Hello Fall STUDENTS! Lots of good info

Written By Sally Ann Cheyne

Our next 8-week session STARTS this THURSDAY, August 17th!!!!

I'm so excited! 


We outlined a weekly calendar with 65 Cheyne Ranch program spots - and all 65 are filled!! Whew! that took some maneuvering, thank you all for your patience while I got that together.

Here are some important notes:

Fall 2023 | two 8-week sessions | chra.us/p

  • Thursday. August 17th - Wednesday, October 11th

  • Thursday, October 19th - Thursday, December 21st

  • Consider bookmarking this weblink (chra.us/p) for your future reference. The next 12 months of Cheyne Ranch dates can be found here.

RAIN or SHINE!

  • There are no refunds for missed classes

  • There is 1 make-up lesson offered every 8 weeks for riding lessons and PALS. 

  • There are no make-up lessons offered for group classes such as Nature Club and Treasures

  • In the case of an instructor absence, a make-up will be offered

PAYMENT | chra.us/pay

  • Invoices will be emailed soon

  • You do NOT have to wait for an invoice, please feel free to pay anytime, here is a link for all the ways to pay: chra.us/pay

    • $400 for 8 weeks of

      • horseback riding lessons

      • PALS

      • Nature Club (Nature Club has sibling discount)

    • $320 for 8 weeks of

      • Friday night Treasures + optional dinner donation each week

    • Other costs & timelines:

      • Shawna’s Farmyard Explorers

      • Occupational Therapy - Little Sprouts Craftivity 4 weeks

      • Social Skills / Speech Therapy / Social directed language coaching

  • Is your child on FL Medicaid Sunshine Health? If so, we can get a $200 yearly credit toward your activities here at Cheyne Ranch! email me for more info

  • Is your child on the FES/UA scholarship? If so, all of our Cheyne Ranch classes are reimbursable. Our invoices are all set up for reimbursement. You need 2 things to submit for FES/UA reimbursement

    • An invoice (being emailed soon)

    • Receipt for proof of payment (if you pay through the email invoice, the invoice also now becomes your receipt!)

WHAT TO WEAR

  • Our lessons meet rain or shine, please have your child dress in layers for working in varying weather conditions

  • Hiking / work boots are so helpful!

    • Old tennis shoes are also an option

    • Rain Boots are not very comfortable for any extended walking or animal care and they are not great for riding

    • Ariat is my family's favorite brand of work and/or riding boots - they are expensive, but they last a long time

    • Tractor Supply has boots to try on and purchase

  • Please consider bringing a change of clothes. We get really dirty and/or wet out here working sometimes. 

WATER! and snacks!

  • A refillable water bottle is SO ESSENTIAL! we have cold filtered water available to refill

  • Snacks are welcome, no eating in the barn please. We eat on the playground or the pool patio

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS | chra.us/hbr

  • If your child is in horseback riding lessons, PLEASE read our FAQ. Keep scrolling on the web page to read about our:

    • Instructor policy

    • Lesson horse policy

    • Rider level policy

    • Small group lessons

    • Horsemanship philosophy & emphasis

FAMILY VISITS! KIDS NIGHT OUT! BIRTHDAY PARTY! FIELD TRIPS!  |  chra.us

  • If you have family or friends in town and want to show them our animals + each kid can have a horse ride, please bring them to Cheyne Ranch for a family visit!

  • Kids' Night Out is SO FUN!! Ages 5 - 12ish, once a month during the school year:

  • We LOVE hosting birthday parties, they are small, laid back and REALLY FUN! 

  • FIELD TRIPS!! For Scouts, homeschool groups, clubs - the itinerary can be modified to your groups’ needs. 

LAST (but not least) PLEASE DONATE |  chra.us/donate

We LOVE sharing our animals with the community. We believe so wholly in our mission to teach people of all abilities animal care and connection. Horses, animals, staff wages, insurance, software - it is all SO EXPENSIVE! There are so many ways to contribute, here are a few ideas:

  • Read the above expectations and participate in our incredible community with patience and compassion

  • Donate to Cheyne Ranch, Inc - $10 HELPS us!!

  • Find out how your employer might match your donation

  • Follow & interact on Facebook / Instagram

  • Volunteer at Cheyne Ranch

  • Purchase things from our Amazon wish list 

  • Spread the word to friends and family about Cheyne Ranch - help us continue our mission as we continue to learn and grow together!

Please let me know if you have any questions, thank you for being part of our awesome community!

Sally Ann Cheyne

Founder & President 

Cheyne Ranch, Inc.

nonprofit 501(c)(3)

Located in Oviedo, FL

 

Call / Text: (407) 205-7744 

email: Sally@CheyneRanch.com

Website: www.CheyneRanch.com

Facebook: facebook.com/CheyneRanch

Instagram: instagram.com/CheyneRanch

Cheyne Ranch is a nonprofit that provides a safe, inclusive and accessible way for people of all abilities to learn about animal care & connections.

We serve our local community through providing scholarships to our lesson programs, caring for the many farm animals that have been donated to us, and advocating for inclusive, accessible experiences for all individuals.

Please donate and help us with our mission: chra.us/donate

Sally Ann Cheyne
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