March 2023 Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Storm Chaser Stables March 2023 Newsletter Hello hello to our Storm Chaser Stables farm family! Some days it feels like Spring and other times the March wind is biting, so please continue to come dressed in layers. Coats or jackets, socks, gloves, scarves, hats, sunglasses, and rainwear are all a good idea of clothing items to bring or pack! We are SO excited to announce that we have enough Board Members to begin filings as a nonprofit! Interested in joining the board or have a candidate in mind? Please email us at [email protected] to inquire! As always, we continue to seek volunteers to help out on the farm with caretaking tasks, maintenance, and assisting with group activities. Upcoming Planned CLOSURES! Our next closure for the Farm Campus will be March 8th in which no programs will be running. The next planned closure will be for Spring Break! The Farm Campus will be CLOSED for all programs April 3-7th UNLESS you have registered for the Bridle-less Riding Clinic (more info on that below). Summer Session Dates Now Available! Our 2023 Summer Horsemanship Camps will run concurrently with Farm Summer School this year on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. These fun day camps are available for full or half day options and include horsemanship instruction, group games, nature exploration, and arts & crafts each week. Sessions are available to pre-register now with a deposit. Equestrian Team members may add Tuesday and Thursday each week. Please fill out the Summer Day Camp Registration Form to secure your spot on the Farm Campus for each session you plan for your child to attend! Upcoming Clinic with Certified Trainer David Yauch Rescheduled! We are so excited to host a 3 hour clinic on Intro to Bridle-less Riding with David in April. This is the perfect experience gift for your horse crazy kid! Participants must be current SCS students. Registration includes a paid deposit of $20 required to secure your spot. Auditors welcome! Spaces are LIMITED so please don’t delay, register now! Farm School Day Program Scholarships Available! Following our dream to make enrichment on the farm a viable option for more families, we are pursuing nonprofit formation. In honor of this effort we have opted to offer two half scholarships—that is 50% off our advertised Farm School tuition rate! We have openings for full or half days at Farm School on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Please contact us for details. What’s Farm School Like? Our unique school modality allows learners to receive tutoring, play outside, learn about the rhythms of nature, and participate in horsemanship activities. Learners are encouraged to bring their own curriculum if not working with our partner, Acellus Academy. Farm School includes daily academic blocks with 1-1 tutoring available to all students, mindful movement, horsemanship option on certain days, expressive art projects, nature exploration, and free play on the farm. Learners may attend with flexible scheduling options—please contact us with your family’s unique academic needs! New Merch Drop! Our newest t-shirt design is a cute original drawing of Punkin, one of the best lesson ponies on the farm! You can find this shirt and other fun designs in our merchandise shop! Please visit the merch store and consider purchasing to help support our equine partners and program development. Stay tuned for more new designs coming up soon! SCS Equestrian Team Update! This year we are offering two levels of team membership: Travel and Ancillary Teams. The Travel Team will attend shows at Silver Star Farm in Spotsylvania this year. The Ancillary Team will develop key skills in horsemanship and sportsmanship with the option to “pick up” rides at some events. The entire team will meet regularly for group team building sessions and to plan fun free events on the farm. Interested in the team experience for your child? SCS Equestrian Team membership is offered by invitation to horsemanship students who exemplify our farm’s core values of kindness, safety, horsemanship skillset excellence, and sportsmanship. Contact us to learn more! CVHR 2023 Youth Trainer Challenge Update! A lot has happened since our last update. Phantom was cleared to continue his training! It has been a journey. Annabelle has discovered more of his quirks, like his joy of rolling in sand, and how to overcome some of their training challenges, such as ground driving and desensitizing him to things on his back! The Youth Trainer Showcase will be a virtual event in which each youth trainer presents a video sharing their stories. Stay tuned for our video! We continue to fundraise with Central Virginia Horse Rescue for the care of Phantom and the other youth trainer horses! Donate to Team Phantom Select SCS Horses Now Available to Lease! Ever dreamed of owning your own horse, but don’t have the space, time, or budget to commit to the variable cost of horse ownership? Leasing a horse from SCS LLC will give you peace of mind with a fixed monthly rate, access to your leased horse 2 or more days per week, discounted lesson rates, and a horse to call your own each month. It’s a win-win! Contact us today to apply for an on-site equine lease! Horsemanship Class Availability Updates! Class openings are as follows: Monday 3:30-4:30 Leadline - ONE Opening w/ Waiting List Available Tuesday 3:30-5pm Beginner/Intro to Off Lead - TWO Openings Wednesday 3:30-5pm Novice - TWO Openings Thursday 3:30-5pm Intermediate Equestrian Team - ONE Opening Friday 3:30-5pm Beginner Equestrian Team - ONE Opening Sunday 3:30-5pm Adults Only - Waiting List Available Booking Equine Therapy Sessions Now! Horses support our mental health by helping us hone wellness skillsets and relationships. SCS LLC partners with Roots and Wings Counseling LLC to provide equine therapy options to local residents. Book an equine therapy session with us and see for yourself! Email us at [email protected] for more information. Mark Your Calendars — Important Dates Below: Farm Campus Closure w/ NO Programs Running March 8 Farm Campus Closure w/ NO Programs Running Spring Break April 3-7 Intro to Bridle-less Riding Clinic w/ David Yauch April 5 3-6pm - Must pre-register! Keep scrolling for more photo updates of our students on the farm. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for more frequent updates! We’ll see you soon with more news. Stay well! Warmly, Jeni at SCS LLC View SCS Merchandise Copyright (C) *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*. All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|LIST:DESCRIPTION|**|END:IF|* *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|**|END:IF|* Update Preferences | Unsubscribe *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*