Volunteer Volunteer
Looking Back at February
Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters who came out to the PA Horse World Expo (or are coming tomorrow) to support DEFHR, and especially support Leigha and Zillow in their teachings and equitainment!
We’re so lucky to have such a supportive volunteer base and following!
Court Case Updates
Anne Arundel County
Charges are pending.
(Dapper Dylan)
Carroll County
Owner pleads guilty to two charges of animal cruelty.
(Ultimate Udo, Valiant Victor, Wise Willow, Xcellent Xander, Yellow Yuzu, Zesty Zelda)
Queen Anne’s County
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)
Carroll County Charges pending.
(Jean Jacket, Kindly Kalani, Little Lou, Madame Merlot)
Prince
George’s County Charges pending.
(Fionn’s Fight, Gizzy Gizmo, Happy Harmony, I’m Iverson)
HORSE SPOTLIGHT
Fort Frederick
Fred was a neglect case from Cecil County in April 2023, he came in with Willoughby (adopted) and Venice (in training). It’s been fun getting to know Fred and finding out his different personality traits. He loves getting massaged on his withers and his shoulders, he will close his eyes and just melt into your hand! He loves the chiropractor and is going to need his own personal masseuse when he gets adopted! He also has a comedic streak in him…the other day he was getting a hair cut and the person was standing on a mounting block so they could reach his mane since he is so tall…he reached out and ‘gently’ pushed her with his nose right off of the mounting block and then pretended that he didn’t see a thing!
Under saddle he likes to wander around the arena and play with any obstacle or jump that is set up and bop it with his nose or push it over. His favorite thing to do is to stop and smell the flowers in the flower boxes.
It’s always cool watching horses blossom and change as they get more comfortable being around people and as they heal internally and externally. We can’t wait to see what’s next for this silly, handsome, tall gray Thoroughbred!
“His favorite thing to do is stop and smell the flowers in the flower boxes.”
Comings and Goings
Volunteer Spotlight
Greg Myers
How long have you volunteered with DEFHR?
Back in 2018, I think I got in around July.
Do you have a favorite DEFHR herd member, past or present? If so, who?
Eema, the 30-year old palomino mare. I was out by Mare Paddock feeding chute, and she came up and put her head over my shoulder. So I started scratching her. She inched up over the next few minutes until we were shoulder to shoulder and she leaned into me.
What's your favorite part of volunteering with DEFHR?
Helping anybody that needs help. And if nobody needs help, then I guess it’s mowing.
How did you initially find out about us?
Through Just Serve. All you do is put your area code in, and out pops all the volunteer opportunities near youhorses popped up, and I said “I can do horses!”
Did you have any previous equine experience(s) before volunteering with DEFHR?
What was it?
I grew up around horses. My mother told me stories of me being on horses before I can even remember. My nearest neighbor growing up was 1200 acres of pasture and cattle in Oregon, and everything was done with horses.
Hands, Hearts & Hooves
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!
FacilitiesVolunteers
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)
VisitingVolunteerGroupPoint Volunteers
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!
EducationVolunteers
We’re entering the busy season for scheduled tours, field trips, and education events at DEFHR - check out how you can plug in with field trips and beyond to support DEFHR educating the general public below!
UPCOMING FIELD TRIP VISIT
DEFHR will be welcoming the Tucano Adventurers Club of Washington D.C. for the first time in March. We need volunteer support for a group of 42 students on for a station-based Education Event, including: Ed Talk, Tour, Training Demo, Leading, and Grooming.
Saturday, March 15th from 2:30 to 4pm
ED TALK & TOUR
1 volunteer needed
LEADING GROOMING
1 volunteers needed
3 volunteers needed
UPCOMING GROUP VOLUNTEER VISITS
Visitors can choose to sign up and help DEFHR through a group volunteer session, which lasts at least 2 hours and provides visitors with an educational introduction talk to the organization, a tour of our immediate facilities, an opportunity to complete a project-based volunteer session, and ends with a horse meet-and-greet.
March 15th 10am - 2pm Maryland School for the Deaf
March 26th 9am - 11:30am
Jemicy School
To register for events, go to www.defhr.org/calendar.
March 1st
March 13th
March 14th - 15th
March 15th
March 15th
March 15th
March 27th
National Horse Protection Day
Farrier Day
Tink’s Tack Sale
Volunteer Group - MD School for the Deaf (see page 12 for details)
Field Trip - Tucano Adventurer Club of Washington D.C. (see page 11 for details)
Volunteer Group - Jemicy School (see page 12 for details)
Farrier Day
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
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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!
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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 welcome@defhr.org.
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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!
Amazon Wishlist Chewy Wishlist
Item(s) Highlight on Wishlist for March: Printer Paper
MERCH DEFHR
DEFHR's Online Store
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!
Shopify Online Store
Tinkerbell's Tack & Treasures
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: March 14th-15th
Open 9am-4pm.
Email info@defhr.org with questions.
Res-Que License Plates
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.
March 14th - 15th 9am - 4pm Page 20
Volunteer Resources
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Follow the links below!
Online General Feedback Survey
Volunteer User Tutorial
Video Series
Bloomerang Volunteer
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