I'll be there.  Where will it be?

Michael Cheatham

Hey everyone.  We need to have a volunteer meeting on Sunday evening.
  Would you like to meet at busy bee or senor frongs' or meet and have
finger foods again.  We would meet Sunday at 7 pm.  The meeting
subject will be about actively pursueing sponsors and spring cleaning
ideas.  I think we need to have a BBQ or some other fun day too.  Sheri

Just thought I would let you know that the newpaper will be out
Saturday morning to take pictures for an article in the Galveston
Daily News.  Make sure to wear your shirts on Saturday if you have
one.  they will be here around 9:30 am.   Sheri

Hi all.  We are cancelling all sessions tomorrow.  While we were
working on the arena to fix some wet spots, we accidentally uncovered
some old rebar.  It is about thirty feet of the stuff and it is
sticking up in the arena.  We took about twenty feet out so far, but
have to pull the rest up still.  It is unsafe to use the arena.
Volunteers are still welcome to come out.  We will be doing barn
maintance etc...  Probably will work one of the mini's with the
harness, depends on weather and the arena.  Sorry for the trouble and
we will make up all sessions during the next couple of weeks if
possible.  Sheri

In dealing with specifics in the non-physical disabilities, the
autistic rider will exhibit varying degrees of behaviors which can
present an equal number of special situations.

As self-absorption and repetitive behaviors are characteristic, and
are most often accompanied by profound communication disorders, it
is of utmost improtance to gain and keep the rider's attention.
Lessons need to be interesting with good, stimulating and rhythmic
activity.  Autistic children can "enter into another world" quickly
after mounting so it is important to begin the lesson quickly. They
should always take a lap or two with nothing but light conversation
at the beginning of the lesson.
  Warm up exercises can be done with a ball or ring, but be aware
that the rider needs to take small steps towards this, as they
resist change.  If they will hold the ball at first, that is
enough.  Just teach them hold and then hand back to you and the
other sidewalker, using short clear instructions.  Don't ask for too
much too fast. When teaching them to stretch, demonstrate it first
and have them copy you. Some riders with autism can be violent.  Be
aware they may throw the ball with intent to hit you or your horse.
Autistic children will do this if they feel frustrated and can't
communicate it. Warm up in the beginning can be as simple as
stretching there hands forward, to the side, and back wards toward
your hands.
  Always try to maintain or get eye contact while you are
communicating with the rider.  How fast you go through the steps of
warm up exercises, then the lesson, and games will depend on the
severity of autism.  High functioning autistic children can learn to
be independent riders.  Always remember that you should develop a
routine in your session and stick with it.  Add new elements slowly.
Please, remember...we discourage stemming.  We teach the children
quite hands, no screaming, etc.. (stemming is self stimulation)

CHARACTRISTICS OF AUTISM
1. little, garbled, or no speech
2. short attention span
3. self-abusive or abusive to others (not all)
4. withdrawn
5. repetitive or meaningless movements (stemming)

Talk to you guys later,  Sheri

Sheri,

    Can you please email me photos of the covered arena, the roof, and any of the building that shows the repairs that are needed.  When I get it all together I'll get in touch with the guy who does the metal buildings.

    Also, Please email me with the size of the tires that you need for the horse trailer.  I talked with a friend of mine who works at a speed shop and asked him to see if the shop would donate the tires, and he said he just needs to know what size, then he'll see about it.  I would assume if they do this, it's ok to offer to run a sticker from the shop on the trailer, if they want (the shop's called Competition Sales). 

    I guess if you have a list of specific things that are needed, send that as well, and I'll see what I can arrange.

    Thanks, and I'll talk to you later. 

    ~Eileen

Hey Guys,

I Injured my hand last week and have been unable to write any
emails, sorry about that.  Michael where have you been?  We would
love to see you out here.

Sorry about the junk email.  I removed the girl from our list.

Later today I will post a message about working with Autistic
children.  If you have any questions, write them to the list and I
will do my best to answer them.

Sheri


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haha, we can't get our schedules to coordinate at all!! anyway we
will be in las vegas for my sister's wedding this upcoming weekend:)
and :( maybe we can help the following weekend...i will have to
check with chris though...kinda depends on whats going on at the
golf course, so it is probably better not to count on us...just keep
us informed of when you want to do things and we will let you know
if when we are available to help.
Tammy

