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Our “kids” are growing up!.

Many thanks to all out sponsors for their contributions which made it possible for another successful two weeks of camp.

This year two of our Epona youth (Kiki and Vanessa) helped out part-time as counselors-in-training.  Our thanks to them for their contribution.

This was also Atiba’s (one of our original Epona riders)  first year as our third van driver.  As the van requires a 4B classification, Atiba earned his license and helped out with the daily driving.  We have now invited Atiba to be part of the executive Committee of the Epona foundation, we are thrilled to have his valuable and experienced input. 

Message From The Director

Each fall brings the return to school and the start of another Epona season.  This year we started later with our first session beginning on October 9. 

Our thinking is to experiment with a March break camp and one week of summer camp. 

With the return to school, our school liaison coordinator will be contacting the schools and developing the tutoring needs of our youth  EPONA IS MORE THAN JUST RIDING

This year sees two of our most recent High School graduates, Kiki and Jordan, as recipients of the Phyllis Baille Award as they headed off to Cegep.  Kiki is now attending Vainer College and will continue with the equestrian program as a role model and mentor.  Jordan is attending the Police Tech. program at John Abbott College, he continues to work with the Epona youth as a mentor.

Two other former riders, Justin and Kenry were also involved in working with Epona youth in a separate program.

We are proud to see the continued involvement of our graduates as mentors of Epona Youth. 

I wish to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors, parents, and volunteers for making this foundation possible. 

Peter Desmier

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Mr. Gabe Mapp's contribution to the Epona Foundation.

In 2004 Mr. Mapp graciously accepted my "call for help" when we needed an extra driver and animator with the kids at the stables.

At first it was a seasonal commitment for about 10 Saturdays. Gabe continued his commitment for the rest of the year.

He's maintained that commitment 30 Saturdays a year, 10 hours each Saturday for the last 6 years!

Gabe, would commit each Saturday to picking up the 14 youth and then driving them up to the ranch. This would involve a 4-5 hours in driving each Saturday.

While at the ranch, Gabe would support the youth in their equestrian routines, homework and other skill building activities. Spending an average of 5 hours every Saturday at the ranch.

Gabe is an integral part of our program and I know that Epona could not continue without his contribution.

Epona wishes to thank Gabriel Mapp for his unwavering support and vision in the development and growth of the Epona Integrated Riding Foundation.

We would also like to welcome Atiba Howell to the Executive Committee.

Peter Desmier
Executive Director.

To our friends of Epona,

Many of our supporters have found donating through Canadahelps.org to be quick, reliable and secure.

Please take a moment to make that donation and support a program you know to be invested in our youth of today. On behalf of our youth, families and volunteers we thank you for making this program possible.

Peter Desmier
Epona Foundation.    

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