Holiday Sign Party Fundraiser

Join Us for Urban Stable’s Holiday Sign Party Fundraiser, Hosted by Creations By Mackland!

Come celebrate, have fun, be creative, relax, enjoy good company, go home with a unique art piece made by you, AND support Urban Stable in unbridling youth potential.

Date: Friday December 6th, 2024.
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
Location: Urban Stable office, 421 Mulvey Ave. East, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0R6.
Tickets: $65 per person (includes all of your art supplies for the sign, expert instructions, and delicious snacks).
Space is limited: 20 people maximum.

Lisa and Tannis from Creations By Mackland will guide us on how to create a beautifully decorated festive wooden sign, providing step-by-step instructions. No experience required. All supplies are included in the ticket price. Wear clothes that are comfortable and you don’t mind getting paint on, aprons will be provided.

There are 3 festive sign designs to choose from which you can customize. When purchasing your event ticket please scroll down and select which sign design you wish to make which includes your event registration fee. Please select only ONE sign for this event. Tea, coffee and sweet treat refreshments will be provided. Ticket sales will close 2-weeks prior to the event on Thursday Nov. 21st to allow time for your custom sign design kit to be created. (Note: The ticket platform, Zeffy, does not charge Urban Stable or you credit card processing fees, however at checkout they will request a donation to help cover the processing fees, this is not mandatory you can change this section to read “zero”.)

Creations By Mackland have created an enchanting 2024 horse themed ornament exclusive for Urban Stable that is available for pre-order, and they will also be selling some of their signs and products at this event. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the exclusive Urban Stable 2024 Horse Ornaments, and 10% of the products sold that evening will go towards supporting Urban Stable’s programming. You can pre-order your exclusive Urban Stable 2024 Ornament(s) when purchasing your event ticket through the ticket platform. Please bring cash for the sign sale (e-transfer are also accepted). Items purchased at the event must be paid for on the night. Refunds are not available but we will try to fill your spot from the wait list. Please email the office at info@urbanstable.ca of you have any questions. 

All funds raised from this Sign Party Fundraising event will benefit youth-in-need to attend Urban Stable’s life changing hands-on learning programs with horses.

Learn more about Creations By Mackland here:
https://www.facebook.com/Creationsbymackland

Program Update

Urban Stable student with horse

This summer we offered our Horse Powered Reading Summer Program. Through hands-on learning experiences with horses, like a horse style escape room game, youth built confidence, ignited a renewed interest and passion for literacy, and empowered their road to reading, all while having fun with their horse!

Now, as back-to-school is here, we are preparing for the start of our fall programs. We are meeting with schools and teachers, working together to connect students facing challenges with our horses.

We are also meeting the students who will be joining us for the 2024-2025 year. We are eager to welcome back students who started their Urban Stable adventure last year, and feel the privilege of witnessing the incredible experience of new students meeting a horse for the first time.

We are looking forward to seeing and supporting the growth these students will achieve as they unbridle their potential with their horses and to sharing some of their stories with you throughout the year! 

One Great Lottery – Save The Date!

One Great Lottery Logo

We have been invited to participate in One Great Lottery*! Tickets go on sale September 10th. 

One Great Lottery is a multi-charity lottery program. It is a fun and engaging way to raise awareness and funds for charities, like Urban Stable, across Manitoba. 

These lotteries are an online percentage draw that will take place during the fall, winter, and spring. There will be guaranteed early bird prizes, a grand prize winner, and several smaller prizes to be won. 

When buying tickets you can choose to direct your ticket sales to Urban Stable. By joining forces in One Great Lottery, charities across the province can build awareness and funds for their organization’s mission. 

There will be several emails heading your way about One Great Lottery, so if you love the chance to win a 50/50, you can support Urban Stable this way. The first early bird deadline is September 17th. 

If lotteries are not your thing we will continue to host our Holiday Campaign in the winter, with just an email or two to remind you of the impact you make by supporting Urban Stable with your donations. 

Or donate to us anytime through our website or by contacting our office. 

*LGCA 3350-RF-44947



Thank You to The Winnipeg Foundation!

Students riding horses with volunteers

The Winnipeg Foundation continues to be a major supporter and partner of Urban Stable. We are profoundly grateful for their steady and ongoing support. 

