2010 Archive

Dear Friends and Supporters,

The last several years of economic turmoil have been hard for many families. Like you, we hope for a brighter 2011.

At City to Saddle, we are touched and grateful that, in spite of tight budgets, friends like you continue to display such generosity and loyalty by contributing financial support to our program. In this spirit, I once again ask for your donation to help our children enjoy the benefits and growth that come from introducing them to the wonderful world of horses and horsemanship.

I wish you could see in person, the joy our children express as they participate in our City to Saddle programs. For many, it is the first time they've been able to pat a horse's velvety muzzle, no less groom and feed these noble animals. And when they hold the reins, riding high in the saddle, a new horizon appears offering opportunity and growth they could hardly have imagined. Lives are changed. That is not a cliché. That is a reality we witness summer after summer as these kids go through our programs.

City to Saddle Welcomes "Another Way" at Dunvegan Farm, Wrentham, MA to Its Charter Member Program

November 9, 2010

"Another Way", Plainville, MA was granted official acceptance as City to Saddle's second national charter member. "Another Way" Executive Director, Alison Macleod, describes her reasons for choosing to form this relationship with City to Saddle.

IRS Approves City To Saddle Application for Group Exemption Recognition

This important ruling permits authorized Charter Members the additional privilege of using the IRS‐authorized City to Saddle Non Profit Group Number without having to apply for individual designations making them exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) 3 of the Code.

Come to our Farm Day!

More than 100 people gathered on Mesa Farm in Rutland on Oct 16 for just such a day. Our first CTS Farm Day at Mesa Farm was a huge success. The entire day was free of charge and focused on the children of CTS, past present and future. The children had a wonderful time.

City to Saddle Celebrates Summer

Over 50 children spent time on local farms thanks to your generous support.

City to Saddle Appalachian Region Summer Program

Summer, 2010

Bright and early Wed morning, 12 smiling faces from Girls Inc. saddled up Koko and Mischief for a riding lesson under the watchful eyes of Callie and Jessie. The smaller children took a spin on Fancy Pants, a miniature horse led by Alan. Time flew by and all are excited to return next week. Our opening day was a great success.

City to Saddle celebrated its seventh season with a light dinner and wine celebration on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 6:00pm.

If you would like to make a donation.

Congradulations to Ruth Kaminski winner of the
VERSHIRE RIDING SCHOOL OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP EARLY BIRD WEEK II raffle!

Give Your Equestrian a Leg Up!

The recipient will spend a week in beautiful Vermont at the Vershire Riding School Summer Camp.

This is an all inclusive program for beginners-novice riders aged 9-18. Quality horses provided, one rider per horse. Four hours per day of mounted instruction in addition to stable management, art, tennis, swimming, sports and music. Contact Vershire Riding School for more details. Download flyer.

Camp Dates: Sunday, June 20 thru Saturday, June 26
Value: $1350.00