July 2008
We are very excited and looking forward
to October, when Riverside Equestrian will have a benefit
for the ERL and Loudoun County Animal Care and Control.
The event will feature local vendors and speakers on
the subjects of basic vet care, pasture management,
nutrition, fencing, trailer care, dentistry, hoof care,
saddle maintenance and more! There will be door prizes,
a silent auction and pony rides! Admission is free and
will be held on October 11th, from 10:00 am to 4:00
pm at Riverside
Equestrian's facility, 19267 Foggy Bottom Road in
Bluemont, VA. Hope to see you there!!!
For more information, download
the event's flyer.
June 2008
We had a great Open House in May - the
first one at the new farm! It was a smaller open house,
but that just served to make it cozier! Thanks to our
friends and volunteers for making this a fun and successful
gathering and funraiser!
We had some new friends who arrived
just in time to help make the Open House a huge success!
Elvis and Lil' Bits were born just days before our event
and were very popular with the guests! Here's more about
the new babies...
Lula and her baby Elvis |
In late 2007, the Loudoun County Animal
Control office was investigating a situation involving
48 neglected Thoroughbred horses. The court eventually
awarded custody of all the horses to the County, and
the animals were divided into groups and sent out to
various organizations for care and rehabilitation. The
Equine Rescue League received three mares, two of which
were pregnant.
The ERL has had many years of experience
in dealing with expectant mothers in poor condition,
along with the related challenges involved with safely
delivering the foals. Fortunately, the mares were almost
four months away from their due dates, which gave them
time to eat well and regain their condition and energy.
The ERL fed them several small meals a day, along with
free choice of high-quality hay. The results couldn't
have been better - the mares gave birth within a week
of each other in early May 2008 - just in time to welcome
friends and neighbors to the Open House!
Plum and her filly Lil' Bits |
The
babies, a filly (Lil' Bits) and a colt (Elvis), currently
reside at the ERL with their mothers, and all four horses
will eventually become available for adoption after
the foals have been weaned.
March 2008
Want to see our new farm? Come by our
Open House on May 10 and 11! Please call (540) 822-4577
for more information and directions!
Alsio, the ERL will have a booth at
the Super Pet Exp, March 28-30 - please stop by! For
more info, see their site: http://www.superpetexpo.com/index.php.
January 2008
Happy New Year from everyone at the
Equine Rescue League! We are so blessed to be starting
this year out in our new, permanent home - thanks again
to all those who helped us!
News of upcoming Spring events coming
soon!
Star Pirate is 35 this year!
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Pony Albert enjoying his new home.
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