There here!!!
Now available online - 2 Different 2010 Horse Play Calendars!
We had 2 SUPER photographers come out and play - Doug Learned
and Sheila Ryan (she has a horse here, Indy). The results are
these wonderful calendars. A great gift for any horse lover! And
tax deductible too!Order online
2010 Wall Calendarhttp://www.cafepress.com/horseplayri.415772096
2010 Vertical Wall Calendarhttp://www.cafepress.com/horseplayri.417750452
Available next week at Allie's Tack and Feed, North Kingstown RIand the Purple Cow,Wakefield, RI
or you can call or email Horse Play
Ph (401)294-3565 or cell (401)864-2943
Saturday, November 21, 2009
December Events
Dec 12 - Holiday Pasta Dinner and Craft Fair - benefit for Horse
Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary - North Kingstown Community
Center, Beach St, Wickford, RI - tickets $10 for Pasta Dinner -
choice of Pasta w/ Meatballs, Turkey or Vegetarian, Salad, Garlic
Bread, Dessert and Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Water or Soda. Not
just for horse lovers - Animal shelters and rescues from throughout
RI will be thereLots of fun with music and a free Raffle!
Please RSVP to Horse Play - (401)294-3565 or
horseplayri@msn.com
Rain or shine
And
Dec 13 - Free Evolutionary Horsemanship Clinic - 1:00 - 3:00 - at
Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, RI Holistic Healing and Intuitive Communication with Sheila Ryan &
Solutions to Common Problems and Vices and also Understanding
Equine Nutrition
Contact Horse Play - (401)294-3565 or horseplayri@msn.com
Rain or shine
Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary - North Kingstown Community
Center, Beach St, Wickford, RI - tickets $10 for Pasta Dinner -
choice of Pasta w/ Meatballs, Turkey or Vegetarian, Salad, Garlic
Bread, Dessert and Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Water or Soda. Not
just for horse lovers - Animal shelters and rescues from throughout
RI will be thereLots of fun with music and a free Raffle!
Please RSVP to Horse Play - (401)294-3565 or
horseplayri@msn.com
Rain or shine
And
Dec 13 - Free Evolutionary Horsemanship Clinic - 1:00 - 3:00 - at
Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, RI Holistic Healing and Intuitive Communication with Sheila Ryan &
Solutions to Common Problems and Vices and also Understanding
Equine Nutrition
Contact Horse Play - (401)294-3565 or horseplayri@msn.com
Rain or shine
Horse Play News Nov-Dec 09
The Running Horse A Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse PlayIssue November – December 2009Horse PlayEIN: 05-0506340Website: www.hptrc.orgEmail: horseplayri@msn.com
Message from Aidan – the Alpha MareWelcome Winter! The grass is all but gone and we’re all is getting fuzzy. A new horse joined our herd. First they were calling him Diesel now he’s called Bodhi. He was here before (not in with us) but just for a little while. He’s ok – no trouble for me – hangs with the Omegas. Then just a couple of days ago, another new one shows up in the front paddock (with Indy and Brio). They’re calling him Harley. He’s just a baby. A big tall leggy guy – he’s keeping his paddock mates busy chasing him around. That’s good ‘cause Brio needs to lose some weight! Aidan is a 22 year old Thoroughbred mare, rescued almost 16 years ago and a “co-founder” of Horse Play. Fresh off the track, she was loaded with baggage (she lived up to her registered name “Slightly Nasty”) and a severe hoof injury. Her strong, dominant persona made things very difficult at first – but over the years and with proper teaching, she has become an incredible partner, teacher and friend. Almost adopted several times, her “alpha” nature proved her undoing and she found a permanent home here at Horse Play. She is the alpha mare of the big herd here. She will also contribute her opinions and stories on the herd’s blog at http://herdwhispers.blogspot.com/ The blog will have stories and observations by all the horses and a couple of humans of Horse Play.
