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Bright Star Stables

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Bright Star Stables

Bright Star Stables, a nonprofit organization, was established in 2010 giving riders with disabiliti

Students of all ages come to us with diverse backgrounds and ability levels. Whether they have physical, cognitive, sensory or emotional disabilities, they benefit from riding and working with the horses at our center. For children and adults with disabilities, the equestrian experience is life-changing. No other therapeutic recreational opportunity benefits so many aspects of a disability in such

a holistic way. Bright Star students have competed in a variety of shows for riders with special needs, as well as open, able-bodied horse shows. Our lesson horses are retired show horses that have experience in all classes. Classes are offered in a variety of disciplines: English and Western, including pleasure, trail and showmanship.

08/25/2024

The 2024 Equestrian Tournament is next month so mark your calendars to volunteer 🗓️ Join us September 20-22 in Mill Spring! Sign up: https://ow.ly/ZXlJ50T1r0h

08/13/2024

Gracen has been riding with us for the past 3 years, and she's worked so hard in that time to figure these crazy horses out! With her beautiful, quiet, sweet disposition, she has learned to be assertive especially when the horses want to do their own thing. We are excited to announce that she will be attending William Peace University, and though we are sad to say goodbye, we are thrilled for all that awaits her in this next chapter. Gracen, just keep working hard and sharing God's light that is within you with others. You're amazing and ready to shine!

08/13/2024

Just like that 5 years has passed in the blink of an eye! Not only has Malcolm grown in his equestrian skills, but I think he's more than a foot taller than when he started! We are excited to announce that he's off to Lewisburg College this week where he will also be running on their cross country team! We wish him all the best as he starts this next chapter. Malcolm, continue to work hard, have fun, and be your awesome self while running like the wind!

08/13/2024

I just can't believe we got here so fast! What a joy it has been to work with our fierce, mighty Mia over the years. Fearless! Determined! Hard working! She has come such a long way from that tiny little girl in pink cowgirl boots leading Tommy out of the barn. We wish her all the best as she enters this new college chapter, and we have no doubt that she will work hard and flourish in her endeavors. We're just gonna miss her in the process. All our love to you, sweet Mia. Go soar with the eagles (and the seagulls since you're headed to the coast!)

08/11/2024

Please Consider donating to this community event! 😃

08/11/2024

This pick up stick game is no longer amusing. 🤪

07/11/2024

“Equally Guilty!”

07/04/2024

What sweetness!

06/27/2024

Don’t forget those water bottles! Please hydrate before, during, and after riding lessons!

06/09/2024

Watson is 1!! Happy Birthday to you, buddy! Thank you for all the smiles, laughs, and cuddles! Love you 😘

06/09/2024

New bulletin boards are up!

06/06/2024

Awesome job, JW, in your first week of lessons! You're a great addition to the team!

06/06/2024

Flashback! My oh my, how they've grown!

06/04/2024

What a great week back at lessons! We missed these smiling faces!

06/02/2024

Huge shoutout to our current sponsors for the 2024 event! We appreciate all you do to support this event and make sure our Heroes have a memorable experience 🇺🇸🙏

It is not too late to join this list! We still have several sponsorship needs, message us for information on available sponsorship opportunities!

05/31/2024

We are blessed to welcome John Wayne aka “JW” to our therapy program! He has been donated by Tanya Self who is a great supporter of our students and mission. We are excited to be starting back lessons this Sunday, and can’t wait for everyone to meet JW! He’s a love sponge!

05/31/2024

Thank you so much for all the birthday sentiments! You know how to make a lady feel special!

05/30/2024

Malcom and Re*****on made the ad! Such a great picture of them ready at the cone about to shine bright!

Be sure to patronize our food vendors next week at the Tar Heel Summer Classic: Tacos Mama Chava, Sunset Slush, Sisters Coffee Shop, and Hoff's Grill. Hoff’s Grill will also be catering our exhibitor dinner Saturday evening. For more information about the Tar Heel go to https://ncqha.com/adminfiles/userfiles/file/2024/2024_Tarheel_Showbill_InProgress%20-%20Final526.pdf.

Have you got your stalls for the Tar Heel Summer Classic yet? They’re going fast. Be sure to contact Randy Ratliff at (336)339-8773 or at [email protected] for stall reservations.

Randy also has the group code for making camper reservations along the fence. Once you have the group code go to https://app.fireflyreservations.com/reserve/property/horsecomplexcamping .

