Author Archives: Aggie Stroot
2021 2nd Quarter Volunteer Training
Mounted Eagles strives to keep our volunteers up to date on all aspects of safety during our lessons. We provide quarterly volunteer training annually and cover different subjects at each training session. 2021 2nd Quarter Volunteer Training session consisted of a review of all PATH standard requirements for safety protocol for our program. The […]
No Bake Bake Sale
During the months of April, May & June, in conjunction with the publication of our 2nd Quarter Newsletter, we will be conducting a No Bake Bake Sale! This is a fun way for you to donate money to help care for our horses. Please review the Recipe below and start sending some dough! No Bake […]
Board of Directors’ News
Cheryl Triplett recently stepped down as Chairperson on the Board of Directors. Mounted Eagles recognized her dedication and extraordinary work at our annual meeting on April 12th. Cheryl served on the Board of Directors from April 2009 thru November 2020. Her daughter, Rachel, has been a participant in the program for 20 years. “Thank […]
Pizza Sales Incentives & Winners April 2021
INCRIDEBLE is the only word to describe our 2021 Giovanni’s Frozen Pizza Sale fundraiser! We had 27 sellers participate and they sold a staggering number of pizzas. 1113 to be exact! THANK YOU to everyone who sold pizza, bought pizza, promoted pizza, will be eating pizza and delivering pizza. Because this smashed our goal of […]
Making Sure “The Beat Goes On”
Mounted Eagles is committed to keeping our staff and volunteers ready to keep the beat going in order to provide the safest environment in which our riders can participate in their therapeutic horsemanship and equine assisted activities. This involves continuing education hours which keep us up to date on the latest changes in policies, procedures […]
And the Love Goes On and On…….
I would first like to thank you for allowing Jennifer and me the opportunity to tell you about our experience with Mounted Eagles. Over the past 25 years, that we have been involved with Mounted Eagles, I have witnessed nothing short of miracles. I have personally seen riders that couldn’t ride independently, that do ride […]
1st Quarter 2021 Volunteer Training
Mounted Eagles held our Quarterly Volunteer training last night. Staci Grattan, owner, trainer and instructor at Spirit Horse Center gave tips to our volunteers on how to handle horses safely during emergency situations and why it is important to lead a horse properly. Thank you so much, Staci. Your professionalism and knowledge of horses is […]
When You Support Lakes Area United Way ………..
You are helping us make a difference in someone’s life……..Thank you to all those who support Lakes Area United Way making their support for Mounted Eagles possible. Below is a testimonial from a parent whose daughter could not receive the benefits she does from participating in the Mounted Eagles program without the support of Lakes […]
Volunteer – Make a Difference
Have some free time on your hands and wondering what you could do to make a difference in someone’s life? Ever thought about working with horses and individuals with special needs but do not have any experience with either, just the desire to help? If you answered yes to these questions, Mounted Eagles is looking […]
A Parent’s Testimonial – Appreciation
“My name is Jennifer Karas. My son Jude, is a rider with the Mounted Eagles program in Brainerd, Mn. Jude is 15 years old, and suffers from the neurological disorder Tourette’s syndrome, and many debilitating comorbid’s including Severe Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and Depression. Jude struggles every single day with painful tics, crippling […]