Driving Magic, Inc.

07/09/2019

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03/11/2019

Greetings from the soggy bottom boys! Opening day of DMI is on for next Sunday Match 17 but, due to farm conditions, we will hold on Tom Sawyer Day and picnic until the grounds are drier. Pardon our winter dust as you return for lessons next Sunday. Our smiles will greet you all even if our boots may be muddy!

12/30/2018

The countdown to the New Year is on and we'd love for you to celebrate with a tax deductible gift to Driving Magic. All gifts received by midnight December 31 will be tax deductible for the 2018 tax year. Your donation can be made on the Driving Magic website drivingmagic.org/donate.

This year, Driving Magic student and volunteer, Claire Tracey, would like to share her story:

It’s hard to put into words how Driving Magic has impacted my life. I joined Driving Magic as a student in 2004. We had just moved here from a small town in Mississippi. Having cerebral palsy my parents wanted to strengthen my right hand and my confidence because I was struggling with culture shock moving from a small town in Mississippi to Roswell. When I first started lessons with Mr. Matt I was shy and lacked self assurance. Having my lessons every Sunday was something I looked forward to every week. Over the years I was able to build up the strength in my right hand and really come out of my shell. I have not only made life long friendships that I will value forever but I was able to have confidence in myself again. Seeing how I was able to build my confidence up made me want to become a volunteer and help others feel the same way I did. Seeing the smile on each student's face at the end of their lessons is priceless. I now try and come out and volunteer whenever I can. I would like to think Mr. Matt and Mrs. Jennifer and all the other volunteers for not giving up on me in 2004 and believing in me.

Sincerely,
Claire Tracey

Many thanks to Claire and her family for believing in and supporting our mission since 2004!

Before 2018 comes to a close, please consider donating on our website or starting a fundraiser on your Facebook account with Driving Magic Inc as the beneficiary. Your contribution is tax deductible and will directly support horse, instructional and volunteer expenses required to create magic moment...

11/27/2018

In 2018, Driving Magic continued our mission of providing therapeutic recreation to people with special needs through individual carriage driving lessons and Magic Workshops at 680-acre host farm, Steadfast Farms. We welcomed many new students and celebrated with students who have attended the program for up to 14 years! We were also blessed with students like Claire, Tori and Charlie who now regularly volunteer, using skills they have learned over the years.

This , please consider donating on our website http://www.drivingmagic.org/how-you-can-help/donate/ or starting a fundraiser on your Facebook account with Driving Magic Inc as the beneficiary. Your contribution will directly support horse, instructional and volunteer expenses required to create magic moments for our students. A gift in any amount will help us advance and continue our programs. For example, $10 can purchase one tube of dewormer (we use 5 tubes every other month), $40 purchases one riding helmet, $54 pays for one Albuterol rescue inhaler, $105 pays for one month rent for an accessible restroom, $150 pays for one farrier visit for all DMI horses, $350 pays for blanketing one horse for the entire winter season.

Thank you in advance for contributing to Driving Magic this holiday season!

10/16/2018

We welcome Annandale Village this Friday October 19 for a Magic Workshop. The Vils always bring joy to our hearts. Join us by responding to this post or texting/calling 678-677-5214.

10/01/2018

What a magical day. We welcomed new and long-time students. And enjoyed laughter and fellowship with dear friends.

09/30/2018

Today we will enjoy our new horseshoe pits and easy access helmets. Many thanks to Scouts, volunteers and our stealth hero, JR.

09/30/2018

We look forward to seeing everyone this morning for lessons and picnic. Thanks in advance to our fabulous volunteer team and DMI families!

09/14/2018

We’re adding an extra Sunday this month. On Sep 30, we will have lesson times from 9:30-12:30. If you’ve been wanting to try the program or have been with us for years give us a call or text at 404-358-4129 and we’ll schedule a lesson. We also plan to have some fun “sideline” activities and special guests.

09/09/2018

Wonderful day with great volunteers who dug, scrubbed, organized and shared their hearts. Monkey decided to sleep through the excitement. Opening day for fall/winter session is tomorrow Sunday Sep 9 — welcome back students!!

08/10/2018

Mark your calendars... September 8, 9:30 - 1:30 Tom Sawyer Day; September 9 Fall / Winter season opener and DMI reunion day -- more details to come!

05/19/2018

Alexa joins us this Monday. After a few days of adjusting to her new environment, she will start training on Friday. Hopefully Prince and Monkey will be able to concentrate — she’s quite a lovely lady.

04/15/2018

It was pure joy to host these students and their dedicated teachers and paras. We hope to see you again soon!

03/18/2018

A day for independence. Tory takes his first drive on his own! Great lesson from instructor Janice Strang and many thanks to Tory’s helpers- Jackie, Cathy, Jodi, And Jakob. And of course, kudos to Dusty, little mini with big heart!

03/18/2018

Many have been asking about Monkey, who has had some health issues since late last summer. After a bad bout of pneumonia and breathing not improving, it was time to go to college. On Friday, Monkey took a trip to UGA — all pneumonia gone, but discovery of equine asthma. He will have intensive treatment for 4-5 weeks then the prognosis is that he will be able to return to his students with a prescribed regimen of meds. The vet’s report was much longer and specific. Many thanks to Dr Scott and Dr Hart for their expertise and for helping defray some of the costs. Huge appreciation for Kathy Johnson for taking him to UGA and staying by his side, and to all of his Steadfast angels who care for him. One of the best parts...Monkey’s report stated “lovely boy” — very proud mommy for that report card!

03/15/2018

Unfortunately our website was hacked — please do not go out to the website. We are working with our great supporter RevStream Marketing to get everything fixed.

12/27/2017

Dedicated volunteers and our special equines, Dusty, Prince and Monkey make each day at our program Magical.