DEFHR Volunteer Newsletter - May 2024

Looking Back at April

This month featured National Volunteer Appreciation Week from April 21st - 27th! We see you! We appreciate you! We thank each and every one of you! Our horses are better off because of you and we will be eternally grateful for all that you do!

Court Case Updates

Carroll County

Criminal charges pressed: 1 aggravated animal cruelty and 12 misdemeanor failure to provide. Court hearing scheduled in May.

(Ultimate Udo, Valiant Victor, Wise Willow, Yellow Yuzu, Zesty Zelda, Aries Astro Angel, Bing Bang Boomer)

Jefferson County, WV

13 charges of failure to provide.

Awaiting trial.

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

Cabell County

Trial in West Virginia on appeal. Awaiting date to be set in Circuit Court.

(Winnifred, Xackery, Yara, Zafrina, Auntie Ann, Billy Bob, Colton's Creed)

HORSE SPOTLIGHT

Khaleesi

This striking copper colored mare was born in Kentucky and had 18 starts with 2 wins in her racing career as Super Thunder! She retired as a broodmare and came to DEFHR in March of 2023 with a foal on her side as a part of neglect case in Jefferson County, WV.

She’s ready for the next chapter in her life and would enjoy a non-riding retirement home due to arthritic changes in her neck (neck radiographs available to the adopter).

Khaleesi enjoys living out in a pasture in a herd of mares and is easy to catch, lead and groom. She loves basking in the sun during a grooming session! She’ll make a super companion as she is barefoot and not currently on any medications and enjoys living out 24/7 but is also wellmannered in a stall.

Ready to open your home and heart to this striking mare? She has put her time in as a hard working racehorse and as a mom and is now ready for a more leisurely life!

“She loves basking in the sun during a grooming session!”

Comings and Goings Comings

Enoch (pictured, right)

Felix (pictured, left)

Sterling (returned)

Windsor (returned)

Goings

Darla (adopted)

Inka (RIP)

Poquito Polkadot (RIP)

Quirk (adopted, pictured)

Scooter (RIP)

Volunteer Spotlight

Ann Rodgers

How long have you volunteered with DEFHR?

Do you have a favorite DEFHR herd member, past or present? If so, who? 9 years.

I’ve got a few, most of them are past: Santana, Delmar. My very first one was Atlas. My favorite now is Frederick (Freddie) and Trevor!

How

did you initially find out about us?

We did charity through our paycheck at work (State of Maryland), so I would just pick something that had to do with animals out of a book, which is where I found the name Days End. I then came to the Lisbon Christmas Parade of Horses, saw the farm, toured, talked to staff, and started volunteering! This was in 2015.

What's your favorite part of volunteering with DEFHR?

I have lots of them! I like doing the chores with other volunteers, and I love the one-on-one time grooming the horses. I love the training we get to do with the trainers (Equidopting and Horsemanship lessons).

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

Nope! I was involved with dogs before DEFHR.

Volunteer Needs

Volunteer Group Leaders

We need help with making sure volunteer groups have a fun, educational and safe time when they visit our farm to help out. Email Mattie at volunteer@defhr.org if you can help!

Tuesdays, May 7th, 21st (10-11:45am) - Baltimore Academy, upper High School age

Friday, May 10th (9am-1pm) - US Navy Unit will be assisting with sanding and painting trot poles and jump standards

Tuesday, May 14th (10am-2:30pm) - Youth Leadership Institute, late middle school and early high school age

Saturday, May 18th (9am-2:30pm) - Urbana High School Equestrian Club

Education Volunteers

We have a few big days coming up with lots of students eager to learn all about horses! We need all-hands-on-deck in the following areas: Grooming, Leading, Educational Talk, Farm Tour and directional aid. Email Mattie for details! We also have some off-site education events coming up that could use volunteer support! If you’re interested, email Mattie!

Thursday, May 16th (11am-1pm) - Green Street Academy Field Trip

Friday, May 24th (10am-1pm) - Tracy Dill Field Trip

"FOT" Volunteers

Asaworkingfarm,there'salwayssomethingbreakingorneedingthe attentionofafixinghand!Especiallynow,we’regettingintothebusy season of mowing, weed whacking, gardening and simply keeping all vegetationin-check!

