accompany the order forms.
Return to the Farm Fall Day *Rescheduled**
Due to the rain we had to reschedule our Fall Day!
2013 Return to the Farm Fall Day!! It will now be hosted on Thursday, October 14 from 2:30-6pm at Elmwood Farm.
We need SIX more volunteers in order to hold camp! We will not be accepting any additional camper applications!!
Information will be send to you via mail the week of October 13.
Please contact me at 4htaco@gmail.com or 540-308-0433 if you are able to attend!
2013 Return to the Farm Fall Day!! It will now be hosted on Thursday, October 14 from 2:30-6pm at Elmwood Farm.
We need SIX more volunteers in order to hold camp! We will not be accepting any additional camper applications!!
Information will be send to you via mail the week of October 13.
Please contact me at 4htaco@gmail.com or 540-308-0433 if you are able to attend!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FALL DAY!
Attention Fall Camp Volunteers and Campers!!!
Due to the weather forecast for Friday, we are working to prepare in case we need to cancel our Fall Day! We will NOT cancel for small rain showers/sprinkles, but we will need to cancel if there is heavy rain! We obviously hope that we will not need to, but we would like to be prepared just in case!
We will make a decision based on the weather no later than 1 pm on FRIDAY! In the event of cancellation, we need to be able to notify our volunteers and campers!
There are a few ways I can notify you and I would appreciate your help!
1st option: Sign up for Remind101 text messages. To sign up for Remind101 (it is completely free!) Send a text message to 571-414-0091 and enter the code @f5233 in the message of the text. You will be prompted with a text message to enter your name and confirm your subscription.
I will be using this service for all TACO Events, including reminders about camps, events, deadlines, and weather related changes! So, it would be very helpful if as many people as possible can sign up for it!
2nd option: E-mail
3rd Option: Phone call
4th option: Facebook
Please email me at 4HTACO@gmail.com which option you would prefer to be notified by in case of a weather related cancellation on Friday. Also, please make sure that we have your correct email or phone number on file if that is the option you would like.
Thank you for your help and I hope the rain holds off for us on Friday!
Due to the weather forecast for Friday, we are working to prepare in case we need to cancel our Fall Day! We will NOT cancel for small rain showers/sprinkles, but we will need to cancel if there is heavy rain! We obviously hope that we will not need to, but we would like to be prepared just in case!
We will make a decision based on the weather no later than 1 pm on FRIDAY! In the event of cancellation, we need to be able to notify our volunteers and campers!
There are a few ways I can notify you and I would appreciate your help!
1st option: Sign up for Remind101 text messages. To sign up for Remind101 (it is completely free!) Send a text message to 571-414-0091 and enter the code @f5233 in the message of the text. You will be prompted with a text message to enter your name and confirm your subscription.
I will be using this service for all TACO Events, including reminders about camps, events, deadlines, and weather related changes! So, it would be very helpful if as many people as possible can sign up for it!
2nd option: E-mail
3rd Option: Phone call
4th option: Facebook
Please email me at 4HTACO@gmail.com which option you would prefer to be notified by in case of a weather related cancellation on Friday. Also, please make sure that we have your correct email or phone number on file if that is the option you would like.
Thank you for your help and I hope the rain holds off for us on Friday!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Exciting Invitation for Fall Camp!
TACO would like to extend a very special invitation to all of our campers' parents!! On October 11 at our Return to the Farm Fall Day, we will have two local gentleman, one with cerebral palsy and one who lost his arm as a child, at camp to share their talent with our campers! Both men will be riding cutting horses and demonstrating how to work cattle for the campers.
These gentleman have graciously accepted our invitation to join us and are very excited to be included.
We are thrilled to be hosting this demonstration and would love for parents to join us for this event!! The demonstration will begin at approximately 5pm.
These gentleman have graciously accepted our invitation to join us and are very excited to be included.
We are thrilled to be hosting this demonstration and would love for parents to join us for this event!! The demonstration will begin at approximately 5pm.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Fund Raising Opportunities
All items in this below are available for purchase. All proceeds will go directly to TACO to
help fund our Spring, Summer, and Fall camp.
T-shirts are on a first come, first serve basis.
Water bottles, picture frames, and photo books must be pre-ordered and pre-paid for.
