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SECOND ANNUAL HIGH HOPES HOEDOWN!

Saturday, September 11 • 2-8 PM

EVENT SPONSOR:  

LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MEDIA SPONSOR

97.7 WCTY & 98.7 CLASSIC HITS

BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS SPONSOR:

OUTTHINK

DINNER SPONSOR:

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

OF NEW LONDON

OFFICIAL OUTFITTER

FOR THE HOEDOWN:

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE

WESTBROOK & MYSTIC

GAMES SPONSOR:

CITIZENS BANK

 

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SPONSORS

 

Join the Fun!

Last year over 500 people came out for the High Hopes Hoedown, an annual family event to benefit the mission, participants & programs of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding!  Features of the High Hopes Hoedown include:

  • A friendly competition between local volunteer fire departments drawn from throughout the shoreline region.
  • Face painting, jewelry making and dressing up in a costume for a zany photo shoot are just a few of the fun, hands-on activities for all ages.
  • Games and team competitions amongst area businesses.
  • A riding demonstration by High Hopes participants and staff.
  • Live music from Preston Franz and his country band Hellbent & Heartbreakin'.
  • A delicious Outback Steakhouse barbeque picnic supper!

Ticket Prices:

Adult                         $25

Children (6-12)         $5

Children under 6    Free

 

CLICK HERE

TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!

 

Saddle Up & Win Big in the Hoedown Raffle!
1st Prize: $2,000 Gift Certificate redeemable at Bob’s Discount Furniture.
2nd Prize:
Vermont Ski Vacation for up to 4 people in a luxurious Castle Rock Condo, near Okemo Mountain.
3rd Prize:
Hand-Painted Blue & White Ceramic Tile Wall Plaque.
4th Prize:
Family Reunion Getaway for 10 at a Private Residence in Boiling Springs, PA, near Hershey Theme Park.
5th Prize:
Pair of Lucchese Chocolate Mad Dog ladies boots from Southern Exposure.
6th Prize:
Spa Getaway for 2 at The Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, Westbrook.
7th Prize:
Family Photographic Portrait Session in B&W.
8th Prize:
Weekday Golf Foursome at Lyman Orchard Golf Course, Middlefield.
9th Prize:
Southwest Beaded Necklace.

$10 Raffle Tickets are now available at High Hopes or at Southern Exposure, Westbrook & Mystic. They will also be available at High Hopes during the Hoedown.

 For more information, contact Sara Qua · squa@highhopestr.org · 860.434.1974 x22

 

VOLUNTEERS

Weekly Sub Needs

Calling all volunteers! 

Please plan to join us on Thursday, August 26 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for the annual volunteer awards and an ice cream party in honor of all you do for High Hopes!

Lord Creek Farm Horse Trials

August 8, 2010

New! Click here for results!

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Click HERE for information on upcoming events

High Hopes 2nd Annual Hoedown

September 11, 2010

Click here to become a sponsor

Lord Creek Farm Hunter Pace

September 25, 2010

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra special ticket discount for the 2010-2011 season opening concert Sept. 25, 2010.

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PROGRAMS

 SUMMER

Support from the National Inclusion Project helped make camp possible for many 2010 campers.  We send a big High Hopes thank you to everyone at National Inclusion!  CLICK HERE to visit their website.

New!  Summer riding and driving lessons open to all

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FALL

FALL SEMESTER STARTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH!

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2010-2011 CLASS SCHEDULE

 

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Our 990 and Audited Financial Statements are available upon request.

High Hopes Address: 36 Town Woods Road,Old Lyme, CT  06371
This website is underwritten by Essex Savings Bank