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Fourth Annual Candlelight Fundraiser [December 29 2011]
SAVE THE DATE for Victory Reins Fourth Annual Candlelight Bowl. We are booked for Saturday May 19th, 2012, at Orland Bowl in Orland Park. Registration starts at 8:00 pm. Lane one again will accommodate wheel chairs and have ramps. Buffet dinner will be set out at 9:30.
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Woman of the Week [November 19 2011]
On Saturday 11/19/2011 at 1:30pm; Sandy Michalewicz was interviewed on Lite.fm 93.9 as the Woman of the Week. If you missed the interview you are welcomed to listen to the interview by clicking the following link.
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Victory Reins Video 2 [February 05 2009]
Watch Our Second Video About Victory Reins narrated by Sandy Michalewicz.
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Victory Reins Video [July 20 2008]
Watch Our 9:33 Minute Video About Victory Reins.
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The Perfect Gift [June 18 2008]
Of course, it is every little girls dream to own a horse, right? As a child I lived, breathed and even dreamt about horses. Going so far as to try to talk my parents into keeping one in my backyard! No one would notice, I’d say! Having the passion for riding is one thing. Grooming, mucking stalls, feeding, exercising, hand walking a sick horse and the financial responsibility is another thing. Owning a horse may be an expensive proposition but the benefits and life lessons learned at the barn outw...
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Make Donation
Starting a program such as this is a costly adventure so money donations are always greatly appreciated.
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Michele's Story
Hi! My name is Michele and I’ve recently moved to this area. I have always loved horses. I have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work and am a licensed social worker. For the past 17 years I’ve been working with the Alzheimer population in nursing homes ...
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Georgia's Story
I never imagined, in my entire life ,that I Georgia would ever be able to ride a horse. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and am rather limited as to my mobility. My Physical therapist recommended that Horseback riding would be an excellent way to help me stretch my legs. It would also improve my balance, strengthen my core muscles and do a whole lot more that I really don’t understand but am living proof that it does!
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Abby's Story
Abby is a typical 4 year old in many ways. She likes to ride her bike, play with dolls, and spend times with friends and family. She loves school and has a smile that can light up a room. What makes Abby different from a lot of 4 year olds is that she has cerebral palsy. As a result of her CP she is unable to walk independently and her speech is limited. She has undergone a myriad of therapies since she was 9 months old. She is a good sport and a willing participant in them all. She never gives ...
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Volunteer Story
Hi, my name is Elizabeth Cassidy and I am proud to say that I am a volunteer at Victory Reins. Although I have only been a volunteer for a short time, I feel as if it's one of the most worthwhile things I've ever done. From the first day that I came out to work with Sandy and the horses, I was hooked! I have really come to love and respect the horses for their gentle souls and the gift of fun and freedom that they give to the children. I now have a stockpile of carrots in my fridge and lo...
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