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 Calendar
http://www.cafepress.com/horseplayri.415772096
2010 Vertical Wall Calendar
http://www.cafepress.com/horseplayri.417750452
Available next week at Allie's Tack and Feed, North Kingstown RI
and 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 there
Lots of fun with music and a free Raffle!
Please RSVP to Horse Play - (401)294-3565 or
horseplayri@msn.com
Rain or shine
Next
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 there
Lots of fun with music and a free Raffle!
Please RSVP to Horse Play - (401)294-3565 or
horseplayri@msn.com
Rain or shine
Next
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 Play
Issue November – December 2009
Horse Play
EIN: 05-0506340
Website: www.hptrc.org
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
Message from Aidan – the Alpha Mare
Welcome 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 Deidre
Yep – 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 Are
Horse 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 horses
We 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 Horsemanship
What 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 Drive
Trattoria Simpatico, 13 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI
Tickets $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.com
Nov 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 Shop
More 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 Donation
Horse 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 Sharp
Horse Play
PO Box 660
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone (401)294-3565 or (401)864-2943
Email horseplayri@msn.com
Website: 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.org
Trust, Respect, Compassion
Membership Application
Join Our Herd today
and 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:
A Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse Play
Issue November – December 2009
Horse Play
EIN: 05-0506340
Website: www.hptrc.org
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
Message from Aidan – the Alpha Mare
Welcome 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 Deidre
Yep – 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 Are
Horse 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 horses
We 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 Horsemanship
What 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 Drive
Trattoria Simpatico, 13 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI
Tickets $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.com
Nov 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 Shop
More 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 Donation
Horse 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 Sharp
Horse Play
PO Box 660
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone (401)294-3565 or (401)864-2943
Email horseplayri@msn.com
Website: 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.org
Trust, Respect, Compassion
Membership Application
Join Our Herd today
and 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:
Friday, October 9, 2009
About Deidre
Info about me - because "inquiring minds need to know"
I'm Deidre Sharp - Born a long time ago, in Richmond VA (no, I'm not originally from Rhode Island)-Grew up between VA and St Croix, Virgin Islands
Native American - 3/4 (Cheyenne, Arapaho and Pamunkey) yes, the dreamcatchers and Medicine Ponies are made by a REAL Indian - 1/4 Irish
Attended College of William and Mary(scholarship and worked) English/Writing
Began riding at age 16 months (relatives breed, import/export Irish Sporthorses in VA and Ireland) when aunt put me in a basket on a pony and ponied from her foxhunter around the VA countryside
Since then have ridden all types, all disciplines - 3-day event, open jumpers, polo,team penning, gymkhana, endurance - I didn't just fall off the hay wagon
Working student, Pro/Am rider - NC, VA, MD, PA and NJ (I paid my own way by working for lessons, show fees) - Rode for several prestigious farms in VA - Shown at Lexington, KY, Devon, PA, Washington, DC an Madison Square Garden, NY - Got my first horse when I was 27 yrs old in RI - always rode for others
Trainers I've studied with (names might be familiar)- Rodney Jenkins, George Morris, Bruce Davidson, Sally Swift, Mary Wanless, Monty Roberts, GaWaNi PonyBoy, John and Josh Lyons, Frank Bell and many others you wouldn't know
Farriers I've studied/trained with - Pete Ramey, KC LaPierre
(been keeping horses barefooted for 8 years and do all the trimming at Horse Play)
Was a professional ballet dancer in my teens (Joffrey II Company when it was in New York) - Achilles tendon injury ended that career possibility
Speak 3 languages
Been married once
Travelled a lot - Eastern US, Caribbean, South America, UK, Mediterranean, North Africa
Worked for many years as a sailboat/charteryacht captain - hold a USCG 200 ton Masters License as well as a British Yachtmasters Certificate - how I ended up in RI
Worked for professional high-goal Argentinian Polo Player as Groom and manager (lived off and on in Argentina for 18 months), also managed a couple of T'bred breeding facilities and one TWH farm and a Polo/T'bred lay-up facility.