Consider joining our Facilities Operations Team "FOT"! The only requirement we have is that you have a desire to keep our farm lookingfabulousandawillingnesstogetdownanddirty!

EmailMattieatvolunteer@defhr.orgtofindouthowtogetstarted!

Graphic Design Voluneer

Do you have a talent for design? Experience with Adobe InDesign projects? Our Development Department is looking for a flexible, outside-the-box thinking graphic designer who can help us with someofourmarketingpieces.

Emaildevelopment@dehfr.orgifyouareabletohelp!

Volunteer Highlights

Calendar of Events

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

May 23rd

May 7th, 21st

May 9th

May 10th

May 11th

May 13th

TBD

May 16th

May 17th - 18th

Farrier Day

Repeat Volunteer Group - Baltimore Academy (volunteers needed - see page 10)

Farrier Day

Volunteer Group - US Navy Unit (volunteers needed, see page 10)

Horsemanship Clinic w/ DEFHR Trainers

(see page 16 for details)

Summer 2024 Interns Start

The Scoop - Spring Care: Fly masks, fly spray, & sunscreen

Field Trip - Green Street Academy (volunteers needed, see page 18)

Tink's Sale

Calendar of Events

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

May 18th

May 24th

June 13th

Volunteer Group - Urbana HS

Equestrian Club

(volunteers needed, see page 10)

Tracy Dill Field Trip [ALL HANDS ON DECK!]

(volunteers needed, see page 19)

SAVE THE DATE!

Equine Welfare Charity Golf Tournament (see pages 21-22)

THE SCOOP

THE SCOOP

“Spring Care: Fly Protection and sunscreen“

This scoop is designed to teach volunteers how to properly prepare horses for the heat!

We will cover topics like Sunscreen use, Fly spray use, Fly Mask use, and more!

Date(s) To Be Announced

The DEFHR horses and Tournament Co-Chairmen, Chris Gordon (long time reporter/Legal Analyst for NBC and member of our Board of Directors) and Johnny Holliday (voice of the Maryland Terrapins and friend of animals), invite you to join us for our 3rd annual at the historic Worthington Manor Golf Club in beautiful Frederick County, Maryland, on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Join us on Thursday, June 13, 2024, for an exciting 18-hole scramble to help us raise funds for the horses affected by cruelty and neglect. We return for our third annual charity tournament to historic Worthington Manor Golf Club in beautiful Frederick County, Maryland. By supporting our philanthropic work, you and fellow golfers can expect a wonderful day of golf at a U.S. Open Qualifier course, a meet and greet with our equine “Caddy” ambassadors, contests during play, raffle items and a lunch reception with open bar following play (breakfast, snacks and beverages also included in golfer registration).

Don’t golf? Not a problem!!

Ways to participate for non-golfers: Sponsor a hole: Hole sponsorships are $150 each

Ask your employer to sponsor an item: Sponsorships are available priced from $100 to $1,500

Donate to the liquor wagon raffle: This raffle is the most popular and always goes for top dollar. Donate a NEW, UNOPENED bottle of your favorite liquor to go in the wagon!

Contribute monetarily: Make a monetary donation marked for the Golf Outing to help offset expenses

REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS can be found on our

Did You Know?

Have you met DEFHR’s oldest horse?

Blue Bell came to DEFHR in April of 2023, and is currently estimate to be over 30 years old!

A close runner-up is Valient Victor, who is also estimated to be between 25 and 30 years old!

Legacy Summer Camp

New this year: Active volunteers ages 12+ registered for Youth Legacy Summer Camp can now stay to volunteer in the barn from 3:30-5pm, upon completion of camp day!

Shop #4thehorses

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

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

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.

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: May 17th-18th

Open 9am-4pm.

Email info@defhr.org with questions.

Tink's is Open May 17th-18th 9am - 4pm Page 29

Volunteer Resources

Have feedback for DEFHR? Need access to resources? Follow the links below!

Online General Feedback Survey

Bloomerang Volunteer

Bloomerang Volunteer User Tutorial Video Series