The Mounted Eagles’

Therapeutic Horsemanship Volume 11 Issue 1 January-March 2013

The Mounted Eagles program has been underway for over 20 years. Oneconstant in the program has been Jenny Waby who has been a MountedEagles program participant for 18 years. Jenny has grown up with the pro-gram and has certainly brought many smiles to the barn. Jenny is now 32years old and still gets very excited when she knows it's time to go to the barnfor her riding lesson. Over the years Jenny has developed a close bond withSusie Baillif who founded the Mounted Eagles program. They have spentmany hours together and Jenny has had the opportunity to ride many of theprogram horses. Not only have her equine riding partners helped Jenny, butshe has also helped new horses become accustomed to accepting new rid-ers. Today, she rides Wind Dancer during her Tuesday riding lessons. WindDancer is a good fit for Jenny since they both share a great sense of humor.Jenny is always laughing at Wind Dancer as he does his silly antics and heseems to know that he is making her happy.

Jenny has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and is mentally impaired.Riding with Mounted Eagles helps Jenny both physically and mentally. Herwalking, posture and overall balance has improved as well as her comprehen-sion of what is expected from her during each lesson. She works to sit upstraight in the saddle, look to where she wants to go, and give Wind Dancerthe right signals to get him to go where she wants him to. Jenny loves to rideand knows that she has to follow the directions from her riding coach. She lis-tens intently and concentrates to complete her instructions. Usually she is suc-cessful, but sometimes Wind Dancer has other ideas and Jenny ends uplaughing hysterically and then they have to start all over again.

Jenny resides in Little Falls with her mother Jeanine. Jenny spends a lot oftime socializing with the patrons of her mother's establishment called "JC'sNut Hut." Jenny especially likes dancing to the music offered by various

bands that play there. Jenny also likes tospend time with her dad Chuck Waby wholives in Crosby. Her sister Amy lives inBrainerd. Also in Crosby are Jenny'sgrandparents, Dick and Stell Waby. Whenvisiting her grandparents, Jenny loves tohelp her grandmother in the garden. Jennyalso loves to play with her dogs Sam andSadie and take them for walks. Any oppor-tunity to be outside and Jenny will take it,especially if it includes a trip to the localDairy Queen. Jenny loves to go swimmingand 4-wheeling. If she can't get outside,you may find her playing Wii or computergames on her laptop.

After a recent lesson where Jenny andWind Dancer had worked very hard, Jenny took some time to thank WindDancer. Once dismounted, Jenny moved in close to Wind Dancer and beganrubbing his neck. He stood very still and seemed to melt into her touch. At thatmoment it seemed that Jenny and Wind Dancer were the only ones in thebarn. They have a connection that gives each of them what they need fromone another. That is what the Mounted Eagles program is all about.

Jenny, it has been our pleasure to have you in the Mounted Eagles family forso many years. We are so proud of your accomplishments.

Congratulations on being selected as the Rider of the Quarter.

Rider of the Quarter - Jenny Waby

Mounted Eagles is a 501(c) non-profit group.Our Mission Statement: Mounted Eagles enhances the lives of program participants, volunteers and the community by providing a safe andenjoyable environment where individuals with special needs benefit from therapeutic, developmental and educational equine-assisted activities.

From our Executive DirectorLynn Fairbanks

Building on our pastto move us into the future…

No matter what the reason behind your path crossingwith Mounted Eagles, I am hopeful that you havefound it to be a worthwhile, rewarding and beneficialexperience. We strive to maintain a professional car-ing relationship with our participants, volunteers,donors and friends. In 2012, we celebrated our 20thyear of therapeutic horsemanship in the BrainerdLakes area. Looking back to our humble beginnings,it amazing to see where we are today. We are remind-ed often of the many smiles, heartaches, blessingsand challenges that we have experienced over thepast 20 years.

As we build our future, we look to continue to providethis much needed service for our community. For2013 we have already implemented some improve-ments. Some may be visible to our participants andvolunteers while others may not be. All changes areto help the program move forward and to make it abetter program. One big change that participants andvolunteers are seeing is the additional day of riding onWednesdays. This was done to give horses and vol-unteers a shorter day on Tuesday. It also provides rid-ers with a more flexible riding schedule. Anotherimprovement that you may not be aware of is our newprinter and two new computers that we were able topurchase this year. Our old computers were"dinosaurs" as Susie likes to call them and replace-ments were very much needed. These items will helpus be more efficient with our administrative tasks.

We will continue to focus on ways to improve ourprogram. We welcome input from our participants,volunteers, donors and friends. With that in mind Iwould like to invite each of you to join the member-ship of Mounted Eagles by attending our AnnualMeeting to be held on April 8th, 2013 at 6 pm atSawmill Inn, Brainerd. At this meeting you will beable to review financials, be part of the discussionsfor new and old business and have an opportunity tobecome a member. Memberships are $10 per indi-vidual and $25 per family. Come and join us for fel-lowship and input on the future of your program!

