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Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center to Host second AnnuAl Hoe down FundrAiser
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proceeds go directly toward the Greenlock TRC program and horses. For more information, please email greenlocktrc@gmail. com or visit www. greenlock.org.
MSPCA at Nevins Farm Hosts equine PHysicAl tHerAPy lecture
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Elliott Jakabhazy, a student at Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center, riding Stellar with the help of handler Alicia Hoffman.
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n March 23, the MSPCA at Nevins Farm hosted a presentation by Jennifer Brooks, PT, MEd, CERP, and owner of Equine Rehab Services, now called Horse ‘n Hound Physical Therapy, on how physical therapy can benefit equine patients recovering from muscularskeletal or neurological injuries and illnesses. The presentation was part of the MSPCA’s March Equine Guest Lecture Series, which offered weekly lectures by equine professionals. The over 20 attendees were interactive and curious as they learned the basics on choosing a physical therapist and how physical therapy can benefit their horse. They asked many questions, experienced modalities like electrical-stimulation treatments directly, and gained important knowledge to help them better preventatively care for their horse’s physical well-being through regular stretching techniques and
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cross-training exercises. Proceeds from the Equine Guest Lecture Series benefit the MSPCA’s Equine Center. The MSPCA at Nevins Farm is the only open admission animal care and adoption center for horses and farm animals in the region, and has been greatly impacted by the tough economy. The nonprofit has experienced four straight years of record equine surrenders, with 80 arriving in 2011. For more information on the adoption process visit www. mspca.org/nevins, or contact the Equine Center staff at 978-6877453 x6113.
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reenlock Therapeutic Riding Center (TRC) in Rehoboth, Mass., will be hosting its second annual Hoe Down Fundraiser on Saturday, May 12 starting at 5:00 p.m. The Hoe Down is a fun family event that was greatly enjoyed by all those who attended last year. Participants of this year’s fundraiser can look forward to a delicious barbecue dinner with all of the “fixins” as well as a “happening” bar, serving a variety of beverages. DJ Wednesday will provide lively tunes for the evening to help get everyone in the country mood. Attendants can take a turn on the crowd-pleasing mechanical bull, which will be returning this year. There will also be a bonfire for toasting marshmallows and a silent auction later in the evening. Tickets to the event cost $50 for adults and $25 for children under the age of 12. All