4th Annual BCASC Autism Conference

The Bucks County Autism Support Coalition will be hosting its 4th Annual Autism Conference which you can register for online.

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011

Time: 8:30am-4:30pm (registration & continental breakfast opens at 7:30am)

Where: Central Bucks High School South, 1100 Folly Road, Warrington, PA 18976

Keynote Address

Positive Behavior Support: Current Issues and Future Directions
Dr. Linda Bambara, Ph.D.
Dr. Lee Kern, Ph.D.
Lehigh University

In addition, they have over 30 other presentations from which to select. Please visit their registration site to find out additional information. Exhibitor and sponsorship information is also available. CLICK HERE

Ivy Hill is CLOSED!!

Ivy Hill will be closed today due to the ice build-up and extreme flooding!

Stay safe and try to avoid driving!! We'll see everyone next week!

Bettina Eistel and Fabuleax 5

Kohl's Cares Scholarship

Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) across the country for their amazing contributions to their communities. This year we are recognizing more than 2,100 kids with more than $415,000 in scholarships and prizes. Regional Winners will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education.National Winners will each be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each winner’s behalf.

This is a great opportunity for our volunteers to be recognized for the amazing amount of service they provide for our program. More information can be here.

(Kate Jansson and Rachel Garton assist one of our riders at Thorncroft)

New Fundraiser!!!

Ivy Hill is running two Fundraisers at once! First there are wristbands for sale for $3.00. They are glow in the dark an say "To ride a horse is to ride the sky". We are also selling Gourmet Lollipops Yummy Lix for $1. Both of these are available at the barn office and can be bought at any time! All proceeds benefit Ivy Hill's Capital Campaign Fund! Please consider picking up one of these special treats next time you stop by the barn!

Christmas Bliss!!

Ivy Hill would like to thank everyone who brought in presents from the horses wish list! They were all very excited!!

Sean O'Brien and Family
Gracyn Baker and Family
Bryn Rossi and Family
Janette Yost and Family
Evie Cipolla and Family
Edie Petaccio and Family
Noah Huether and Family
Matthew Runta and Family
Olivia Ruth and Family
Evan and Lindsay Wilcox and Family
Brianna and Racquet and Family
Kimberly Moyer and Family
Kali Veltri and Family
Logan Blain and Family
Regan and Eric Nacarella and Family
The McNutt Family
Bradford and Diana Walters

Welcome Amanda Haedrick!

Amanda is the newest addition to our teaching staff here at Ivy Hill currently teaching on Tuesdays. She is currently attending Delaware Valley College majoring in Equine Science and a minor in Biology. Amanda also competes on the Delaware Valley College Dressage Team. Amanda has worked at two other Therapeutic Riding Centers (one in Virginia and one in Maryland), where she was in charge of things such as volunteer management, barn management, horse preparation, and some teaching elements. Amanda is currently a NARHA certified instructor, she is also certified in first aid and CPR. Make sure to say hello to Amanda and welcome her into the Ivy Hill family! Amanda, we look forward to getting to know you better!!