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| 20 ounces stainless steel water bottles. Each bottle is engraved with TACO's logo on one side and "TACO" on the other. They have a sports top that is removable and a lanyard attachment. The cost is $12 per bottle |
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| 2013 Summer Camp t-shirt. The small logo at the top of this photo is located on the front of the shirt and the larger design is printed on the back. We have limited quantities of small, medium, and larges left. The cost is $20 per shirt. First come, first serve basis. |
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| 5x7 engraved photo frame, includes a 5x7 group photo from TACO's 2013 Summer Camp. The cost is $20. We have a few frames left from summer camp but we can order additional frames.
Picture Books
We are working on making an 8x8 photo book on Snapfish from our 2013 Summer Camp Photos. They will have approximately 20 pages in each book with between 60-100 photos in each book.
They will be available for purchase for $30, with all proceeds going to fund our Spring, Summer, and Fall camps! All photo books will need to be prepaid for. I am also willing to put together a photo book from 2012 Summer Camp if there is an interest in purchasing them. Please let me know if you would be interested in purchasing either of these books. |
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Thank you!!
A huge thank you to all of our volunteers, campers, parents and everyone else who made TACO possible this year!
We had a great week and wonderful weather! Especially to be able to have the horse show outside- which I thought was much more enjoyable
I am working on going through the pictures! However there are almost 4,000 pictures!
Please watch our Facebook for photos from camp! I will also be posting a description of the awards the campers received at the horse show shortly!
TACO's Facebook
We had a great week and wonderful weather! Especially to be able to have the horse show outside- which I thought was much more enjoyable
I am working on going through the pictures! However there are almost 4,000 pictures!
Please watch our Facebook for photos from camp! I will also be posting a description of the awards the campers received at the horse show shortly!
TACO's Facebook
Pizza Party Apology
I would like to apologize to everyone for the lack of pizza at our carnival on Friday! Unfortunately we placed the pizza order with Mario's Monday afternoon and they misplaced it. By the time we realized their mistake on Friday it was too late to have the pizza delivered in time.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Thursday's Camp
Wednesday evening we were a little unsure if we'd be here on Thursday or not! But thankfully mother nature cooperated with us and we were able to hold camp today!
We were running a little late and had to take a few breaks first thing this morning due to some rain showers but we were still up and running!!
The campers got to play another game of I Spy, work on their trotting some more, and of course practice for their horse show tomorrow!
In arts and crafts campers got to decorate their pillow cases, make lava lamps (these are really cool!!) and finish putting their "Ocean in a Jar" together.
However, even as fun as riding and arts and crafts are, I think the highlight of their day was horse education! They got to paint a Rocky! They were able to learn about the horses body parts by putting their hand print with paint on areas of his body, identifying what part they were painting! I think Rocky enjoyed the attention as much as the campers enjoyed painting him!
For entertainment Waugh's Motorcycles came out and gave rides in the side car and also Mike Simmons and PJ gave a Natural Horsemanship Demonstration! The campers loved both!!
We'd also like to thank Stephanie Satchell from CBS 19 for coming out and doing a piece on TACO. You can see the video along with the article at the following link: http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Orange-Co-Camp-Using-Horses-to-Help-Kids-with-Special-Needs-217951521.html?device=phone
Don't forget our horse show tomorrow from 8:45 to 10:30 in addition to our carnival and pizza party afterwards!! We are looking forward to being in the outdoor ring for the show tomorrow! We hope that all of our parents, supporters, and volunteers can attend the horse show so the campers can show off what they have learned this week!
Fund Raising.. Items available for purchase at TACO's Horse Show
Just to let everyone know tomorrow at TACO's horse show we will have 2012 t-shirts available for purchase for $15, 5x7 engraved photo frames with a group picture from 2013 for $20 and TACO's water bottles available to order for $12.
We have a few picture frames available that can be purchased and taken home tomorrow and we can also take orders for additional picture frames.
We have a few picture frames available that can be purchased and taken home tomorrow and we can also take orders for additional picture frames.
TACO's Horse Show Information
The horse show will start around 8:45 tomorrow (Friday) morning and run until 10:30. Each group will ride back to back.
Please come out and support our campers so they can show off all of the hard work they have done this week!
Please come out and support our campers so they can show off all of the hard work they have done this week!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Wednesday Camp
Everyone has fallen into a good routine now! The campers enjoyed a good game of Simon Says and I Spy while riding today and of course trotting!
