The Hitching Post
November 2016
Barn Bash Results
We held our annual fundraiser Barn Bash on
October 15! About 125 people came to the
event. They had a great time, enjoyed a
good meal, danced to live music, and
supported us by participating in the silent
auction and Horse Fund-Racer. We raised
$13,200 and Power Play won the Race!
We want to thank everyone who prepared
the event and acquired all the necessary
items. A special thank you to the LDJ Band
for the great music!
Our Gold Sponsors were: Country
Chiropractic, D & L Feed, James Wood,
Major League Realty and Ranchman’s.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Our thanks go out to everyone who attended
and all those who worked so hard to insure
the event went smoothly.
 November 24th is Thanksgiving –
enjoy the eating and fellowship.
 December 13th is National Day of
the Horse. In conjunction with that
day, we are going to select the RU
Horse of the Year. Attached to this
newsletter is a ballot. Please vote for
your choice. One vote per person and
you must “sign” your ballot if handed
in at RU. You may also e-mail your
vote to [email protected].
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The Hitching Post
New
Resident
Unlimited: Tony
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November 2016
Riding
Tony is a Miniature Donkey 10 years of age.
His job at the ranch eventually will be to
protect our therapy givers from wildlife at
the ranch. Tony is quite friendly and enjoys
attention. Therefore, if you hear an unusual
sound at the Ranch it will probably Tony
talking to people or other four-legged
friends. Remember to be careful around
him so no one gets injured.
A poor farmer near Jeerusalem owned a
donkey far too small to do much work at all. He felt
that he couldn’t afford to feed a worthless animal
like this, one that could do him no good whatsover,
so at the supper table he told his family that he was
going to kill the donkey.
His children, who loved the little donkey,
begged him to sell it rather than harm it. But the
famer said, “It’s wrong to sell an animal that can’t
do a good day’s work.”
Then his oldest daughter suggested,
“Father, tie the donkey to a tree on the road to
town, and say whoever wants it may take it for
nothing.” And the next morning, that’s what the
farmer did.
Soon, two men approached and asked if
they could have the donkey. “It can carry almost
nothing,” the farmer warned them.
Jesus of Nazareth has need of it,” replied
one of the men. The farmer couldn’t imagine what
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a great teach would want with such aworthless
donkey, but he handed it over.
The men took the animal to Jesus, who
stroked the grateful dnokey’s face and then
mounted it and rode away. So it was on the day we
call Palm Sunday, Jesus led his followers into the
city of Jerusalem riding on the back of a small,
common donkey.
The donkey so loved his gentl master that he
later followed him to Calvary. Grief-stricken by the
sight of Jesus on the cross, the donkey turned away
but couldn’t leave. It was then that the shadow of
the cross fell upon the shoulders and back of the
donkey, and there it stayed. All donkeys have borne
the sign of the cross on their backs since that very
day.
(xcerpted from Sue Weaver, The Donkey
Companion (Storey Publishing, 2008)
Do you know an Individual who would
like to be a part of the Riding Unlimited
Board of Directors? We would like to
include a parent/client as a member of the
Board because of the valuable input that
can be made with a very personal
viewpoint.
Our board is responsible for many things,
i.e. the ranch itself (trustees), administering
policies, financial resources, personnel,
public/community relations, evaluates how
the organization is operating and other
responsibilities that come up. The Board is
open to suggestions from our clients,
volunteers and staff. Contact any board
member or Pat Dellemann. By the way, our
Board President is Terry Williams – he is
also a volunteer extraordinairre.
The Hitching Post
November 2016
Did you know?
* Horses use their ears, eyes and nostrils to
express their mood. The also communicate their
feelings through facial expresssions.
* Horses use a range of different
vocalisations to communicate. Whinnying and
neighing sounds are elicited when horses meet or
leave each other. All horses will use snorts to alert
others of potential danger.
Newsletter Inputs: Do you have an idea
for an article for the Newsletter? Let us
know and we will publish appropriate items.
Call us at the Ranch, 940-679-2016 or email
[email protected].
The Elections for 2016 are over. We
hope that everyone that was eligible
to vote choose to exercise their right
to participate.
Congratulations to the various
winners in all the levels of
government.
WISH LIST
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Remember to use the Smile
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Postage Stamps
Envelopes (various sizes)
Reams of Paper (8½” by 11”)
Trailer Ties – NON-STRETCH
Sidepulls – Medium & Large
Lead Ropes – COTTON
Wither Relief Pads – LIGHTWEIGHT
10 Gallon Water Buckets for Stalls
LARGE Western Saddle – Lightweight
Heavy Duty Corn Brooms
Push Brooms
Girths: English and Western (Medium and
Large Sizes)
Gift Cards from Lowes or Home Depot
Flex Base 5/8” size for driveway
Crushed Rock 5/8” size for driveway
Landscape Timbers 6”x6”x8’ or 6”x6”x12’ for
driveway edging
Cushion Sand for Stalls
2016 HORSE OF THE YEAR BALLOT
Amber is on loan
from Dee Morrow.
She is gentle and
kind.
Fancy
Amber
Mr. Big
Bonanza
Fancy can be a
challenge to ride but
that is her method of
teaching riding skills.
As the RU ambassador or
as a therapy provider I do
my best at all times.
Vote BIG!
Bonanza is worth his
weight in Gold – Vote
for the one who does
everything with Super.
Vote for Doc the Great
Therapist. I’m here to
cure what ails you and
give you pointers on how
to ride.
Power Play is our
little, sturdy, strong
guy who enjoys his
job and loves getting
attention.
Power Play
Precious
I’m a big girl but sooo..
gentle. I will help you
learn to ride correctly.
Please Vote!
Regal
I was a show jumper
prior to coming to Riding
Unlimited. Now walk
and trot rides are my
specialty. Vote for the
Regal one!
Doc
Duchess is royalty and
merits your support
She can perform all the
New guy on the block
who is ready to rock!
Providing therapy is a
great job!
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I’m learning all the ins
and outs of being a
therapy horse. I want to
help everyone I can.
Angie
He is a Senior Citizen
that still does all that is
needed. He is so kind
to all who ride him.
Moonshine
She can perform all the paces,
walk, trot or cantor. She gives
everyone a smooth ride.
Lady
If handing in at Riding Unlimited:
Name:__________________________________
Signature:_______________________________
Or e-mail [email protected]
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