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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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I'm finally riding!
Hey all, these are some pics of me riding 'Falkor', our friends Genna and Kerrin's horse. They acheived 'Down Across & Up' in 2007 which was a fundraiser for CanTeen. Check out their website at www.downacrossup.com. Hoofprints is all becoming so real now.
Blessings,
Brent
Monday, August 30, 2010
Vote for us!
Hey there,
Click here: http://www.247girl.co.nz/inspirations/unstoppable_girl_sarah_parry/
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If I win, Brent and I will receive a $5000 grant towards Hoofprints!
Thanks for your support ^.^
Click here: http://www.247girl.co.nz/inspirations/unstoppable_girl_sarah_parry/
and vote for me!
If I win, Brent and I will receive a $5000 grant towards Hoofprints!
Thanks for your support ^.^
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Can you help us?
In order Hoofprints for Hope to go ahead, we have an extensive list of supplies/things we need for the trek!
Our pressing need is currently horse and camping equipment. We would like as much of this equipment to be second hand.
We will be greatly appreciative of any equipment that anyone would like to donate to us or sell to us for a reduced amount.
Feel free to contact us about this. We would love to hear from you. hoofprintsforhope@hotmail.com
Below is a simple list of some basic equipment/supplies we will need for the trek.
Horse equipment:
Wormers
Halters (full size)
Leadropes
Bridles
Reins
Saddles (preferably Western and/or treeless)
Saddle blankets
Bareback saddle
Summer covers
Grooming kit; brushes, curry combs, hoof picks, sweat scrapers, mane/tail brushes, sponges etc
Anti-sweat rugs
Saddle bags
Horse feed buckets
Camping Equipment
Tents
Gas stove
Lantern/torches/head lamp
Kettle/pots/pans/cutlery
Mattresses
Outdoor chairs/table
Big plastic bins/containers for storage
Camping shower
Buckets
Water containers
Chilly bin
Obviously, there is a lot more that we need but these are some basics which could set us back a fair way!
Thanks for your support,
Sarah & Brent
Our pressing need is currently horse and camping equipment. We would like as much of this equipment to be second hand.
We will be greatly appreciative of any equipment that anyone would like to donate to us or sell to us for a reduced amount.
Feel free to contact us about this. We would love to hear from you. hoofprintsforhope@hotmail.com
Below is a simple list of some basic equipment/supplies we will need for the trek.
Horse equipment:
Wormers
Halters (full size)
Leadropes
Bridles
Reins
Saddles (preferably Western and/or treeless)
Saddle blankets
Bareback saddle
Summer covers
Grooming kit; brushes, curry combs, hoof picks, sweat scrapers, mane/tail brushes, sponges etc
Anti-sweat rugs
Saddle bags
Horse feed buckets
Camping Equipment
Tents
Gas stove
Lantern/torches/head lamp
Kettle/pots/pans/cutlery
Mattresses
Outdoor chairs/table
Big plastic bins/containers for storage
Camping shower
Buckets
Water containers
Chilly bin
Obviously, there is a lot more that we need but these are some basics which could set us back a fair way!
Thanks for your support,
Sarah & Brent
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
TearFund, grazing and The List!
Alrighty, So things are continuing to fall into place. Well, 'fall' is a half truth as there is effort on our part, but things are gliding along easily enough at this stage. Brent and I are taking this as a go ahead so there's no stopping us now.
As the news of our journey is spreading slowly around our friend/church community, I heard a certain friend of ours gave us a shout out on Life FM last week. We are now going to suss some kind of connection out with Life FM - will be good to get our story out there! So that's in order to join the works at some stage.
Also, I met up with Beth Harper from TearFund yesterday and we talked over a few things and about choosing a particular project for Brent and I to support. We need to read through each project and pray about that. What an opportunity to serve this is - I feel so blessed.
I've also done a bit of emailing around the place to try and suss out some grazing for our horses next year! We need as much time as possible with our horses next year before we leave. 1) To get them fit 2) To get US fit! 3) To get them used to riding on the roads and desensitize them to everything... We really need to be riding every day but until we can get grazing established we can't buy horses. Grazing is expensive in Auckland, usually about $30 per week per horse - come on! We are students. It looks like the NZ Pony Club Association (NZPCA) is trying to help us at this point as I emailed the president earlier this week. I was a member years ago with my horse George, and although the NZPCA doesn't officially own any land, it coordinates 4 active pony clubs in Auckland and we have invited the NZPCA to be official promoted sponsors of ours if they can accommodate our horses next year.
Finally, Brent is meeting Kerrin and Genna Revell next week (the couple who acheived Down Across & Up in 2007 on their horses - www.downacrossup.com). We are going to further talk over things and hopefully give Brent his first riding lesson on a beautiful Clyde X horse called Falkor. How cool is that name? Anyway, I'll be sure to post photos next week so watch this space!
Anyway, I must go to sleep. Got a mad day at university tomorrow.
Blessings, Sarah.
Ps: thanks for reading!
Pps: If anyone knows of anyone with horse equipment they would like to donate - forward them our email, hoofprintsforhope@hotmail.com - we are in need for when we get our horses! I sold all my gear when I sold my horse.
As the news of our journey is spreading slowly around our friend/church community, I heard a certain friend of ours gave us a shout out on Life FM last week. We are now going to suss some kind of connection out with Life FM - will be good to get our story out there! So that's in order to join the works at some stage.
