Shady Hollow Assisted Riding

08/24/2024

🐴 When you have a doctor's appointment next week but you can't resist that extra serving of hay... 🙄

08/24/2024

We are stoked to announce our next FREE member event, Tack n' Tacos!

Join us for walking tacos, a bonfire, and an evening of relaxation.

As with all of our member events, this one is FREE to members (Riders, Volunteers, and Staff), and available for a donation from anyone else!

Please follow this link to RSVP. RSVP is required for taco-planning purposes: https://www.hugahorse.com/memberevents

08/21/2024

For those who don't know, we recently launched our Volunteer & Staff Recognition Program called SHARBucks! Swipe for details, but first check out what our amazing volunteer Kerrie did to earn herself a SHARBuck this week!

08/19/2024

08/11/2024

Grateful beyond words! 🌟 Thanks to our amazing community, we've not only met but exceeded our financial goals for this next step in Elmer's Road to Recovery. Your support has been a true blessing, and we couldn't have done it without you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 💙

If you'd like to pay him a visit, email [email protected] or text Virginia at 484-306-3460 to set up a day and time! He loves visitors, and so do we! 🥰

08/10/2024

What's everyone doing this gorgeous Saturday morning??? If you're out and about, come give Elmer some pets! He's out in the round pen outside of the indoor arena. He will be out here all morning!

08/08/2024

https://www.hugahorse.com/hug-a-horse/p/elmersroadtorecovery

08/07/2024

Elmer had a fantastic Reiki healing session today with Sarah from Sarah Elizabeth Reiki

He was doing lots of licking and chewing, yawning, bearing weight on his ouchy foot, and actively interacting with Sarah.

Thank you, Sarah, so much for your generous donation of your time and skills. Elmer definitely seemed to love it!

08/07/2024

We are so close to having all of the funds that we need for Elmer!

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to this sweet boy. If you want to help us close that last little gap of funding, visit hugahorse.com or copy this URL into your browser: https://www.hugahorse.com/hug-a-horse/p/elmersroadtorecovery

08/06/2024

Elmer truly is a consummate professional at all times. We are so glad to have someone supervising the humans to make sure that they are prepping the barn mats correctly.

Support Elmer's professional career at the URL below!

Fundraiser for Elmer's upcoming medical expenses 🩺 https://www.hugahorse.com/hug-a-horse/p/elmersroadtorecovery

08/04/2024

https://www.hugahorse.com/hug-a-horse/p/elmersroadtorecovery

08/04/2024

If you'd like to help us reach 100%, copy and paste this link!

https://www.hugahorse.com/hug-a-horse/p/elmersroadtorecovery

08/03/2024

https://www.hugahorse.com/hug-a-horse/p/elmersroadtorecovery

"I started training Elmer when I was 11. I am now 17, and have formed the strongest bond of my life with him. I can truly say that I would not be where I am today without him. He has helped me through everything. When I was stressed with school, he was there. I would practice my presentations for science fairs to him and he would always listen to me. I would tell him about drama at school, and he would let me pet him and just talk. When I lost my childhood horse, he was there. He has always been a stable part of my life. Anyone important in my life had to get the Elmer stamp of approval. I do schoolwork in the paddock with him. I took prom pictures with him. Him and I even went to an equestrian clinic with the Olympian Boyd Martin, where he told me that Elmer was an outstanding horse. Seeing as he came from being saved from the kill pen, to being told that he is a wonderful horse by an Olympian, I could have never been so proud of the improvement he made and the character of the horse I’d trained. I formed this bond over the past 6 years, and can only hope that I can continue to love and ride him throughout my senior year of high school. Elmer had a horrible start to life, and yet is still the most caring and loving horse you could meet, with just about the strongest personality ever. He deserves the best life anyone could offer him, and Shady Hollow has truly given him, and myself, that. "

08/03/2024

What a lovely evening for our final Stall Talk of the season!

