Central Illinois Riding Therapy 305 Neumann Drive East Peoria, IL 61611 (309) 699-3710 cirt@cirt.info

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NEWS

To...the Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington for inviting CIRT to be part of their Alternative Christmas event.

To…. The Heart of Illinois Arabian Horse Club

for their generous donation!

To….. the Illinois Horseman Council for the Rider helmets!

Thanks... I would like to thank all those who have helped CIRT in 2013. Every contribution is valuable to our program. Whether it is monetary gifts, time volunteered, event attendance, or donations of items; whether you are an individual, an organization, or a business, you become a piece of the process that makes a quality program for our riders. The RIDERS‐‐that is really what it is all about! Your generosity affirms that goal. So on behalf of myself and all of the Staff and Board of Directors, I wish you the merriest Christmas ever and a Happy New Year.  Thank You!  

Jenna  

P.S. CIRT will be a beneficiary in the Polar Plunge  Benefit on New Year’s Day!  See event details below. 

POLAR PLUNGE

To…. the Morton Community Foundation for the golf cart!

12th Annual Polar Plunge New Year’s Day 2014 Jump starts at 1:00

East Peoria Boat Club, 707 Collins Lane, East Peoria, IL There will be food, music, and fun! (Heated tent) Visit their website at www.eastpeoriaboatclub.com

Or contact Kelli at (309) 635-0605 for more info CIRT will be one of the beneficiaries

Sponsor Information is available on their website

A special thank you to Bob & Virginia Weaver and Chuck & Laurie Weaver for inviting CIRT to participate in and benefit from this event. Thanks to Bosch Tools for allowing CIRT to use their parking lot East Peoria Fon du Lac Park District for the use of their vans

Paul Pisula, announcer for the polo match Dusty Polhemus, Auctioneer for the live auction Walter Christ and Dave Sheets, bid assistants for the live auction American Speedy Printing, invitations and program printing Peoria County Sheriff’s Posse, Color Guard.

Thanks to the following for donating items for our door prizes, raffles, live and silent auctions: A New You, Alwan & Sons Meat Company, Asian Jewelry-Linda Osika, Aupperle Construction, Avanti’s Ristorante, Basta Mangiare, Baum Investments, Bella Grove Home, Blissful Images, Body Language, Burger Barge, Carmike Sunnyland Cinemas, Caterpillar Visitors Center, CIRT Board of Directors, CIRT Riders, Curves-Morton, Dixon Fisheries, Emack & Bolio’s, Epic Shave, Ewe-Nique Yarns, Exhibit A Gallery, Family Video-Morton, Firehouse Pizza-Morton, Five Points-Washington, From the Field Culinary Center, Garner’s Pizza & Wings, Gracie’s Sports Grill & Pizza, The Hotels at Grand Prairie, Hy-Vee, Isle Casino Hotel, Jeannette James, Bill & Terry Joerger, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, Junction Gallery, Knight’s Action Park, LePeep, Mary Jane & Jim Mattingly, Monical’s Pizza, Peoria Pizza Works, Peddler’s Way Quilt Co., Peoria Chiefs, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria Riverman Hockey Club, Pzazz Entertainment, Quail Meadows, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Sherman’s-Peoria, Six Flags MO, Smashburger, Susan Palmer, Texas Roadhouse, The 50’s Diner, The Fish House, The Shop, Village Courts Athletic Club, Washington Sleep Inn & Suites, La Gondola, Big-R-Washington, Burt Coyote Co, Inc., Rick & Myra Walker, Dover Saddlery, Fired Up, The Flower Box, Jim & Lynda Gustafson, Joan Stanisic, Ellen Mon-teith, Nancy King, Ron & Judy Kruse, Kuhl & Company, John & Kathy Leson, Macy’s Cosmetic Dept., Merle Norman Cosmetics, Mon-tana Silversmiths, Picture This, Pumpkin Glass, CIRT Riders, Families, Volunteers and Friends, The Burdette Family, Joe & Carlene Venovich, Skin Dimensions, The Square Nest/Merle Norman, Tractor Supply Co-Washington, VF Jeanswear, Valley Vet Supply, Kathy Hefner, Eldridge Jewelers, UFS, Vicki Stauthammer, Randy & Bev Taylor. Also, thanks to the following for their support throughout the year: East Peoria Fondulac Park District, Ron Kruse, Chuck & Sue Walker, Hoerr Veterinary Service, Dawn Alwan, Carl & Velda Glueck, Kris McCormick, Roy and Micky Welsh, Gerald and Nancy Nan-nen, all who brought cookies for our volunteers, all the 4-H Clubs who have helped, those who have so generously fulfilled our “wish list”, and to all of our wonderful volunteers who come weekly to help.