In arts and crafts the campers painted boot planters, painted sea shell jars to make an "Ocean in a Jar," signed pillow cases as thank you gifts for the horse owners and painted a few more sea shells!
They learned about different disciplines and types of tack in horse education along with how to tack up a horse! As always, they had to spend some time grooming on Cody!
The Orange Volunteer Fire Department came today and the campers were able to try on turn out gear, spray water, and learn about different pieces of equipment they carry.
In arts and crafts the campers painted boot planters, painted sea shell jars to make an "Ocean in a Jar," signed pillow cases as thank you gifts for the horse owners and painted a few more sea shells!
They learned about different disciplines and types of tack in horse education along with how to tack up a horse! As always, they had to spend some time grooming on Cody!
The Orange Volunteer Fire Department came today and the campers were able to try on turn out gear, spray water, and learn about different pieces of equipment they carry.
Preparation for Rain *VOLUNTEERS AND CAMPERS**
Parents and volunteers-- they are calling for a 60% chance of rain tomorrow, all day. At this time TACO is STILL ON FOR TOMORROW!!!
We will not cancel if it is a light rain or drizzle! However, if it is storming or torrential downpour in the morning we will have to cancel camp. We plan to make the decision by 7am.
If you do not hear from us in the morning, camp is still on!!
We will be contacting all volunteers and campers in the morning if camp is cancelled, and I will be posted it on our Facebook page and blog. If you are someone that is able to check our Facebook page in the morning to see about the status of camp, please let me know so I can take you off of the call list!
We will not cancel if it is a light rain or drizzle! However, if it is storming or torrential downpour in the morning we will have to cancel camp. We plan to make the decision by 7am.
If you do not hear from us in the morning, camp is still on!!
We will be contacting all volunteers and campers in the morning if camp is cancelled, and I will be posted it on our Facebook page and blog. If you are someone that is able to check our Facebook page in the morning to see about the status of camp, please let me know so I can take you off of the call list!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
CAMPERS AND VOLUNTEERS!!! WEDNESDAY'S ATTIRE!!!
CAMPERS AND VOLUNTEERS!! Tomorrow (Wednesday) we will be taking a group photo! If you have a camp shirt from last year or previous years please wear your camp shirt on Wednesday!!!
If you do not have a camp shirt our color last year was light blue if you have a light blue shirt you'd like to wear!
If you do not have a camp shirt our color last year was light blue if you have a light blue shirt you'd like to wear!
Tuesday Camp!
We had another great day today!!
Grey Ghost was back at camp and everything was "back to normal" as far as horses go! Everyone enjoyed seeing him back, as he is always a familiar face at camp!
The campers got to enjoy practicing trotting for the first time since spring camp! They all did FANTASTIC!
In arts and crafts the campers made stepping stones with horse shoes pressed into them and other decorations and made bubble snakes!
In horse education campers learned about the different breeds and colors of horses. They were able to match their camp horses with their breeds and color!
For entertainment we had the Orange County Sheriffs Office SWAT Team! A special thank you for coming out and explaining to the campers about the SWAT team, showing them their equipment and police cars, and especially for the driving demonstration they provided.
I will be adding photos from Tuesday to this post this weekend!
Grey Ghost was back at camp and everything was "back to normal" as far as horses go! Everyone enjoyed seeing him back, as he is always a familiar face at camp!
The campers got to enjoy practicing trotting for the first time since spring camp! They all did FANTASTIC!
In arts and crafts the campers made stepping stones with horse shoes pressed into them and other decorations and made bubble snakes!
In horse education campers learned about the different breeds and colors of horses. They were able to match their camp horses with their breeds and color!
For entertainment we had the Orange County Sheriffs Office SWAT Team! A special thank you for coming out and explaining to the campers about the SWAT team, showing them their equipment and police cars, and especially for the driving demonstration they provided.
I will be adding photos from Tuesday to this post this weekend!
Monday, July 29, 2013
Monday Camp Update!
Our first day of camp went great!! So great, I almost forgot it was Monday
The horses were on their best behavior! New and returning campers were glad to be in the saddle! We are very thankful to Renee Bourke for stepping in with a pony at the last minute to take Grey Ghost's place today since he was out with a small injury. We are looking forward to Grey Ghost returning tomorrow, he was missed today! And of course we are all looking forward to our new and returning horses to ride!
The campers got to make invitations to the horse show for their parents, write thank you cards for the entertainment for the week, and also paint river rocks. Some even got to paint some sun catchers!
