Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center

2007 Awards

Gregory Pell

2007 Volunteer Awards
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR	Gregory Pell - Wonderful volunteer that always goes above and beyond expectations. He has a great connection with riders and other volunteers alike. Always polite, helpful and on time. Has never cancelled on his volunteer time since I’ve known him. He volunteers ALL day on Wednesdays and took on Fridays too when I was in desperate need. He is SUPER RELIABLE!
Rookie of the year	Kimberly Webster-Volunteer and Substitute who does everything! Great at getting horses ready, encourages the riders, mucks out the stalls without hesitation. Without her many classes would not have been a success because she came in on short notice. She is wonderful, knowledgeable and she gets the job done!
Youth of the Year	Chris Scheppele– He is responsible, knowledgeable, dependable, the best at getting the horses “show-ring” ready, keeping Debs rings perfectly symmetrical, taking new volunteers under his wing, making sure everything is ready before class, great with the riders, volunteers for extra duties like the Special Rodeo, and just being a nice and fun person. He has recruited many more volunteers, including his Mom!
Family of the Year Award	The Hrkach’s Missy has faithfully volunteered 2 days a week, been a feeder for the program, schooling team member and has shared her family with us. Her husband Steve and children , Shelbi and Dylan are familiar faces helping at feeding times and in classes.
Top Hand	Sylvia Bryson- Was instructor in Training, now certified NARHA instructor, schooling team member and captain, volunteer on Wednesdays and brought in her personal tack every week for a special needs rider, offered her trailer for special rodeo. She has a wonderful attitude and she loves working with our riders
Barn Angel Award	Laura Augustine- She came to us only to do barn work but also was willing and never complained when she was asked to step into class. She works hard and has GREAT ideas in how to improve things.
Above and Beyond Awards	~Regan Salamander- His positive attitude and caring nature, puts his heart into all that he does here ~Carol Daniels quiet but always cheerful, willing and always there for special events ~Joe Serrone- spent many hours doing facility projects with a smile on his face and sweat on his brow! ~Rebecca Copeland -seamlessly can handle any horse duty and does it correctly. She is the “Buster Tamer” ~Bill Arcuri (Super Recruiter) -from the moment he started with me at orientation Bill has been recruiting fellow Air Force personnel, volunteering in classes and doing various maintenance projects!
Youth Versatility Award	Emily Whitcomb– Loves the horses, the riders, held many duties including volunteer, feeder and adopted Jesse for retirement
Most Youth Hours	Rebecca Feigenbaum with a running total of 163
Runner Up Youth Hours	Wendy Ferguson with a running total of 114
Healing Hands Award	Michelle Finkbeiner- Michelle is a certified equine massage therapist and has been donating her time and her hands to us and our sore spots. Thank you Michelle for rubbing our legs, shoulders, hind ends (that is our favorite…) and thank you Michelle from the humans at PPTRC too.
Super Sub Award	Yolanda Yu - She had been a regular volunteer and had to switch to “just subbing”. She has remained my one and only constant when it comes to subs. She always sends me the most polite emails and I know that she comes in with a smile on her face and helps me in my time of need. She may be quiet but she does a great job!
Office Award	Denette Ross-Dixon, Jan Ostrom
Schooling Team Member of the Year	Ann Feigenbaum– keeper of the tack chart, attends all meetings, made name tags for halters, put horse info on buckets, volunteers for classes and special events including most of our Volunteer Orientations
Schooling Team	Sylvia Bryson – Intrepid Captain and saddle fitting queen Missy Hrkach – Problem Child handler, great horse person Rebecca Feigenbaum – Sitting trot goddess and cat steward Christina Molnar – Blinkers’ personal trainer, I’ll volunteer as long as I can hold the baby in award! Wendy Ferguson – Schooling with a smile, wonderful rider, willing to do anything Elizabeth Vossmer – Back and better than ever Andrea Hutchins – Ground driving genius
Parents of Riders who also volunteer	Sandy Ross, Diane Eshelman, Denette Ross-Dixon
Tag Team Awards	Tuesday: Tony, Ralph, Becky, Rebecca Tony Lane– Waters the arena, stays late when needed and always ready with a smile Ralph Moffie – Sidewalks the tall horses, stall cleaning machine, really wants a HAT Becky Hutton – Will clean stalls for caffeine Rebecca Copeland – Quietly competent horse person and great friend to Buster Wednesday: Gregory, Joy, Karen and Bekah Gregory Pell– Helps out ALL day EVERY Wednesday Joy Gomes – Very reliable volunteer Karen Croskell– Most witty and mischevious Bekah Schroetlin– Wonderful attitude and great with the horses
Family Participants	Rodney and Barbara Foxx – They volunteer, sub, build, decorate and never complain Art and Joyce Aldridge – The Dynamic Duo, Kind to riders, therapists, and other volunteers alike Richard and Carol Jeffrey – Willing and Eager to Learn, Stay longer to help Annabelle and Jihan Bok – Affectionately known as “A and G”, jumped in with both feet, always willing to help and helped with many special projects without hesitation