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Watch us on Channel 2 News Daybreak on Monday, May 20!
Lothlorien's new Children's Guild Foundation Sensory Trail will be featured on Channel 2 News Daybreak with Kevin O'Neill at 5:55am and 6:35am!  Don't forget to watch!  

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New Volunteer Orientations:  
Tuesday, June 4 at 5:30pm.  RSVP by Thursday, May 30
Thursday, June 13 at 5:30pm.  RSVP by Friday, June 7.
*All new volunteers must attend one orientation prior to volunteering in lessons.  We will be scheduling more dates in the near future.

Space is limited.  We cannot guarantee your spot without an RSVP.  Please call 716-655-1335 or email volunteerltrc@gmail.com

Visit our Volunteers/Subs Needed page for more info.  

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Sensory Trail coming to life at Lothlorien

LTRC is excited to announce the creation of a sensory trail on the grounds of our facility.  Funding for the trail is being provided by the Children's Guild.

A sensory trail is a rich learning environment of woodland paths that consist of slopes, turns, varied footing, natural sights and sounds, and man-made "acitivity stations".  Activity stations are themed stopping points along the trail that offer students the opportunity to see, hear, smell, touch and talk about the items they encounter.  This integrated environment challenges the students' balance, stimulates their senses and encourages them to interact with the world around them.  

Construction of the trail has begun and as the weather warms up our need for manpower and supplies increases. If you would like to help build the trail, please call 655-1335.  

Below is a list of items we are looking for to help us complete the activity stations:   

Footing -  Sand, wood chips, mulch
Wooden fence posts
Fabric for gardens
Flowers, herbs, soil
Musical instruments
Puppets and stage for puppet shows
Sand and beach/lighthouse equipment
"Faces" to put on trees
Fencing
Bright paints 
Wooden animals
Twinkle lights
Mailboxes or wooden boxes that can go on trees
Bird houses, bird feeders
Chimes
 
And any fun stuff that requires using your IMAGINATION!!!!!
 
All donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off on Saturdays, by appointment or call 655-1335 and we will pick it up.  Thank you in advance for your help!

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New Volunteer Orientation:  
Tuesday, May 21 at 5:30pm.  RSVP by Thursday, May 16

Space is limited.  We cannot guarantee your spot without an RSVP.

Visit our Volunteers/Subs Needed page for more info.  

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Leader Training is available to current leaders who need a refresher or sidewalkers who have completed at least one full session.  Dates for leader training are filled based on interest. Click here for more info.

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Say hello to Acorn and Nibbles, the newest additions to our barn! Interested in sponsoring one of our incredible horses?  Please visit our How to Give page.


Friend us on Facebook!  Visit our newly updated Facebook page, Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Ctr. for updates, pictures, volunteer information and more!  

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Thank you to our 2012/2013 donors!  Lothlorien is the proud recipient of the following donations:

The Children's Guild Foundation:  $32,500
The Children's Guild Foundation is dedicated, through funding support and advocacy programs, to improving the lives of children with special needs.  The Children's Guild Foundation mission is to advocate on behalf of and fund non profit organizations serving children with medical, behavioral, learning, mental and developmental conditions. The Foundation does this by forming a partnership within the community with healthcare professionals, medical researchers, special needs teachers and therapeutic recreation program experts dedicated to meeting the on-going challenges that effect children with special needs and impact their families.

 

Hooper Family Foundation        

Dr. Frank T. Schreck/Orchard Park Pediatrics

Alden Central School

Paul and Sandra Szalinski

Ingram Micro

Seymour Knox Foundation

Sigma Phi Gamma

Lion's Club of East Aurora

Lions Club of Orchard Park

Fisher-Price

East Aurora Kiwanis Club

Wales Hollow Community Church

General Electric

United Way of Buffalo

National Fuel Gas Foundation

SEFA

The Phil Hubbel Family

Niagara Falls Harley Davidson

East Aurora Moose Lodge

United Methodist Weslayan Chuch

John D. Blackman Foundation

Eberl Iron Works

 

SPRING 2013 season schedule:

Click here for our Spring 2013 season schedule! 

Click here for the 2013 Participant Registration Forms

Seeking volunteers!

We are currently looking for new volunteers to add to our tremendous family of helpers!  If you are age 14 or older, interested in horses and helping people, we're a great fit!  Click here for the 2013 New Volunteer Application form.

Horse leaders are responsible for the horse during the lessons, helping to lead the horse and rider around the ring. Side walkers work with the rider during the lesson, providing support as needed.

Lessons are offered weekdays and Saturdays at various times throughout each day and evening. We ask volunteers to commit to a weekly schedule for a 4-6 week period and all volunteers are  required to attend training and orientation.

Please call 716-655-1335 or email for more information today!