Share your news! Members can submit news and events in the member portal. Login to start submitting. The High Hopes Holiday Market is going virtual. The virtual Market will open November 15th and conclude on Small Business Saturday, November 28th.
From the comfort of your couch, find that perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list! The Market’s mission is, and always has been to create a vibrant, experiential marketplace which promotes local artisans and small businesses while raising awareness and crucial funds for High Hopes’ therapeutic and equine assisted activities.
Shop artisans and local High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is holding Raffle for a Cause. The November 29 drawing features the grand prize, a 2020 Subaru Forester 2.5i car. Second prize is a Apple iPad Mini, and third prize is an Amazon Echo Show.
Tickets for the Raffle for a Cause are available at highhopestr.org.About High Hopes
High Hopes is one of the oldest and largest therapeutic riding centers in the United States, operating since 1974 and accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship,
The 2020 High Hopes Holiday Market is going virtual – Save the Date! The virtual Market will open November 15 and conclude on Small Business Saturday, November 28.
We are currently developing, with the partnership of the talented design team at Julia Balfour, LLC, a one-of-a-kind shopping directory where we are able to connect our talented Market artisans and small businesses with a broad audience of conscientious consumers. Additionally, this platform will allow for meaningful interaction with consumers Grants support programs that benefit children and families in Eastern CT
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation awarded grants in excess of $94,000 in support of 37 programs that benefit children and families in the region on March 24, 2020.
“At this critical time for many nonprofits, the Foundation worked to swiftly disburse funds to the recipients,” said Tony Sheridan, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT. “The Board members did a wonderful job of making ready the For over 45 years, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, has served the public, managed a growing corps of volunteers, and seen ongoing success as a 501(c) 3 Non-Profit. Throughout January and February, we hold workshops suitable for all non-profits looking to improve their functionality and efficiency in the areas of: Non-Profit Administration, Finance, Governance, Development, Fundraising, Event Management, Communications, and of course Volunteer Management - over 650 volunteers
Find out about the wide range of volunteer opportunities that are open to you at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc in Old LymeAbout Volunteering
All volunteers must attend a General Orientation prior to volunteering. The General Orientation begins in the classroom with an overview of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, who we serve, our horses, and our policies and procedures. It also includes a tour of the facility. At the General Orientation, volunteers will choose a role(s) they are interested in and High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. in Old Lyme appointed Jacqueline Kangley as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees for a two-year term.
Kangley was introduced to therapeutic riding by her Essex Elementary School classmates and has been a volunteer at High Hopes since 2004. She has been a Trustee since 2015 and currently volunteers in the therapeutic riding program and serves on the Program, Marketing Advisory, Event, and Development Committees. She has Co-Chaired the ‘Concert in the Barn’ and served Combined Donations from Charter Oak and Its Members Benefit 345 Charities Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Matching Gifts Program’s donations during 2018 reached nearly $400,000, and the combined donations from the credit union and its members were able to assist 345 charities and non-profit groups.
“The overwhelming success of our 2018 Matching Gifts Program means that nearly $400,000 in combined donations from Charter Oak and our generous members were provided to help those in need,” Norwich, CT – The Dime Bank Foundation has announced that their 2018 philanthropic contributions back to the community has now surpassed $200,000 with their most recent gifting of over $75,000 to twenty-five local charities as part of the Bank’s annual “Season of Giving.” Every year at the holidays, donations are made throughout the community by Dime in an effort to help assure that those in need are cared for in life’s most basic needs – food, warm clothing and shelter.
Among the recipients were Arc High Hopes 7th Annual Holiday Market – Sunday November 12, 2017.
60 vendors, food trucks, kids activities and book signings all to support equine assisted programs for children and adults including special programs for veterans.
Learn more at: https://highhopestr.org/holiday-market-2017/
... But three retiring Trustees will not be allowed to hang up their boots
Old Lyme, CT – High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc. announced that John Catlett has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees. Catlett takes over from Barbara Earle Ballard who today retired from her latest three-year tenure as Chair, and after over 20 years serving the whole High Hopes community.
Catlett will lead an experienced team of Trustees and Officers including Vice Chairs Seymour Smith of Essex, Scott Douglas of Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Grant Program funded nine grants totaling $32,000 in its first quarter.
Grant recipients included High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.; Little Angels Program; Madonna Place; Falcon Music Boosters, Inc.; Salt Marsh Opera; S.T.E.P.S., Inc.; and Norwich Human Services. Awards ranged from $500 to $3,000.
In 2013 the credit union pledged $50,000 each to the Regional Community YMCA located in Putnam, and Lawrence + Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Gala Event Sponsored by Northstar Wealth Partners and Dominion
Old Lyme, CT – Join High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Saturday, June 10, 2017, and dance the night away to music of the Sultan’s during an inspirational and elegant evening to benefit High Hopes’ programs and participants.
