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    The 2026 Raffle tickets go on sale February 14 through May 8

    Get your chance to win one of five great prizes ranging in value from $6,000 to $500. Please join us from February 14, 2026 to May 8, 2026 for a raffle.  Ticket funds help support the Saddle Light Center with …

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    Help 2 Horses When You Donate to the 2025 Big Give

    The Big Give is fast approaching as a 24-hour fundraising campaign for local non-profit organizations. Begins at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 17 Ends at 6 PM on Thursday, September 18 This year, two long-time therapy horses within the herd family …

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    From the Volunteer Corner

    The second quarter of the year has been a very busy and productive one for our volunteer program! We’ve held three volunteer training courses, welcoming many new faces who are eager to serve and learn more about horses and equine …

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    Thank You, Salata Selma!

    We are incredibly grateful to the new Salata restaurant in Selma for their generous support of the Saddle Light Center! On their grand opening day, they donated 10% of their sales to SLC and kindly allowed us to set up …

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  • 2025 Equus

    Saddle Light Center has been recognized as an EQUUS Foundation 2025 Guardian

    The Guardian Seal of Transparency is awarded annually and is a recognition of an organization’s commitment to transparency and accountability by its willingness to make comprehensive data about their programs, horse care practices, and governance available for public scrutiny. Only …

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    Welcome to our newest addition, Coco!

    SLC welcomed Coco to the herd in early 2025. She is a Grade Pony, which means her breeding is unknown or undocumented. SLC does not require any specific breed for a pony to be part of the programs, so Coco …

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    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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    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 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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    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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    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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