31st Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Volunteer to help us lend a hand at the festival. It’s always a great time! We’re looking for volunteers for October 15-16, 22-23, and 29-30. Let us know if you’re interested. All volunteers receive free passes for the festival and parking.

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Email clients filter incoming messages into spam or junk folders to keep unwanted mail out of inboxes. These filters sometimes mistakenly move legitimate messages into the wrong folder, which is called a false positive. Most email clients provide a safe sender or safelist (other providers may refer to it as “whitelist”) option for trusted contacts in the address book. 

If you ever find our messages in the spam or junk folder, please click “Add us to your address book” link at the bottom of the email. This will help us to improve deliverability to you.


Help with Common Email Clients

To add a trusted contact in some of the most popular email clients, please follow these steps.

Apple mail (desktop)

If Apple Mail delivers a legitimate message to junk, you can do two things.

  • Teach Apple Mail’s filter to allow future messages. Open the junk folder and find the message. Move the message into the inbox.
  • Add Info@prospectridingcenter.com to the address book. Open the message, right-click the sender email address, and choose Add to Contacts.

For additional information about Apple Mail, visit the Apple Mail Support Page.

Mail (Apple iOS mobile devices)

If Mail delivers a legitimate message to junk, you can do two things.

  • Teach Mail’s filter to allow future messages. Open the junk folder and find the message. Move the message into the inbox.
  • Add Info@prospectridingcenter.com to the address book. Open the message, and tap the From email address. Then tap Create New Contact to input the address in the contacts list.

For additional information about the Mail app, visit the Apple Support Page.

AOL Webmail

If AOL Webmail delivers a legitimate message to spam, you can do two things.

  • Mark a received campaign as Not Spam. Open the spam folder and click the message. Click the OK, Not Spam button.
  • Add Info@prospectridingcenter.com to the address book. Click Contacts in the navigation panel, and click the New Contact icon. Input the email address and click the Add Contact button.

For additional information about AOL Webmail, visit the AOL Support Page.

Gmail (desktop and mobile)

If Gmail delivers a legitimate message to spam, you can do two things.

  • Mark a received campaign as Not Spam. Open the spam folder and click or tap the message. Click Not Spam.
  • Add Info@prospectridingcenter.com to the address book. Open the contact list, click or tap New Contact, and input the address.

For additional information about Gmail, visit the Gmail Support Page.

Outlook

If Outlook delivers a legitimate message to junk, you can do two things.

  • Mark a received campaign as Not Junk. Open the junk folder and click the message. Click Not Junk.
  • Add Info@prospectridingcenter.com to the address book. Open the message, right-click the sender name, and click Add to Contacts. Authentication information may display in Outlook’s sender name area, you only need to add our email address.

For additional information about Outlook, visit the Office Support Page.

Outlook.com

If Outlook.com delivers a legitimate message to junk, you can do two things.

  • Mark a received campaign as Not Junk. Open the junk folder and right-click the message. Click Not Junk.
  • Add Info@prospectridingcenter.com to the Safe Recipient list. Click the gear icon, and choose Options. Click the Safe and Blocked Senders link, click Safe Senders, and input Info@prospectridingcenter.com.

For additional information about Outlook.com, visit the Outlook.com Support Page.

Yahoo Mail

If Yahoo Mail delivers a legitimate message to spam, you can do two things.

  • Mark a received campaign as Not Spam. Open spam folder, click the message, and click Not Spam.
  • Add Info@prospectridingcenter.com to the address book. Open the message and click the Add to contacts button next to the From email address.

For additional information about Yahoo Mail, visit the Yahoo Support Page.


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Blazin’ Trails 2021

Thank you to everyone who participated!


This year was another incredible event thanks to the support of all our friends!

Special THANK YOU to our 2021 Event Sponsor Woodruff & Sons!

Green logo with yellow text that reads "Woodruff and Sons Incorporated Contractors."

Blazin’ Trails is a family-friendly event for the entire community!

Riders from Prospect Riding Center will have the opportunity to get out of the arena and enjoy a beautiful trail ride. Each rider must raise $100 from sponsors in order to participate. All proceeds benefit our scholarship program.



Hobbies Promote Healing in Stressful Times
By: Sheila Olson of FitSheila.com

In any given month, three-fourths of Americans report feeling moderate to high stress. Couple our daily strains with a global pandemic, political unrest, and a roller-coaster economy, and you have a recipe for an internal disaster. Fortunately, there are many ways to destress yourself, and having a hobby is one of the most pleasurable.

If you don’t already have a perfect pastime — like horseback riding at Prospect Riding Center  — in place, here are a few options to consider:

Meditation

You may not consider meditation as a hobby, but it’s beneficial nonetheless. Not only does inner reflection help you overcome anxiety, but it might also boost your immune system naturally, something we can all use in the age of COVID. Before you start meditation, make cleaning and decluttering your home a priority to create an optimum environment for stillness and reflection. If you live with other people, it will be wise to communicate your intention, as well as when and where you plan to meditate, to minimize disruptions.

Drawing

Drawing has been likened to meditation, and the benefits are similar to meditation. As a creative outlet, drawing can help you get thoughts for which you don’t have words out of your head. This can help you better understand yourself and your mental state. Plus, drawing as a hobby may even give you an opportunity to boost your income.

It doesn’t take much to start drawing — it’s just a matter of choosing a medium and letting your body take over. Alternatively, you can use an app like Procreate to make art on an iPad or similar device. But if you want to keep your oeuvre private, invest in a case that doubles as protection for your device.

Running

For some people, running is an exercise and something they simply include as part of their wellness routine. For others, it’s a way to get close to nature while improving their health. Regardless of your reasons, jogging, running, and walking are great hobbies, but they do require that you invest in comfortable running shoes, and take the time to warm up and cool down before you hit the pavement.

Horseback Riding

Last and definitely not least, horseback riding is not only a wonderful recreational activity, but its therapeutic benefits are also quite astounding. It’s been known to help people with special needs build confidence, reduce anxiety, and improve balance. Moreover, it’s a great way to get closer to nature in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.

Benefits Beyond

Obviously, having a hobby can help reduce stress. However, there are also other benefits that shouldn’t be overlooked. As we finally see an end to the pandemic, socializing is one perk that should weigh strongly on your decision to engage or re-engage with your hobby of choice. No matter what you like to do, from collecting comic books to trading stocks, you’ll have no problem finding a group of like-minded people with whom to socialize.

How to Find a New Hobby

Convinced that having a hobby is right for you but don’t know what to do? It’s time for some internal reflection. Before you jump into a new hobby you may not enjoy, think about what you liked to do as a kid. What took your mind off your grades or social pressures? Are there any activities that caused you to lose track of time? By looking back at your personal history, you’ll be in a better position to understand what makes you feel your best.

Hobbies are not time-wasters. Instead, they are a rare opportunity for you to do something just for yourself. In a world where you likely spend most of your time looking out for the well-being of others, your hobby can serve as a reminder that you must care for yourself, as well. It doesn’t matter what you do, but do find something you love and do it often.