Professional development training for our instructors to become certified in Horse Powered Reading, a program we offered youth this summer, was made possible by The Winnipeg Foundation. What a gift to help youth build confidence and a renewed passion for literacy, all while having fun with their horse. 

Our School Program is also supported by The Winnipeg Foundation through their Children and Youth Programs grant. Without grants like this we wouldn’t be able to open our doors to the youth we serve. We are so thankful for this generosity and The Winnipeg Foundation’s belief in building a positive future and community for all. 

Thank You to The Winnipeg Foundation!

Thank You to Graham C. Lount Family Foundation!

Urban Stable student grooming horse in barn

The Graham C. Lount Family Foundation is instrumental in supporting Urban Stable. Their trust-based approach to philanthropy is invaluable to the sustainability of our programs. 

We are so thankful for their support through another 3-year multi-year grant! We truly value our partnership with them, the transparent and responsive communication, the open conversations, the meaningful connection, and the relationship we share and have built together. 

A huge Thank You to the Graham C. Lount Family Foundation for your steadfast support and valued partnership in unbridling youth potential! 

Thank You Kal Tire!

Students with Urban Stable Van

We have been chosen as a recipient of Kal Tire’s for Good program!

Kal Tire is donating a set of new winter tires for our program vehicle so we can continue to transport students from their schools to the barn and back again.

Our program vehicle is essential to the success of our program. Being able to transport our students to and from the barn ensures all youth have a chance to experience the life-changing positive impact our horses have, not just youth with personal access to a vehicle. 

Thank You Kal Tire – Tires for Good for driving positive change in our community and helping open up the magic of our horses to so many youth!

One Great Lottery – We need YOUR help!

We’re excited to share our latest news: Urban Stable has been invited to participate in One Great Lottery and we need your help to get 100 more email subscribers!

It’s easy: forward this news post to your friends and family and ask them to subscribe here
Or subscribe from our website in the top header.

If everyone refers just ONE friend to join our mailing list we’ll reach our goal by the Aug. 25th deadline.

The One Great Lottery is a multi-charity online 50/50 style draw with guaranteed early bird prizes, a grand prize winner, and several smaller prizes to be won. It is a fun and engaging way to raise awareness and funds for charities, like Urban Stable, across Manitoba. 

We’re extremely thankful for your dedicated support as we enter into our 23rd year. This is a extraordinary opportunity for Urban Stable and this will provide the platform for us to reach the wider audience we have always strived for.

Help us to gain these needed email subscribers so we can participate in this campaign and support more youth-in-need in our community.

Let’s unite and build a stronger future for charities in Manitoba!

We’re Hiring!

Driver Position Transporting Youth 

 Urban Stable is currently looking for a part-time seasonal driver, with experience working with and transporting youth, to join our dedicated and dynamic team. We are looking for a passionate, energetic, reliable, and experienced driver to provide student transportation to and from the program location using the program vehicle during program times (Oct.-Dec. and Feb.-June). 

Urban Stable, founded in 2001, is a registered charity, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is an accredited Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) centre. Urban Stable empowers youth to overcome challenges and positively engage in their education and community through hands-on learning experiences with horses. We partner with local school divisions and youth-serving organizations to provide equine experiential learning and riding programs to youth, assisting them to develop vital life skills such as confidence, self-esteem, and self-awareness. Our programs are proven to increase student attendance and engagement at school and in their community.  

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Transport students at scheduled times to their Urban Stable class and back to school in Urban Stable vehicle 
  • Record day-to-day vehicle milage, perform regular vehicle maintenance tasks such as refueling, washing, and garbage removal at the end of a day/shift as needed
  • Provide day-to-day feedback and liaise with Key Supervisorregarding student pickups e.g., if student is absent from school or sick 
  • Report to Key Supervisor
  • Other duties as required

Key Requirements: 

