StirrUp Purpose Flannel Fling Open House
October 5 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
StirrUp Purpose, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing purpose and healing through meaningful equine experiences, will be holding its first Open House at its facility 60575 Billadeau Road, Bend OR on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from noon to 6pm.
This event is open to the public and promises to be a fun and engaging experience for adults and children alike. Enjoy activities for children and adults including cornhole, “axe” throwing, horsey photo booth and horse painting. Hang out with baby goats and chickens. Sit back and enjoy music from multiple bands throughout the afternoon while munching on food options from Angry Salsa and Twisted Sister food trucks. The new Brewedmare drink truck offers beer, wine and kids drinks.
Learn about StirrUp Purpose programs, watch demonstrations and discussion regarding StirrUp Purpose programs. Learn how you can get involved and support those benefiting from our services. Win something fabulous from the silent auction and raffle. Items up for bid include a six-day guided river trip, a 2-day pickleball retreat and treat filled gift baskets.
The Open House will highlight each of its 3 main services throughout the day.
Noon-2:00 Veterans Retreats
Hear from participants of recent retreats into the backcountry on horseback. Experience the campsite veterans enjoy and the camaraderie, peer support, and lifesmanship through horsemanship as our veterans share life with each other and with their equine partners.
2:00-4:00 Hippotherapy
Understand why physical, occupational and behavioral health therapy utilizing the movement of the equine is so effective for children and adults with disabilities. Meet our partners, Treehouse Therapies and Trudi Trygg, PT.
4:00-6:00 Therapeutic Horsemanship
Meet the horses that support Horsemanship lessons for children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges.
Throughout the day, learn how you can volunteer in these important services. Join us for a fun and educational experience on the farm!