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Experience the thrill of Polo – the sport of Kings while helping us give rescue horses a second chance.  Bring your friends and family and enjoy an exciting afternoon in the country!

There’s so much to see and do:

·  Feel the thunder of hooves as you watch a 6-chukker International Polo game

between Canadian & U.S. teams.  Each player brings 4-6 horses each and a

passion for the game!

·  Participate in the Traditional Divot Stomping with a complimentary glass of

sparkling wine complements of Trius; there’s ice cream for the kids

·  A stunning half-time Musical Show featuring Camilla Willings, 2010 Wind Rider

World Champion and her horse ‘Mercenario de Libertad’ (Mercy); you can see

Camilla & Mercy by clicking here

·  Children will enjoy storytelling, animal balloons and giant bubbles with YooHoo

the Clown at the children’s activity tent sponsored by Mars.

·  Have your bidding hand ready for our exciting live auction including many one-

of-a-kind experiences

·  Wander the silent auction tent for many great deals

·  Meet Thor and take your picture with this gentle giant horse

·  Have your caricature done by renowned artist Susan Welland

·  Make a difference in the life of a horse just by being there

 

Make a difference: Saturday, September 17, 2011

Activities begin at noon and finish at 4:00 pm. General admission is $30 per person (or 4 tickets for $80). Purchase your tickets online and we will mail them to you. Tickets will also be available at the gate.  Bring chairs or blankets and a picnic lunch! Food will be available for purchase.

Polo for Hope is held just east of Toronto near Port Perry –

Cedar Valley Polo CLub, Elmwood Field,

11922 Ashburn Road, Port Perry.

For more information, contact us at 905-936-4450 or by email to andre@HorseSpriritConnections.com

 

Second Chances – Thor’s Story

What happens when a horse can no longer perform? What happens when a horse is no longer seen by humans as being useful anymore? For a lucky few, what happens is a second chance at a new way of being.

Come and meet Thor at Polo for Hope and have your picture taken with this gentle giant!

Thor, a stunning black Percheron, was trained for dressage until he came up lame. He found a home as a therapeutic horse, a gentle giant who carried disabled children on his broad back. And then his lameness recurred. His owner struggled to find a new home for him – a home for the big black horse with an even bigger heart.

In the past 2 years at Horse Spirit Connections, he has been rehabilitated and has stepped into the honoured role of teacher. Here, it doesn’t matter if humans can climb on his back or not. Thor takes them on a very different journey, one that helps them to heal and grow.

Thor is a very different horse now, and this second chance has given him a life where he is needed, loved and respected. Today he continues to touch the hearts of many who look to him for wisdom.

“Thor brought a new awareness to my body, mind and spirit. He was respectful and patient with me and truly seems to love his job. Thor has opened a door for me to realize my voice and follow my true path. Thank you Thor for another opportunity at living.” Lynda Watson

Thor joined a herd of 11 horses at Horse Spirit Connections.  Each horse has a story to tell!

There are many rescue horses out there looking for a second chance at life – a chance to live a life that’s meaningful and make a difference in the lives of humans.  Join us at Polo for Hope or donate now to help give other horses a second chance.

All of the net proceeds from Polo for Hope will go towards the upkeep and training of rescued horses at our healing horse centre.  The horses will participate in our specially designed programs developed to help people of all ages make positive changes in their lives.  Rehabilitated horses will stay at Horse Spirit Connections or new loving foster homes will be found for them where the horses are appreciated as sentient beings.