Campers also learned about horse and barn safety and were able to do some horse grooming!
At the end of the day, the campers enjoyed rides in a wagon pulled by draft horses and also Sully came and visited with some of his wonderful stories!
The horses were on their best behavior! New and returning campers were glad to be in the saddle! We are very thankful to Renee Bourke for stepping in with a pony at the last minute to take Grey Ghost's place today since he was out with a small injury. We are looking forward to Grey Ghost returning tomorrow, he was missed today! And of course we are all looking forward to our new and returning horses to ride!
The campers got to make invitations to the horse show for their parents, write thank you cards for the entertainment for the week, and also paint river rocks. Some even got to paint some sun catchers!
Campers also learned about horse and barn safety and were able to do some horse grooming!
At the end of the day, the campers enjoyed rides in a wagon pulled by draft horses and also Sully came and visited with some of his wonderful stories!
Fair Auction Piece- Quilt
Thank you to David and Renee Bourke for purchasing the campers quilt at the Orange County Fair Auction. The proceeds from the quilt will go directly to help fund TACO's 2013 Summer Camp! A huge thank you to Orange Piecemakers for putting the quilt together for us!
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L to R TACO Committee Chair Jessica Harlow, TACO Treasurer, Stacy Burleson, TACO Committee Member and purchaser of quilt, Renee Bourke and TACO camper CJ Latham. |
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Last Minute Information! Two days to go!
TWO days until 2013 Summer TACO Camp!!!
Volunteers-- please plan to be at Elmwood Farm Monday morning at 7:45am. If you are a group leader, helping with morning snacks, horse leader, or did not attend our pre-camp meeting, PLEASE be sure to arrive by 7:45 am so we can give you any information you missed and/or you are ready in your position when campers start arriving.
Campers-- Please remember you may not arrive any earlier than 8:15 am and must stay in the tent when you arrive!!
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday morning and it looks like we will have a beautiful week ahead of us!
Volunteers-- please plan to be at Elmwood Farm Monday morning at 7:45am. If you are a group leader, helping with morning snacks, horse leader, or did not attend our pre-camp meeting, PLEASE be sure to arrive by 7:45 am so we can give you any information you missed and/or you are ready in your position when campers start arriving.
Campers-- Please remember you may not arrive any earlier than 8:15 am and must stay in the tent when you arrive!!
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday morning and it looks like we will have a beautiful week ahead of us!
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Summer Camp Informational Mailings
Volunteers-- I will be mailing out post cards on Monday, July 15. These post cards will contain your volunteer assignment along with the date you signed up to attend our pre-camp meeting.
Just a reminder, the pre camp meetings are Wednesday, July 17 and Sunday July 21 from 4-6pm at Elmwood Farm in Orange.
Campers-- I will be mailing out letters within the next week containing information regarding TACO's summer camp!
Please look for these mailings with in the next week!
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at 4HTACO@gmail.com or (540)308-0433.
Just a reminder, the pre camp meetings are Wednesday, July 17 and Sunday July 21 from 4-6pm at Elmwood Farm in Orange.
Campers-- I will be mailing out letters within the next week containing information regarding TACO's summer camp!
Please look for these mailings with in the next week!
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at 4HTACO@gmail.com or (540)308-0433.
Friday, July 12, 2013
2013 Summer Camp T-shirts
TACO's 2013 Summer Camp t-shirt design!
If you would like to order a t-shirt please contact me at 4HTACO@gmail.com
All shirt orders must be in and paid for by Friday, July 19. Shirts will be available Friday, August 2, at camp!
If you would like to order a t-shirt please contact me at 4HTACO@gmail.com
All shirt orders must be in and paid for by Friday, July 19. Shirts will be available Friday, August 2, at camp!
Friday, July 5, 2013
"Outside" Craft Items needed for Summer Camp
This year, campers will be doing a "nature painting" craft at camp. The craft will take place the first day of camp (July 29). We are in need of smooth light colored river rocks or stones and any flower blooms.
The link to the craft is below so you can get an idea of the materials we need and what we will be doing.
If you have any smooth river rocks or stones (about the size of an adult hand or a little larger) or flower blooms that TACO could use it would be greatly appreciated.
We also could use seashells (of any sizes) for another craft!
You can contact me at 4htaco@gmail.com if you have any of these items.
