Equestrian Center Gets $2K Boost
The Help the Herd fundraising campaign recently received its first check for $2,000 from the Village Community Fund to benefit the GRF Equestrian Center horses.
Proceeds will be used to purchase various necessary supplies, including:
- Flysheets for each of the horses to wear during warm weather to protect them from biting flies and insects;
- Rubber stall mats to cushion horses’ hooves, ligaments and tendons and to provide comfort under bedding when lying down to rest;
- Saddles for two horses that fit correctly and help prevent chronic sore backs;
- Corrective saddle pads for horses with conformation issues; and
- Protective boots to support horses’ legs while working.
The campaign goal is to raise $10,000 to purchase additional tack as well as upgrade horse stalls. To date, the Village Community Fund and the Help the Herd committee have raised $4,195, thanks to individuals who provided donations ranging from $25 to $500.
Residents interested in donating to the Help the Herd fundraising campaign may visit www.villagecommunityfund.org or contact Leslie Anne Mogul at lamogul@comline.com, 760-533-7379. Check out Equestrian Center news and events in the most recent newsletter.
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