Moon Dance is one of Eastern Connecticut’s premier gala events and features the toe-tapping sound of The Sultans at High Hopes’ facility, which is transformed into the ideal setting for cocktails, silent auction, sit down Celebrating greatnessOld Lyme, CT – High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme is hosting the Annual Horse Show Days celebrating the achievements of its riders and participants over the last academic year.
The event is a week -long celebration of the work and progress of each class throughout the week, Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm. Each class will be presented with the award ribbons by distinguished members of the community for their performances. High Hopes will also host a delicious bake sale and rider All welcome to attend to learn about volunteer opportunities
Old Lyme, CT – High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme is hosting an informative and delicious Chili Open House on Saturday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is open to members of the community to give them an opportunity to learn about one of the top therapeutic riding centers in the nation while enjoying chili with all the fixings! Bring a buddy and meet High Hopes’ “Buddy,” the horse.
The open house is informal and child High Hopes is PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center Internationally renowned for training & education, and a 501c3 Non Profit Center--Four Star Charity through Charity Navigator.
Winter Lecture Series
January & February 2017 Click here for more information
High Hopes offers full and half day lectures conducted as part of the PATH International Approved Instructor Training Course. Lectures are designed for the equine professional interested in therapeutic riding, therapeutic riding Facility Rentals Available Year-Round
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding center located in Old Lyme CT opens its doors and grounds for facility rentals throughout the year!
High Hopes is available for your special event from equestrian functions, corporate events, business meetings/ retreats, weddings, receptions & other celebrations. Our bucolic 120-acre grounds, indoor/outdoor arenas, heated reception area and classrooms are available.
Flexible rentals by hour/day or weekend.
For more information, please Over 60 vendors, hayrides, kids korral, food trucks, car raffle, and more!
Mark your calendar and plan to come to High Hopes for one of Connecticut's 'don't miss' events of the holiday season.
Located on a beautiful 120-acre farm in Old Lyme, the indoor arena will be transformed into a marketplace with something for every member of the family with over 60 booths featuring unique merchandise including gift ideas, gourmet food, notions and potions. In addition, there will be Connecticut’s hottest food Kick-Off Your Holiday Shopping Sunday, November 13, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.!
Join High Hopes for the 6th Annual Holiday Market with over 6o Vendors, Food Trucks, Kid’s Korral
games and activities, Hayrides, and an amazing car raffle!
Win a 2016 SUBARU IV CROSSTREK 2.0i Premium in the High Hopes benefit raffle with only 1500 tickets sold at $50.00/tkt. Drawing will take place at the High Hopes Holiday Market. Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win.
It’s a fun fall day for the whole family! The event Old Lyme, CT – High Hopes announces their annual car raffle to benefit the programs and participants of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
The grand prize is the 2016 Subaru IV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium Station Wagon courtesy of Reynolds Subaru; 2nd prize is the Apple iPad Air 2; 3rd prize: New York City Overnight Stay at the Penn Club with dinner and Broadway tickets; 4th prize: Painter for a Day by Fitzgerald Painting; and 5th prize: cowboy boots courtesy Southern Old Lyme, CT – Make a difference in the life of someone by volunteering at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme CT. This fall High Hopes has volunteer opportunities in sidewalking, leading, horse care, equine therapy programs, special events, office support and more. Experience is not required; training is provided. The minimum age for volunteers is 14 years old. No horse experience is necessary. General New Volunteer Orientation is required before all other training. Volunteer training will take Old Lyme, CT – Caitlin Nuhn of Westbrook, CT, has joined High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. as Program Director. In this role, she will oversee High Hopes’ therapeutic riding programs which serve more than 1,500 participants a year.
A graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, Caitlin earned a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. She is a life-long equestrian whose association with High Hopes goes back to her high school years when she volunteered with the organization.
Most Old Lyme, CT – High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, one of the oldest and largest therapeutic riding centers in the United States, recently elected two new members to its Board of Trustees. John Catlett, and Jacqueline Kangley, both of Hadlyme, were voted into office at High Hopes’ 41st Annual Meeting in late October.
John Catlett spent 26 years with global consulting firm Accenture before retiring as a senior partner. In that role, he focused on the pharmaceutical industry specializing in Research and High Hopes is pleased to announce that Liz Adams, High Hopes Program Director, has successfully completed the requirements to be a PATH Intl. Master Instructor, one of only 29 in the country.
The PATH Intl. Master Instructor Certification is the highest certification level an instructor can achieve through PATH Intl., designed for those instructors with career involvement in therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities and therapies. Master Instructors have a strong background in
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High Hopes Virtual Holiday Market: Call for Vendors
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Appointment of new Chair and Trustees at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
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Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Donates $32,000 to Non-Profits
High Hopes Presents 'Moon Dance' June 10
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High Hopes Hosts Chili Open House on March 25
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