Nature Painting Link: http://www.housingaforest.com/nature-prints/
The link to the craft is below so you can get an idea of the materials we need and what we will be doing.
If you have any smooth river rocks or stones (about the size of an adult hand or a little larger) or flower blooms that TACO could use it would be greatly appreciated.
We also could use seashells (of any sizes) for another craft!
You can contact me at 4htaco@gmail.com if you have any of these items.
Nature Painting Link: http://www.housingaforest.com/nature-prints/
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Entertainment Needed for Summer Camp
TACO is looking for entertainment for our 2013 Summer Camp, July 29-August 2.
Entertainment runs for approximately 50 minutes Monday through Thursday of camp.
In the past we have had fire department demonstrations, pony cart rides, K-9 Demos, motorcycle rides, jumping demonstrations etc...
We are looking for fun and interactive entertainment! If you have any ideas please let me know at 4htaco@gmail.com.
Entertainment runs for approximately 50 minutes Monday through Thursday of camp.
In the past we have had fire department demonstrations, pony cart rides, K-9 Demos, motorcycle rides, jumping demonstrations etc...
We are looking for fun and interactive entertainment! If you have any ideas please let me know at 4htaco@gmail.com.
TACO's Annual Camper Horse Show, Carnival, and Pizza Party
As always, we will be hosting our annual camper horse show on Friday, August 2nd starting at approximately 9am. After the horse show we will be having our annual carnival and pizza party!
If you would like to attend the horse show, please RSVP to 4htaco@gmail.com
TACO Water Bottles
We will have water bottle order forms available at summer camp this year. If you are interested in ordering additional water bottles or missed out on the orders this spring. They are still $12/each and must be pre-paid for. We will be placing the order after camp.
TACO T-Shirts
If you are interested in purchasing additional TACO t-shirts, the orders are due by Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Orders must be pre-paid for also. The exact color has not been determined yet, but they will be a light color (pale yellow or light orange possibly). The t-shirts are $20/each.
Summer Camp Information
TACO’s 2013 summer camp is quickly approaching with a little less than 4 weeks to go! The TACO staff is getting excited and we hope that you are too!
Volunteers— In the next 1-2 weeks you will be receiving a post card with information regarding your volunteer assignment and training dates you have signed up for.
Campers and Volunteers— If for some reason you are not able to attend TACO on one of your committed dates, PLEASE contact Jessica Harlow at 540-308-0433 by call or text or at 4HTACO@gmail.com as soon as possible. It is vital that I know which campers and volunteers will be in attendance each day so I can plan
accordingly. You may call, text, or e-mail as early or late as needed to let me know if you will be absent one day at TACO.
Thank you for all of your help and we can’t wait to see all of you in a few weeks!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Getting ready for Summer Camp
We are quickly getting ready for TACO's Summer Camp! 6 hours of shopping and 5 stores and the truck was packed!!!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Horse Show Results
The following are the placing’s from TACO’s Fun Show on April 27
at Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center.
Showmanship
Judge: Patricia Harlow
1st place: Sunken Meadows Patriot shown by Stacey Donnelly owned
by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center\
2nd place: Penelope shown by Susan Hanner owned by Cheryl
Gamboney
2’ Jumpers:
1st place: Moonshine Lullaby ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center
2nd place: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke
Wilson
3rd place: Herbie ridden by Christine Price
4th place: Snoopy ridden by Stephen Witmer
5th place: Pixy Stix ridden by Stacey Donnelly owned by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center
6th place: Duck Hunt ridden by Renee Bourke
2’6” Jumpers:
1st place: Above the Influence ridden by Parker Hogsten
2nd place: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke
Wilson
3rd place: Sausalito ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Marefield
Meadows
4th place: Herbie ridden by Christine Price
5th place: Snoopy ridden by Stephen Witmer
6th place: Duck Hunt ridden by Renee Bourke
Gambler’s Choice
1st place: Sausalito ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Marefield
Meadows
2nd place: Above the Influence ridden by Parker
Hogsten
3rd place: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke
Wilson
Walk/Trot Pleasure
1st place: Pixy Stix ridden by Stacey Donnelly owned by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center