08/02/2024

https://www.hugahorse.com/hug-a-horse/p/elmersroadtorecovery

Our beloved horse, Elmer, over the last several weeks, has been experiencing on and off lameness in his rear right leg. Despite our best efforts and care, we haven't been able to pinpoint the problem and our vet is recommending further diagnostic testing to determine the root cause.

The transportation, diagnostic testing and potential treatments are costly, and we are asking for your help to cover these expenses. We need to raise $3,000 to cover expenses. Any donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in Elmer's journey to healing.

Elmer has brought so much joy and companionship to everyone at Shady Hollow Assisted Riding. He not only participates in assisted, transitional, and traditional lessons, but he also helps to train the volunteers, brings emotional support to people on a bad day as he gives good hugs and exceptional snuggles. His gentle spirit and loving nature have touched the lives of many, and it breaks our hearts to see him in pain.

08/02/2024

https://www.hugahorse.com/hug-a-horse/p/elmersroadtorecovery

Our beloved horse, Elmer, over the last several weeks, has been experiencing on and off lameness in his rear right leg. Despite our best efforts and care, we haven't been able to pinpoint the problem and our vet is recommending further diagnostic testing to determine the root cause.

The transportation, diagnostic testing and potential treatments are costly, and we are asking for your help to cover these expenses. We need to raise $3,000 to cover expenses. Any donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in Elmer's journey to healing.

Elmer has brought so much joy and companionship to everyone at Shady Hollow Assisted Riding. He not only participates in assisted, transitional, and traditional lessons, but he also helps to train the volunteers, brings emotional support to people on a bad day as he gives good hugs and exceptional snuggles. His gentle spirit and loving nature have touched the lives of many, and it breaks our hearts to see him in pain.

Follow to stay up to date with Elmer's journey!

Our beloved horse, Elmer, over the last several weeks, has been experiencing on and off lameness in his rear right leg. Despite our best efforts and care, we haven't been able to pinpoint the problem and our vet is recommending further diagnostic testing to determine the root cause. The transportat

07/31/2024

It's again, and today we are learning all about enrichment!! 🫧🫧

07/29/2024

07/23/2024

Are you a rider or volunteer???
FREE Member Event this Saturday!
Bring your family and get ready for 4 rounds of all-ages Trivia! We will have snacks, prizes, and lots of fun!

RSVP here: https://www.hugahorse.com/memberevents

07/23/2024

It's time for another !!

What's in our grooming boxes?? Every horse here at Shady Hollow has their very own little grooming box with their name on it. What's inside?? Click through the pictures to find out!!

07/18/2024

Today's post is taking us all the way back to the dark ages - 2003!

Jaimee, who is still one of our instructors, was leading one of the Bridle Club sessions with this sweet horse, Chip!

We may be considering bringing back Bridle Club...👀 If you'd be interested in hearing more once we decide on if and/or how we will be bringing it back, leave a comment or reach out to [email protected]!

07/12/2024

Happy Birthday, Rikki!!!!! 💜👑

07/12/2024

Spots are still open for our camp next week!!

Email [email protected] to get registered!

07/11/2024

today is all about when we used to take the minis on adventures in the van!! 😍

07/08/2024

For today's , our minis got haircuts! It's important for the minis (and all horses) to have their bridle path cut! The bridle path is the section of their mane behind their ears where their halter or bridle sits. This helps ensure a good fit, and a comfy experience for the horse!

and Toby are pleased to share their before and after of their haircuts this week. 🐴🦄✂

07/08/2024

We are beyond thankful, and cannot say enough about you all as our friends, family, and community.

Even though our wish list is officially FULFILLED, you can still help support us by sponsoring a horse! Here is a link; you can sponsor your favorite or leave it up to us. You can do a one-time donation, or pay monthly as little as $5! https://www.hugahorse.com/sponsor-a-horse

07/08/2024

We can't believe the outpouring of love and support we have received this Summer! We have never been this close to 100% fulfillment of our Christmas in July Supply Drive EVER before!!!

If you want to help us make it to 100%, you can shop our list of essentials here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RQUX8N99ES6S?type=wishlist&filter=unpurchased&sort=default&viewType=list