March, 2022
NCEFT Hoof Beats Newsletter
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HORSES, HOPE & HEALING ABOUND
Letter from Cherie Hammer,
NCEFT Development Director
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Our newsletters are always exciting opportunities to reflect and report on all the happenings at NCEFT. This issue is no different, bursting with news and events about everything from the Spring Fling Riding Showcase and Volunteer Appreciation to new staff members and NCEFT being highlighted in a national video by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Every day we come to work, NCEFT’s staff, horses, and volunteers stand ready and eager to enrich the lives of people facing disabilities or challenges using the healing power of horses. Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting NCEFT. You make a difference that betters our small corner of the world, and, for that, we are grateful.
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Cherie Hammer, NCEFT Development Director |
SPRING FLING RIDING SHOWCASE RETURNS!
Community Event for Clients is Back Saturday April 30th
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After a very long two-year hiatus, the 6th annual Spring Fling Riding Showcase is back!
SATURDAY APRIL 30TH, 1PM
@ NCEFT COVERED ARENA
FREE ADMISSION
The Spring Fling Riding Showcase is an annual community event where clients in all of NCEFT’s mounted programs show off their riding skills to friends and family in a fun, horseshow-like atmosphere. All riders will be turned out in beautiful show clothes, ride to their favorite song, and receive well-deserved ribbons and kudos. Come watch our riders shine!
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Thanks to our Showcase Sponsors, this event is free and open to the public! |
If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s Spring Fling, contact us at [email protected].
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Come cheer on our riders on Saturday April 30 at the 6th Annual Spring Fling Riding Showcase |
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NCEFT IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VIDEO
NCEFT Featured in Profile of Adaptive Riding for Veteran Clients
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Recently, NCEFT was honored to be part of a national video campaign by the Department of Veterans Affairs. To celebrate the VA's 75th anniversary, they produced 75 videos highlighting 75 different ways to help improve veterans' health.
The VA chose NCEFT to highlight equine-assisted programs and adaptive riding. We highly recommend you watch the video, which features one of our veteran clients and Matt Gridley, NCEFT’s Adaptive Riding instructor.
See first-hand just how profound an impact NCEFT has on the lives of veterans and first responders.
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2021 ANNUAL REPORT IS HERE
Summarizing Fiscal Year 9/1/2020-8/31/2021
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NCEFT’s 2021 Annual Report has arrived. This report reflects unaudited financials, accomplishments, and challenges for our most recently completed fiscal year (9/1/2020-8/31/2021). It includes a letter from our Board Chair and reports on programming, our equine herd, volunteers, financials, and donor contributions during the fiscal year period. |
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
April 17-23 NCEFT Will Celebrate You!
Calling all volunteers - join us in celebrating you! National Volunteer Appreciation week is April 17-23. NCEFT will be hosting our annual Volunteer Appreciation event to thank our incredible volunteer community that has supported our clients, horses, and facility throughout the past year. Did you know last year over 60 volunteers served nearly 1,700 hours?!
Save the date for NCEFT’s 2022 Volunteer Appreciation Event, Thursday April 21, with more details to come.
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Volunteers are central to our organization, and without their support, we could not sustain our mission. Interested in joining our volunteer corps? Go to our website for more information and complete your volunteer application today! |
EHV-1 VIRUS UPDATE
NCEFT Taking Precautions to Protect our Herd
In California, there is an outbreak of EHV-1, a contagious, very serious, and potentially fatal equine disease. Cases have emerged locally and in other parts of the state. Like other horse facilities in the area, NCEFT is proactively isolating our horses and not allowing any horses to come and go from our property.
EHV-1 is not transmissible to humans. However, if a person is near an affected horse, they may carry the disease on clothing, footwear, and other surfaces. If possible, please do not visit other horse facilities if you are coming to NCEFT. If you do so, please wash hands thoroughly, and wash, disinfect, or change clothing and footwear before coming to NCEFT.
Thank you for your help in keeping our horses and others safe.
