Volunteer Volunteer Newsletter Newsletter
SEPTEMBER
...It was an amazing August
Waredaca Brewing “Hops for Horses”
“Youth Impact” Volunteer Group
We said Goodbye to our Summer Interns & Legacy Campers. Our drill team performed at the Montgomery County Fair.
Volunteer Zoe Suan logged over 75 hours this summer!
We welcomed 70 people to New Volunteer Orientation’s, and 41 people came out for their Hands on Horse Orientation!
HORSE SPOTLIGHT
VERONICA
2 years old but wise beyond her years...
Veronica is a brave, independent young lady! She has been in a consistent training program for about 60 days in which she has learned many new skills such as tying, standing patiently for fly spray and hosing, head down, backing, moving the hindquarters and forequarters, lunging, accepting different training tools such as the stick and string and flag. She has bravely conquered our obstacle course which includes pool noodles, a cowboy curtain, tarps, bridges, small jumps and the pedestal (which was her favorite!). She didn’t bat an eye when asked to load into the trailer and has also worked on sidling up to the fence to prepare her for mounting when she is ready to be started under saddle.
Veronica has been so fun to get to know and to work with. She’s smart, catches onto things very quickly and is a very sure footed and balanced young lady. She can be sharp out in the field where she pushes her fellow Standardbred sisters out of the way but she is very engaging with humans and is respectful of boundaries and personal space.
“The future is bright for this one!” -Sara Strauss, Head Trainer
Comings and Goings
Comings
No new friends this monthenjoy this picture of Turvey, Rooster and Issac being perfect ambassador’s at the MoCo Fair!
Goings
Keen Dolly Lovely Eva
Loyal Lance Nori Felix
Calendar of Events
Sept. 11th
Farrier Day
Sept. 13th
Sept. 20th
Sept. 20th
Sept. 19 & 20 th th
Sept. 27th
THE SCOOP Sign ups required
Fall Obstacle Clinic
ALL volunteers welcome to observe
Farrier Day Tink’s Tack Room Opening Hours 9am-4pm Volunteer “Potluck and Pitch In” Lunch 12pm
Volunteer Corner Volunteer Corner
Get Involved Get Involved
September 6 10am-12pm th September 9 12:30-3:30pm th September 19 9-11:30am th
September 20 10am-12pm th September 27 1pm-3pm th September 24 10am-12pm th Our group volunteers are provided a tour of the farm and work on a farm project-if you would like to assist in hosting these groups, email Kelsey at volunteer@defhr.org
THE SCOOP Introducing...
Are you looking to elevate your volunteer experience or dive deeper into your horse care skills? The Scoop is an hour long FREE session with one of our highly skilled staff. Get hands on experience, learn about a new topic or refresh your skills! All levels welcome.
SEPTEMBER TOPIC: HOOF PICKING
September 13th
Volunteer Needed for Airport Pickup
Our Fall Interns are arriving! We have an airport pickup opportunity from BWI on September 6 around 2:30pm. The intern would need to be picked up and dropped off at the main farm. Help welcome our new interns to the state of Maryland! th
TIME: 2:30pm
Email Kelsey at volunteer@defhr.org WHERE: BWI
WHEN: Sept. 6th
youare invitedto
Sept 27th 12pm
VOLUNTEER POTLUCK
& PITCH IN
Join us for an afternoon of lunch, love and leadropes! Bring a dish to share and enjoy catching up with volunteers and staff. After lunch we will head out to do the Big Feed shift starting at 1:30pm (if you are able).
Location: Main Farm, Pavillion (weather permitting) No Sign Up Necessary!
SCOUT DAY
October 25th
10:30am-12:30pm
Days End Farm Horse Rescue offers a two-hour program designed specifically for Scouts. This program allows numerous troops to join us on one day to gain knowledge and develop a passion for horses. Participants will earn a Days End Farm Horse Rescue Badge. Inerested in volunteering? Email Volunteer@defhr.org
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!
DONATE YOUR CAR
Thanks to YOUR generous support, our education and outreach programs are growing fast! We’re in need of an additional vehicle to help support that growth.
Access to a safe, reliable vehicle-nothing fancy, just dependable-would make a meaningful difference in our ability to keep programs running smoothly, provide hands-on learnng opportunities and continue serving the horses and community we deeply care about.
If you or someone you know can help contact
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