Personal beliefs and a passion for honoring life led me to founding Horse Play and continuing it's operation thru all the ups and downs of the non-profit horse rescue and sanctuary "business". My past experinces have provided me with lots of knowledge but they are past. What matters is Now
I'm Deidre Sharp - Born a long time ago, in Richmond VA (no, I'm not originally from Rhode Island)-Grew up between VA and St Croix, Virgin Islands
Native American - 3/4 (Cheyenne, Arapaho and Pamunkey) yes, the dreamcatchers and Medicine Ponies are made by a REAL Indian - 1/4 Irish
Attended College of William and Mary(scholarship and worked) English/Writing
Began riding at age 16 months (relatives breed, import/export Irish Sporthorses in VA and Ireland) when aunt put me in a basket on a pony and ponied from her foxhunter around the VA countryside
Since then have ridden all types, all disciplines - 3-day event, open jumpers, polo,team penning, gymkhana, endurance - I didn't just fall off the hay wagon
Working student, Pro/Am rider - NC, VA, MD, PA and NJ (I paid my own way by working for lessons, show fees) - Rode for several prestigious farms in VA - Shown at Lexington, KY, Devon, PA, Washington, DC an Madison Square Garden, NY - Got my first horse when I was 27 yrs old in RI - always rode for others
Trainers I've studied with (names might be familiar)- Rodney Jenkins, George Morris, Bruce Davidson, Sally Swift, Mary Wanless, Monty Roberts, GaWaNi PonyBoy, John and Josh Lyons, Frank Bell and many others you wouldn't know
Farriers I've studied/trained with - Pete Ramey, KC LaPierre
(been keeping horses barefooted for 8 years and do all the trimming at Horse Play)
Was a professional ballet dancer in my teens (Joffrey II Company when it was in New York) - Achilles tendon injury ended that career possibility
Speak 3 languages
Been married once
Travelled a lot - Eastern US, Caribbean, South America, UK, Mediterranean, North Africa
Worked for many years as a sailboat/charteryacht captain - hold a USCG 200 ton Masters License as well as a British Yachtmasters Certificate - how I ended up in RI
Worked for professional high-goal Argentinian Polo Player as Groom and manager (lived off and on in Argentina for 18 months), also managed a couple of T'bred breeding facilities and one TWH farm and a Polo/T'bred lay-up facility.
Personal beliefs and a passion for honoring life led me to founding Horse Play and continuing it's operation thru all the ups and downs of the non-profit horse rescue and sanctuary "business". My past experinces have provided me with lots of knowledge but they are past. What matters is Now
Thursday, September 24, 2009
New Video and Stuff
Please watch our new video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMMZ3w4jee8
Forward to others who may be interested
Just 12 days until the National Ride / Walk at Goddard Park - it's a national event as well as a fundraiser for Horse Play (food, drinks, raffles, silent auction, tack sale and fun show too!) - by the way, - we are also offering a Community Service program, and After School Enrichment program, riding lessons, horse training, barefoot trimming, and birthday parties - a used tack and consignment shop is also opening on the premises - all fees for services are a donation to Horse Play - more details will be posted on our website soon. We currently have 23 horses in our care and 7 on a waiting list - please give us a hand helping horses in need
Please give us a call or email if you'd like more info on anything -
(401)294-3565 or horseplayri@msn.com
Peace
Deidre Sharp
Horse Play
www.hptrc.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMMZ3w4jee8
Forward to others who may be interested
Just 12 days until the National Ride / Walk at Goddard Park - it's a national event as well as a fundraiser for Horse Play (food, drinks, raffles, silent auction, tack sale and fun show too!) - by the way, - we are also offering a Community Service program, and After School Enrichment program, riding lessons, horse training, barefoot trimming, and birthday parties - a used tack and consignment shop is also opening on the premises - all fees for services are a donation to Horse Play - more details will be posted on our website soon. We currently have 23 horses in our care and 7 on a waiting list - please give us a hand helping horses in need
Please give us a call or email if you'd like more info on anything -
(401)294-3565 or horseplayri@msn.com
Peace
Deidre Sharp
Horse Play
www.hptrc.org
Monday, August 31, 2009
Horse Play Newsletter Sept - Oct 09
The Running Horse
A Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse Play
Issue Sept – Oct 2009
Horse Play
EIN: 05-0506340
Website: www.hptrc.org
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
Message from Aidan – the Alpha Mare
Summer is waning. Seems like it just got here. Won’t miss the heat and flies though! A new horse joined the herd a few days ago. He was here quite awhile ago but he wasn’t in with us. Not sure what to think of him yet – seems pretty submissive. Of course Buddha has been over the top chasing him around – it’s Buddha’s new exercise program – maybe it’ll help him lose his belly!
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://sagemare.blogspot.com. The blog will have stories and observations by all the horses and a couple of humans of Horse Play.
A Message from Deidre
Big Thank-yous to Aquidneck Island Horsemen’s Association for their generous donation!! Also want to thank Brian Larkin, Jodie Sinclair, Sheila Ryan, Doug Learned, Allie’s Tack and Feed, RISPCA, RIHA, the Foleys, Maura Sayre, Fran Hamilton, Lynn Smiley, Mandy, Kim, Deb and Frank – for all your help and support!
