2015 Awards Banquet

Posted By Hoofbeats on Nov 16, 2015 |


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All good things must come to a close. We cannot believe it is already the end of the 2015 season. It has been so full of laughter, stories, learning, success, friendship, and development. Thank you to all of the volunteers, staff, horses, riders, and families who made it happen.

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Some quick stats for you. In the 2015 season, there were: 

99 riders

50% of riders were adults and 50 % were children, 50% were male and 50% were female

10 horses

10 Barn Rats

21% of riders received scholarships for their lessons

70% of rides met a mental health component

On October 7, Hoofbeats hosted is annual Awards Banquet at the center. Awards were given to a supportive Board of Directors, to riders for Horsemanship, to family members for going above and beyond, to Barn Rats for their dedication, and to volunteers for making this program happen.

In the Superlatives category: Becky Staton received the Volunteer of the Year award, Skyler Lipes received the Junior Volunteer of the Year award, and Alayna Staton received Rider of the Year award.

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Awards Banquet – potluck style per usual!

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Our fearless director, Carol Branscome, giving out awards.

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The barn wouldn’t be the same without these guys.

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Beautiful Autumn. Congratulations on your Horsemanship award!

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Alayna and Skyler with our Rider and Junior Volunteer of the Year Awards

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Alex and Bill enjoying the banquet. Thank you for all your hard work!

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Carol and her Superlatives Awards recipients!

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Sequoya and her mom Cindy. They received awards in the rider and volunteer categories. Thank you!!

Thank you to the Virginia Horse Center and to all of our riders, volunteers, family members, staff, horses, and community and business partners. As Thanksgiving approaches, you all will certainly be on our hearts. We can’t wait to see you next season! Happy Holidays!

Hoofbeats

By Jinae Kennedy

kennedyb16@mail.wlu.edu