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  • Girl with a handful of balloons watching the live band.

    EquestFest 2024 Re-cap

    EquestFest 2024 was a blast for all adults and kiddos. Check out the fun in the gallery below.   EquestFest 2024 Sponsors Thank you to the EquestFest 2024 Sponsors for helping fund this event! Paint            …

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  • Welcome to new instructor, Lindsey Miller!

    Lindsey started as an instructor on Thursdays in October. She is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI). Prior to earning her certification, Lindsey volunteered for several years at 2 other therapeutic riding establishments, SOAR in San Marcos and SIRE in …

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  • Cooper

    Update on Copper

    Cooper is doing very well! Anna is working on riding him on a loose rein so he can acclimate to what carrying one of our riders will be like and he is learning how to understand that. He is very …

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  • Dutch

    Welcome Dutch!

    Dutch is the newest addition at the barn and as soon as we resolve some health issues, he will start his trial period to become part of the program. Dutch is a 13 year old Rocky Mountain Horse. Even many …

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  • Mr. Cool

    In Remembrance of Mr. Cool

    We are extremely sad to inform everyone that we lost Mr. Cool recently to a sudden illness. Mr. Cool spent 22 years at the Saddle Light Center and provided therapy to countless riders over the years.  Early in his life …

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  • The Big Give logo 2024

    The Big Give is Fast Approaching with the 24-hour Fundraising Campaign

    Greetings, Rider Families! Mark your calendars and set your alarms! The Big Give is fast approaching with the 24-hour fundraising campaign for local non-profit organizations. Begins at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 18 Ends at 6 PM on Thursday, September …

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  • magoo

    Welcome to Magoo, the newest member of the SLC herd!

    Magoo will be joining us after Thanksgiving! Her registered AQHA name is Twin Magoos, but everyone calls her Magoo. She is 14.3 hands and 19 years of age. She was born and raised at Northington Ranch in Boerne, TX. Magoo …

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  • Giving Tuesday is on November 28th

    Giving Tuesday will take place on November 28th.  This year our goal is to raise $1,500 to cover de-worming paste for our 12 horses, also 12 new Cashel Crusader fly masks, and 12 new Derby leather halters that are used …

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  • group photo with cowboys and children

    Re-Cap of EquestFest 2023

    The Saddle Light Center had a great time this year at the 2023 Equest Fest. Below are some photos of the event, and a list of our sponsors who made this event possible! EquestFest 2023 Sponsors Daniel & Lisa Cornell …

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  • A Heritage of Horses 8 piece porcelain collector plate set

    The Season for Giving is Here

    There are multiple ways to support the SLC, whether you shop from our online auction, shop on Amazon with SLC as your supported non-profit, or want to offer a donation as part of Giving Tuesday, we greatly appreciate any way …

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  • giving Tuesday

    Support the SLC on Giving Tuesday

      Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday, November 29th! Please support our organization so we can continue our work. You can donate on our website at: https://thesaddlelightcenter.com/how-to-help/general-donations/

  • 9th Annual Rider Showcase Re-Cap

    On Saturday, May 14th, we were able to host our 9th Annual Rider Showcase after two long years of waiting! The Showcase consisted of three classes that allowed riders of different skill levels to exhibit what they have learned through …

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  • Horse on a mini pedastool

    EquestFest 2022

    This year we will be returning to the Helotes Festival Grounds to host EquestFest 2022 on October 16, 2022 from 1:00 – 6:00 P.M.. Tickets for EquestFest 2022 will go on sale, September 19th. Make sure to mark your calendars …

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  • What’s Going on Around the Barn

    Najim Charitable Foundation Grant In July, we received $15,000 grant from the Najim Charitable Foundation to support our Saddle Club Scholarship Fund. We are so thankful to them for their continued support of our organization! EQUUS Foundation 2022 Guardian We …

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  • Lyle

    In Loving Memory: Lyle

    It is with a heavy heart that we are saddened to inform you that our beloved Lyle crossed the Rainbow Bridge Saturday, July 16, 2022. Lyle was born in April 2002 and came to us in January 2018, after an …

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