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I Can
I cannot walk or run, or play
a game of tennis every day.
I cannot dance or ride a bike,
I'll never know what skatings' like.
I have no soccer boots or ball,
they are no use to me at all.
I'll never ski the waves or snow
so many thrills I'll never know.
I'll never sail the wind or surf
or chase a ball around the turf,
nor climb the snow capped peaks above,
so many things I'll never love.
But I can ride through forest trails
to see the fox and rabbits tails
and watch the geese and ducks take flight
while leaping stags and deer take fright.
And I can follow mountain tracks
past climbers weighted down with packs,
to trace a river to it's source
above the clouds and feel the force.
Yes I enjoy the 'sport of kings'
when carried high my feet take wings.
To fly me on a pleasure course,
for I can mount and ride a horse.
John Anthony Davies
used with prior permission of the author
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Help is Needed...
Reins of Life supplies
a well defined and desired service, rich in volunteer and
community support. The generous donation of your time, money
or talents can
make
a real difference to fill this void in our community and
in the lives of the children we serve.
Giving...
Reins of Life depends on the kind financial
support of many caring individuals to help us carry out our
mission. Your tax deductible donation will help Reins of Life
respond to the needs of their riders, while also helping introduce
therapeutic riding to more children each year.
The United Way...
Reins of Life is a recipient in the Donor
Option Program of the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Donors can designate a gift to Reins of Life through the United
Way, specifying "Specific Care Option"- #5089 Reins of
Life.
Reins of Life is recognized as a 501C(3) non profit corporation
by the Federal Government and as a charitable organization
in Pennsylvania. Reins of Life staff are certified Therapeutic
Riding Instructors and members of The North American Riding
for the Handicapped Association, and The PA Council for Therapeutic
Horsemanship.
For enrollment information, to volunteer, or to make a tax
deductible gift, contact:
'Reins of Life'
c/o Judy Freedman, Executive Director
113 Crestwood Road, Landenberg, PA 19350
Ph: 610-274-3300
Mobile: 610-724-5305
Fax: 610-274-3301
www.reinsoflife.com
reinsoflife@comcast.net
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