35 years of DEFHR!
Volunteers came together to unfold an awesome night of bands, food, and fun on the 14th!
To our phenomenal volunteers who came out in support of the night! We’re celebrating 35 years thanks to YOU!
13 charges of failure to provide. The trial is TBD.
(Gallant, Hobbit, Iffy, Jackpot, Khaleesi, Letty, Mochi, Nifty, Offelia, Poppy Seed, Qelty, Rosa, Scooter)
Probate. Charges are pending. (Ipsy, Julius, Kelpie, Lennox, Moose, Nicolette, Odessa, Penny, Queen, Ronald, Satta, Tito, Utah, Veronica, Whimsy, Xanadu, Yemin, Zizi, Azula’s Allure)
Charges are pending.
(Dapper Dylan)
“Toods”
Tranquil Tuesday (Toods) is a lovely chestnut off the track
Thoroughbred mare that was born in 2010 and her racing name was My Daughter’s Kids. She has been with DEFHR since 2019 and was a body condition score of a 1 when she arrived.
Sometimes horses take a little longer to rehab whether it is physically or mentally but we want to give the horse the time they need to start afresh.
Toods is doing very well in her training program. She is a brave mare who loves obstacles and tackles them head first. She loves chasing the big soccer ball around and standing on the pedestal. She loves hot water baths and getting bum scratches and doing her carrot stretches. She’s super fun to ride but sensitive so she’ll need a kind, quiet rider who can continue to build her confidence.
Toods has helped teach people in the Horsemanship Clinics as she is really fun to work on the ground. She’s dabbled in some liberty work and positive reinforcement…she really will make a great partner for someone that wants to focus on good horsemanship and play around with under saddle work also.
“She is a brave mare who loves obstacles and tackles them head first.”
Bing Bang Boomer (adopted)
Knightly Knox (adopted)
Tiki Torch (adopted, pictured)
How long have you volunteered with DEFHR?
Started in January of this year, so about 10 months.
Do you have a favorite DEFHR herd member, past or present? If so, who?
Eva. I miss her. I had no prior experience with horses at all, and Eva was who I learned to groom with. She was a total sweetheart.
What's your favorite part of volunteering with DEFHR?
The variability! I always get to expand my knowledge and learn something new, and the staff are amazing and so patient. Lynn has 100 million things going on, but still takes time to answer my silly questions about horses. You never know when you’re going to have to drop a horse off at their feed station, then go help move a washer and dryer!
Did you have any previous equine experience(s) before volunteering with DEFHR? What was it?
Literally zero. Orientation with Mattie and two others was my first introduction!
did you initially find out
I know I’ve driven by in the past with going to Larriland, and when I was teaching in Howard county, I had assisted a student with a project that involved learning about DEFHR. After I retired and was looking for something to do, and knew of DEFHR previously - after trying a couple other volunteer opportunities, I was impressed with the quality and professionalism of DEFHR and the staff.
Volunteers support our staff being able to effectively and efficiently take care of our herd and their needs; we frequently have NO volunteers on the listed days. Consider helping out!
As we enter the fall season, we have two Scout Days open for enrollment that will need volunteer support to facilitate and make special!
Any organization can contact Days End to schedule a day to come out and volunteer as a group We need one of our volunteers to be their eyes and hands, making sure they have what they need and that they can navigate the farm!
Any groups of 10 or more people can reserve a paid tour of DEFHR. We need volunteers who would be willing to lead these tours and tell the world about DEFHR!
As a working farm, things are always needing fixed If you’re interested in learning what it takes to keep a farm going, what it takes to be ‘handy,’ or just want to build things, let Mattie know and you can join our FOT! (Facilities Operations Team)
Scout Days are an amazing way to outreach for DEFHR and teach the next generation of equine advocates not just about DEFHR and its mission, but also inspire them to have compassion.
Visitors can choose to sign up and experience DEFHR through a dedicated Education Tour, which lasts 45-60 minutes and provides visitors with an educational introduction talk to the organization, a tour of our immediate facilities, and ends with a horse meet-and-greet.
