Each month, our lead instructor, Eva, picks a student for our “Blue Ribbon Moment.” A “Blue Ribbon Moment” represents an achievement, both small and large made by one of our students. Fall is the season of change. The weather gets cooler and the leaves start to change color. Many of us embrace it. Yet there

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On October 14th, Fig Magazine had its issue’s premiere party at Great Oak. Look for the Fig Magazine at your favorite local businesses to find Great Oak’s feature. Below are scenes from the event. Thank you to all who came out to support! We are really grateful to fig magazine, and their belief and support in us to choose

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September Volunteer of the Month Meet our “GO” Getter of the Month, Jacklyn Stone! Jacky discovered Great Oak through an internet search after her previous center closed. Working with horses was a bucket list item for Jacky during her retirement. “As soon as I retired from teaching, I was ready to enjoy my retirement with

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Morrigan’s Blue Ribbon Moment At Great Oak, our primary task is to teach horseback riding, however, the learning goes far beyond that. Our students help to groom and care for the horses. They spend time with the horses bonding and learning to listen to them. We play socialization games and encourage mindfulness, patience, and kindness.

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Graduation is celebrated worldwide, honoring people who have successfully completed a course of study.  At Great Oak, we like to celebrate special occasions with Blue Ribbon moments. This month’s we are honoring our first official Graduate.  In February of 2019, Lead Instructor, Eva Finnan, had the privilege of assessing a woman who had fallen from

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