Also, I met up with Beth Harper from TearFund yesterday and we talked over a few things and about choosing a particular project for Brent and I to support. We need to read through each project and pray about that. What an opportunity to serve this is - I feel so blessed.
I've also done a bit of emailing around the place to try and suss out some grazing for our horses next year! We need as much time as possible with our horses next year before we leave. 1) To get them fit 2) To get US fit! 3) To get them used to riding on the roads and desensitize them to everything... We really need to be riding every day but until we can get grazing established we can't buy horses. Grazing is expensive in Auckland, usually about $30 per week per horse - come on! We are students. It looks like the NZ Pony Club Association (NZPCA) is trying to help us at this point as I emailed the president earlier this week. I was a member years ago with my horse George, and although the NZPCA doesn't officially own any land, it coordinates 4 active pony clubs in Auckland and we have invited the NZPCA to be official promoted sponsors of ours if they can accommodate our horses next year.
Finally, Brent is meeting Kerrin and Genna Revell next week (the couple who acheived Down Across & Up in 2007 on their horses - www.downacrossup.com). We are going to further talk over things and hopefully give Brent his first riding lesson on a beautiful Clyde X horse called Falkor. How cool is that name? Anyway, I'll be sure to post photos next week so watch this space!
Anyway, I must go to sleep. Got a mad day at university tomorrow.
Blessings, Sarah.
Ps: thanks for reading!
Pps: If anyone knows of anyone with horse equipment they would like to donate - forward them our email, hoofprintsforhope@hotmail.com - we are in need for when we get our horses! I sold all my gear when I sold my horse.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The Cogs keep on turning...
Today I'm meeting up with Kerrin and Genna who accomplished the funsraiser, 'Down, across & up' in 2007. Visit their website at www.downacrossup.com
I'm excited to talk to them about things such as route and sponsorship information. We are blessed to have people who can impart their knowledge to us as they have been there and done the ride through NZ. Brent and I made a general list of all the things we will need for the journey and the list is extensive! We need to brainstorm how we are to raise the funds necessary to make this fundraiser happen and we are beginning that process now.
Also to update, our website is up and running now! www.hoofprintsforhope.co.nz and I am meeting up with Beth Harper who works for TearFund next Tuesday to talk further about donations and setting up a website page perhaps through which people can donate through the hoofprints for hope fundraiser.
So, all in all, things are moving forward at a gallop. Sorry, had to use a pun at some stage.
Our next challenge is to get Brent riding! We have been put in contact with a few people who could help us so we are hoping and praying that some horses to ride will be provided for us soon. The sooner he can get riding, the more comfortable (or pro) he will feel on the trek. He could be a natural for all I know.
We will both be a little inexperienced in a way seeing as we will most likely be riding stock/western saddles (although I really don't want to use a saddle at all) and I have only ridden in a western saddle once...
Oh well, it's all to help those in need and all the pain, discomfort, challenge and difficulty will be far worth it. In saying that, I'm sure it's going to be a fun ride too. Praise God.
I'm excited to talk to them about things such as route and sponsorship information. We are blessed to have people who can impart their knowledge to us as they have been there and done the ride through NZ. Brent and I made a general list of all the things we will need for the journey and the list is extensive! We need to brainstorm how we are to raise the funds necessary to make this fundraiser happen and we are beginning that process now.
Also to update, our website is up and running now! www.hoofprintsforhope.co.nz and I am meeting up with Beth Harper who works for TearFund next Tuesday to talk further about donations and setting up a website page perhaps through which people can donate through the hoofprints for hope fundraiser.
So, all in all, things are moving forward at a gallop. Sorry, had to use a pun at some stage.
Our next challenge is to get Brent riding! We have been put in contact with a few people who could help us so we are hoping and praying that some horses to ride will be provided for us soon. The sooner he can get riding, the more comfortable (or pro) he will feel on the trek. He could be a natural for all I know.
We will both be a little inexperienced in a way seeing as we will most likely be riding stock/western saddles (although I really don't want to use a saddle at all) and I have only ridden in a western saddle once...
Oh well, it's all to help those in need and all the pain, discomfort, challenge and difficulty will be far worth it. In saying that, I'm sure it's going to be a fun ride too. Praise God.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Hooray!
Good news!
Today we got an email from Tearfund saying they would definitely be keen to work with us. I'm going into the office in the next couple of weeks after I meet up with Kerrin and Genevieve (the couple who acheived riding the entire coast of NZ for Canteen in 2007) so we can talk about the mad amounts of tasks ahead.
Before I got the email I was feeling a little discouraged again just thinking maybe this is CRAZY as I'll be studying full time next year and other plans are afoot...
But it's like God just provided a push in gentle reminding that He is in control and has our backs :)
Amen is all I can say.
Anyway, i must be off. I need to go and hand in an assignment but just wanted to drop in this exciting update.
Sarah
Today we got an email from Tearfund saying they would definitely be keen to work with us. I'm going into the office in the next couple of weeks after I meet up with Kerrin and Genevieve (the couple who acheived riding the entire coast of NZ for Canteen in 2007) so we can talk about the mad amounts of tasks ahead.
Before I got the email I was feeling a little discouraged again just thinking maybe this is CRAZY as I'll be studying full time next year and other plans are afoot...
But it's like God just provided a push in gentle reminding that He is in control and has our backs :)
Amen is all I can say.
Anyway, i must be off. I need to go and hand in an assignment but just wanted to drop in this exciting update.
Sarah
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