Testimonials

Crissy's Story: My five year old daughter Chrissy started riding with the STaRS program at Southlands in February 07 with her wonderful instructor, Sally. The changes we've witnessed in our little girl (who has been severely affected with cystic fibrosis since birth, and has suffered a great deal with this dreadful disease) since starting the program have been wonderful. The highlight of Chrissy's week is coming to Pony Meadows to ride her gentle and endlessly patient pony friend, Kiwi. She just loves Kiwi, and learning to ride has brought out a confidence, a joy, and an enthusiasm in Chrissy that is just delightful to see, and a welcome change and distraction from all her medical care and ordeals.

Thank you STaRS, and thank you to Chrissy's lovely and kind riding teacher, Sally -- you're the best!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Cherchas

PS - I asked Chrissy what she liked about riding. She said: "It's fun and Kiwi's cute! And a fun thing that she does is trotting!"