Volunteer Newsletter
December 2023
Days End News Index
Table of Contents
Overview Looking Back Court Case Updates Horse Spotlight Comings and Goings
01 02 03 04 06
Volunteer News Volunteer Spotlight Volunteer Needs
06 09
Calendar of Events Overview Santa’s Village 2023! Modified Holiday Schedule Announcements
12 13 15 16
Shop Tax Statement Wishlist Links DEFHR Merch Tink's Tack Shop Get Connected Page 01
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Looking Back at November A Special Thank You to our Holiday Volunteers!! The holiday season is always a reminder of just how lucky we are to have all of you! We appreciate all who helped with the horses on Thanksgiving. By taking time out of your holiday, you enabled the barn staff to have some extra time to enjoy theirs.
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Court Case Updates Carroll County
Jefferson County, WV
The impoundment is on appeal. Charges are pending. (Ultimate Udo, Valiant Victor, Wise Willow, Xcellent Xander, Yellow Yuzu, Zesty Zelda, Aries Astro Angel, Bing Bang Boomer)
Charges pressed. The trial is set for November. (Glitzy Gemma, Hometown Halsey, Idle Isla, Knightly Knox, Loyal Lance, Jesting Jax)
Howard County
Cabell County
1 count of aggravated animal cruelty – felony level and 7 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. A hearing is set for December. (Earnest & Frankfurt)
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)
Jefferson County, WV
ASPCA
13 charges of failure to provide. Trial is set for December. (Gallant, Hobbit, Iffy, Jackpot, Khaleesi, Letty, Mochi, Nifty, Offelia, Poppy Seed, Qelty, Rosa, Scooter)
Court case support for the ASPCA horses from New York. (Watson, Xino, Yumi))
Howard County 3 misdemeanors of failure to provide. The trial is set for December. (Ulyssa)
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HORSE SPOTLIGHT
Gia
Gia is a 28 year old paso fino who came in as a BCS 1 out of Shenandoah County, Virginia in February of 2020. Gia had matching subsolar abscesses in the toe area of both of her hind feet, possibly chronic and untreated for a long time. The interns and barn staff packed her back feet every day for turnout for six weeks while she was in rehab to help her abscesses drain and her soles to firm up. Once Gia regained a healthy body condition, she showed us that she was a sweet, quiet mare and an excellent companion. In the years since she arrived, Gia has spent some time up at our second location, DE2. Gia gets ‘pulled out of retirement’ every now and then to aid in other horses rehabilitation and recovery process. Gia has been a transition buddy for multiple other horses working through rehab here, including Upendi and Savannah. She is the perfect companion for horses who are hurt physically and mentally, and her easy going attitude has helped other horses recover faster and with less stress. Gia is also safe to handle by almost everyone and she helps teach new volunteers how to lead, groom and pick up feet. Gia is perfect for the farrier every time, she is good for the vet and we even use her to teach interns how to do hoof wraps and standing bandages for the first time. She is truly a little black diamond in the rough. Page 05
Comings and Goings Comings Ultimate Udo Valiant Victor Wise Willow Xcellent Xander Yellow Yuzo Zesty Zelda Aries Astro Angel Bing Bang Boomer
Goings Oda’s Odyssey Quirky Quigley (pictured) Nissan Noshi Auntie Ann
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Volunteer Spotlight Susan Holechek
How long have you volunteered with DEFHR? Like, 10 1/2 years.
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Do you have a favorite DEFHR herd member, past or present? If so, who? Definitely Eddie, but Atlas was my go-to boy before he passed. I groomed him every single week for months and months.
How did you initially find out about us? A niece of mine volunteered here, and I came out to check it out!
What's your favorite part of volunteering with DEFHR? Goodness - everything. I love giving tours, mucking, laundry. I pitch in to do whatever falls to the wayside, and I’ve made such amazing connections with so many people here!
Did you have any previous equine experience(s) before volunteering with DEFHR? What was it? I’ve been around horses since I was 3. I rode my first horse in Minnesota, where I was born. When we moved to South Dakota, my family owned 6 or 7 horses; I grew up with them.
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Volunteer Needs
Areas where DEFHR could use some extra assistance.
Education Tour Leaders Visitors love to learn about what we do and see it in action when they come to DEFHR. If you have a good foundation of knowledge about what we do or want to learn more, we'd love your help with 1-hour Education Tours that we host as scheduled here at Main Farm. Email Mattie for details!
Event Volunteers Do you enjoy connecting with people? DEFHR frequently invites others to the farm through on-site events like Scout Days, Field Trips, etc. in order to educate about our mission throughout our community. We always need help to call on to man these events! If you are interested, we would love to talk with you further about becoming a part of the Event Volunteer team! Check out page ____ on what we need help with at Santa’s Village on Saturday, December 9th, 2023! Page 10
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!
"FOT" Volunteers As a working farm, there's always something breaking or needing the attention of a fixing hand! Even if you're inexperienced but want to learn more about what it takes to be a "handy (wo)man," consider joining our Facilities Operations Team "FOT"! Email Mattie at volunteer@defhr.org to find out how to get started!
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 some of our marketing pieces. Email development@dehfr.org if you are able to help! Page 11
Calendar of Events To register for events, go to www.defhr.org/calendar.
December 2nd
Education Tour
December 7th
Farrier Day
December 9th
Santa’s Village
December 13th
National Horse Day
Volunteers Needed (see page 13)
December 15-16th
Tink's Sale
December 21st
Farrier Day
December 24th
Christmas Eve Modified barn schedule (see page 15)
December 25th
Christmas Day Modified barn schedule, office closed (see page 15)
December 31st January 1st
New Year’s Eve Modified barn schedule (see page 15) New Year’s Day Modified barn schedule, office closed (see page 15) Page 12
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Volunteer Needs
To sign-up, email Mattie!
Volunteer@defhr.org
RSVP by December 2nd! Tours
10:30am-12pm Guided, Drop-in Style
1 volunteer needed TOURS
1-3pm
Feed Platform
1
Sling
1
CAP/LP1
1
RNP 1
1
RNP 2
1
RNP 3
1
Number of volunteers needed for that shift and area.
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Please be aware of the following changes made to enable our staff, interns & volunteers time to enjoy the holidays. Horses are still being cared for, as usual.
Office: Nov. 23: CLOSED Dec. 25: CLOSED Jan. 1: CLOSED Closed Sundays, as usual.
Barn: Nov. 23: 8am-12pm Dec. 24: 8am-2pm Dec. 25: 8am-12pm Dec. 31: 8am-2pm Jan. 1: 8am-12pm Page 15
Ugly Sweater Month Throughout December, we want to see your Ugliest Christmas Sweater! When you come out to the farm, take a selfie with your favorite horse and we’ll spread some Christmas glee!
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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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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
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DEFHR MERCH 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 Page 19
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: December 15th-16th Open 9am-4pm.
Tink's is
Open
December 15th-16th 9am - 4pm
Email info@defhr.org with questions. Page 20
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