Congratulations to volunteer of the month Jeurgen Slupek! Jeurgen and his wife Frede have recently joined our ranks as volunteers after being long-time students several years ago. Both Jeurgen and Frede are former members of our Musical Drill Team. Since coming on as a volunteer, Jeurgen has been incredibly dedicated and reliable. He can be […]

Brad Eads was recruited into the volunteer corps here at the Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC) just over one year ago. Brad started with us as a lesson student and has continued to grow and learn since then, including incorporating Natural Horsemanship lessons into his routine. Since beginning with us, Brad has made great connections […]

The Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC) Volunteer of the Month for the months of October and November is Cheryl Brown. Cheryl came to us as a lessons student in the winter of 2007. Later that same year, Cheryl joined the ranks of our volunteer army! Over the last few years, Cheryl has become an indispensable […]

Spring is finally here at Winton Woods Riding Center (WWRC)! That means the horses are shedding, the pastures are muddy, and it’s time to spruce up the barns, because our busiest season is about to begin. The WWRC will hold 5 schooling horse shows this year: April 21, May 19, July 21, September 15, and […]

It’s a new year and many people make resolutions to get in shape. For the volunteers who ride and help at the Winton Woods Riding Center, getting fit is just part of the fun. Horseback riding is a balancing act, where the rider is in constant motion with the horse. The rider uses leg cues […]

Congratulations and a big thank you to February’s Volunteer of the Month, Jamie Fehring!   Jamie Fehring is a longtime student of the Winton Woods Riding Center, who has been volunteering for almost 2 years. She plays a key role in our Special Olympics and Special Riders Program lessons, and has made a huge connection with […]

There’s big news from the Winton Woods Riding Center! The Riding Center is now the host facility of the 2013 Special Olympics State Equestrian Competition! Winton Woods Riding Center has received the approval for the State Equestrian event to drop the Invitational status and become the 8th State Competition for SOOH! Riding Center staff has […]

Dee and I have worked for a while on the idea of Special Olympics Classroom- A curriculum of skill and strength building exercises that can be used on bad weather days throughout the year, and during the cold winter months. For the past six Saturdays, for one hour and 15 minutes, a pilot group of […]