A Message from DeidreYep – Winter’s coming! As per usual, I want to start by saying thank-you to all who have helped us over the last couple of months – Mandy, Kim, Debbie, Frank, Sheila, Mel, Ellen, Garry, Holly, Lynn, Laura, Rose, Karen, Barbara, Allie’s Tack and Feed, TJ Hay and Grain, Terry Moone, Dave McGovern and all the riders, sponsors and donors for the National Rescue Ride and the Jackie O soup ride. Although these events were rained out, we still made a bit of funding and had a good time too!Coming up is Horse Cents – 2009 Winter Hay Drive Nov 8 from 2 – 5 at Trattoria Simpatico, 13 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI – HUGE Thanks to Fran Hamilton and Phyllis Bedard for organizing this! Please check out our events on our website – www.hptrc.org – we will be having several free clinics and workshops as well. Also check out our new Used And consignment Tack Shop here at the farm. Also couple of adoption announcements - Congratulations to Debbie and Dora “Bob” and Noreen and Callie! We’ll catch up with you guys on the trails!Horse Play is operating at over-full capacity and has several horses available for adoption. Can’t adopt? Consider sponsoring one or if you have the space, fosters are always needed. Your help is always greatly and gratefully appreciated!
“They too, are created by the same loving hand of God which created us...It is our duty to protect them and to promote their well-being.”— Mother Teresa Who We AreHorse Play is a Rhode Island based non-profit equine rescue and sanctuary. We provide rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary for abused neglected & unwanted horses.We provide adoption services for horses deemed adoptable those that are not have a home here for the rest of their lives.It is our intent:• To provide rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary services for abused, neglected, and/or unwanted horses.• To provide placement & follow-up services for rehabilitated horses and permanent sanctuary for horses that cannot be placed.• To increase public awareness through community outreach.• To develop and present educational programs and printed media, clinics and seminars on the responsible care and training of horsesWe are a 501© 3 tax-exempt organization supported solely by public donations and grants.If you’d like to stop by for a visit, please give us a call first. We love visitors but want to make sure someone will be available to show you around.Follow our blogs at http://herdwhispers.blogspot.com/ and http://sagemare.blogspot.com – we’re also on Facebook – www.facebook.com/horseplayri
New Horses Bodhi – 17 yr old Appendix QH
Harley – 3 year old Morgan Gelding
TEACHING
Evolutionary HorsemanshipWhat is it? It is a way of keeping and working with horses that considers the “whole” horse – diet/nutrition, health (physical, mental and emotional), hoof care, age, conformation, as well as stable management practices. It incorporates many methods and variations of Natural Horsemanship – but- it is not just another Natural Horsemanship method, it’s not just “round penning” and it’s not your grandfather’s way of horse training. Why evolutionary? Because we’ve hopefully evolved to more humane, communication-oriented methods of horse teaching and moved away from the more dominant, aggressive methods of whips, chains, tie-downs and punishment. Evolutionary Horsemanship encompasses much more than basic groundwork and riding skills. It’s about building a relationship, developing a partnership and strengthening a bond. It encompasses all that is “horse” with an emphasis on natural.Horse Play offers riding instruction, horse training and farrier service. Coming soon – a “Mom or Dad and Me” Riding program, Kids After School Literacy Program and some Equine Experiential Learning workshops
Horse Play is happy to announce the opening of our Used and Consignment Tack Shop – right here at the farm – come browse or sell your “stuff”. Our commission rates are great – 10% for saddles and 15% for everything else. Feel free to contact us for more info. Hours: Usually Monday – Friday Noon – 6:00p.m Saturday 9:30a.m. – 3:30p.m. and Sunday Noon – 3:00p.m. Please give us a call or email if you need something in particular.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov 8, 2009 – 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. – Horse Cents – 2009 Winter Hay DriveTrattoria Simpatico, 13 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RITickets $50 - Silent Auction and Raffles too -Include ski lift tickets - Okemo and Black Mtn, RI Philharmonic tickets, artwork, sterling jewlery and more. The cost of one ticket is the cost of hay for one day For tickets and information please call Horse Play (401)294-3565 Email horseplayri@msn.comNov 15, 2009 - 1:00p.m - 4:00p.m Free Clinic/Workshop - at Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, RI Evolutionary Horsemanship - More than Natural Horsemanship & Trimming the Barefoot Horse (Give your horse the gift of better health – let him go barefoot!). The “hows & whys” explained. Nov 15, 2009 - Opening of Used and Consignment Tack ShopMore will be added soon– look for a Holiday Craft Fair and Dinner as well as more free clinics and workshops
NEEDS AND WANTS
***URGENT*** Looking for Round Pen Panels – 10 or 12 footers - any color or finish, as many as you want to sell or give away and also an electric fence charger and outdoor lighting for our round pen and herd feeding area. Also we really need a horse trailer! Two–or-more horse, in good condition and inspected - Contact Deidre (401)294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com
Horse Play is also currently seeking donations of tack – Western saddles, rope halters, saddle pads/blankets, bareback pads, bitless bridles – sidepulls, hackamores or the Bitless Bridle, helmets, anti-sweat sheets/coolers, and as always – cash donations. Remember, we are a non-profit organization and any donation is tax deductible.
