Shout out to our AMAZING volunteers who came out to help with Scout Day on Saturday, April 22nd! We had a blast showing off DEFHR and our mission to 52 Scouts who came out to earn their very own DEFHR badge!
If you're interested in assisting with our next Scout Day on May 22nd, email Mattie at volunteer@defhr.org!
No changes; horses forfeited to DEFHR.
(Acorn, Bundt Cake, Cierra, Daryl)
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)
Court case support.
(Watson, Xino, Yumi)
13 charges of failure to provide.
(Gallant, Hobbit, Iffy, Jackpot, Khaleesi, Letty, Mochi, Nifty, Offelia, Poppy Seed, Qelty, Rosa, Scooter)
Owners charged with seven counts each for misdemeanor failure to provide.
(Chipmunk Carl, Dewey’s Decimal, Happy Hilda, Ivery Isle, Just Joking, Lando Lake)
1 count aggravated animal cruelty –felony level and 7 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. Pending trial.
(Ernest, Frankfurt)
Charges pending.
(Ulyssa)
(Glitzy Gemma, Hometown Halsey, Idle Isla, Knightly Knox, Loyal Lance, Jesting Jax)
Nissan Noshi “Nissan” came to DEFHR as a wellmannered stallion from Washington County last winter. The staff often commented about how well behaved he was and what a nice boy he was. He has been a pleasure to get to know him and see him start to come out of his shell a bit. I’m suspicious that he had some rough handling in the past and he will flinch occasionally if you move to fast around his face. He is one that melts as soon as you start petting his neck and his eyes will close slowly, very sweet to see! He’s been a fun little riding horse so far and should make a great trail riding partner for someone soon!
"He is one that melts as soon as you start petting his neck...!"
Glitzy Gemma
Hometown Halsey
Idle Isla
Knightly Knox
Loyal Lance (pictured)
Jesting Jax
Korra (adopted)
ChaCha (adopted)
Bundtcake (adopted)
Elli (adopted)
Electra (pictured, adopted)
How long have you volunteered with DEFHR?
I have been volunteering at DEFHR since 2018.
I had seen the signs on the highway and signed up through the website.
I love all the horses but have a few favorites such as members that have found their forever home, Kerry and Casino. However currently, Karisma (shown above) is one of the current herd members that I really enjoy.
Did you have any previous equine experience(s) before volunteering with DEFHR? What was it?
Yes, I grew up in Tryon, NC and had ponies as a child. During high school, we had two horses: Brandy, a retired hunter/jumper Thoroughbred and Heather, a Morgan/Quarter horse. My mother grew up on a farm and had horses so I got the "bug" from her. We would ride trails each weekend for hours. Once I got out of college, I would work at horse barns on the weekends to pay for lessons.
I really like connecting with the horses and people (staff and other volunteers) and of course feeling I can be a small part of the all important work DEFHR is doing in the lives of these horses.
Areas where DEFHR could use some extra assistance.
Scout Days consist of up to 75 Scouts visiting the farm for two hours, during which they rotate through five stations; educational talk, tour, grooming, riding demo, leading. We are in need of a number of volunteers to assist with these stations and ensure the safetyandenjoymentofallparticipating!
Weneedassistanceonthefollowingdays:
May20th,10:30am-12:30pm
Emailvolunteer@defhr.orgifyoucanassist.
Field Trips are setup up similarly to Scout Days, but typically consist ofschoolgroups.Weneedhelponthefollowingdays:
May31st,10am-1pm
Emailvolunteer@defhr.orgifyoucanassist.
We need help with making sure volunteer groups have a fun, educational and safe time when they visit our farm to help out. If you're interested helping to ensure volunteer groups have an amazing experience at DEFHR, let us know!
West Friendship 4H Group 5/20
CES Jewish Day School
Do you love to share your passion for DEFHR with anyone who will listen? We have a great need for volunteers to assist with booths for fairs, Expos, Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), and more! Booths play a vital role in bringing in more volunteer and donation support, as well as educating about our mission throughout our community. If you are interested, we would love to talk with you further about becoming a part of the Booth Volunteer team!
If you'd like a unique way to get involved with more horses that DEFHR assists, consider becoming a METS Volunteer. You would be attending assessment appointments with a DEFHR staff member to help gather the info needed to list a horse in need of a home. Volunteers are responsible for clear note-taking and possible videography on a standard smart phone. No horse experience required, but must be over 18 years of age due to assisting off-site at non-DEFHR locations.
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, we'd love your help with pop-in tours. Our greatest need is currently on weekends.
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 man," consider joining our Facilities Operations Team "FOT"!
Email Mattie at volunteer@defhr.org to find out how to get started!
We're seeking volunteers who want to become leaders by helping us to train our incoming volunteers. If you are at least 14 years old and well-established in assisting in the barn, reach out and become a HOHO leader today!
All HOHO Trainings are held from 10am12:30pm.
Friday, May 12th
Friday, May 26th
Saturday, May 27th
Sunday, June 4th
Tuesday, June 6th
Sunday, June 11th
Tuesday, June 13
Saturday, June 24th
Sunday, June 25th
Paperwork abounds in our office! Our office staff are looking for any volunteers who are interested in data entry and paperwork management to assist with Office clerical work! If you're interested in joining our office team, please email our office manager, Sarah Thumma at sarah@defhr.org to arrange time(s) you can come out!
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!
To register for events, go to www.defhr.org/calendar.
