CAMELOT THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP PHOTOS!

With Mary Hadsall, Executive Director

With Michelle Bartlett, Director of Community Relations

& Head Riding Instructor

When you call us for information or to donate,

you're likely to talk to Robin first!

" Sophie"

Paint

American Quarter Horse


This was an awesome Silent Auction ranging from
Jonas Brother Concert Tickets...

...to Guitars signed by Jessica Simpson & Rascal Flatts!

"Cayanna" with my friend Liz!

" Cliffy"

Holsteiner

" Cayanna"

Halflinger

"Bravo"

Mustang

"Whoever shall pulleth this Sword from this Stone

shall be rightwise born a Hero"

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Note from Michael: Before I moved across the United States to Arizona driving a large Penske moving truck and pulling my small SUV on a flatbed, I had already researched Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship and was determined to visit the ranch. Several weeks after the movers unloaded my truck, without knowing a soul or even having a job in hand, I began navigating my way around Scottsdale using the beautiful Blue lit spire designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as my landmark in the Northeastern part of the City. But nothing has shone brighter than the daily miracles that unfold at the ranch for adults and children with disabilities. They were told they couldn't accomplish certain tasks and goals. But with the dedicated leadership of Mary Hadsall and a staff of volunteers, those "dragons are slayed"---to coin a phrase--and lives are transformed positively with confidence, respect and love. I have never seen a more incredible group of people: staff, volunteers and instructors alike who come together and make miracles happen in the lives of students who now know they CAN accomplish their dreams! There is a richness of life here that rejuvenates the soul and for me at least, restores my faith in humanity.

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Each year, Hooves & Heroes is a fund raising event for this "jewel in the desert". This year we had musical performances by Marty Mitchell and Sue Harris, cowboy poetry and music by Buckshot Dot, a dog agility demonstration in the covered arena by "Contact Zonies", Juggler Extraordinaire James Reid and The Scottsdale Police Mounted Unit delighted everyone who was in attendance. On a recent post, I mentioned the late Dr. Viktor Frankl's lifetime work which focused on finding "meaning" in life. For me, I find that meaning at Camelot. I have fielded a few e-mails asking if the Wish List that I posted yesterday could serve as a means of contributing to Camelot? The answer is YES! What a wonderful way to help the ranch continue to do the good it must in the community by having the tools it needs to deliver on its mission! May the posts of the last 48 hours inspire you!

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