SUMMER EDITIONnewsletter

AUGUST 2012

CTREE P.O. Box 1148, Bridgehampton, NY 11932-1148 www.ctreeny.org 631.779.2835

Meet CTREE’s First Adult RiderCTREE is proud to introduce you to our very first adult rid-er, Phebe Rogers. Phebe began riding with us this spring and quickly developed a special bond with Cookie. Phebe is very excited to be coming to CTREE and loves trail riding and learning new skills. When she is not at CTREE she is an accomplished actress with East End Special Players and at-tends zumba classes three times a week!! Welcome Phebee!

Congratulations to Rochina “Ricky” Mulvaney, CTREE’s newest PATH Int’l. Certified Instructor. Ricky passed her registered Ininstructor certifica-tion at Centenary College in NJ this summer and we are proud to add her to our roster of CTREE Instructors. Many of our riders met Ricky this past year while she was volunteering and student teaching.CTREE’s PATH certified instructor must com-plete a minimum of 20 educational hours each

year to keep their certification current. This ensures instructors stay current with industry best practices and continue to educate themselves about teaching methods, disabilities, equine care and training. As a PATH instructor evaluator and mentor, Karen is able to mentor new instructors for their required practicum teaching hours. From time to time CTREE may have a student instructor teach our riders under the direct supervision and guidance of Karen.

CTREE at Sebonack - Horses Changing Lives! August 23, 2012 Sebonack Golf Club, Southampton, NYThis is CTREE biggest fund-raiser and 100% of the proceeds go directly to supporting the horses and program. Our goal is to keep our lesson fees the lowest on Long Island and to provide scholarships to all riders who need assistance. We turn no one away due to financial hardship. Nearly one third of our current riders are receiving scholarships. We hope to see you at the benefit!!

Congratulations Ricky!

Volunteer Spotlight Jesse BihlmaierOur volunteer spotlight is on new volunteer, Jesse Bihlmaier. Many of you have met Jesse as she vol-unteers for lessons 2-3 days a week!! She always has a smile for the horses and riders and also helps CTREE with fundraising and special events. When she is not at CTREE helping with the horses or lessons, Jesse is the assistant manager for the RRL Ralph Lauren Store in East Hampton.

CTREE P.O. Box 1148, Bridgehampton, NY 11932-1148 www.ctreeny.org 631.779.2835

August 27 ................ Hampton Classic Horse Show – LIHSSRD finals

September 18 ........ Fall Lesson Session Begins

September 22 ........ CTREE’s Fit 2 Win Challenge 5K Race/Walk www.fit2winchallenge.com

October 2012 ......... CTREE Fall Open House

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CTREE Accreditation...It’s a process!CTREE is a member of the national organization, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Inter-national (PATH Int’l). This year the CTREE Board of Directors has commit-ted CTREE to attain the status Premier Accredited Center. The year long process

will ensure that CTREE operates at the highest industry standards possible. As the first step in this process, Jill and Karen attended the PATH Int’l Center Accreditation Training course in March in Maryland.

Moseley On The Mend As many of you know, Mosely had laminitis, a disease that affects the hoof, this spring. We are happy to report that he is fully recovered and back at work. He loved all the care and visits from all the riders and volunteers, especially the CDCH students who made him lovely, fluffy beds on Mondays. He is still on a special diet and looking quite trim (well, trim for Mosely) and he loves his sugar free peppermint treats!!

Our Fall Session Is Filling Up Fast...Register Soon!

CTREE Wants U!Love kids and horses? Become A CTREE Volun-teer! Our volunteers are the backbone of our program. All volunteers receive special training and horse experience is not necessary. Volunteers must be 14 years of age or old-er. We also need help at special events and fund-raisers. Call or email for more information. 631-779-2835

September 22nd CTREE will hold it’s first 5K walk/trot/run! Proceeds wil benefit our scholarship fund. A HUGE THANK YOU to Jennifer Cave of Fit2Win for putting this together for CTREE. Mark your calendar and register at: www.fit2winchallenge.comThe race will be commencing and ending at Sagg Main Beach in Sagaponack. There will be fun activities for children and lots of great raffle prizes. If you would like to help sponsor the event, please email Karen at karen@ctreeny.org.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Jennifer Cave of Fit2Win for organizing this event for CTREE!

Join Us For CTREE’s First

5K Walk/Trot/Run!

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