Horse Play always needs volunteers! From cleaning paddocks, to grooming and exercising horses, mailing letters to planning fundraisers and annual campaigns, the horses depend on you. Also you don’t have to be an equine expert — if you’re interested in working directly with the horses, you can sign up for our Safe & Humane Horse Handling/Intro to Evolutionary Horsemanship Class. Just contact Horse Play and say you want to volunteer—the horses will thank-you for it!
“Past the seeker as he prayed came the crippled and the beggar and the beaten. And seeing them...he cried, "Great God, how is it that a loving creator can see such things and yet do nothing about them?"...God said, "I did do something. I made you."- Sufi Teaching
How Your Contributions Help Horses at Horse Play
Your donations, memberships, sponsorships, service and merchandise fees go directly to the care and support of the horses at Horse Play.
Annual expenses for one horse (approximate)
Feed $1850.00
Routine Vet Care (no emergencies) $210.00
Hoof Care $450.00
Routine Dental Care $75.00
Total for 1 horse $2585.00
****Please note we currently have 22 horses ****
Total $56,870.00
This is just for basic horse care. No training, equipment (saddles, bridles etc), emergencies, utilities, rent, maintenance or administrative expenses. Also, Horse Play is staffed entirely by volunteers – no paid employees.
To Sponsor a Horse or To Make a DonationHorse Play is staffed entirely by volunteers. Every donation goes directly to supporting the horses. All of our funding depends on your generosity. A $15 dollar donation buys a bag of grain. A $35 dollar donation buys dewormer for 10 horses. 50 people donating $1 each buys 6 bales of hay. You can make a difference.Horse Play has several ways for you to make that difference. Sponsor a horse of your choice. We have several options for sponsorship. This also makes a great gift!We can help you find out which way is best for you. Please Contact: Deidre SharpHorse PlayPO Box 660Exeter, RI 02822Phone (401)294-3565 or (401)864-2943Email horseplayri@msn.comWebsite: www.hptrc.org
The Running Horse is published bi-monthly by Horse Play. Issue November – December 2009 is copy write ©2009 by Horse Play and Deidre Sharp, P.O. Box 660, Exeter RI 02822, Phone (401)294-3565, Email: horseplayri@msn.com, www.hptrc.orgTrust, Respect, Compassion
Membership ApplicationJoin Our Herd todayand you will be helping us in our mission to assist horses in need.
All members will receive a letter and photo from the herd, HorsePlay decal & our bi-monthly newsletter so we can keep you informed of what’s happening at Horse Play.
I want to join Horse Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary in sheltering and finding homes for the animals who need us. Please enter my membership as a:•?Herd Helper $25.00•?Herd Friend $50.00•?Herd Guardian $100.00•?Herd Protector $250.00•?Herd Sentinel $500.00+ ________
Please send information concerning volunteer opportunities
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Email:
Please make checks payable to: HorsePlay P.O. Box 660 Exeter, Rhode Island 02822
Credit Card Holder Name:
Type of Card:
Card #: Exp. Date: SEC#
Signature:
Message from Aidan – the Alpha MareWelcome Winter! The grass is all but gone and we’re all is getting fuzzy. A new horse joined our herd. First they were calling him Diesel now he’s called Bodhi. He was here before (not in with us) but just for a little while. He’s ok – no trouble for me – hangs with the Omegas. Then just a couple of days ago, another new one shows up in the front paddock (with Indy and Brio). They’re calling him Harley. He’s just a baby. A big tall leggy guy – he’s keeping his paddock mates busy chasing him around. That’s good ‘cause Brio needs to lose some weight! Aidan is a 22 year old Thoroughbred mare, rescued almost 16 years ago and a “co-founder” of Horse Play. Fresh off the track, she was loaded with baggage (she lived up to her registered name “Slightly Nasty”) and a severe hoof injury. Her strong, dominant persona made things very difficult at first – but over the years and with proper teaching, she has become an incredible partner, teacher and friend. Almost adopted several times, her “alpha” nature proved her undoing and she found a permanent home here at Horse Play. She is the alpha mare of the big herd here. She will also contribute her opinions and stories on the herd’s blog at http://herdwhispers.blogspot.com/ The blog will have stories and observations by all the horses and a couple of humans of Horse Play.