--- In flyingfree@yahoogroups.com, Sheri Holmes <sfarms4@y...> wrote:
> Sorry I dropped the ball on the ramp.  I thought everyone heard at
the meeting that we were going to work on it Sunday afternoon.
Myron and my son Glenn are out there working on the hand rails.  We
made need to make another work day next sunday afternoon.  Sheri
>
> Tammy Smith <aggietammy@s...> wrote:Sorry we didn't know you
wanted to work on  the ramp today...Chris has already made plans to
go golfing this morning with some buddies.
>
> Tammy
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Sheri Holmes [mailto:sfarms4@y...]
> Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 9:57 PM
> To: flyingfree@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [flyingfree] (unknown)
>
>
> Hey Tammy,
>
> Sorry to hear about your cold.  I hope you are feeling better
soon.  Is Chis coming out in the morning to help with the ramp?  I
am so excited about the new client and possible sponsor.  If Chris
is coming out I can give the info to him, if not let me know and I
will upload a parent packet and brochure.  Sheri
>
> Tammy Smith <aggietammy@s...> wrote:
>
> Hey all,
> Just wanted to let you know that I won't be out tomorrow.  I have
> picked up a nice little head cold that seems to be getting worse
and
> I think I just need to rest...ugh...I hope it goes away soon since
> next friday I will be getting on a plane to go to my older
sister's
> wedding in Las Vegas.
>
> Ok here is the good news...Chris spoke with the sales rep from the
> gravel company that he mentioned (having good relations with) at
the
> Sunday meeting AND his son just so happens to be autistic and he
had
> actually been looking into Flying Free for his son.  He has
> requested for Chris to get him more information about the
> organization.  So Sheri, if you wouldn't mind emailing me maybe a
> brochure or some kind of informative packet so that Chris can get
it
> to him.  Hopefully this will work out for all...new client...new
> sponsor...and help for his son.
>
> Tammy
>
>
>
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Hey Tammy,

 

Sorry to hear about your cold.  I hope you are feeling better soon.  Is Chis coming out in the morning to help with the ramp?  I am so excited about the new client and possible sponsor.  If Chris is coming out I can give the info to him, if not let me know and I will upload a parent packet and brochure.  Sheri

Tammy Smith <aggietammy@...> wrote:

Hey all,
Just wanted to let you know that I won't be out tomorrow.  I have
picked up a nice little head cold that seems to be getting worse and
I think I just need to rest...ugh...I hope it goes away soon since
next friday I will be getting on a plane to go to my older sister's
wedding in Las Vegas.

Ok here is the good news...Chris spoke with the sales rep from the
gravel company that he mentioned (having good relations with) at the
Sunday meeting AND his son just so happens to be autistic and he had
actually been looking into Flying Free for his son.  He has
requested for Chris to get him more information about the
organization.  So Sheri, if you wouldn't mind emailing me maybe a
brochure or some kind of informative packet so that Chris can get it
to him.  Hopefully this will work out for all...new client...new
sponsor...and help for his son.

Tammy

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Hey all,
Just wanted to let you know that I won't be out tomorrow.  I have
picked up a nice little head cold that seems to be getting worse and
I think I just need to rest...ugh...I hope it goes away soon since
next friday I will be getting on a plane to go to my older sister's
wedding in Las Vegas.

Ok here is the good news...Chris spoke with the sales rep from the
gravel company that he mentioned (having good relations with) at the
Sunday meeting AND his son just so happens to be autistic and he had
actually been looking into Flying Free for his son.  He has
requested for Chris to get him more information about the
organization.  So Sheri, if you wouldn't mind emailing me maybe a
brochure or some kind of informative packet so that Chris can get it
to him.  Hopefully this will work out for all...new client...new
sponsor...and help for his son.

Tammy

Hey all,
Just wanted to let you know that I won't be out tomorrow.  I have
picked up a nice little head cold that seems to be getting worse and
I think I just need to rest...ugh...I hope it goes away soon since
next friday I will be getting on a plane to go to my older sister's
wedding in Las Vegas.

Ok here is the good news...Chris spoke with the sales rep from the
gravel company that he mentioned (having good relations with) at the
Sunday meeting AND his son just so happens to be autistic and he had
actually been looking into Flying Free for his son.  He has
requested for Chris to get him more information about the
organization.  So Sheri, if you wouldn't mind emailing me maybe a
brochure or some kind of informative packet so that Chris can get it
to him.  Hopefully this will work out for all...new client...new
sponsor...and help for his son.

Tammy

-----Original Message-----
From: Sheri Holmes [mailto:sfarms4@...]
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 9:57 AM
To: flyingfree@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [flyingfree] Volunteer meeting

Hey guys,

A couple of notes here.  First, when answering the posts in this
message board, please just reply to the message. Don't send the
message to my personal emails, just send it to the group in a
reply. 

Next, Sunday night at 7:30 pm we are having a volunteer meeting at
my church here in Santa Fe.  We cannot have one in the office this
week due to the nasty conditions here and the fact that I have a
huge toning table in the waiting room. Which we need to sell by the
way. (grin)  The meeting is being held at Arcadia Christian Church's
fellowship hall.  It is very nice and we will have the kitchen. 
Bring appetizer type foods. ( dips and chips, vegi dips, pizza
rolls, tortilla roll ups, things of that nature).  If you go to
www.arcadiachristianchurch.org you can scroll down to get directions
and it will tell you how to get there.  If you like I can post the
directions here.  The church is only 7 minutes from the center.