Lynn Smiley is fostering Xafir (see event on Sept 26) a 6 yr old Lusitano gelding and ambassador of Horse Play. He will be shown throughout New England in dressage events as a representative of Horse Play.
More big news –
NATIONAL RESCUE RIDE/WALK 2009 SET FOR OCTOBER 3
Every week Horse Play receives calls and emails from folks who, due to economic or severe personal lifestyle challenges (illnesses, deaths, divorces, pay cuts, layoffs, etc), are having to surrender their equine companions – many are sound and ridable. These situations could happen to any horse owner. Please help us by participating in the 2009 National ride / Walk on Oct 3. Check out the info below
Horse Play is participating in the Second Annual National Rescue Ride/Walk. Riders and walkers wishing to participate to support Horse Play on October 3, 2009 at Goddard Memorial Park, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick RI should go to www.nationalrescueride.org to register, pay a $20 fee (you get a T-shirt), print their sponsorship form and start raising money by signing up sponsors for themselves, like a walkathon. If you don’t want to find sponsors but wish to donate that’s fine too – just sign yourself up as your own sponsor. ***Also*** We will also be accepting registration on the day of the ride at the ride so please consider participating! Hours are 9:00a.m - 4:00p.m. There will be a fun show following the ride/walk as well as food, music, vendors and an opportunity to meet some of the horses the efforts are helping. For information on the ride to benefit Horse Play call 401-294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com – website www.hptrc.org
Also please check out our horses available for sponsor or adoption – we are full with 7 on a waiting list. The new horse will be available for adoption soon – no pic yet but he’s a 15.2 hand, dark bay/black QH approx 17 yrs old – English or Western – great ground manners and gets along well with everyone.
“Life is as dear to the mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants
happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not to die, so
do other creatures.”~ His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Who We Are
Horse 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 horses
We 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.
TEACHING
Evolutionary Horsemanship
What 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.
Starting in the next newsletter, we’ll be posting some lessons for you and your horse – also available online at http://horseplayri.blogspot.com/.
Horse Play is happy to announce it has partnered with Sharp Horse – home of Evolutionary Horsemanship. Sharp Horse is also starting an online store carrying many herbal/alternative supplements (Hilton, Wendals, Equilite) as well as other horse care products. ALL proceeds from private or workshop lessons as well as products sold are directly donated to Horse Play for support of the horses. Lessons for horses and/or humans available at our farm or yours. All disciplines, ages, breeds. Feel free to visit us online at http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Horse-Play-RI.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 26 – Meet-n-Greet Xafir – Cookout, Raffles, Evolutionary Horsemanship Demo and Performance by Xafir, - noon – 4:00pm at Brassring Farm, West Greenwich – contact Brassring Farm at (401)397-5571 or Horse Play for more info (401)294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com
Oct 3 - NATIONAL RESCUE RIDE/WALK – Goddard Park , Ives Road, Warwick RI – 9:00 – 4:00, info at www.hptrc.org, sign up online and receive a T-shirt at www.nationalrescueride.org
Oct 25 – Jackie O Soup Ride sponsored by Aquidneck Island Horsemen’s Association– time TBA at Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart, Saunderstown, RI – contact Horse Play for info (401)294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com
NEEDS AND WANTS
***URGENT*** Horse Play needs a trailer – prefer stock type, Two–or-more horse, in good condition and inspected – also - 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. These are tax deductible donations!- 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
To Sponsor a Horse or To Make a Donation
Horse 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 7 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 Sharp
Horse Play
PO Box 660
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone (401)294-3565 or (401)864-2943
Email horseplayri@msn.com
Website: www.hptrc.org
The Running Horse is published bi-monthly by TRH Concepts.
Issue Sept – Oct 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.org
Trust, Respect, Compassion
Membership Application
Join Our Herd today
and 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:
National Rescue Ride / Walk Oct 3 2009
to benefit
Horse Play
Equine Rescue & Sanctuary of Saunderstown, RI
from 9a.m. – 4p.m.
at Goddard Memorial Park, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick RI
****************************************
Food, Drinks, Music, a Fun Show, Tack Sale and Silent Auction Following the Ride/Walk!
