Stable Hands Calling for Volunteers

by Cathy Fitzpatrick
'Letter to the Editor,' Siskiyou Daily News


Need a reason to get out of the house…get some exercise…and feel better about your whole day? Then think about joining our volunteer force at Stable Hands. We assist children and adults with disabilities in horseback riding and horsemanship activities. We are a small (staff of 3) non-profit program that relies heavily on volunteers to help provide safe rides for our clients. Our volunteers range in age from 13-88, so if you're in that range…we've got a job for you.



Last year we had a fantastic, hard-working group of volunteers, our deepest appreciation goes to the following individuals; Rosemarie Bemis, Barbara Burke-Lewis, Ruth Coe, Bronwyn Cardoza, Pat Costello, Alexis Diaz, Putch Dauber, Heidi English, Linda Ellison, Stan Ellison, Shawnee Gowan, Holly Hanes, Sharon Horton, Brittany Huff, Lilly Inman, Ann Lehman, Gail Lyons, Alex Hart, Susan Hart, Barbara Matthews, Colleen Nye, Jennie Onarheim, Kristina Palmer, Heather Parks, Jay Perkins, Laurie Perry, Susan Pettack, Jaylene Phillips, Linda Priem, Amanda Rainey, Denine Ravencroft, Ruth Schlossberg, Amber Smelt, Hans Smelt, Kellie Smelt, Kandice Spencer, Tamara Steelman, Teresa Turner, Jim Wallick, Melody Weldon, and Jasmine Wells. Do you know any of these wonderful people? If you do…ask them about our program

Getting ready to mount
Horse waiting for his rider This year we will be riding at the Montague Rodeo Grounds and will begin in April. Our first volunteer training date will be March 16th. So, if you have an interest in people, disabilities, horses or community service, please consider joining us. You might be surprised at just how therapeutic it will be for you !!! If you're interested in volunteering, please call Cathy Fitzpatrick at 468-5781 If you know someone who could benefit from therapeutic riding, please call Marcia Cushman at 436-2340. Thank-you!!!
Horse waiting for his rider Horse waiting for his rider