H.E.L.P. Center of Austin

10/15/2026

SADDLE UP, Y’ALL! WE’RE LESS THAN 10 DAYS AWAY!

The countdown is ON for our **6th Annual Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride!** 🐎 The fall weather is looking perfect for a fun day on the trail with your favorite equine partner!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🎃 A fun-filled Halloween scavenger hunt trail ride
🏆 Exciting prizes for top scavenger hunt riders
🍽️ A delicious lunch
👻 A costume contest parade with prizes
🐴 A special **Masterson Method demo by Asli Topaloglu of Sacred Strides Equine Services!**

All this fun for **ONE low registration price!** Don’t miss out on a fantastic fall day supporting H.E.L.P.’s therapeutic riding scholarship fund!& ;

📅 **Saturday, October 24**
📍 Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center – Killeen, TX

🎟️ **REGISTER TODAY!** Spots are waiting for you and your four-legged partner!

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10/15/2026

Horsepower 2026 : Strength in Saddles is just under a month away!

Do you have your tickets 🎟️ yet for this incredible evening of good food, fun games, silent and live auctions, hearing from our very own clients the impact of our program, and more?

📢 Sponsorship Deadline Reminder:
Want your business to align with a mission of strength and hope? Corporate sponsorships wrap up October 24th!
🔗 Click the link in our bio/comments to reserve your tickets or view our Sponsorship Packet before October 24th!

10/05/2026

We are so incredibly thankful for the entire team at SEMC, especially for Dr. Ashbrook who comes to care for our herd annually and during emergencies. Her care, knowledge, and compassion keeps the H.E.L.P. herd healthy and happy for our special riders.

Meet Dr. Jamie Ashbrook
Horses and animals have been a part of Dr. Ashbrook’s life from the start. Growing up on her family farm in South Carolina surrounded by a variety of animals, she developed a love for horses through riding English sport horses and competing in the jumper world.
Dr. Ashbrook earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She then completed a one-year internship at Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals-Salado before continuing her career in Tryon, North Carolina, as an associate veterinarian with Freer Equine Mobile Veterinary Services.
In 2018, Dr. Ashbrook returned to Salado, where she joined what is now Salado Equine Medical Center. Since then, she has played an important role in building and growing our ambulatory presence, providing care to countless horses and their owners throughout Central Texas. For nearly a decade, she has built lasting relationships within the communities we serve while helping bring SEMC’s standard of care directly to the horses who need it.
Outside of the clinic, Jamie enjoys running, hiking, reading, and riding her horse, Ricochet.

Exceptional equine care. Advanced expertise. This is Salado EMC.

10/02/2026

Don’t let a little rain scare you off! 🌧️🚗🐴
We’re still heading to Pistons at the Park on Sunday and our resident spokes-pony, Bubbles, will be there spreading cheer and sharing all the exciting news about H.E.L.P. and Horsepower 2026! Come say hi, snap a picture, and hang out with us! 🦄✨

🌧️ Can’t make it out due to the weather?
You can still support our mission from the comfort of home! A simple $10 donation goes directly toward feeding our herd and supporting adaptive riding for our riders in the arena. Every bit helps us keep momentum going into our big event!

👉 Tap the link in our bio to throw $10 in the bucket for the herd today! 💙

10/02/2026

🎃🏇 **ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY!**

The countdown is ON! Get your horse, your costume, and your sense of adventure ready for the **6th Annual Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride & Costume Contest!**

📅 **Saturday, October 24**
📍 **Parrie Haynes Equestrian Center | Killeen, TX**

Get ready for a **fun-filled day on the trail** as you search for Halloween-themed items, rack up points, and compete for prizes! 🏆🎃

And the fun doesn’t stop when you come off the trail! Enjoy a delicious lunch, **costume contest parade**, prizes for the best horse & rider costumes, silent auction, and a special **Masterson Method demonstration** by Asli Topaloglu of Sacred Strides Equine Services! 🐴

Your registration includes **light breakfast, lunch, snacks, swag bags, the scavenger hunt, costume parade, and all the fun!**

👻 **Costumes are highly encouraged—so start planning your spooky, silly, or spectacular look NOW!**

🎟️ **Don’t wait—registration is open!**
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Grab your friends, saddle up, and join us for a **Spooktacular day of horses, Halloween fun, prizes, and memories!** 🎃🐴🧡

10/01/2026

YOU DID IT! 🌾🐴🎉
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we officially crossed the finish line and raised $5,005 for our Hay Match Fundraiser in record time!

Because of you, our matching funds are fully secured, and our entire herd will be well-fed, healthy, and happy all winter long. Every share, dollar, and word of support truly made the difference for our horses and the riders who rely on them.

From all of us—and especially from our equine partners—a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing H.E.L.P. family! 💙✨

👉 Stay tuned for more updates as we get ready for Horsepower 2026 - Strength in Saddles!

09/30/2026

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to our friends at Henna Chevrolet for their returning support of H.E.L.P.! 🚗💙🐴

We are thrilled to welcome them back as a Trot Sponsor for Horsepower: Strength in Saddles! Partners like Henna Chevrolet make it possible for our riders to build independence and confidence in the arena every week.

Want to join Henna Chevrolet in empowering our community? Corporate sponsorship opportunities wrap up October 24th, and event tickets are available now! 🎟️✨

👉 Tap the link in our bio/comments to grab your Horsepower tickets or secure a sponsorship for your business! 🌾

09/30/2026

Strength isn't just about muscle—it’s found in the stirrups, in the quiet bond between a rider and their horse, and in every goal achieved in our arena. 🐴✨

That Strength in Saddles is what we’re celebrating at Horsepower 2026, and tickets are live! 🎟️

Come share an inspiring evening with our H.E.L.P. family, hear the stories that move us, and help ensure our horses and programs continue empowering lives across Central Texas.

📢 Sponsorship Deadline Reminder:
Want your business to align with a mission of strength and hope? Corporate sponsorships wrap up October 24th!

🔗 Click the link in our bio/comments to reserve your tickets or view our Sponsorship Packet before October 24th!