  • Must have experience working with youth
  • Experience driving youth an asset
  • Comfortable driving for durations up to 1hr – 1.5hrs with pick up and drop off on route
  • Must have clean driver’s licence with positive points on driver safety rating scale and no driving infringements e.g., speeding tickets, traffic offenses etc. 
  • Must be experienced driver e.g., experience driving on gravel, highway driving and in rain and snow
  • Must follow all federal, provincial and city driving codes and laws
  • Must have held full driver’s licence and have experience driving for at least 5 years
  • Need to have weekday daytime availability 
  • Need to be available Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday for 5-hour shift
  • Availability to pick up extra driving shifts an asset
  • Need to show dedication and commitment to the position
  • Must sign all Urban Stable waivers and agree to abide by all Urban Stable policies 
  • Drivers Abstract, Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check required

You will have the opportunity to work with a great team that is passionate about providing life-changing programs for youth-at-risk. Your approachable and encouraging character, along with your experienced driving and youth leadership skills will help more youth achieve personal success and build vital life skills like confidence and independence that transfer back to their classroom, family, and community.   

Three-month probationary period in effect. 
Driver will have routine performance evaluations with Key Supervisor.   
Training and mentoring will be provided to all approved candidates.  
Only successful candidates will be contacted.   

Interested individuals are invited to submit their cover letter and resume along with two professional references to  info@urbanstable.ca no later than August 20th, 2024.  Position starts October 1st, 2024. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer With Us!

Urban Stable empowers youth to overcome challenges and positively engage in their education and community through hands-on learning experiences with horses.

Horse Handler Volunteers

Be part of a fun, positive environment working with youth and horses helping youth unbridle their potential. We are looking for adult volunteer horse handlers, who have horse experience, to join our team leading students on their horses as they learn to ride. 

Horse Handler Requirements:

  • Horse experience required
  • Available during the day on a weekday (Tues., Wed. or Thurs.) starting October 2024
  • Able to transport self to program (located 15 minutes North of perimeter near Stonewall, MB)
  • Able to attend Orientation on Sept. 9, 10:30am-11:30am and Training Sept. 18 and Sept. 26
  • Volunteer hours: 2 hour class per week, for 10 weeks Oct.-Dec. & 14 weeks Feb.-June

We are a Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) accredited centre and provide full training and support to all volunteers from advanced beginners to experienced. To learn more about this opportunity or to apply contact info@urbanstable.ca

Program Volunteer Photographer

We are seeking 2-3 Volunteer Photographers to join our team to use their creative skills to capture the “magic” and celebrate our student success stories during program and at fundraising events. 

Volunteer Photographer Requirements:

  • Experience taking, editing, sharing and uploading photos preferred
  • Available during the day on a weekday (Tues., Wed. or Thurs.) starting October 2024 and occasional weekend/evening for fundraising events
  • Able to transport self to program location (located 15 minutes North of perimeter near Stonewall, MB)
  • Able to attend Orientation on Sept. 9, 10:30am – 11:30am
  • Volunteer hours: 1.5-2 hour sessions during program times to capture images in all classes over the course of the year (times can be flexible). Plus 2-4 hours during fundraising events as needed

We will provide full training and support to all volunteers from beginners to experienced. To learn more about this opportunity or to apply contact info@urbanstable.ca

Join the Ultimate Horse Experience Fundraiser

Horses standing by gate

Immerse yourself in the colourful world of horses in this unique horse experience fundraiser. Participate in unmounted hands-on activities with the horses, learn about their personalities, explore the barn, and slow things down enjoying the tranquility of being in nature. This is our version of a golf tournament fundraiser!

By participating, you’re directly supporting more youth-in-need to attend Urban Stable’s programs, empowering them to overcome challenges, and positively engage in their education and community. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to build bonds with your friends, family, and coworkers!

Dates: May 28, 30, & June 4, 6 (morning and afternoon sessions)
Experience: 1.5 hour session – stay for refreshments and photos
Group Size: 4 people per group
Location: Stonehurst Stable, Stonewall, MB
Fee: $150 per person (tax receipt for portion of cost) includes token of appreciation gift

Why? Support the care of Urban Stable’s horses and sponsor youth-in-need to unbridle their potential.

Who? Animal lovers unite! Whether you’re a family, a team, or a herd of friends – everyone’s welcome. Groups of 4 people.

Register Now! Spaces are limited – don’t miss out on this unique experience. Sign up today to secure your spot in the Ultimate Horse Experience Fundraiser!

Ready to make memories and make a difference? Let’s do this!
Email info@urbanstable.ca to secure your spot today.