On August 5th, WMUR-TV in New Hampshire aired a segment about how the rising cost of hay is making it harder for owners to keep their horses: “Do I pay my rent or feed my horse?” Our own Phyllis Elliott appears and shares her perspective.
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Save the date for the Open House on June 3rd
It’s going to be bigger and better than ever this year, with related events on the days before and after. Come see the farm, meet the horses, eat some great barbecue—FREE and open to the public!
Phyllis Elliott named “2022 New Hampshire Horse Person of the Year”
On March 7th, The New Hampshire Horse Council named Phyllis Marie Elliott, founder and president of Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue in Brentwood, the 2022 New Hampshire Horse Person of the Year. In accepting her award, Phyllis was quick to credit the organization’s volunteers, donors, sponsors, and staff for its success in fulfilling its mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming unwanted, neglected and/or abused equines. Congratulations and well-deserved!
Thanks to American Trucks’ Positive Payload Program!
Great News! We’ve received a $250 donation from American Trucks’ Positive Payload Program! We’re absolutely thrilled and very grateful for American Trucks’ support! This generous donation will help us buy essential supplies for the horses at the Rescue this winter.
The Program is designed to benefit non-profit charitable organizations who use and rely on pickup trucks and pickup truck accessories to better their community. Anyone who works with or volunteers for a charity that uses pickups from Ford, Chevy, GMC, or Dodge is welcome to apply for a $250 donation to the charity they are involved with. Visit the Positive Payload Program website for complete info.
Camp Desperado is a wrap!
Our first summer camp season is over, and in spite of heat and humidity, it was a smashing success! In each of the six 5-day sessions, campers learned basic farm and horse safety, how to groom and lead, and got some time in the saddle, along with games, writing assignments, and team projects. The riding exercises included learning to balance on a horse while walking and trotting, and how to steer through cones and obstacle courses without relying solely on the reins. We’re already looking forward to next summer!
What hurricane? We hit the trails!
Although Hurricane Henri was on its way, more than 20 intrepid riders joined us for the Marie Perreault Memorial Trail Ride in Fremont, NH, on August 22nd. The trails were unusually wet due to the wettest summer we’ve had in years, but the horses braved the high water and kept right on going. The last riders returned just before the downpour began. Photos from the ride can be found on Facebook.