And to the Polo Committee for their dedication and hard work. Co-chairs Lynda Gustafson and Jenna Walker. Anita Burdette, Kathy Griffin, Terry Joerger, Nancy & Dave King, Ellen Monteith, Sherry Saathoff, Chris Soderstrom, Agneta Stanesa, Joan Stanisic, Carlene Venovich, and Chuck Weaver.

Thanks to the 100+ dedicated hard working volunteers without whom CIRT could not continue to serve those who benefit from our program and to the generous individuals who have shared their horses with CIRT.

Polo on the Green, CIRT Fundraiser, August 17, 2013

Help Santa help

CIRT. Check out

Santa’s Wish List

on page 7.

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This Year’s Parade of Breeds Gypsy Vanner Stallion, CJ Baker; Haflingers-Matthew Doll, PMB Haflingers; Haflingers-Brighid Doll, PMB Haflingers; Gypsy Vanner Gelding, Mark & Cheryl Thompson; Appaloosa, Jenny King; Appaloosa, Lindsey King; Tennessee Walking Horse, Kim Major; Percheron, Karin Meister; Andalusian, Meagan Legaspi; Arabian, Jacki Lampe; Hackney Pony, Jean Elam; Shetland Pony, Sharon Simmons; Shetland Pony, CJ Baker; 4 Friesian, Horsemeister; Lusitano, Chery Thomason; American Miniature Horse, Brighid Doll.

A BIG Thank You to Nancy, Dave, Lindsey, and Jenny King, Dave Sheets, C.J. Baker, Kathy Oakes, Sharon Simmons, Horse Meister Judy Sceggel, and Matt, Brighit, Patrick, Diana & Chris Doll.

Gold Spur -$1,000 -$2,499

Kris and Michael McCormick

American Speedy Printing

Ameren Illinois

Thank you to our 2013 Spur Sponsors Platinum Spur - $5,000

Maui Jim Visit their website www.mauijim.com

Congratulations to

Jim Gustafson Raffle Winner Jim chose the

$400

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Hats off to Heart of Illinois Vaulting and Karin Meister for performing at halftime!

Silver Spur - $500 - $999 Kurt and Deona Baum Pekin Farmers Insurance OSF St Francis Medical Center

Bronze Spur - $250 - $499

Jim & Lynda Gustafson Craig Baum & Lisa Singleton Mr and Mrs Robert Weaver

Aupperle Construction and Sons Burland Distributors, Inc.

CEFCU Heartland Bank & Trust

Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home

Diamond Spur -$2,500 -$4,999 Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino

Pewter Spur - $100 - $249

Steve & Nancy Aupperle Bud & Marilyn Elward

Karl & Lawrence Kane & Family Cullinan Properties Floral Designs, Ltd

Germantown Hills Animal Hospital Janssen Law Center

Menold Construction & Restoration Mike Murphy Ford Parrish Tack Shop

OUR ADVERTISERS Craig Miller Financial Services, Dick Thulean, State Farm Agent, Epic Shave, Maui Jim, Morton Minii Storage, Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino, OSF St Francis Medical Center, Pekin Insurance.

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Youth Charity Horse Show

Our thanks….

To the YCHS Committee for all their help, for allowing us to once again be a part of their show, and for once again choosing CIRT to be the beneficiary of this year’s show.

To the CIRT riders for demonstrating what CIRT is all about. To Jenni and Lindsey King, all the volunteers, parents, and staff who worked so tirelessly the entire weekend. Awesome event!

Fun at Stone Country

“Kids

Helping

Kids”

Bartonville, IL — On November 9, Stone Country Saloon, owned and operated by Laura and Dan Stone, once again hosted a benefit concert for CIRT.

