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Equestrian “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire St. Andrews Equestrians Continued from page I sorry,” said one student who was handing boxes over others.” “That’s one of the dangers,” another replied light-heartedly. “I’ve sent boxes monthly, but never like this,” said McAlinn. “This can be done at any time of the year, not just Christmas.” One of the more unusual items is baby wipes. “They need baby wipes because sometimes they can’t get a shower,” she said. When finished, the equestrians packed more than 300 boxes and took them to the VFW Post in Southern Pines for forwarding to the troops. The boxes filled a three-horse trailer, f Equestrians gather to . . build toy boxes. Picture courtest oj Tm just hopmg^^^^Coo/rna«. other equestrians or other clubs will pick up this project nationwide,” said Nancy Wennberg. And the lollipop connection? Lollipops are a favorite to the soldiers, says Wennberg. They look for them in every box. Why? “The lollipops are for the kids over there!” she said. Woody getting his workout. Picture courtesy of Megan Fisher November’s Horse of the Month “Woody” Registered aame: Driftwood 16 hand bay Trakhener Equestrian graduates from as far aslO years back will remember one horse with great fondness: Woody. Woody does everything from hunters to dressage to beginners. He can be a little sticky overjumps when not ridden forward, but in the process, he has taught many riders how to ride correctly. Two years ago. Woody had an eye injury that almost ended his career - the NCSU veterinarians and Dr. Kellam treated him and he made a full recovery. In the past. Woody has participated in ANRC competitions and has been to local and A-rated hunter shows. Now, he participates in the PHJA and THSA shows as well as being a sub for IDA shows and teaching in the community riding program. Woody was named IHSA Horse of the Year in 2003. December’s Horse of the Month Worthy Registered Name: Worthwhile Worthy (Worthwhile) came to us in 1999 fi-om Patty Heuckeroth in Southern Pines. He was Amy Ziegler’s ANRC horse for two years and in 2002 he was named National IHSA Horse of the Year. He carried many students to victory in IHSA shows and his crovm- ing glory was when his rider won the Cacchione Cup. He has spent all of his summers with Sarah Rhymer - either in Brevard or at Camp Seafarer. Besides being one of our best school horses he has recently excelled in the dressage training level tests at our IDA Shows. Worthy recently passed away from a broken leg, we will miss you! St. Andrews Therapeutic Horsemanship Program Featured in Practical Horsmart Danielle Heider Pebbles Turheville with her horse, Dutch. Picture Coutesy of Rooney Coffman. The St. Andrews Thera peutic Horsemanship program was recently recognized in the Decem ber issue of Practical Horseman. Therapeutic Riding is a growing heahh-allied field that enriches the lives of individuals with disabilities through the use of the horse. Prac tical Horseman’s article. College Programs that Fill an "Incredible ” discusses the growing in dustry of Therapeutic Horseman ship and the increasing educational oppurtunities offered throughout the nation at colleges and universities. St. Andrews Presbyterian Col lege is the first college in the na tion to offer a four year, bach elors degree in Therapeutic Horsemanship. According to the author, St. Andrews is still ahead of the curve and is continuing to grow. The Therapeutic Horseman ship major allows students the op- purtunity to eam teaching hours through the Ride Like a Knight Therapeutic Riding Program, which serves the Laurinbuig and surrounding commimities. Gradu ates of the Therapeutic Horseman ship program recieve a registered or advanced certfication from NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association). (From Left to Right): Liz Hariis (lop), Allison Summey (top. Graduate ‘06), Kelly Chaplin (top, Gaduate ‘06) Danielle Heider, Britney Fitts (Graduate ‘06), Alicia Toke and Katie Miller with participating riders. Picture courtesy of Rooney Coffman. Futhermore, the Therapeutic Horsmanship program is furthering oppurtunities for students by offer ing a Therapeutic Riding Business Management degree. This will allow students the oppurtunity to further explore the business aspects of the Therapeutic Horsemanship Industry. While the St. Andrews Thera peutic Horsemanship program is continuing to grow, the increasing oppiulunities are gaining respect and recognition. St. Andrews is setting an exam ple to other colleges and universi ties about the increasing and unique opurtimties that are available within the Therapeutic Riding Industry. Close up of Merlin. Picture Courtesy of Kristina Goodspeed. Singletary from the driveway. Picture Courtesy of Rooney Coffman. **********For further information contact Pebbles Turbeville at Turbeville@sapc.edu or pick up the latest edition of the Practical Horse man at your local tack store**********
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