Saturday, 04 July 2009
Welcome to Hoofprints on the Heart Adaptive Riding Center!

Hoofprints On The Heart Adaptive Riding Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by three women with various life experiences, but having a common dream of pairing horses with the disabled population. This grassroots organization was created as a result of unique chance meetings, a common love of horses, and a need in the Tri Valley area for adaptive riding. All three founders have been teachers of handicapped students, and one is a parent of a son with multiple disabilities. Each has seen how a horse can “magically” change a child with limited abilities.

HOTHARC is a dream in the making. The need for such a program in the area is great and we are intent on ensuring a solid foundation to guarantee its success. We are located in Livermore at 455 Olivina Avenue on the 4.5 acre historic Hagemann Farm. Currently, HOTHARC welcomes new students, volunteers and supporters. Opportunities for involvement include working with horses and students at lessons, ranch maintenance, office support, participation in special events, and participation on fund raising committees. As a volunteer-based organization, your support is an essential part of ensuring our success. Find out how you can help us grow.

What's New?

Hoofprints Fair at Historic Hagemann Ranch

Save the date for a day of fun for the whole family.  Saturday, May 16th. from 11AM-4PM Activities will include live music, The Singing Blue Stars, Livermore's poet Laureate,   Connie Post, The CA Pinto Rangers, lots of food and craft vendors and children's activities.  We'll have demonstrations of therapeutic riding with Hoofprint's clients. Local historians will be present to relate the history of Hagemann Ranch and give short tours.  Tickets are available at the ranch, via PayPal on this website or at the gate.  $10 for adults and $5 for children over 6 years.

Download the Hoofprints Fair Flyer

 


April 9, 2009 Posted by tbsoules | Untagged 

Second Eagle Project Completed

Service Projects are always welcome at Hoofprints on the Heart.  Robert Reed from Boy Scout Troop 939 in Livermore is the second scout to complete a Eagle Project for the riding center. On Feb. 7, 2009 Robert and his troop built a tall gate that will serve as the first station on the Sensory Trail around the ranch.  Children will ride their horses through the various stations on the trail and experience different sounds, textures and colors.  It is all part of individualizing each child's experience at HOTH and using as many modalities as possible to reach their therapy goals.

 The scouts also helped clean up the ranch, stuffing a dumpster with brush and trash.  The ranch looks much better as a result of their efforts.  Thank-you Troop 939!  And Congratulations to Robert upon earning the rank of Eagle Scout!


March 10, 2009 Posted by tbsoules | Untagged 

Fundraising Opportunities

Eat at Mimi's Cafe in Dublin on MARCH 19, 2009 anytime between 7AM and 10PM and 15% of your bill will be donated to HOTHARC.  Mimi's has lucious food and is family friendly so bring everyone you know!  Smile You must present the attached flyer to your server when you order. 

HOTHARC is a member of the Lucky S.H.A.R.E.S. program.  You can pick up a S.H.A.R.E.S. card at the ranch or get one from a board member. No registration necessary.  Just present your card at checkout at any Lucky, Save Mart, S-Mart Foods or FoodMaxx  store and 3% of your grocery bill will be donated to HOTHARC.  There is no easier way to donate to our riding center.  Take a card home to your neighbors and friends.   


March 10, 2009 Posted by tbsoules | Untagged 
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Parent Testimonials

"In June 2007, my 9-year-old daughter was diagnosed with autism. She has been riding horses at Hoofprints on the Heart since July '07. She is by nature very hesitant and fearful of new things, but she shows no hesitancy when she climbs onto her horse Summer. She is encouraged to verbalize and give directions to the horse, which helps greatly with her speech. Above all, this experience has given her a sense of success."