DEFHR Volunteer Newsletter - September 2024 by DEHFR

September 2024 Volunteer Newsletter

Looking Back at August

Out and About...

Festival season is upon us, and as part of the celebration, DEFHR sent a booth team and horse ambassadors “out and about” to the Montgomery County Fair in August! We featured horse meet-andgreets, an information booth, an equitainment session with Leugha and Zillow, AND a special presentation of DEFHR’s very own Drill Team!

Court Case Updates

Jefferson County, WV

13 charges of failure to provide. The trial is TBD.

(Gallant, Hobbit, Iffy, Jackpot, Khaleesi, Letty, Mochi, Nifty, Offelia, Poppy Seed, Qelty, Rosa, Scooter)

Anne Arundel County

Charges are pending. (Dapper Dylan)

Queen Anne’s County

Probate. Charges are pending.

(Ipsy, Julius, Kelpie, Lennox, Moose, Nicolette, Odessa, Penny, Queen, Ronald)

HORSE SPOTLIGHT

O’Malley

Our ambassador herd doesn’t get enough recognition on how awesome they are so here’s a shout out to O’Malley! He was a rock star during our Legacy Camp days this summer and was a steady eddy carting kids around on game day. He wasn’t the fastest and never won a race but he was a safe mount for those that were nervous about getting on a horse for the first time.

He went to our annual golf fundraiser this summer with his buddy, Waldo, a fellow ambassador horse and hammed it up with people that wanted to get a photo with him. He looked so striking and handsome after a good bath and he was very well mannered being introduced to a lot of new people.

He also recently joined the DEFHR drill team with his rider, Kathy, to showcase all that a rescue horse can do at the Montgomery County Fair. O’Malley and Kathy represented well and he kept up with Turvey, Isaac and Rooster!

We couldn’t do any of the education programs without O’Malley and friends. So next time you are out at the farm, be sure to give them all a little scratch and thank you!

“We couldn’t do any of the education programs without O’Malley and friends.”

Comings and Goings

Goings

Ajax (adopted)

Hobbit (adopted)

Hometown Halsey (adopted, pictured)

Volunteer Spotlight

Juliana “Jules” Barnard

How did you initially find out about us?

I found out about Days End from the camps and started going to the camps when I was about 8.

How long have you volunteered with DEFHR?

I have volunteered at Days End for about 2 1/2 years now.

What's your favorite part of volunteering with DEFHR?

My favorite thing about volunteering at Days End is seeing the horses and learning something new every time I go.

Do you have a favorite DEFHR herd member, past or present? If so, who?

My favorite horse for 2 years was Xachary, but I haven’t found a new favorite yet.

Did you have any previous equine experience(s) before volunteering with DEFHR? What was it?

I had no experience before coming to Days End.

FunFact:

Jules (left) and Ava (right) won FIRST place in our Boo-tiful Barn Bash in 2023 for best stall, themed “Welcome to the Horses’ Nightmare!”

Volunteer Needs

FeedMaker

Help our barn staff take care of our herd by pre-making meals for our horses. Hours are flexible and the physical demand is very accessible! Training provided before starting solo.

BarnVolunteers

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!

SignatureEventVolunteers

Volunteers are the key reason why we’re able to call our Signature Events a success! We still have volunteer roles open that need support, check them out and sign up!

EducationEventVolunteers

As we enter the fall season, we have two Scout Days open for enrollment that will need volunteer support to facilitate and make special!

BENEFIT CONCERT 2024

All volunteers who work the Benefit Concert get free admission to the event to enjoy the festivities before and after their shift.

MERCH PICK UP TH SEP 12

1 volunteer needed Hanover, PA SAT SEP 14

BEER TENT

3-6 PM 2 volunteers needed 6-9 PM 2 volunteers needed

SET UP FRI SEP 13

6 volunteers needed 10AM-5PM

ADMISSIONS

3-6 PM 2 volunteers needed 6-8 PM 2 volunteers needed

TOURS 5-7 PM

7 volunteers needed Proficiency in pouring draft beer preferred

SCOUT DAYS FALL 2024

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.

Calendar of Events

To register for events, go to www.defhr.org/calendar.

September 7th

September 12th

September 14th

September 15th

Farm Clean Up Day

(see page 12 for details)

Horsemanship Clinic w/ DEFHR Trainers

(see page 14 for details)

Farrier Day

Benefit Concert Celebration

DEFHR Founder Kathy Howe’s Birthday!

September 20th-21st Tink’s Tack Sale

September 23rd

September 26th

Ed Tour - AFC Vacations, Inc.

September 28th

Farrier Day

Scout Day Fall A (1 of 2)

(see page 12 for details)

Obstacle Clinic!

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Fun Show

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$75 per one hour semi-private session · Combined clinic and competition format · Auditors welcome

Saturday, October 12th

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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!

Donate #4thehorses

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.

Shop #4thehorses

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!

Amazon Wishlist

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!

Chewy Wishlist

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