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Archive for October 17th, 2008
Friday, October 17th, 2008The 24 Hour Read-A-Thon…
… starts 13 hours from now at 5:00AM PST!
And it’s not too late to sponsor me and help support Triple Creek Ranch Inc!! You can also enter to WIN A FREE BOOK! Consider helping kids like Miguel:
Read my posts about:
- Triple Creek Ranch and How to Sponsor Me
- Horses Helping Humans
- What the Heck IS Hippotherapy?
- Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Dog Property Laws…
*Click on images to enjoy a larger view
…Or what I refer to as “The German Shepherd Creed”
If I like it, it’s mine.
If it’s in my mouth, it’s mine.
If I can take it from you, it’s mine.
If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine.
If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
If I’m chewing something up, all the pieces are mine.
If it just looks like mine, it’s mine.
If I saw it first, it’s mine.
If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.
If it’s broken, it’s yours.
Friday Finds - October 17, 2008
October 17, 2008
This was a hectic week for me at work, so I did far less blog reading than usual. Despite that, I managed to “find” some interesting books on the blogs and in the reading groups.
Pomegranate Soup, by Marsha Mehran as featured on Tara’s blog Books and Cooks has not only a wonderful cover, but looks like an inviting read. Tara writes: ‘I was really, really charmed by this book, I enjoyed the characters, the story, and the wonderful descriptions of food with accompanying recipes.‘ And for those of you who like to read series…apparently there is a sequel to this book as well.
Oxygen, by Carol Cassella as reviewed by Nancy Grisso on Amazon who wrote a very positive review of this book. Since I work in the medical field, this one looked like a book I would enjoy.
I Remember Running, by Darcy Wakefield as reviewed by Linda Bulger on Amazon who writes: ‘Darcy Wakefield writes intelligently and with the utmost courage about her daily accommodations to weakness and to getting everything she ever wanted, all in the space of little more than a year. Far from being a sorrowful read, this little book may be the most heart-warming and thought-provoking thing you will read this year.‘ This hopeful memoir in the face of a devastating illness sounds like the kind of read which inspires rather than depresses.
What have you discovered which makes you want to add to your TBR mountain? To view other readers’ finds this week, visit today’s Friday Finds post at Should Be Reading.
Friday, October 17th, 2008Therapeutic Horseback Riding…
As part of the 24 Hour Read-A-Thon, I am helping to raise money for charity. My charity of choice is Triple Creek Ranch Inc. (TCRI) - a non-profit program which provides Equine Assisted Activities (including therapeutic horseback riding and Hippotherapy) to adults and children with emotional, behavioral, learning, and physical disability.
So what exactly IS Therapeutic Horseback Riding?
The North American Riding For the Handicapped Association (NAHRA), sets the national standards for programs such as TCRI and refers to all activities in their centers as Equine Assisted Activities. Therapeutic riding is offered to students who demonstrate physical, emotional, learning, or behavioral challenges and who wish to learn the skills of horsemanship. Ground and riding skills are taught by a NARHA certified instructor. TCRI classes are held for 2 to 4 students at a time. Students not only experience the joy of learning to ride, but also benefit physically and emotionally (improving confidence and self-esteem) through the relationship with their horse and the volunteers.
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When I was on the horse it made me forget all the pain I was in and I was just happy to be on top of the horse. I give thanks to Triple Creek Ranch for letting me ride there. I really enjoy my time there.
Alycia- Student
I think therapeutic classes are great for the kids, so they can come to the ranch and do their therapy without the feeling you get in a doctors office. My favorite part is getting to see the students getting better control with their muscles.
Alycia - Volunteer
Alycia started coming out to Triple Creek Ranch in 2007. Not only did she participate in the classes as a student - who was battling daily pain - but she loved it so much she asked to volunteer as well. Alycia earned Triple Creek Ranch’s Volunteer of the Year Award in 2007…and was informally voted the student/volunteer who would be most apt to move a bed into the barn and live there!
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Fun Fact about Triple Creek Ranch: TCRI has NEVER turned away ANY student for lack of ability to pay for services! Because of community support and the efforts of its volunteers, TCRI has been able to serve the children and adults of Shasta County since 2004. Do you want to help TCRI continue to put a smile on the faces of individuals like Alycia? Please consider sponsoring me during the 24 Hour Read-A-Thon by donating to Triple Creek Ranch. For details, read my post about the event. You can also enter to win a free book by participating!