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Terrie Carter

Terrie Carter who was involved with the Center as a volunteer since 2008; she also served on our fundraising committee and worked on the news letter.  Each year Terrie brought a group of students from Central Catholic High School where …

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Native – 2013

NATIVE the grand lady of the Saddle Light Center program. Native was with us since before 1993, when she was loaned to us by the grandfather of one of our riders. Native was a big horse with a wide back, …

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Harvey’s Heroes of the Najim Family Foundation has been donating tickets to our riders and their families for the Scorpion Soccer Games!

“Thanks to Harvey’s Heroes for the opportunity to enjoy a family event w/our daughter’s.  This was the first soccer game we’ve ever attended but looking forward to more … Thanks again.”  The Gamez Family Chris Rodgers and family would like …

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Nugget

Nugget left for East Texas on Thursday, June 27, 2013 to be with Poco, Legs and Cheyenne in a big green pasture on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.         Rainbow Bridge There is a bridge …

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Diana Jean Kubish Hearn

September 13, 1949 – February 4, 2012 Born in Atascosa County, Texas to Othmer and Beatrice Kubish.  She worked at the Atascosa County Livestock Exchange for over 30 years. She was the first female Brand Inspector for the Southwest Texas …

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Edmund Seidel

Dec. 5, 1922- July 24, 2009 Edmund was a cousin to one of the Saddle Light Center’s volunteers, Ingrid Horne.  She remembers him lovingly as full of life and a friend to many.  He was born to German immigrant parents …

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Napoleon, 2008

With much sorrow in our hearts we announce the passing of our Beloved Friend, Napoleon. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge July 7, 2008 at the age of 26. He faithfully carried our riders with care and grace since 2002. He …

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Mary Ellen McCready

 December 2, 2007 [Show thumbnails] Mary Ellen was a wonderful advocate of The Saddle Light Center and believed strongly in the service that we provide.  She became involved in 1993, volunteering for two years until a foot problem caused enough …

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Punkey, 2007

With much sorrow in our hearts we announce the passing of our Beloved Friend, Punkey. She crossed the Rainbow Bridge Saturday night, November 17, 2007. Though she is out of our sight, she will never be out of our hearts. …

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Wilton Michael Newman, Jr. Memorial

  Although we at the Saddle Light Center never had the pleasure of knowing Mike Newman, I found we had many interests in common.  Mike loved kids, especially his two grandchildren Hailey and Garrett.  We at the SLC love our …

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