2nd place: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke
Wilson
3rd place: Penelope ridden by Susan Hanner owned by Cheryl
Gamboney
4th place: Roisin ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Marefield
Meadows
5th place: Snoopy ridden by Tina Anderson owned by Stephen Witmer
6th place: Strawberry ridden by Kassie Faulconer
Go as You Please Pleasure
1st: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke Wilson
2nd: Pixy Stix ridden by Stacey Donnelly owned by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center
3rd: Roisin ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Marefield
Meadows
4th: Snoopy ridden by Tina Anderson owned by Stephen
Witmer
5th: Strawberry ridden by Kassie Faulconer
6th: Above the Influence ridden by Parker Hogsten
Introductory Level Test A:
1st place: Above the Influence ridden by Conner Hogsten owned by
Parker HOgsten
2nd place: Strawberry ridden by Kassie Faulconer
3rd place: Penelope ridden by Jessica Harlow owned by Cheryl Gamboney
Introductory Level Test B:
1st place: Tigger ridden by Carol Angel
2nd place: Penelope ridden by Susan Hanner owned by Cheryl
Gamboney
3rd place: Snoopy ridden by Tina Anderson owned by Stephen
Witmer
4th place: Rocket Man ridden by Yvette Schmalz-Riedt
Training Level Test 1
1st place: Tigger ridden by Carol Angel
2nd place: Penelope ridden by Susan Hanner owned by Cheryl
Gamboney
3rd place: Herbie ridden by Christine Price
Frist Level Test 1:
1st: Reese ridden by Holly Newman
Musical Freestyle
1st place: Snoopy ridden by Stephen Witmer and Rusty ridden by Lynn Freeman
Trail
1st: Reece ridden by Holly Newman
2nd: Duck Hunt ridden by Renee Bourke
at Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center.
Showmanship
Judge: Patricia Harlow
1st place: Sunken Meadows Patriot shown by Stacey Donnelly owned
by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center\
2nd place: Penelope shown by Susan Hanner owned by Cheryl
Gamboney
2’ Jumpers:
1st place: Moonshine Lullaby ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center
2nd place: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke
Wilson
3rd place: Herbie ridden by Christine Price
4th place: Snoopy ridden by Stephen Witmer
5th place: Pixy Stix ridden by Stacey Donnelly owned by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center
6th place: Duck Hunt ridden by Renee Bourke
2’6” Jumpers:
1st place: Above the Influence ridden by Parker Hogsten
2nd place: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke
Wilson
3rd place: Sausalito ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Marefield
Meadows
4th place: Herbie ridden by Christine Price
5th place: Snoopy ridden by Stephen Witmer
6th place: Duck Hunt ridden by Renee Bourke
Gambler’s Choice
1st place: Sausalito ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Marefield
Meadows
2nd place: Above the Influence ridden by Parker
Hogsten
3rd place: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke
Wilson
Walk/Trot Pleasure
1st place: Pixy Stix ridden by Stacey Donnelly owned by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center
2nd place: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke
Wilson
3rd place: Penelope ridden by Susan Hanner owned by Cheryl
Gamboney
4th place: Roisin ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Marefield
Meadows
5th place: Snoopy ridden by Tina Anderson owned by Stephen Witmer
6th place: Strawberry ridden by Kassie Faulconer
Go as You Please Pleasure
1st: Wymond ridden by Sarah Poole owned by Brooke Wilson
2nd: Pixy Stix ridden by Stacey Donnelly owned by Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center
3rd: Roisin ridden by Clara Del Grande owned by Marefield
Meadows
4th: Snoopy ridden by Tina Anderson owned by Stephen
Witmer
5th: Strawberry ridden by Kassie Faulconer
6th: Above the Influence ridden by Parker Hogsten
Introductory Level Test A:
1st place: Above the Influence ridden by Conner Hogsten owned by
Parker HOgsten
2nd place: Strawberry ridden by Kassie Faulconer
3rd place: Penelope ridden by Jessica Harlow owned by Cheryl Gamboney
Introductory Level Test B:
1st place: Tigger ridden by Carol Angel
2nd place: Penelope ridden by Susan Hanner owned by Cheryl
Gamboney
3rd place: Snoopy ridden by Tina Anderson owned by Stephen
Witmer
4th place: Rocket Man ridden by Yvette Schmalz-Riedt
Training Level Test 1
1st place: Tigger ridden by Carol Angel
2nd place: Penelope ridden by Susan Hanner owned by Cheryl
Gamboney
3rd place: Herbie ridden by Christine Price
Frist Level Test 1:
1st: Reese ridden by Holly Newman
Musical Freestyle
1st place: Snoopy ridden by Stephen Witmer and Rusty ridden by Lynn Freeman
Trail
1st: Reece ridden by Holly Newman
2nd: Duck Hunt ridden by Renee Bourke
Sunday, April 28, 2013
TACO Fun Show---Carol Angle and Tigger
We had a very special feature presentation at TACO’s Fun Show at Elmwood Farm on Saturday!