May 11th
May 15th
May 19th-20th
May 20th
May 31st
May 27th
May 27th
May 31st
June 8th
June 12th
Farrier Day
Summer Interns' 1st Day
Tink's Sale Days
Scout Day Spring B
Farrier Day
Farm Clean Up Day
The Scoop
Field Trip visits DEFHR
Equine Welfare Charity Golf Tournament (benefitting DEFHR)
Legacy Summer Camp Season
Begins - Junior camp
Training: Leading a Hands-on Horse Orientation "HOHO"
Saturday, May 27th @ 10am
Join Mattie and up to 8 brand-new volunteers on Saturday, May 27th to learn what goes into teaching a Hands-On Horse Orientation to our new volunteers!
After attending, YOU can lead a HOHO of your own in the future and be a teacher to our newest volunteers!
Sign up on Civic Champs to reserve your spot! Page 14
Saturday, May 27th, 9am-4pm
Feellikespendingabeautifuldayoutside?Wanttohelphorsesbut aren'tsurewhatthatmeansbesidesmucking?DoyouvisitDEFHRand think"huh,thatflowerbedcouldusesomeattention"?Ifanyofthese applytoyou,comeonout!Wehaveatontodoso,regardlessofskill levelorabilities,we’dlove(andneed)yourhelp!Someexamplesfrom ourto-dolistareweedwhacking,gardening,powerwashing,painting, repairsandorganizing...
Ifyou’dbewillingtohelp,pleasesign-upinCivicChampssoweknow you’recoming!Toolswillbeavailable,butalsofeelfreetoBYOT (“BringYourOwnTools”)sowehaveenoughforeverybody.Make suretorockwhatyougotandcomepreparedtocomparetoolkits andtalkshop!But,mostimportantly,comereadytohaveagreat time,buildmemoriesandhelpDEFHRlookitsbestaswerollintoa busysummer!
include a wonderful day of golf, a meet and greet with our equine “caddie” ambassadors, breakfast, beverages, snacks, a buffet lunch reception with open bar, prizes and awesome raffle items.
Upgrade to VIP foursome and lock in your preferred starting hole AND preferred reserved seating during reception.
Additionally, we are offering several options for sponsoring the event. Individual, business and corporate sponsorships are welcome!
The following supporter options are available for your consideration – choose one or all!
Register for a VIP foursome, traditional foursome or single player in the tournament and day’s events.
Register to attend the post-tournament reception, luncheon, award presentations and to congratulate golfers as they come off the course.
Support by purchasing a package – sponsorships are available at several donor levels (top level sponsorships include foursomes), there is a level for everyone
To donate an item or discuss ideas, please email welcome@defhr.org (Themed baskets, sports tickets and vacation destinations are always popular raffle items.)
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!!
Support our most popular raffle item – a wagon full of booze! We are accepting donations of all types, brands and sizes of liquors, beers, wines and mixers to fill the wagon! We’d also love to top it off with accessories such as wine stoppers, corkscrews, glasses, etc ALL
DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!! Items can be dropped off with Carrie or Caroline in the office.
For any questions, please email Carrie at welcome@defhr.org
Hope to see you on the course!
Things around the farm that DEFHR could use a donation of:
Front Office:
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ToasterOven-ourstaffoveninthe kitchendiedthisweek
Volunteer Lounge:
Vacuum
SwifferWetJet
Barn: LysolSpray
If you have, or are about to, hit your 20 hour mark, CONGRATS! Let Mattie know that you're ready for a more permanent nametag by filling out a "Nametag Notice" slip! These can be found in an envelope on the board in the volunteer lounge!
Once filled out, drop it in Mattie's Nametag Notice Basket in her office!
Nametags are made once every 2 weeks, so keep an eye out for your new Nametag in the Volunteer Lounge next to the Kiosk!
If items that are currently in the Lost and Found bin in the Volunteer lounge are not claimed by Monday, May 29th, all remaining items will be donated to St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Old Frederick Rd in Mount Airy.
We're re-introducing the volunteer barn chore board with an improved look and map!
In the future, alongside duty assignments from barn staff, come check out the board hanging by the feed platform if you need some ideas of what else needs done to help the horses!
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!
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!
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!
has been discontinued.
AmazonSmile is Amazon’s charitable giving program through which a portion of certain purchases can be donated to the purchaser’s designated charity. Thanks to our supporters’ generosity, DEFHR has benefitted from this program for years. As you might have already heard, Amazon discontinued the AmazonSmile program on February 20, 2023 in order to narrow the focus of their impact. The good news is that DEFHR will continue to receive donations through the close of the program and we will still maintain our Amazon Wishlist. Amazon will also make a final one-time donation equal to three months of what we earned in 2022. If you have been an AmazonSmile supporter, we thank you and invite you to consider other ways you can support DEFHR through your purchases.
New t-shirts are now in stock! We are kicking off the 2023 summer season with a new design and a new color!
A very popular Retro Sunset design on navy blue unisex tee and the traditional DEFHR logo on light “Indigo” blue unisex tee! Stop by the office and get yours now!!
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!
One of our volunteers purchased this sweatshirt in a Child's Medium for her daughter, but it was too small! We're hoping one of our other volunteers can purchase it from her.
Brand new "Rescue Youth Hoodie" from our website, never worn, asking $40.
If you are interested in purchasing this, please contact Marie Hairson at mhairson@gmail. com
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.
OPEN 3rd Friday & Saturday 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 19th-20th
Open 9am-4pm both days.
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