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Bert’s Story Captures National Attention

by Jessie November 9, 2011

S.T.A.R.S., Inc., the therapeutic riding and animal assisted therapy program just north of Sioux City, has been a place of renewal and rehabilitation for the past 27 years. Later this month, that story of therapeutic rehabilitation will be featured nationally, with the story of “Happy Bert.” “Happy Bert,” a nine year old thoroughbred gelding who [...]

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Equine Education–What it takes to be a S.T.A.R.S. horse.

by Jessie March 24, 2011

As a rider, a parent or volunteer, you probably have seen most of the S.T.A.R.S. therapeutic riding horses and may even know many of their names.  But many of our friends know little about what it takes to be a S.T.A.R.S. horse. Animals are, by definition, unpredictable.  Like humans, they have independent thoughts, emotions and [...]

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Crescendo Embodies “Hometown Hero”

by Jessie January 18, 2011

In Sioux City, Channel 14 (KMEG) news station is accepting nominations for a hometown hero.  Please read our submission below and keep your fingers crossed for Crescendo! Although he walks on four legs, Crescendo, a therapy horse at S.T.A.R.S., Inc., embodies what it means to be a hometown hero. As S.T.A.R.S. celebrates its 27th year [...]

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Volunteering changes lives; including your own.

by Jessie January 2, 2011

As we embark on a New Year and a clean slate, many among us will make resolutions for improved health and fitness in 2011.  Losing weight and getting in shape are admirable goals and S.T.A.R.S. can help! Volunteerism is a two-way street and you must consider what you will gain from volunteering for a particular [...]

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Welcome to S.T.A.R.S., Inc.

by Jessie November 17, 2010

Welcome to the S.T.A.R.S., Inc. Blog! Please join us in this adventure in blogging and stay current with all of the news at S.T.A.R.S., as well  as links, articles, new volunteer opportunities and research in the fields of therapeutic riding and animal assisted activities and therapies. You are a valued part of the S.T.A.R.S.’ family [...]

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