A Message from DeidreYep – Winter’s coming! As per usual, I want to start by saying thank-you to all who have helped us over the last couple of months – Mandy, Kim, Debbie, Frank, Sheila, Mel, Ellen, Garry, Holly, Lynn, Laura, Rose, Karen, Barbara, Allie’s Tack and Feed, TJ Hay and Grain, Terry Moone, Dave McGovern and all the riders, sponsors and donors for the National Rescue Ride and the Jackie O soup ride. Although these events were rained out, we still made a bit of funding and had a good time too!Coming up is Horse Cents – 2009 Winter Hay Drive Nov 8 from 2 – 5 at Trattoria Simpatico, 13 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI – HUGE Thanks to Fran Hamilton and Phyllis Bedard for organizing this! Please check out our events on our website – www.hptrc.org – we will be having several free clinics and workshops as well. Also check out our new Used And consignment Tack Shop here at the farm. Also couple of adoption announcements - Congratulations to Debbie and Dora “Bob” and Noreen and Callie! We’ll catch up with you guys on the trails!Horse Play is operating at over-full capacity and has several horses available for adoption. Can’t adopt? Consider sponsoring one or if you have the space, fosters are always needed. Your help is always greatly and gratefully appreciated!
“They too, are created by the same loving hand of God which created us...It is our duty to protect them and to promote their well-being.”— Mother Teresa Who We AreHorse Play is a Rhode Island based non-profit equine rescue and sanctuary. We provide rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary for abused neglected & unwanted horses.We provide adoption services for horses deemed adoptable those that are not have a home here for the rest of their lives.It is our intent:• To provide rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary services for abused, neglected, and/or unwanted horses.• To provide placement & follow-up services for rehabilitated horses and permanent sanctuary for horses that cannot be placed.• To increase public awareness through community outreach.• To develop and present educational programs and printed media, clinics and seminars on the responsible care and training of horsesWe are a 501© 3 tax-exempt organization supported solely by public donations and grants.If you’d like to stop by for a visit, please give us a call first. We love visitors but want to make sure someone will be available to show you around.Follow our blogs at http://herdwhispers.blogspot.com/ and http://sagemare.blogspot.com – we’re also on Facebook – www.facebook.com/horseplayri
New Horses Bodhi – 17 yr old Appendix QH
Harley – 3 year old Morgan Gelding
TEACHING
Evolutionary HorsemanshipWhat is it? It is a way of keeping and working with horses that considers the “whole” horse – diet/nutrition, health (physical, mental and emotional), hoof care, age, conformation, as well as stable management practices. It incorporates many methods and variations of Natural Horsemanship – but- it is not just another Natural Horsemanship method, it’s not just “round penning” and it’s not your grandfather’s way of horse training. Why evolutionary? Because we’ve hopefully evolved to more humane, communication-oriented methods of horse teaching and moved away from the more dominant, aggressive methods of whips, chains, tie-downs and punishment. Evolutionary Horsemanship encompasses much more than basic groundwork and riding skills. It’s about building a relationship, developing a partnership and strengthening a bond. It encompasses all that is “horse” with an emphasis on natural.Horse Play offers riding instruction, horse training and farrier service. Coming soon – a “Mom or Dad and Me” Riding program, Kids After School Literacy Program and some Equine Experiential Learning workshops
Horse Play is happy to announce the opening of our Used and Consignment Tack Shop – right here at the farm – come browse or sell your “stuff”. Our commission rates are great – 10% for saddles and 15% for everything else. Feel free to contact us for more info. Hours: Usually Monday – Friday Noon – 6:00p.m Saturday 9:30a.m. – 3:30p.m. and Sunday Noon – 3:00p.m. Please give us a call or email if you need something in particular.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov 8, 2009 – 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. – Horse Cents – 2009 Winter Hay DriveTrattoria Simpatico, 13 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RITickets $50 - Silent Auction and Raffles too -Include ski lift tickets - Okemo and Black Mtn, RI Philharmonic tickets, artwork, sterling jewlery and more. The cost of one ticket is the cost of hay for one day For tickets and information please call Horse Play (401)294-3565 Email horseplayri@msn.comNov 15, 2009 - 1:00p.m - 4:00p.m Free Clinic/Workshop - at Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, RI Evolutionary Horsemanship - More than Natural Horsemanship & Trimming the Barefoot Horse (Give your horse the gift of better health – let him go barefoot!). The “hows & whys” explained. Nov 15, 2009 - Opening of Used and Consignment Tack ShopMore will be added soon– look for a Holiday Craft Fair and Dinner as well as more free clinics and workshops
NEEDS AND WANTS
***URGENT*** Looking for Round Pen Panels – 10 or 12 footers - any color or finish, as many as you want to sell or give away and also an electric fence charger and outdoor lighting for our round pen and herd feeding area. Also we really need a horse trailer! Two–or-more horse, in good condition and inspected - Contact Deidre (401)294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com
Horse Play is also currently seeking donations of tack – Western saddles, rope halters, saddle pads/blankets, bareback pads, bitless bridles – sidepulls, hackamores or the Bitless Bridle, helmets, anti-sweat sheets/coolers, and as always – cash donations. Remember, we are a non-profit organization and any donation is tax deductible.
