The 2021 LOPE Benefit Horse Show is October 23 →
When I sat down to list our 2020 results, it didn’t seem like a big list (at first). In essence, we reexamined our priorities and deepened our work — we focused on the most important things to our supporters (and to the horses). It isn’t the flashiest set of numeric results (like hundreds of horses […]
Warhorse Education Programs at the Tipping Point Recently, we shared the experiences of young people whose lives were changed at LOPE. I hope you enjoyed reading about their learning journey (so sincerely expressed in their own words). But none of those stories would be possible without the warhorses. These incredible track athletes are the “professors” […]
Youth Education Programs at the Tipping Point Recently, we posted our Poised for Impact goals for 2020. LOPE is at an exciting tipping point! For years, we’ve been slowly building innovative education programs for teens and warhorses. We’ve seen over and over again how their lives change together – by helping, teaching and learning from […]
SORRY — THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT LOPE is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a private screening of the documentary Cowboys at 7pm on Thursday, December 5 at Sky Cinemas in Austin. The private event will include free beverages and popcorn, plus a special talk after the movie. Tickets are $25 each. […]
Jewel has been a LOPE intern since the summer. Here’s a wonderful quote from her mother about the LOPE internship: “My daughter was given the opportunity to become a LOPE Intern for this past summer and jumped at the chance. While I knew she loved having the additional time with horses and looked forward with […]
Youth and Warhorse Education Programs at the Tipping Point Big changes start with small steps. Each small step builds on the next one. Progress seems slow. Then suddenly momentum takes over — and everything snowballs into bigger results. This is happening now at LOPE. For years, we’ve been slowly building programs for warhorses and youth […]
Looking for a guilt-free way to buy Austin City Limits Festival tickets and see Cardi B at the SOLD OUT Weekend 1 festival? C3 Presents has generously donated TWO tickets to the SOLD OUT Weekend 1 of the ACL Festival, so place your bid (for the pair) below! The lineup is incredible (The Cure, Cardi B, […]
By Cassie Argento-Bird Cassie worked with Oro during June, July and August. Here is her summary of the many things Oro taught her. Sacroiliac and Hindquarter Weakness Until this summer I had never worked with any horse that had a SI weakness — so I really enjoyed being able to be apart of Oro’s journey […]
By Jewel New Jewel is currently a horsemanship intern at LOPE. LOPE hosted a clinic with Linda Hoover last month. I was able to participate in this clinic, and I was quickly drawn to Linda’s style and philosophy, as were many of the other students who had not worked with her before. There were classical […]
Due to popular demand, LOPE is ready to expand our internship education program! LOPE wants to offer several new internships for both the summer and fall semesters. We’ve set a goal to raise $15,000 by June 30 to double our intern opportunities to deserving youth, teens and college students interested in veterinary and horse industry […]
This is Flavor’s face at feeding time. He stares so sadly that we feel compelled to bring him food immediately. But we fight that impulse. Because Flavor is a very easy keeper (he is portly, to be honest). He thinks this is very cruel of us. He is hoping someone sees this photo and sends him food (since he is clearly starving lol). Flavor is one of our senior warhorses. He is permanently retired at LOPE and does a great job babysitting the rehab horses here. Flavor raced till age 11, winning over $310K in 71 races! If you want to send Flavor a food care package, pls donate at the link. #flavor #warhorse #ottb #champion #claibornefarm #kybred
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