Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Activities

Friday May 7

Ribbon cutting at 4:30 will take place in front of the main gates.

Dedication at 4:45 by Pastor David Lukefahr, Kirksville’s Faith Lutheran Church, followed by cake and photos with some of the horses.

Grand Opening fun stuff!

Saturday, May 8

11:00 We’re OPEN!

12:00 Liberty performance by Sarah Rouse and Sara Sevits as “The Shooting Star Specialty Act” and their amazing horses. Marvel as they show off the fruits of their human to equine connections. Often called “dancing with horses”, liberty work is one of the lesser known A second performance will follow at 4:00pm.

12:30 Let the games begin! Join other members of the community as you participate in a scavenger hunt and other activities. Spend as little or as much time as you want as you discover interesting places on the property, surprising people and little known facts about horses.

1:00 Sawdust scramble. Open to ages 4-12 to play, and people of any age to watch the fun. Bring a set of gloves, and long pants as you will be digging thru sawdust to find coins and treasures to keep in memory of your time at the center. Have your photo taken with the center’s most popular horse, Lucky!

2:00 Roping demonstration by Jason Rouse. Even better than the chance to watch, is the opportunity to have Jason teach you how to get started roping yourself!

3:00 Shop the Clubhouse Tack Shop for new and used, one of a kind and unique horse related items including specially designed jewelry by local artists, touching memorial keepsakes, and fabulous decor items here for the day from Green Hills Rope Creations.

4:00 Second amazing performance of Sara Sevits and Sarah Rouse and their liberty horses. If you missed the first one, you’ll want to stay long enough to catch this last show. of the day.

4:30 Results of our Grand Opening drawing!

4:45 Message by Fellowship of Christian Cowboy’s minister and chapter President, Jason Rouse.

5:00 - 7 First of the center’s monthly BBQ’s. Join us whether you have horses or enjoy them from afar. Nothing fancy, this one is a fundraiser for the installation of a wheelchair ramp. We believe that nobody should be left out of experiencing horses because they require a ramp.

7:00 Normally dinner time for the horses at the center, we want to let those who often have sensory overload problems know that this is a time special for them. We invite families to join us for quiet time in the arena and stallside. Nobody should be left out of the chance to touch, watch and be near a horse. Please text us if you would like to come for quiet time so we can make plans.