A Parent's Perspective

On Saturday, 17 Ivy Hill riders participated in 49 individual events at the 31st Annual Handicapped Riders Division of the Devon Horse Show. It was a long day for staff, horses, riders and volunteers. However, it is a day every rider looks forward to. To get the opportunity to ride at Devon is a huge event! This year was no different. Our riders did a fantastic job. After the event (which will be featured in another post shortly), the following email was received from one rider's family. I think it speaks for iteself and so I wanted to share it with all of you.

"Congratulations to instructors and volunteers as well. What a great showing for the Ivy Hill Riders and Horses!

17 riders competing 49 individual events, 3 Reserve Champions and Sean returning to the Devon Fair Grounds for, I think, the second time. Great Job, Sean! We were at Thorncroft to see several Ivy Hill competitors, including our son, and I witnessed Ivy Hill riders with courage, confidence and smiles. (especially Amy in Equitation - cool, calm and confident with a great smile the whole time. It was a great program to watch.)

This program builds character in their students and indeed, it starts with you and all the instructors and volunteers. The tireless hours you spend in the ring with these children as well as the uncountless hours that you spend caring for our horses, are, in my opinion, what makes Ivy Hill special.

As parents who have beared witness to the growth and maturity in this program for the last 8 years - Ivy Hill has made untold gains in the growth and maturity of the students; and truth be told, you make it look easy, although, and I speak for all of us parents, we fully know how much preparation, desire, dedication, discipline, as well as love, you invest into Ivy Hill's riders and horses that today, and everyday, makes a difference in ways that you cannot possibly know. But, we know.

With appreciation and gratitude, we wish you Congratulations on the outstanding accomplishments demonstrated today at Thorncroft.

All the best,

Greg and Bev

PS - we are pulling for Charlie and Duncan in Best Therapeutic Horse competition and wish them best of luck."

Stay tuned for results and pictures of Devon.

Best of Luck

Ivy Hill staff & Board of Directors would like to wish all riders competing in the Handicapped Division of the Devon Horse Show today Best of Luck!! Riders and horses from Ivy Hill are at Thorncroft, Inc. in Malvern today competing in dressage, trail and equitation classes. What a perfect day for a horse show!! Thank you to all staff and volunteers who are working hard today assisting our riders at the show.

Memorial Day Weekend Schedule

Ivy Hill will be closed on Saturday, Sunday & Monday (May 29th, 30th & 31st). Lessons will resume on Tuesday, June 1st.

Have a safe & happy holiday weekend!!

Volunteers Needed

Ivy Hill is in need of volunteers for the following days and times:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Satruday & Sundays: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

No horse experience is needed - we provide training. Please contact Megan Strychowski at (215) 822-2515 ext. 3 or mstrychowski@ivyhillequestrian.org.

Thank you!

New Mailing Address

Effective Immediately:

Ivy Hill's mailing address has changed. Please update your records. Our new mailing address is:

P.O. Box 394

Perkasie, PA 18944

Our facility address remains unchanged.

How to Fit a Dressage Saddle 101

Are you a horse owner? Have you ever wondered how to properly fit a dressage saddle? Well here's your chance your learn. Click on the link below & watch the video from http://www.equisearch.com/. It will give you the basics on fitting a dressage saddle.


http://www.equisearch.com/resources/video/dressage_saddle_fit_022510/utm_source=edt&utm_medium=nl&utm_campaign=eqs

If you are unable to click on the link, please cut & paste into your browser & you will be able to view it from there.

Fabric Needed

This summer we will be workiing with the kids at camp to make pillow cases for children at Children's Hospital. We are looking for fabric donations to create the pillow cases. Any fabric any design will do. They are supposed to be wild pillowcases. Below is a sample of a pillow case that was made for these children. To donate fabric, please drop off at the barn or contact Megan Strychowski at (215) 822-2515 ext. 1 or mstrychowski@ivyhillequestrian.org


Thank you for your support as we help other children in need.