Contact Horse Play at (401)294-3565
Email horseplayri@msn.com
Horse Play
Join Us! Saturday, October 03, 2009
A Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse Play
Issue Sept – Oct 2009
Horse Play
EIN: 05-0506340
Website: www.hptrc.org
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
Message from Aidan – the Alpha Mare
Summer is waning. Seems like it just got here. Won’t miss the heat and flies though! A new horse joined the herd a few days ago. He was here quite awhile ago but he wasn’t in with us. Not sure what to think of him yet – seems pretty submissive. Of course Buddha has been over the top chasing him around – it’s Buddha’s new exercise program – maybe it’ll help him lose his belly!
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://sagemare.blogspot.com. The blog will have stories and observations by all the horses and a couple of humans of Horse Play.
A Message from Deidre
Big Thank-yous to Aquidneck Island Horsemen’s Association for their generous donation!! Also want to thank Brian Larkin, Jodie Sinclair, Sheila Ryan, Doug Learned, Allie’s Tack and Feed, RISPCA, RIHA, the Foleys, Maura Sayre, Fran Hamilton, Lynn Smiley, Mandy, Kim, Deb and Frank – for all your help and support!
Lynn Smiley is fostering Xafir (see event on Sept 26) a 6 yr old Lusitano gelding and ambassador of Horse Play. He will be shown throughout New England in dressage events as a representative of Horse Play.
More big news –
NATIONAL RESCUE RIDE/WALK 2009 SET FOR OCTOBER 3
Every week Horse Play receives calls and emails from folks who, due to economic or severe personal lifestyle challenges (illnesses, deaths, divorces, pay cuts, layoffs, etc), are having to surrender their equine companions – many are sound and ridable. These situations could happen to any horse owner. Please help us by participating in the 2009 National ride / Walk on Oct 3. Check out the info below
Horse Play is participating in the Second Annual National Rescue Ride/Walk. Riders and walkers wishing to participate to support Horse Play on October 3, 2009 at Goddard Memorial Park, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick RI should go to www.nationalrescueride.org to register, pay a $20 fee (you get a T-shirt), print their sponsorship form and start raising money by signing up sponsors for themselves, like a walkathon. If you don’t want to find sponsors but wish to donate that’s fine too – just sign yourself up as your own sponsor. ***Also*** We will also be accepting registration on the day of the ride at the ride so please consider participating! Hours are 9:00a.m - 4:00p.m. There will be a fun show following the ride/walk as well as food, music, vendors and an opportunity to meet some of the horses the efforts are helping. For information on the ride to benefit Horse Play call 401-294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com – website www.hptrc.org
Also please check out our horses available for sponsor or adoption – we are full with 7 on a waiting list. The new horse will be available for adoption soon – no pic yet but he’s a 15.2 hand, dark bay/black QH approx 17 yrs old – English or Western – great ground manners and gets along well with everyone.
“Life is as dear to the mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants
happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not to die, so
do other creatures.”~ His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Who We Are
Horse 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 horses
We 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.
TEACHING
Evolutionary Horsemanship
What 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.
Starting in the next newsletter, we’ll be posting some lessons for you and your horse – also available online at http://horseplayri.blogspot.com/.
Horse Play is happy to announce it has partnered with Sharp Horse – home of Evolutionary Horsemanship. Sharp Horse is also starting an online store carrying many herbal/alternative supplements (Hilton, Wendals, Equilite) as well as other horse care products. ALL proceeds from private or workshop lessons as well as products sold are directly donated to Horse Play for support of the horses. Lessons for horses and/or humans available at our farm or yours. All disciplines, ages, breeds. Feel free to visit us online at http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Horse-Play-RI.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 26 – Meet-n-Greet Xafir – Cookout, Raffles, Evolutionary Horsemanship Demo and Performance by Xafir, - noon – 4:00pm at Brassring Farm, West Greenwich – contact Brassring Farm at (401)397-5571 or Horse Play for more info (401)294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com
Oct 3 - NATIONAL RESCUE RIDE/WALK – Goddard Park , Ives Road, Warwick RI – 9:00 – 4:00, info at www.hptrc.org, sign up online and receive a T-shirt at www.nationalrescueride.org
Oct 25 – Jackie O Soup Ride sponsored by Aquidneck Island Horsemen’s Association– time TBA at Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart, Saunderstown, RI – contact Horse Play for info (401)294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com
NEEDS AND WANTS
***URGENT*** Horse Play needs a trailer – prefer stock type, Two–or-more horse, in good condition and inspected – also - 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. These are tax deductible donations!- 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
To Sponsor a Horse or To Make a Donation
Horse 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 7 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 Sharp
Horse Play
PO Box 660
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone (401)294-3565 or (401)864-2943
Email horseplayri@msn.com
Website: www.hptrc.org
The Running Horse is published bi-monthly by TRH Concepts.