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STAFF SPOTLIGHTS
Alexandra Barcelo & Briana Carr Join Our Team
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Recently, NCEFT welcomed two outstanding practitioners to our staff, as our Mental Health & Resilience programming gains momentum. Alexandra Barcelo joins us as Mental Health & Resilience Program Director, and Briana Carr as Mental Health & Resilience Clinician. Both have hit the ground running (or trotting?), facilitating several workshops, veterans’ groups, and walk and talks, just to name a few. Welcome Alex & Briana! Read further to learn more about each of these dynamic and talented staff members. |
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Alexandra Barcelo, Mental Health & Resilience Program Director
Alex holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from USC. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Redlands where she majored in Sociology, Anthropology and Spanish. She has extensive experience working with children and families, most recently for the County of San Mateo as the lead Bilingual Youth Mental Health Clinician at San Mateo Medical Center.
We recently caught up with Alex to learn a little more about her.
Cherie: Where were you born?
Alex: I was born in Redwood City, CA at Sequoia Hospital
C: How long have you been with NCEFT?
A: Almost 6 months now
C: What's the most unique job you have ever had?
A: Oh, I don't know! I've had standard jobs prior to being a therapist, but I'd say being a therapist in Juvenile Hall was one of the more unique jobs. I worked in the Margaret J Kemp Camp for Girls and worked with young women with substance abuse and trauma backgrounds
C: Chocolate or Vanilla?
A: Chocolate for sure
C: What's your favorite horse color?
A: Grey (Carthusian Horse)
C: What is your favorite non-horse-related activity?
A: Camping
C: iPhone or Android?
A: iPhone
C: What is the last book you read?
A: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See by Bill Martin, Jr. & Eric Carle. I have 3 kids under 5, so I read a lot of kids' books LOL!
C: Favorite cartoon character?
A: Stitch
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Briana Carr, Mental Health & Resilience Clinician
Briana holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She previously worked as a staff Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente, providing psychotherapy to adults, youth, and families. Her love for horses led her to pursue a career at NCEFT where she could connect people to the powerful experience of utilizing horses with mental health services.
We also checked in with Briana to learn more about her as well.
Cherie: Where were you born?
Briana: I was born in Santa Cruz, CA
C: How long have you been with NCEFT?
B: I started at NCEFT in January 2022
C: What's the most unique job you have ever had?
B: Most unique job was working as a caterer for the Dave Matthews band US tour in 2001
C: Chocolate or Vanilla?
B: Dark chocolate
C: What's your favorite horse color?
B: Palomino
C: What is your favorite non-horse-related activity?
B: Yoga, cooking, and doing art projects with my kids
C: iPhone or Android?
B: iPhone
C: What is the last book you read?
B: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
C: Favorite cartoon character?
B: Bluey
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SAVE THE DATE! HEROES AND HORSES, JEWELS & JEANS GALA 2022
Saturday September 17, 2022 5PM
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Save the date to attend the premier event of the year – NCEFT’s 13th Annual Heroes and Horses, Jewels & Jeans Gala.
The Gala is NCEFT’s biggest fundraiser of the year and brings our entire community together for one spectacular night of celebration. Mark Saturday September 17, 2022, at 5pm on your calendars now!
Interested being a Gala Sponsor or Underwriter or have donations of auction items (trips, excursions, artwork, jewelry, etc.)? Contact our Development Department at [email protected].
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NCEFT ANNOUNCES NEW MEDICAL ADVISOR
Dr. Harvey J. Cohen, MD, PhD Lends Expertise
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NCEFT is honored that Dr. Harvey J. Cohen, MD, PhD has agreed to serve as our Medical Advisor.
Dr. Cohen is the Deborah E. Addicott - John A. Kriewall and Elizabeth A. Haehl Family Professor of Pediatrics and the Katie and Paul Dougherty Medical Director of Palliative Care at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Thank you, Dr. Cohen, for volunteering your guidance especially as we navigate our COVID protocols. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Cohen to the NCEFT family!
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WINTER CAMPAIGN DONORS
NCEFT Extends Its Gratitude to over 150 Donors
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From December through February, nearly 150 individuals, foundations, organizations, and corporations gave generously to our Winter Campaign.
Every gift is meaningful; every gift makes a difference. Thank you for believing in the mission of NCEFT and supporting our work to bring horses, hope, and healing to our clients and their families.