The Century Club was established at The Dressage Foundation in 1996, at the suggestion of Dr. Max Gahwyler, noted dressage judge and clinician. The purpose of The Century Club is to honor senior dressage riders and horses that are still actively riding and competing. In order to become a member of The Century Club, the ages of the rider and horse must add up to 100 or more years! The team must also ride any level dressage test at a show, and be scored by a judge.
We are very pleased that Carol Angle rode to join this very special club, represented by over 125 members from across the country. Carol rode Tigger Saturday to become only the third Century Club Team from Virginia!
Tigger is a 15 year old Warm blood cross by a Dutch Warm blood stallion, “Pirate” out of a thoroughbred mare. Tigger was bred and raised by Stacey Donnelly owner of Talesend Farm in Somerset, Virginia. Carol purchased
Tigger from Stacey when he was seven years old. Carol and Tigger are in training with Robin Wood.
We had a special presenter of the award, as Stacey Donnelly; Tigger’s breeder was there to present Carol her Century Club award!
On behalf of The Dressage Foundation and TACO, Way to go Carol and Tigger!
The Century Club was established at The Dressage Foundation in 1996, at the suggestion of Dr. Max Gahwyler, noted dressage judge and clinician. The purpose of The Century Club is to honor senior dressage riders and horses that are still actively riding and competing. In order to become a member of The Century Club, the ages of the rider and horse must add up to 100 or more years! The team must also ride any level dressage test at a show, and be scored by a judge.
We are very pleased that Carol Angle rode to join this very special club, represented by over 125 members from across the country. Carol rode Tigger Saturday to become only the third Century Club Team from Virginia!
Tigger is a 15 year old Warm blood cross by a Dutch Warm blood stallion, “Pirate” out of a thoroughbred mare. Tigger was bred and raised by Stacey Donnelly owner of Talesend Farm in Somerset, Virginia. Carol purchased
We had a special presenter of the award, as Stacey Donnelly; Tigger’s breeder was there to present Carol her Century Club award!
On behalf of The Dressage Foundation and TACO, Way to go Carol and Tigger!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Congratulations
Congratulations to TACO committee member, Renee Almond and TACO camper Kane Breeding, on completing the Shamrock Half marathon in March.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
TACO Fun Show
TACO is excited to announce a new fundraiser this year! We will be hosting a fun schooling show at Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center on Saturday, April 27, starting at 9am! Erin Sweeney will be judging.
All proceeds from the show will go directly to TACO.
The show is open to everyone. The cost is $20 per horse/rider for the day and a $10 horse related gift if you register prior to April 5. Enter after April 5 and it is a $25 entry fee along with a $10 horse related gift. The entry fee covers ALL of the classes for the day!
We will be having showmanship, jumper courses, dressage tests, pleasure classes, and games!
TACO will provide sausage biscuits for breakfast and hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch. Participants who wish to bring a side dish for a pot luck lunch would be greatly appreciated!
All horse related gifts will be awarded to the top riders in each class. We will have ribbons for first through fourth place.
If you have any questions about the show, please contact Jessica Harlow at (540)308-0433 or at 4htaco@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you and hope this will be the first of many shows for TACO!
All proceeds from the show will go directly to TACO.
The show is open to everyone. The cost is $20 per horse/rider for the day and a $10 horse related gift if you register prior to April 5. Enter after April 5 and it is a $25 entry fee along with a $10 horse related gift. The entry fee covers ALL of the classes for the day!
We will be having showmanship, jumper courses, dressage tests, pleasure classes, and games!
TACO will provide sausage biscuits for breakfast and hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch. Participants who wish to bring a side dish for a pot luck lunch would be greatly appreciated!
All horse related gifts will be awarded to the top riders in each class. We will have ribbons for first through fourth place.
If you have any questions about the show, please contact Jessica Harlow at (540)308-0433 or at 4htaco@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you and hope this will be the first of many shows for TACO!
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