Ivy Hill Welcomes Lisa Prinz to Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Prinz to our Board of Directors. Lisa joined the board at the end of December and brings with her a wealth of Human Service insurance experience. She has been working in HS since 1991. Lisa received her undergraduate degree from Wester Chester University and her law degree from Widener University, where she graduated Cum laude. She has been employed by Harleysville Insurance Group, Inc. for the past year and currently works as Vice President of HS. Outside of work, Lisa spends most of her time with her family and friends preferably at the beach. She participates in various volunteer opportunities including teaching for the Insurance Society of Philadelphia.

Welcome to our team Lisa!!

Congratulations Janna Herrmann!!

Congratulations to Janna for her recent graduation from Delaware Valley College!! She officially graduated last spring with a duel major in Equine Studies and Business Administration. In December she finished her last two classes for her Business Administration degree. She graduated summa cum laude and received dean's list recognition all 8 semesters. She was recognized for having the highest GPA in the class of 2009.



Janna has been with Ivy Hill since she did an internship as part of her Equine Studies major during the summer of 2007. After her internship, Janna stayed on as an instructor. Last spring she successfully completed the NARHA instructor program and is now a registered NARHA instructor. In addition to being an instructor, Janna is also Ivy Hill's Horse Care Manager/Trainer.

Sunday Lessons Cancelled

Due to the inclement weather, there will be no lessons on Sunday, December 19th. Lessons will resume on Monday, December 2oth.

Reminder:
There will be no lessons this week on Thursday, December 24th or Friday December 25th.

Have a safe & Merry Christmas!

Snow Cancellation - No Lessons Today

Due to the inclement weather, all lessons are cancelled today, Saturday, December 19th.

Sunday, December 2th Lessons - Cancellation decisions will be made by 7:00 a.m. Sunday morning - please check back here tomorrow morning before driving to the barn.

Reminder: There are no lessons:
Thursday, December 24th
Friday, December 25th

Thank you!!

Open Slots for Lessons Beginning in January

The following days and times are available for new riders beginning January 1, 2010:

Monday 9:30-10am
Monday 11-12
Monday 2-3
Monday 2:30-3
Monday 4-5

Tuesday 10:30-11:30
Tuesday 12:30-1:30
Tuesday 1:30-2:30
Tuesday 2:30-3:30

Wednesday 10:30-11:30
Wednesday 11:30-12:30
Wednesday 3-4
Wednesday 4-4:30

Thursday 12-1
Thursday 3-4
Thursday 5:30-6:30
Thursday 6-7

Friday 4-5
Friday 5-6
Friday 6-7

Saturday 9-10
Saturday 1-2

Sunday 1-1:30
Sunday 1-2

If you know of anyone who is interested in joining our program, please let them know of these days & times. Please have them contact Megan Strychowski at (215) 822-2515 ext. 1 or mstrychowski@ivyhillequestrian.org

New Fencing In Store for Ivy Hill

Drive past Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center within the next few weeks and you will notice a big change. New fencing is being installed in our big pasture, stall run-out paddocks, the outdoor show ring and side pasture. The new fencing has been made possible through the donation of PVC horse fencing from Merck & Co. and a grant from The Longacre Family Charitable Fund. The grant from the Longacre Family Charitable Fund will cover the majority of the cost of replacing the fencing.

The current fencing will be replaced with electric fencing instead of the post and rail fencing already in place. The donated PVC horse fencing will replace the outdoor show ring fence and one of the side pastures. Electric fencing will prevent our horses from pushing out boards and escaping from their pastures. Currently, our program is using eleven program horses to provide our therapeutic horsemanship programs.

The Longacre Family Charitable Fund was originally established in 2001 as an expression of the family's common vision of being aware of the responsibility they have to share their success and blessings with others. The fund's goals are: to support organizations that have a positive impact on the world, to support events/activities which have value, to support Christian schools and other Christian organizations and ultimately to make a difference.

Thank you Merck & Co. and The Longacre Family Charitable Fund!!

The Clemens Family Corporation Awards Grant to Ivy Hill

The Clemens Family Corporation awarded Ivy Hill $1,000.00 towards the purchase of building supplies for a new run-in shed in one of our pastures. Run-in sheds provide a place for our horses to get out of the elements when they feel like it. Although we keep our horses in the barn during inclement weather, horses like to use run-in sheds when they are grazing in the pastures.

Originally founded in 1895 by John C. Clemens, The Clemens Family Corporation continues to operate as a corporation deeply rooted in values. Since its beginnings, the corporation’s values have been its strength. These values can be seen in the quality products and services offered by each company within the corporation. While not forgetting where it came from, The Clemens Family Corporation continues to look ahead by operating as a good steward of the community and the environment while offering innovative products and services to its valuable customers.