October 2024 Newsletter

10/16/2024

Storm Chaser Stables

October 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friends of Storm Chaser Stables,

We have exciting news for the farm! As we look ahead to the next chapter, we wanted to keep you updated on some upcoming developments. These changes bring exciting new opportunities for growth and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next with you!

In this newsletter, you’ll find more details about our annual student art contest, class availability, a special spotlight on one of our exceptional students, and an upcoming transition for the farm. Thank you for being a part of our community!

Annual T-Shirt Design Contest: 2024 Submissions Reopened!

We’re excited to announce that we’re reopening our annual t-shirt design contest! While we had originally planned to wrap things up by the end of summer, life took us on a detour and this project was tabled. We’ve decided to give everyone a little more time to get creative and enter the contest!

Theme: Fun on the Farm with Friends

New Deadline: Submit your design by October 31, 2024

Whether you’ve already submitted or are thinking about creating something new, we’d love to see your design! The winning t-shirt will be featured in our merchandise store as our 2024 Contest Winner. This tradition is a great way to showcase your talent while supporting our horses!

How to Submit:

Email your design to [email protected] by October 31
Include your name, contact information, and a brief description of your design

After submissions close, we’ll put it to a community vote online—so stay tuned for more details! In the meantime, check out our merchandise shop. Please visit the merch store and consider a purchase to help support our equine partners!

View SCS Merchandise

Student Spotlight: Lilly’s Big Accomplishment

We are thrilled to celebrate Lilly Garrett-Redmond, a long-time student that has shown incredible dedication and growth with us. This year she achieved a major milestone by joining the travel team—a huge accomplishment! Since joining she has competed in multiple shows and has exhibited key skills of sportsmanship, teamwork, and horsemanship, of course. Please join us in celebrating Lilly's hard work and success!

Lilly has consistently demonstrated her passion for horses and her commitment to learning. We couldn’t be more proud of her! She’s been a regular participant in our programs over the years ranging from horsemanship to day camp and more. We look forward to seeing her continue to thrive!

Interested in the team experience for your child? SCS Equestrian Team membership applications are open for 2025! This opportunity is open to horsemanship students who exemplify our farm’s core values of kindness, safety, horsemanship skillset excellence, and sportsmanship. Contact us to learn more!

Equestrian Team 2025 Application

Big News: Our Farm is Moving!

As many of you know, Storm Chaser Stables has grown a LOT over the last four years. This growth now brings an exciting new chapter—we’re moving! While the exact location is still to be confirmed, we are planning to transition to a new farm space that will allow us to expand our programs and continue offering exceptional hands-on learning opportunities for all of our students within the next few months.

During this period of change, the farm will plan to be temporarily closed for a few weeks while we get settled. We will share more details as they become available, but for now, we want to make sure you have the heads-up and can plan accordingly.

We know we will remain open at our current location in November. However, we will be closed for the week of Thanksgiving for our annual Fall Break. Please stay tuned for more updates regarding class schedules and other important dates!

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prepare for this big move. We’re seeking volunteers to help us set up at the new farm when the time comes. We may need assistance with building infrastructure, caring for animals, and helping to facilitate classes during the transition and beyond. While it’s too early to confirm exact details, if you’re interested in lending a hand, let us know! Your support will make all the difference as we build something even greater. We’re excited to welcome you to our new space soon!

Class Availability Updates!

Horsemanship Class openings are as follows:

Monday 4:30-6pm - ONE Biweekly Opening
Tuesday 3:30-5pm - ONE Opening

Farm School Day Program and Co-Operative Classes will continue to be furloughed until 2025. We will update you on these classes as they become available!

Mark Your Calendars — Important Dates Below:

Horse Show at Silver Star Farm October 19
Annual T-Shirt Design Contest NEW Deadline October 31
Year End Horse Show at Silver Star Farm November 9
Farm Closure w/ NO Programs Fall Break November 25-29

Thank you for being an integral part of the Storm Chaser Stables community. Your support means the world to us!

If you have any questions about our upcoming move, available classes, or how you can get involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We will continue to keep you updated through social media and occasional newsletters. We’re excited for what the future holds and can’t wait to share it with all of you!