Goodbye to Big Red
June was also a very sad month as we said goodbye to Big Red as he crossed over The Rainbow Bridge. He was a small horse with a big heart that touched the lives of many riders and volunteers. Dr. …
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Meet Don Diego
 Chief returned home and we welcomed a new addition to The Saddle Light Center, Don Diego. Don Diego HCP is a 21 yr old registered Peruvian Paso, a gaited breed They do not actually trot and are very comfortable to …
Elizabeth Ivery and Antonia Necsoiu
Elizabeth Ivery and Antonia Necsoiu participated in the Michael Ver-maas Benefit Show on June 6th, 2015 here at Retama Equestrian Center! They both rode in the Lead Line class and came home with blue ribbons! Such a fun day! And …
Lois Horton and Kai participate in Michael Vermaas Benefit Horse Show
On June 6th, our very own Lois Horton and Kai participated in the Michael Vermaas Benefit Horse Show here at Retama. They competed in Western Pleasure and Western Horsemanship, and they took home second and fourth place ribbons! Congrats Lois …
Bits ‘N Spurs 4-H Horse Club Visits
On June 6th, we had an awesome visit from the Bits ‘N Spurs 4-H Horse Club! Stephanie Eckroat and her group of 4-Hers from Kansas came to SLC for a tour and explanation of what Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding are …
Neuro Restora-tive San Antonio Visits
On May 29th, a group from Neuro Restorative San Antonio came and participated in a tour and explanation of Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding. Neuro Restorative San Antonio is a rehabilitation center for adults with acquired brain injury and it has …
Quality Organic Products donated a fully grown tree
In May, Quality Organic Products on Nacogdoches donated a fully grown tree to The Saddle Light Center this summer! The horses are very appreciative of the extra shade from the Texas heat! Thanks guys!
Morgan’s Wonderland Easter Egg Hunt
We attended Morgan’s Wonderland Easter Egg Hunt and gave out 200 eggs winning one admission to EquestFest in September!
The Saddle Light Center was the site of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) course in San Antonio
[Show slideshow] Licensed Veterinarians from the entire USA came to San Antonio to become licensed to provide acupuncture on large and small animals. The Saddle Light Center provided a total of 16 horses on Friday morning and again on Saturday afternoon for the Veterinarians to …
Spring Readiness Day
Kohl’s store #644 at Northwoods came to help us with “Spring Readiness Day” on April 19, 2014! [Show slideshow]
Best wishes for Laura!
Laura Bradstreet, Wednesday volunteer from 9/8/12 and Army nurse was transferred to Hawaii. It has been a real pleasure and best wishes for a great future! Her last day was March 12, 2014
Thanks to Central Catholic High School Students
On March 8, 2014 wonderful help was once again provided by Central Catholic High School! They put in a new foundation into Mr. Cool’s stall & leveled it, bedding in all the other stalls, cleaned saddles, leather halters, stall ledges …
UTSA Engineering Ambassadors Volunteers Time
On February 22, 2014, our early spring cleaning was provided by: UTSA Engineering Ambassadors volunteering their time to clean tack, remove and clean corner feeders, sweeping & spraying mounting ramps with water repellant and raking up spilled hay outside the …
Crystal awards were given to at Christmas Party
Crystal awards were given to the following individuals at the Christmas Party: STEVE BAKER, 10 years of Star Commitment CANDY CASPER, 2013 Star Volunteer LISA CORNELL, 6 years of Star Commitment ALISON GRAGG, 9 years of Star Commitment JEANNE KNAUT, …
Fighting for a Change at UTSA
Fighting for a Change at UTSA on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 10 am to 1 pm cleaning tack:
