Updated 8/24/2022 One of ROCK's core values is safety. Since the pandemic, ROCK has followed CDC guidelines to keep our participants, families, ROCKateers, and staff safe. On February 25, 2022, the CDC changed the colors and recommendations … [Read more...]
January Featured Volunteer: Tressie Hoffman
If you’ve been out to ROCK recently, there’s a very good chance you’ve met this month’s featured volunteer, Tressie, while you were here. Tressie is well-known among instructors and fellow volunteers for her outgoing personality, hard work, and … [Read more...]
December Featured Volunteer: Chris Scherwin
With hundreds of volunteer spots to fill each week, you can imagine that the ROCK volunteer department relies on having ROCKateers who can consistently commit to class times. Even then, between vacations and life, there's always a spot to fill. It is … [Read more...]
ROCK receives Anna + Anton Olson Legacy Fund grant
The Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Fund (TAAOLF) has completed its 2nd annual round of grant awards totaling over $185,000 to 15 community programs, including the new multi-year Emerging Nonprofit grant of $50,000. The Fund was established to honor the … [Read more...]
November Featured Volunteer: Doug Watkins
Doug Watkins is a cherished volunteer who is always willing to step in and help as either a horse handler or a side walker no matter what. He says yes first, then asks questions about the participants. He works with a variety of participants from our … [Read more...]
First Annual ROCK Cowgirl Bruncheon
ROCK, Ride on Center for Kids held its first-ever Cowgirl Bruncheon “Courage & Grit” on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at the Merlin Hoppe arena. Hundreds of local businesswomen and leaders attended this women-focused event which featured emcee and Texas … [Read more...]
October Featured Volunteer: Don Gerhardt
At ROCK, there are so many different ways to get involved. From side walking, and horse handling to answering phones in our Welcome Office and helping with special events. This month's featured volunteer, Don Gerhardt, has jumped right in helping out … [Read more...]
Holiday Wreath Fundraiser to Support ROCK
Support ROCK and decorate for the holidays with our holiday wreath fundraiser. Partnering with Lynch Creek Farm, ROCK will receive 15% of all purchases made when you use the button below and start shopping. With a gorgeous selection of wreaths, … [Read more...]
September Featured Volunteer: Deb Myers
We’re excited to introduce you to September’s featured ROCKateer, Deb Myers. Many of you have likely seen her horse handling in ROCK On Veterans classes. More recently, Deb spent the month of August sharing her professional talents as she led staff … [Read more...]
August Featured Volunteer: Brenda Brantley
Many of our ROCKateers have lived in the Georgetown area their entire lives and come volunteer here to support their local community. If you spend some time talking to ROCKateers, you'll also quickly realize there are also quite a few who have … [Read more...]
Eagle Scout Builds Mounting Block for New Arena
As the day gets closer to when our new Sport Clips Heroes Arena will be ready for classes, a new piece of very important equipment arrived last week. This beautiful mounting block was custom-made by Cameron Taylor, 13, from Boy Scout Troop 151 in … [Read more...]