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18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1984 Handicapped riders show off skills at open house When four year old Jeremy Mayhew re- turns from a riding lesson at Hoskin Stables, all he can talk about is Squeeze, the oldest, smartest pony in the barn. Jeremy's mother, Jane, is tremendously pleased with her son's progress. '"He's only been riding for less than two months and already his co- ordination is improv- ing", she says. "He tried. swimming, and that was okay, but he likes the horseback rid- ing better, because of Squeeze'. Jeremy suffers from brain damage caused by After displaying their riding skills, Region Horseback Riding for the Handic ed ribbons and medals -a severe case of jaun- dice he had as an infant. Like the other children who participate in the Durham Region Horse- back Riding for the Handicapped Assoc- iation, the Oshawa youth combines a love of animals with a desire to help his own body over- come its physical limit- ations. Several handicapped students like Jeremy had a chance to show off the results of the riding program last Sunday when the stables on Durham Road 57 hosted an open house. About 50 cars full of people showed up to watch the children and Jeremy Mayhew proudly accepts his due. Bourke er Tr ----" 4 horses in action, despite the windy weather that threatened to knock the young riders off their mounts. For the third time in recent months, the Hoskin Stables Musical Ride performed for guests who cheered on appreciatively. The Durham Region Horseback Riding for the Handicapped Assoc- iation is also seeking experienced riders with their own horses to take part in its sixth annual ride-a-thon to raise money to cover the cost of riding lessons, special equipment and insur- ance for handicapped riders. each rider in the Durham apped program was award- for their progress. Above, four year old - = The ride-a-thon trail is slated to happen Sat- urday, September 22 on a 25 kilometre trail starting at Hoskin Stables, just south of Blackstock. Trophies will be awarded to the individ- ual rider with the high- est earnings, to the group or stable with the highest earnings, and the first and second place junior highest earnings. Lunch will be provided. For further inform- ation, registration and pledge sheets, contact either Hoskin Stables at 986-5558 or Sandra Morton at 728-6930 before September 19. Royal music exams results The Royal Conser- vatory of Music summer examinations were recently held in Oshawa. The following students from Port Perry were successful in their respective attempts. They are the students of Laurel Griffen. Grade II Flute First Class Honours- Andrea Hobbs- 83 per cent; Lynda Sutton- 82' per cent. Honours-- Corry Greenwood- 78 per cent; Kym Hazelwood- 78 per cent; Kristy Williams- 78 per cent and Caren Turner- 74 per cent. Grade 1 Piano First Class Honours- Jody Luke- 84 per cent. Special congratula- tions are extended to everyone. "wt yy Meet Squeeze, the oldest, friendliest, most patient pony in the barn at Hoskin Stables. At least that's what everyone says. [aE If Works Quick Start! It's the fastest Weight Watchers program ever. And it's a proven success . . . because hundreds of thousands have tried it and lost weight quicker in the very first weeks. Quick Start is simple and sensible. It's flexible, too, with a practical exchange system that allows you to substitute the foods that you like. And the appetizing, easy-to-follow menus consist only of real foods -- no food substitutes or supplements. We're accepting enrollments now for the Quick Start Pro- gram. So, call Weight Watchers today. Hurry! All you need is Quick Start, and you'll really take off. WEIGHT WATCHERS >» PRICE SPECIAL eptember 4 to September 21, 1984 Join Weight Watchers for $9.00 instead of the regular $18.00 on your first meeting and registration fee. $7.00 weekly thereafter. Senior Citizens and students join for $4.50 instead of the regular $9.00. $4.00 weekly thereafter. New Member Registration Times: Morning - 9:20 a.m. Evening 6:45 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: 1-800-268-3915 PORT PERRY - St. John's Pres. Church, 319 Queen Street TUESDAYS 6:45 P.M. must practise during his riding lessons. That's his mom, Jane Mayhew wearing glasses, helping Jeremy stay put. It may look like Jeremy Mayhew is fall- ing off his pony, but that's not what's hap- pening in this picture. Young Jeremy is ac- tually demonstrating one of the exercises he © Wag Witchery intarnatons! ine 1984 owner of he Wing Wsichers and Ousch Sian radermarks