Horse Play always needs volunteers! From cleaning paddocks, to grooming and exercising horses, mailing letters to planning fundraisers and annual campaigns, the horses depend on you. Also you don’t have to be an equine expert — if you’re interested in working directly with the horses, you can sign up for our Safe & Humane Horse Handling/Intro to Evolutionary Horsemanship Class. Just contact Horse Play and say you want to volunteer—the horses will thank-you for it!
“Past the seeker as he prayed came the crippled and the beggar and the beaten. And seeing them...he cried, "Great God, how is it that a loving creator can see such things and yet do nothing about them?"...God said, "I did do something. I made you."- Sufi Teaching
How Your Contributions Help Horses at Horse Play
Your donations, memberships, sponsorships, service and merchandise fees go directly to the care and support of the horses at Horse Play.
Annual expenses for one horse (approximate)
Feed $1850.00
Routine Vet Care (no emergencies) $210.00
Hoof Care $450.00
Routine Dental Care $75.00
Total for 1 horse $2585.00
****Please note we currently have 22 horses ****
Total $56,870.00
This is just for basic horse care. No training, equipment (saddles, bridles etc), emergencies, utilities, rent, maintenance or administrative expenses. Also, Horse Play is staffed entirely by volunteers – no paid employees.
To Sponsor a Horse or To Make a DonationHorse Play is staffed entirely by volunteers. Every donation goes directly to supporting the horses. All of our funding depends on your generosity. A $15 dollar donation buys a bag of grain. A $35 dollar donation buys dewormer for 10 horses. 50 people donating $1 each buys 6 bales of hay. You can make a difference.Horse Play has several ways for you to make that difference. Sponsor a horse of your choice. We have several options for sponsorship. This also makes a great gift!We can help you find out which way is best for you. Please Contact: Deidre SharpHorse PlayPO Box 660Exeter, RI 02822Phone (401)294-3565 or (401)864-2943Email horseplayri@msn.comWebsite: www.hptrc.org
The Running Horse is published bi-monthly by Horse Play. Issue November – December 2009 is copy write ©2009 by Horse Play and Deidre Sharp, P.O. Box 660, Exeter RI 02822, Phone (401)294-3565, Email: horseplayri@msn.com, www.hptrc.orgTrust, Respect, Compassion
Membership ApplicationJoin Our Herd todayand you will be helping us in our mission to assist horses in need.
All members will receive a letter and photo from the herd, HorsePlay decal & our bi-monthly newsletter so we can keep you informed of what’s happening at Horse Play.
I want to join Horse Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary in sheltering and finding homes for the animals who need us. Please enter my membership as a:•?Herd Helper $25.00•?Herd Friend $50.00•?Herd Guardian $100.00•?Herd Protector $250.00•?Herd Sentinel $500.00+ ________
Please send information concerning volunteer opportunities
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Email:
Please make checks payable to: HorsePlay P.O. Box 660 Exeter, Rhode Island 02822
Credit Card Holder Name:
Type of Card:
Card #: Exp. Date: SEC#
Signature:
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