Please, everyone RSVP to the list and let us know if you are
coming.  You are welcome to bring spouses, dates, or potential
volunteers to this meeting.  We are going to discuss, emergency
procedures, hand out volunteer manuals, and delve into fundraising. 
This is a very important meeting so please come. Any parents who are
interested are also welcome, please no children under 12.

Thanks, Sheri

-----Original Message-----
From: Sheri Holmes [mailto:sfarms4@...]
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 9:57 AM
To: flyingfree@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [flyingfree] Volunteer meeting

Hey guys,

A couple of notes here.  First, when answering the posts in this
message board, please just reply to the message. Don't send the
message to my personal emails, just send it to the group in a
reply. 

Next, Sunday night at 7:30 pm we are having a volunteer meeting at
my church here in Santa Fe.  We cannot have one in the office this
week due to the nasty conditions here and the fact that I have a
huge toning table in the waiting room. Which we need to sell by the
way. (grin)  The meeting is being held at Arcadia Christian Church's
fellowship hall.  It is very nice and we will have the kitchen. 
Bring appetizer type foods. ( dips and chips, vegi dips, pizza
rolls, tortilla roll ups, things of that nature).  If you go to
www.arcadiachristianchurch.org you can scroll down to get directions
and it will tell you how to get there.  If you like I can post the
directions here.  The church is only 7 minutes from the center.

Please, everyone RSVP to the list and let us know if you are
coming.  You are welcome to bring spouses, dates, or potential
volunteers to this meeting.  We are going to discuss, emergency
procedures, hand out volunteer manuals, and delve into fundraising. 
This is a very important meeting so please come. Any parents who are
interested are also welcome, please no children under 12.

Thanks, Sheri

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Hey guys,

A couple of notes here.  First, when answering the posts in this
message board, please just reply to the message. Don't send the
message to my personal emails, just send it to the group in a
reply.

Next, Sunday night at 7:30 pm we are having a volunteer meeting at
my church here in Santa Fe.  We cannot have one in the office this
week due to the nasty conditions here and the fact that I have a
huge toning table in the waiting room. Which we need to sell by the
way. (grin)  The meeting is being held at Arcadia Christian Church's
fellowship hall.  It is very nice and we will have the kitchen.
Bring appetizer type foods. ( dips and chips, vegi dips, pizza
rolls, tortilla roll ups, things of that nature).  If you go to
www.arcadiachristianchurch.org you can scroll down to get directions
and it will tell you how to get there.  If you like I can post the
directions here.  The church is only 7 minutes from the center.

Please, everyone RSVP to the list and let us know if you are
coming.  You are welcome to bring spouses, dates, or potential
volunteers to this meeting.  We are going to discuss, emergency
procedures, hand out volunteer manuals, and delve into fundraising.
This is a very important meeting so please come. Any parents who are
interested are also welcome, please no children under 12.

Thanks, Sheri

Hi guys. Just a reminder about the Astroworld charity get together
this Friday.  I still have tickets for $19.99.  Remember that Flying
Free keeps $5 from every ticket.  I must have the total tickets by
tomorrow night.  I have to turn in money and tickets on Wednesday.
If you want tickets tell me immediately please.  I was hoping a
large group of us to go.  It will be fun.  All tickets come with a
free ticket to Splashtown (if you go Friday)  Sheri

Hi everyone.  Well we are still going to try to have sessions
tomorrow.  It is incredibly wet.  There are two large water puddles
in the arena from it blowing in.  The barn aisle is still wet, but
no standing water.  Four stalls in the barn had some water (thanks
to me forgetting to close the windows, sigh) I don't want to cancel
though.  We are going to try to disk the arena early in the morning
or later tonight.  If some of you guys could get here by 8 am
tomorrow morning that would be great. The first session starts at 9
am and it is a new student.  They will have basic orientation but
they will also ride for about 15 minutes.  Jamie, Myron and I need
help getting the place half way presentable.  I know we can't do
anything about the water, but we can at least try to make it
cleaner.

If anyone can come early, email the list and let me know, Sheri

Well things are really wet out here today. The wind blew the
shingles off out kitchen roof and it was raining for a time in the
house. Myron came home and fixed the roof.  Then I went out to the
barn.  We had a large branch off the tree beside the barn, caused no
damage.  The front doors blew open so there is about an inch of
water standing in the aise.  The arena and breezeway are soaked.
You could say we had a bad morning. But, we shall survive.

I am glad you guys joined the group.  I will be getting the emails
of all the clients and volunteers and inviting them to join in the
next couple of days.  You are welcome to invite anyone who has an
interest in Flying Free to join up.

I ask for you guys to pray about the funding situation.  With all
this bad weather we have been having the last few months, our bank
balance is below what we owe.  We need to come up with $1,000 by
March.  I know this is a tall request, but I know it can be done.
If you know anyone who would be interested in sponsoring one of our
kids, a horse, or make a donation, let me know.  Child sponsorship
is $120 a month, a horse is $100.

I hope to make this group an avenue that can be used so everyone
feels a part of this organization.  I will post funding needs,
therapeutic riding topics, upcoming dates, etc.

Talk to you later

Sheri