Friday, July 15, 2011

Blog for Thursday July 14th 2011
Dearest Touchstone, Pony Farm, Stepping Stone Lodge, and Horse Power Friends and Families,
          It is with a happy heart that I write this blog to you. With such glorious weather and so many fantastic kids, staff, horses and ponies surrounding me, I am one blessed lady.  I am smiling from head to toe about the upcoming 40th Anniversary of Pony Farm on Saturday July 16th from 2 to 6PM.  We surely hope you are planning to join us!!!!!  How is it possible that 40 whole years have gone by!?!  It just completely astounds me.
          I am once again extending a hearty invitation to attend our festivities if you if you have not yet decided to come.  We are most excited about all of the things planned.  We will have everything from a musical 8 horse drill team with all black horses, to jumping galore, a western reining pattern, dressage and vaulting demos, driving presentation, and games galore.  We have several special surprises tucked into all of that.  So, come see what we do here at the farm with Pony Farm horses and riders…..It’s sure to be a lively, interesting and fun display.
          We also want to treat you to Connolly’s soon-to-be
“world famous” Ice Cream, made right down the road…topped with seasonal delights…cakes, garden treats and all sorts of fun country kinds of drinks to ‘wet your whistle’. 
          We will also be treated to the Temple Town Band, the oldest town band in the US, for a sampling of delights, all with a farm and patriotic theme. While you listen, munch on goodies from local farms, and chat, our “Animal Ambassadors” will roam through the crowds so that you can meet our special group of animals that have such a special job for both seniors and for those with challenges.  Let their gentle and sweet manner help you to truly relax and enjoy the afternoon.
          Finally, hear about some of the people who have helped make the farm a success and kept it going for 40 years…and will keep doing so for at least 40 more years.  It has been such fun putting together the history of the farm and adding such important new parts to it all.  Join me in a walk down history, way back to 1754, when the farm was officially born.  It is quite a history of service to those in need. It gives me great pleasure to continue that tradition, as we all work together to make this farm a place of welcome and solace in today’s fast paced world.
          So, please do join us in spirit if not in person this Saturday July 16th from 2 to 6PM.  Bring a smile and a chair.  We want to have  you as part of our celebration and our ‘farm family’.
          Until then, know that we are working hard every day to make the farm better and better…. to take more thoughtful and loving care of the people placed under our charge, more educated, professional care of the animals we love so much, and the special land upon which it all happens.
          I feel blessed and privileged to be a part of this larger family.  As I prepare the materials, consider the speeches, write the rest of the History Wall, or add pictures to our Wall of Honor, I am proud to the tips of my toes.  We have such an amazing team of people who are working hard to keep this little corner of the world, strong, unchanging in mission and values, and true to its charter.  Thank YOU for your part in helping this march forth into the next 40 years.
                                                Most fondly and with glee,

                                                Isabella (Boo) Martin, Founder

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