Southbound, with CIRT volunteer Rockn Ron Wright, provided an evening of great music!

We appreciate all who attended and for their support. With part of the door cover charge and donations $500 was raised for CIRT!

A special thank you to Laura and Dan, the staff of Stone Country, and the Southbound Band for making all of this possible. Every-one had a wonderful time!

Stone Country is an all age country dance club located at 4208 W Pfeiffer Rd in Bartonville, IL

CIRT Riders

Jenna and CIRT rider C.J. Blackwell sing with the band!

Springfield, IL , Oct 11-13 — Volunteers were recruited. Riders had practiced. Horses and tack were loaded for the Youth Charity Horse Show at the Illinois State Fair Grounds. Eleven CIRT riders represented CIRT. In the Trail Class, congratulations to first place winner Meghan Hinthorne. Congratulations to first place winner Jaimee Ruschau, one of two CIRT independent riders competing in the UPHA class.

The Youth Charity Horse Show is a top level competition with national judges, open to equestrians ages 18 and under.

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2013 HORSE SHOWS & EVENTS

Tazewell County 4-H Show July 29

CIRT Open House—November 16

CIRT Horse Show—May 11

State Jr. 4-H Horse Show July 26

THANKS A BUNCH …FOR ALL YOUR DONATIONS TO CIRT

CIRT’s doors are open because of the many generous individuals, organizations, corporations, bequests, and gifts in kind. We thank you and look forward to our partnership in the future.

Thank you to all who have brought snacks to

the barn!

Thanks again to Tom Keeley and Sharon Simmons for turn-ing in their volunteer hours to State Farm for the Good Neighbor Grant. CIRT received $1000 for their dedicated service. Thank you Sharon and Tom! And thank you State Farm!

Thank you to the East Peoria Fondulac Park District for their continued support!

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Help Santa help CIRT. Check out Santa’s Wish List on next page.

BINGO!!

Volunteers are needed! Sundays, 10:45—3:00 Call the office for info!

Jane Taylor John and Michelle Dierker Michael and Deborah Ingold Kerry Nielsen Lyla Wikre Fannie McCoy Richard DeWolf Dennis and Cynthia Aupperle Doris Bogner N.A. Graves and J.A. Bogner Stuart and Pamela Bordon Terry and Debra Bowen Brian Coble and Lee Anne Morrissey David Cox Robert and Marianna Debolt Betty DeWolfe Brian and Marilyn Ely Allen and Virginia Ford Linda Henderson Josephine Hohenbery Ryne Polk James and Joyce Price Gary and Donna Price Patricia Pritchard Carl and Jeanne Ryan Deric and Janell Shafer Diane Schaffer-Vandenborre Stephen Schaffer Martha Jane Siebenthal Todd and Kelly Smith Gerald and Georgia Sommers Anne and Gordon Stagg Ross and Patti Streitmatter Todd Sturman Bernard and Beverly Thieben Matthew and Karen Tracy Robert and Helen Woodford Ray and Dorita Wurmnest Spoon River Riders Abate of IL Inc Brightstar U.S., Inc.

Thank you to Volunteer Spur Sponsor: Patricia Thompson

Thank you for your donations Laundy and Lillian Beach John and Karin Baumgarner David and Susan Bucklin James Compton Robert and Phyllis Cook Diana and Chris Doll Bonnie Donley Duane and Joan Gerjets Kathleen Hefner Diane Hinthorne Bill and Terry Joerger Paul and Karen Kieser Henry and Glenda Kruse Harold and Carol Leroy Jack and Kathy Leson John Leson Herbert McCammon Max McCammon Fannie McCoy Gerald and Nancy Nannen Michael Norbutas Vernon Oates Bill Onken Kevin Reeder Thais Sanders Edith Schneider William Schoedel Tim and Brenda Smith Dan Stone Robert and Karen Thomas Charles and Laurie Weaver Cook & Fasser Associates Fayco Enterprises, Inc. Give With Liberty HOI Arabian Horse Club Knights of Columbus Charities Messing Construction Company Morton Community Foundation Presbyterian Church/Farmington Stone Country Saloon The Swedish Guys Stone Country Saloon St Monica’s Hands of Christ Tazewell County Farm Bureau Received in memory of ……...

