NOVEMBER Volunteer Newsletter
Noble Neptune
HAPPY THANKSGIVING YOU ARE THE “MANE” REASON WE’RE THANKFUL!
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
OCTOBER RECAP! October was a busy month on the farm! We had SO much volunteer help at the Benefit Concert AND Fall Scout Day AND WIHS Barn Night AND everyday in between. We know the Fall Season is a busy one for everyonewe can’t thank you enough for spending it with us, helping the horses!
Nov. 5th & 19th
Farrier Days
Nov. 20th & 21st
Tink’s Tack Room Opening Hours 9am-4pm
Nov.26
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Modified Volunteer Schedule Stay tuned for Updates
Nov. 30th
Modified Barn Schedule Staff Training
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Comings and Goings
Milo Mighty Miller
Officer Barney
Comings
Goings
No new horses, but check out all of our new staff members! Enjoy this picture of Mighty Miller who arrived in August from Baltimore City.
Officer Barney (RIP) Ziporah (RIP) Oh Olga (RIP) Willum Nicolette Pringle Head Honcho
Under Ulu’s Umbrella
HORSE SPOTLIGHT
Under Ulu’s Umbrella Ulu is a striking Kentucky Mountain Horse mare with a big personality in a compact body! Standing at 14.1hh with a narrow build, she is perfect for a small adult or teen looking for an all-around adventure buddy. Ulu is gaited and is still working on developing a nice gait after being out of work for over a year. An adopter with gaited horse experience is required, as we would love to see her flourish in a program that will help her utilize her body in the best way possible and bring out her lovely gait. She has a great canter as well and has been over small jumps. Ulu has experience on the trails, crossing roads, logs, and streams along the way. She has also been working on our obstacle course and is so brave. She is definitely a worker bee and enjoys having a job. Ulu also loves bonding with her person- She is very personable and tries her heart out for her person! Ulu has been living out 24/7, lives on one grain meal a day, and gets along very easily in the herd.
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OFFICER BARNEY
H A R O ZIP
Let’s give a warm
To 4 MIKE TADDEI Operations Director
staff members! Mike brings a 30-year career in finance and business operations, progressively moving through senior management and director roles into executive leadership. Throughout his career, he has supported national and regional priorities in defense, homeland security, energy, and telecommunications. When making the leap to the non-profit world Mike shared: "Having spent years within corporate frameworks, I decided to pivot and apply my experience where it matters most: right here in my community.” A native of Pennsylvania, Mike has happily lived in Mount Airy for 25 years with his wife and children. Outside of work, you can find him kayaking, fishing, crabbing, biking, woodworking, or enjoying leisurely walks with his dogs.
KATIE CIAVOLELLA Assistant Equine Health Manager Katie has a long history with DEFHR, starting as a barn volunteer back in 2002! She has since moved to Texas and back again- working in the equine industry and we are thrilled she has decided to come full circle back to DEFHR. Welcome back Katie!
HALEY MULLINS Volunteer Coordinator Haley joins us from a background in Anthropology. She’s spent time riding and caring for horses in her teen years. She has a deep passion for both animals and the outdoors. Haley is so excited to work within this wonderful community, both for the people and the Horses!
GENY MCARDLE Barn Assistant Geny is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon with degree in Journalism. She grew up riding and helping her aunt take care of her horse. Geny also traveled all the way to New Zealand for a work exchange where she took care of 10 horses. We are excited to have her on the team!
THE GREAT LISBON CHRISTMAS PARADE Santa’s Village Santa’s Village
DEC 12 | 10-3 PM
DEC 12 | 10-3 PM Join Days End Farm Horse Rescue and the Lisbon community in helping end food insecurity. Holiday Shopping
Photos with horses & Santa
Food trucks
Farm Tours
“Reindeer” rides
Hot Cocoa & Cider
DAYS END FARM HORSE RESCUE 1372 WOODBINE RD WOODBINE MD 21797
Volunteer Needs SERVERS Handing out hot cocoa and cider and spreading holiday cheer! 4 VOLUNTEERS PER SHIFT NEEDED
KID’S ZONE Helping kids enjoy our craft station inside Santa’s Workshop! 3 VOLUNTEERS PER SHIFT NEEDED
SANTA’S HELPERS Make sure kids get their wish-list to Santa this season by helping the lines move through and ushering kids on/off the stage on the front lawn! 3 VOLUNTEERS PER SHIFT NEEDED
SOUVENIRS Help Holley and Sarah with DEFHR merch purchases. Ages 18 + 2 VOLUNTEERS PER SHIFT
TOURS Assist our guests with self guided tours throughout the barn. 5 VOLUNTEERS PER SHIFT
PETTING ZOO Help visitors experience the goats and Mini’s safely. 2 VOLUNTEERS PER SHIFT
REINDEER RIDE CASHIER Crowd control and collecting money at the pony ride station. 18 + 3 VOLUNTEERS PER SHIFT
Shift 1: 9:30am - 12:30pm Shift 2: 12:00pm - 3pm
Email Haley at volunteer@defhr.org to sign up!
Tink’s Tack Room Opening Hours
November 20th & 21st 9am-4pm
Please visit our wishlist’s!
Fall in Love With Our
NEW DEFHR MERCH
visit our online shop
Our WIHS “star spangled” barn night shirts are here! Stop by the office to get yours.
Help us grow our CSA partnership with
Encourage friends, family and neighbors to sign up for a subscription box for peakseason fresh local produce. Each week you’ll receive a variety of fruits, veggies and herbs-hand selected by the farmer himself. A great way to support the farm, an the environment all while enjoying fresh veggies!
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