October 11th 11:15am - 12:15pm Carroll Lutheran Village
October 19th 1:30-2:30pm The Transition Network
To register for events, go to www.defhr.org/calendar.
October 10th
Farrier Day
October 12th
October 19th
October 19th
October 18th-19th
October 21st
Obstacle Clinic w/ DEFHR Trainers
(see page 14 for details)
Scout Day Fall B (2 of 2)
(see page 12 for details)
Ed Tour - The Transition Network
(see page 13 for details)
Tink’s Tack Sale
Ed Tour - AFC Vacations
(See page 13 for more details)
October 24th
Farrier Day
October 26th
Boo-tiful Barn Bash
(See pages 16-17 for more details)
SaraStrauss LeighaSchrader
Auditors welcome
Saturday, October 12th
9am-3pm
Saturday, october 26th
5:30-7:30 pm
We are inviting families to the farm to trickor-treat around our Main Barn stalls and YOU can do the decorating! Show off your spooky skills by signing up to decorate a stall. Trick-or-treaters will vote on their favorite stalls, so the spookier the better! We have some great prizes to hand out to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place stalls!
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To include 1 FREE MONTH of EQUIDOPTING and a Limited Edition Barn Bash Canvas Tote
To include: a DEFHR cooler, water bottle, and MORE!
DEFHR Swag Kit
To include: a DEFHR cooler, magnet, and MORE!
Our residential internship program is in need of a reliable used vehicle to support our interns as they travel between our facilities and the local community for essential tasks.
If you, or someone you know, has a car or truck they no longer need and would be willing to donate, it would be a tremendous help to our program and the dedicated interns who help us every day. Your generosity would directly support our mission and allow our interns to focus on their work with the horses.
Contact our Equine Programs Director for more information.
DE ETTE HILLMAN
All donations are tax-deductible!
If shipping directly to our farm, please ship: "Attn: Lynn" (horse-related) or "Attn: Sarah" (office-related)
Be sure to include your name and contact info in a note or separate email so you can recieve your donation receipt.
Thank you in advanced, and always, for your ongoing support of DEFHR's herd!
Many employers offer matching funds and paid time off to volunteer and give back to the community? Corporations and businesses are getting on board with matching donation amounts for their employees. For example, you donate $10 each paycheck (via automatic payroll deduction) then your employer matches your amount to your chosen charity!! Your employer may also offer paid time off to volunteer with your co-workers. Businesses partnering with local non-profits is a great way to show their support and give back to their local communities. Plus, employee group volunteering serves as a team building experience.
MCCORMICK SPICE, UNITED HEALTH CARE, T. ROWE PRICE, HOME DEPOT, RAYTHEON, CLOROX, CONSTELLATION
ENERGY AND CVS HEALTH ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY COMPANIES GIVING BACK THROUGH THEIR EMPLOYEES.
Check with your employer’s human resources department for the give back programs they offer or about starting one! For corporate/business group volunteer opportunities, please email Carrie at welcome@defhr.org.
Our horses' needs are constantly changing and their Amazon wish list is constantly being updated. Check out what's what they need to stay healthy and happy!
For every NEW customer referral, we receive $15 directly from Chewy. Be sure to use the referral link below to make the first purchase and donate to the farm!
Refresh your wardrobe and support DEFHR, all at the same time! Each design is offered in a range of colors and styles, so there is something for everyone to wear while supporting the horses. Happy shopping!
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Show off your DEFHR support wherever you go and get your DEFHR Res-Que license plate today!
All you need to do is: stop by DEFHR's office fill out & submit an application submit $50 fee
Once you receive your new plates in the mail, drop off your old license plates at the MVA or mail them in.
Email info@defhr.org with questions.
OPEN 3rd Saturday and preceding Friday of every month.
New and gently used equine tack, equipment, clothing and other related items.
Stop on in and get your shopping fix! You never know what you may find. All sales proceeds go back to DEFHR to continue with its mission.
NEXT SALE DAYS: October 18th - 19th
Open 9am-4pm.
Email info@defhr.org with questions.
Tink's is Open
October 18th-19th 9am - 4pm Page 23
Volunteer Resources
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