Don Brusco Donald and Frances Cihak Anthony Durbin Sr Ron and Judy Kruse Dave Nelson Kim Nelson and Family

Thank you for your support!

For donating items …..

Bonnie Mooney, leaf blower; Janet Mallinson, English riding boots & 2 pairs of breeches; Kane Family, Ryobi 4-pc lithium-ion combo set; Benes Family, paper shredder; Kathy Thrall, leather cleaner, Clorox wipes, napkins, duck tape, paper towels, Windex, Clorox, Swifter Duster, & gift card; Bill & Terry Joerger, office chair; Richard Sutton, electric leaf blower; Maria Dentino, show clothes; Julie Haggerty, stretch reins; Sandra Bloom, misc horse tack & supplies; Susan White, HP printer & ink car-tridges; Jerry & Susan Haines, saddles, blankets, reins & bit; Debby Boese, saddle, bits, Benice halter, saddle pad, bridle with reins, bucket, metal feeder; Gary Scharp, trophies; Bill Christison, trophies; Judy McCarthy, all purpose English saddle and therapy saddle.

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2012 Board of Directors

President Lynda Gustafson Vice President Rob Grahek Secretary Christina Gensler Treasurer Anita Burdette Nancy King Ellen Monteith Sherry Saathoff Agneta Stanesa Joan Stanisic

Advisory Board

Dawn Alwan Brett Hoerr, DVM Teresa Kitson Nancy Kleffman Amy Koch Kris McCormick CIRT Staff

Jenna Walker, Program Director Maggie Roberts Equine Coordinator Kathy Griffin, Volunteer Coordinator CIRT Instructors

Lynda Gustafson Judy Kruse Tammy Moore Maggie Roberts, Intern Emma Tanner Jenna Walker

CENTRAL ILLINOIS RIDING THERAPY

Donation Form

Name _____________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ City ___________________________State _____Zip _______ Email _____________________________________________ I am enclosing a check for $______________

• Manure Forks • Shovels For the Riders: • 1-month Scholarship $100 For the Office: These items can always be used for the office. When one of these items is donated it is one less expense for CIRT which leaves more money for the program! • White or colored copy paper • Postage Stamps • Envelopes ( 4 x6 #10 ) • Post-it Pop-up Notes • 5x8 Index Cards • Duct Tape • Bits for battery operated

tools • Printer Ink Cartridges ( p lease ask staff )

These items are always in need throughout the year. Just like home we work to keep the office, kitchen area & waiting area clean. • Oust Air Sanitizer • Kitchen Paper Towels • Paper Plates/bowls

For the Horses: • Hay • SeniorGlo Horse Feed • $$ for Automatic Waterers • Farrier Fees Trims—$35 Shoes-$100 • Hoof Picks • Salt & Mineral Blocks • Brushes • Wahl ’ s Clipper Blades

( 1 0-15-30 ) • English Stirrup Straps • Rainbow Reins 7 ’ 5 ” • Western Saddle Pads L 2 ’ 7 ” x W 1 ’ 4 ”

The horses love these and the riders love giving their favorite horse a treat! • Peppermints • Carrots • Apples For the Cats: The barn cats earn their keep by keeping the “ varmits ” And the riders enjoy playing with them while they wait to ride. • Canned cat food For the Barn: These items get a lot of use and wear out over the course of the year. Help us stretch our budget by donating one ( o r more ) of these items. • Muck Buckets • 2 gallon plastic buckets • Brooms ( big & small )

Santa’s Gift Ideas/CIRT’s Wish List • Plastic Silverware • Napkins • Clorox or Lysol Wipes • Windex • Bleach • Liquid Laundry Soap • Dryer Sheets • Vinegar • Swifter Duster Refills • Toilet Paper For the Waiting Area: • Kleenex • Hand Sanitizer • Cookies & Snacks No Time to shop? How about…….

• Farm & Fleet Gift Card • Tractor Supply Gift Card • Big R Gift Card • Gas Gift Card • Monetary Donation

Why donate?

1. Invest in people, not things 2. To be a part of something

bigger than yourself 3. Give back to the community 4. Tax benefits 5. We can’t do it without you!

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And Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas