What does hope sound like?
It’s the tiny sound of a rider
drawing in his breath as he mounts for the first time, trusting the powerful
animal beneath him and the people who are standing beside him. It’s the
rhythmic brushing from the woman who wouldn’t go near a small dog but now
grooms a horse taller than she is. It’s the scratchy voice of a rider who
hasn’t spoken in years, saying, “Walk.”
There’s something about those amazing, nonjudgmental animals
that brings out the best in people, that allows people to trust and to try –
and to hope.
And that’s where you come in.
When you give to Heritage Christian Stables, you’re helping
people with developmental disabilities have access to riding lessons and time
with horses. You’re giving a young man who uses a wheelchair the chance to
walk, or maybe even trot. You’re
supporting the girl who struggles with social skills as she learns to become
friends with a horse. You’re making a world of difference.
Thanks to your generosity, we’ve already hired an
internationally known expert to oversee our therapeutic riding program and our
horses. And we’ve added run-in sheds and other improvements.Many of you have graciously shared your time with us as
volunteers and have helped us serve more people in our riding lessons. We
appreciate your work, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Roc the Day is another way that you can help those at our stables and so many
others. Thank you for considering our request and for your interest in
enriching the lives of those we serve.
To donate, visit http://www.roctheday.org/HeritageChristianStables and know that all donations -- up to $1,500 -- will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to the KeyBank Challenge Grant.