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Winter Campaign 2021-2022 Donor List |
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Donors with an * denote members of the Barb Heine Giving Circle, reflecting lifetime giving of $5,000 or more to NCEFT. We express our thanks to these donors for their leadership and generous support. |
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Anonymous (6) *
Adobe Systems Inc. *
Donna Alleyne-Chin
David Alves
Larry Anderson
Apple, Inc. *
Karen Seiko Arimoto-Peterson *
AT&T Employee Giving
Baldwin-Mickelson Fund
Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann Law Group, Inc./Paul Barulich *
Dianne & Kevin Berg
Margaret Blair
Ann & Edward Borden
Bothin Foundation *
Kimberly & Patrick Boyle
Kaitlyn Bradley
Richard & Judy Braun
Carole Bridgeman
Brothers Industry Fund *
David & Michelle Bull
Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) *
Charlotte Ziems DAF *
Ryan Cheung
Andrea & Marty Church *
William R. Clark
Dan Comfort
Bridget Conrad
Donald Biek Charitable Giving Fund
Martha & Christopher Dunn *
Jill Erb
Ralph Eschenbach & Carol Provan
EScrip
Evergreen Fund *
Fast Response On-Site Testing, Inc./Casey Terribilini *
James Feichtl
Christine Finerty *
Christine Fitzpatrick & David Deasy
Johanna Fogl
Alexander Frank
FW & BJ Jenkins Family Foundation
Gallo Family Fund
Gary & Eileen Morgenthaler Fund
Marie-Pierre Gentile
Mike Germano
Betsy Glikbarg *
Google, Inc. *
Derrick Green
Greenen Family Charitable Fund
Janice & Allen Guillera
Dawn Hahn
Kristine & Robert Hahn
Kent & Laura Harker *
Hewlett Packard *
Elizabeth Hoople
Hopper-Dean Family Fund *
Lisa Horn Ascariz & John Ascariz
Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Trusts *
Ingrid C. Swenson Charitable Fund
Chris Iverson *
Jarve Family Fund
Joseph W. Welch Jr. Foundation *
Diana & Stephen Kadash
Katherine B. Chappelear DAF
Gina & Richard Kelley
Ron & Leesa Kirkish
Kiwanis Club of Mountain View *
Pamela & Chris Kohlbry *
Heidi & Dmitri Krakovsky
Kathleen Kunz
Susan Lang & Robert Levenson *
Chris Lindberg
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Frances Lozano
Marcia Ludwig
William Lyons
Liza Jane & Malcolm MacNaughton *
Michael W. Malter
Janice Mandala Comeau
Jean & Yue Mar
Deborah & Russ Margiotta
Matt & Nicole Miller Family Fund
Jo Anne Matthews
Susan McGill
Elizabeth McGlaufin
Michael McLaughlin & Emily Livadary
Jennifer Morris *
Jewel Murphy & Lyle Ramshaw
Deborah Neff
Nvidia, Inc.
Olander Family Foundation *
Barry & Suzette Pangrle
Juliana Peck
Heidi Pelzner
Peninsula Health Care District *
Melanie & Thomas Plane
PlayStation, Inc.
Harvey & Amalia Popell
Sheryl & Michael Reo
Stephen & Shirley Rexrode
Richmond Parducci Family Gift Fund *
Robert B. & Janice L. Kopf Family Fund
Roberts Market of Woodside *
Ronda O'Leary Real Estate Services/Ronda & Thomas O'Leary
Adolph Rosekrans *
Thomas Ross
Kathleen Ryan
San Mateo County Horsemen's Association
John & Donna Sanchez
Manvinder Saraon
Edmund & Antoinette Sarraille
Sequoia Healthcare District *
Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation
Brent & Mary Smith
Jean Snider
Nancy & William Spain
Spring Down Equestrian Center/
Carol Goodstein *
Stewart R. Koch Giving Fund *
Rachelle Summers
Suzanne Legallet Charitable Fund *
Renata & Eric Tabellion
Tack Gives Back *
Diane Talbert & Rodger Rickard *
Jean Stevens Tali *
Robin Toews
Laura Lou Tolles *
Harriet Tucker
James Underwood
Diego Valderrama & Afra Afsharipour
Christine Vella
Demetria Vong-Spillan
Cindy & John Wallbrink
Webb Builders, Inc/Steve Webb
Sandra Welch
Western Allied Mechanical, Inc.
Carleen Whittelsey *
Terri Williams
Camille L. Williamson
Rebekah & Kip Witter *
Sarah & David Wright
Your Horse Treats/McKenna Goodson
Oonagh Ziegler
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