Mounted Eagle’s Riders Banquet Photos

Mounted Eagles Inc.20883 Wood Land RdIronton, MN 56455

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The Mounted Eagles' Mane Tales is a Quarterly Publication of Mounted Eagles, Inc.Lynn Fairbanks, Executive Director; Susie Baillif, Sr. Instructor; Shirley Adolphson and Toni Wasilensky, Volunteer Directors

Board of Directors: Sandy Strom-Gieseke, Chairperson; Cheryl Triplett, Vice Chairperson; Lise Lunde, SecretaryAggie Stroot, Treasurer; Mary Hammer, Jan Moran, Melodie Salzl, and Deb Griffin

Editor/Contributor: Melodie Salzl Newsletter Publication: Linda Dahl, Dahl Graphics & PrintingFacility Location: Spirit Horse Center, 8386 50th Ave., Brainerd 56401 Visit our website at www.mountedeagles.org or call 1-888-828-9920.

Cookie Sale EndsAnnual MeetingCookie Order Pick-UpA Night With the Stars FundraiserKayak RaceSpecial Olympics ShowPizza Ranch FundraiserWalk N RollHoofin It Trail Ride

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Golden Horses - $1,000 - $4,999Air Warrior Courage FoundationChristine Olson SalesGeorgiana NeinaberCrow Wing Power Operation RoundupEssentia HealthMille Lacs ElectricVFW Club Brainerd

Silver Eagles - $500 - $999Brainerd Lakes Surgery CenterCrow Wing RecyclingGarrison VFW Post 1816Grand Casino Mille LacsGrattan HealthcareJohn & Janet MoranLinda Dahl, Dahl Graphics & PrintingLorraine BirskovichNisswa Square-Kermit & Jenny SuttonNorthstar KigersSpirit Horse CenterThrivent Financial for Lutherans-Chapter 31300- A Caring Abounds Communities Project

Silver Horses - $100 - $499Account Sense-Christine BerginAmerican Legion Club Post 49-PequotAmeriprise Financial Svcs, Scott StrootAnoka Equine Veterinary ClinicBaxter Lions ClubBoards By Bill-Bill StrootBrainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing ExtravaganzaCascade Untied Methodist ChurchCentral Lakes Rotary ClubChristine OlsonColleen & Irwin LangrenCovenant Independent Living Services, Inc.Crosby Eye Clinic-Dr Jerome PolandCrosslake Lutheran Church-July Kaffee FestDan, Amy & Cody VleckDiscovery Horse Equine Facilitated Life CoachingEdgewild ResortGarrison Animal HospitalGood Neighbor Home CareJim Shirley Tate BoelterKris & Norman OlsonLakeland Agency - Pequot LakesLakes State Bank - Pequot LakesLandis Gyr+Lise & Dale LundeMark & Adele LaustenMelealuca CustomersMelodie & Sami SalzlMick Justin, CPAMille Lacs Crossing Kayak GroupNisswa Tax ServicePequot Lakes Dental CenterPequot Lakes Physical Therapy ServicesRichard & Mary HarringtonSandy Strom-Gieseke, Independent Avon Rep Scearcy & AssociatesStonemark Land Surveying IncTrue Balance Mental Health CounselingUnitedHealth Group Dollars for Doers ProgramWatt AutomotiveWild Rice Depot Gas Station and Liquors

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Diamond Hooves - Anonymous Donorsvia Capital One Credit CardLabvia Goodsearch via Loose Change Roundup

Wind Beneath Our WingsIn-Kind DonorsAccount Sense & Payroll-Chris BerginAnnCo Vet ServicesArea Newspapers & Media Centers Bill & Aggie StrootBlakeman Pumping ServicesBob & Holly WelshCity of Pequot LakesConnie MadisonDahl Graphics & PrintingDon & Toni WasilenskyFroggy Signs, Inc.Fudicia Benefits - Dave BerginGLS Promotions - Brainerd Holiday Station North - BaxterJames BairLise LundeMary & Dave KeppersMike & Lynn FairbanksMike Peterson & “Elvis” Bill MuselNisswa Community CenterPan-O-Gold BakeryRoma of Rice, MNShirts Plus - AitkinSpike's Barber Shop - Spike WalesSpirit Horse CenterViking Coca-Cola Company

Many Thanks To Our DonorsWithout You We Could Not "mount up as with wings like eagles."

Any failure to list names of donors is unintentional and we offer our apologies for doing so.All support is greatly appreciated from those of you who share our passion for enhancingthe lives of those individuals in our communities who face physical, mental, social and/oremotional challenges. May God Bless You All!

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