If you prefer to be on the hill, the group code is not necessary. Those reservations can be made at https://app.fireflyreservations.com/reserve/property/NCStateFairCampground

Visit us at www.NCQHA.com
Become a member > https://ncqha.com/membership_form.asp
Sponsor the Tar Heel Summer Classic > https://bit.ly/3PLysy2

05/25/2024

So proud of Mia and Nathan for being selected recipients!

Congratulations to the winners of the Harriet Lynn Norris Scholarship! For more information about this scholarship and to read brief bios about our winners go to https://ncqha.com/Harriett_Lynn_Norris_Scholarship.asp.

Thanks to trustees Susan Harrill, Judy Sullivan, Perry Davis, Dottie Lawrence, Phyllis Averett, and Gale Little for your work managing the Harriet Lynn Norris Memorial Trust.

Hey, it’s almost Tar Heel time. Do you have your stalls? For information about the Tar Heel go to https://ncqha.com/adminfiles/userfiles/file/2024/2024_Tarheel_Showbill_InProgress%20-%20Updated2.pdf.

Visit us at www.NCQHA.com
Become a member > https://ncqha.com/membership_form.asp
Sponsor the Tar Heel Summer Classic > https://bit.ly/3PLysy2
Sponsor the Tar Heel Fall Classic > https://bit.ly/3PLysy2
Sponsor the District III Carolina Spring Ranch Show > https://bit.ly/3uXxuHz
Sponsor the District IV Martinganza > https://bit.ly/3RkR48e
Sponsor the District V Endless Summer > https://bit.ly/3RGQh2E

05/13/2024

Wow! These images are amazing!

05/08/2024

Wow!

Beautiful Sleeping Horse Flower Bed

04/11/2024

My favorite pictures ever taken of Brad Glazer in a Showmanship class! Thank you, Ryan Geiger Photography!
Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity

04/11/2024

Happy 47th birthday to Beth and 22nd birthday to Koal!! 🥳🎉

04/08/2024

Some parents we meet are concerned that their adult child with moderate to more severe disabilities will be unable to do many of the things their typically developing peers do. When a young person with I/DD "eclipses" expectations, it's a joyful moment!

Let's aim for more "eclipses!!!" Our Inclusive Volunteering program (email us -> [email protected]) and Thrive parent groups are two ways we can plan for more eclipses!!! For parent groups, workshops, and other program details, please check out our calendar: https://wwwwy.org/events/

Address

2515 Moores Mill Road
Rougemont, NC
27572

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.brightstarstables.org/

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Videos

Watson has made a new friend!

Time for final rail work for the ladies! It’s been a fabulous competition with both Mia and Leah achieving their highest Congress placings across the disciplines! We’re so incredibly proud of them and their horse partners!

Mia’s Equitation pattern which earns her the third place medallion!! Congratulations Mia and Tator (That Good Huh)!

Small clip of Leah and Remington (Leanin Toward Lazy) in the HUS class where they placed third!

Mia running a beautiful trail pattern with Tator (That Good Huh) to start off Day 2 of competition!

Leah has a lovely Trail pattern with Tucker (KM Go To The Bar )!

I’ve seen so many of those amazing Congress videos showcasing the winner’s number being called, but there’s nothing quite like watching YOUR child be named a Congress Champion! Congratulations to Leah and Tucker (KM Go To The Bar ), our first ever Congress Champions!

Happiness is…puppy pounces! Spangler's Lake Norman Shelties

The exhilaration of those first canter attempts! Woohoo, McKenzie!

Clean up continues in phase 3 of the sensory course. I’ve got piles everywhere awaiting the return of my chipper from the repair shop! Regardless, the woods are beautiful and peaceful!

Durham County @ SONC Opening Ceremony

Presenting Durham County!!! Woohoo! So fun parading in for Special Olympics NC Opening Ceremony!

I think they pool noodle sensory station will take the most desensitization for the horses to get used to, but so far so good! We will slowly move them closer together so that they eventually brush the sides of the horse and rider.

No horse is required to have fun with this one!

Tucker and Leah agree! LOL

Cheering for all of our friends competing in Tulsa at NSBA - National Snaffle Bit Association World Show! My stomach is actually queasy with nervous energy as if we were competing with you 😂! Have fun, gang, and best of luck to all of you!