Issue Sept – Oct 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.org
Trust, Respect, Compassion
Membership Application
Join Our Herd today
and 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:
National Rescue Ride / Walk Oct 3 2009
to benefit
Horse Play
Equine Rescue & Sanctuary of Saunderstown, RI
from 9a.m. – 4p.m.
at Goddard Memorial Park, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick RI
****************************************
Food, Drinks, Music, a Fun Show, Tack Sale and Silent Auction Following the Ride/Walk!
Contact Horse Play at (401)294-3565
Email horseplayri@msn.com
Horse Play
Join Us! Saturday, October 03, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Horse Play Newsletter - July-August 2009
The Running Horse
A Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse Play
Issue July - August 2009
Horse Play
EIN: 05-0506340
Website: www.hptrc.org
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
Message from Aidan – the Alpha Mare
Welcome Summer! Even though the deer flies are back! Been wearing a swim mask, snorkel and fins the last couple of weeks with all the rain we’ve had. Prinny has been a horse of a different color each day depending on the amount of dirt or if the rain rinsed it off! She does love rolling in the mud! We’ve also been working a bit – some lessons and trail rides. I didn’t do the first session of the summer camp. Maybe I’ll do the second one. I have a few things I can teach the kids!
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 Deidre
Yay!! It’s finally getting warm. First I want to thank everyone who helped with and donated to the 2 Legs for 4 Legs Walk Across RI and also our Annual Open House - as always huge thanks to Garry, Mandy, Kim, Debbie & Frank, Mel, Karen, Nicole, Lauren, Lilly, Frank & Mary Frances, everyone at Allie’s, the RISPCA, Nelson Valdivia and the Providence Mounted Command, Jen and Green River Farm, Fran Hamilton and Trattoria Simpatico, WJAR Ch. 10, The Providence Journal, The Pedlar, The Jamestown Press, SORI, South County Living and EVERYONE who gave their time, thoughts, prayers or funds!!!. Both events were successful in raising awareness, funds and our spirits!
Horse Play is pleased to offer Summer Camp – 2 sessions left July 27 – July 31, and August 17 – August 21 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Ages 8 and up – helmet (bike helmet will work) required as well as bring your own lunch –A l! Will include ½ hour private riding lesson each day and participants will learn stable management, horse behavior, horse care, arts/crafts, horse/pony games, tour other horse farms and learn about the different riding styles, natural horsemanship/communication, and other horsey stuff. $225 per session – it’s a donation to Horse Play so it’s tax-deductible! Please contact us for more info or to register - (401)294-3565 or email – horseplayri@msn.com
The winter was tough and our reserves are still low so if any are interested we have horses looking for adoptive homes and many needing sponsors or even fosters! Also here are 3 of the many ways to help Horse Play this summer – go shopping. Here's a pretty cool way to help Horse Play help horses - shop online - we've been a member of this for a few years - FREE membership - super deals - over 700 stores including Amazon.com, Best Buy,Pottery Barn, Lands’ End, Staples, PETCO, eBay, Expedia, QVC, Barnes & Noble - check it out - a portion of all purchases made thru the site are donated to Horse Play. Here’s the link
www.iGive.com/HPTRC
and for horse and pet owners
www.jeffersequine.com
use our Promotion Code - horseplay
and www.countrysupply.com or www.horse.com
Country Care Code – horseplay
We are always learning and have been working with some new methods of horse training/teaching. Sharing our experiences and knowledge is a big part of our focus. We are planning several workshops and other events this summer. There will be explorations of Carolyn Resnick’s Waterhole Rituals – Training before Training, Working with a Horse at Liberty, Bonding and Building a Relationship, Barefoot Trimming, Riding Principles of Evolutionary Horsemanship, Bridleless Riding, Women and Horses, Mom’s Day at Horse Play – when moms can come out and learn a bit about the horses their kids love – even try riding and Mom’s Night Out - every other weekly group lessons in horse handling and riding. All events are priced affordably to encourage folks to attend. The fees are also tax-deductible!
*** July 15, 2009 – 6pm – 8pm – First Ever Mom’s Night Out – $15 – every other Weds eve
July 19, 2009 – 2pm – 5pm – Mom’s Day at Horse Play - $20
Check our website and blogs for dates and times.
Blog Links – http://horseplayri.blogspot.com/
http://medicinehorses.blogspot.com/
Peace
Deidre Sharp
"Never believe that animals suffer less than humans. Pain is the same for them that it is for us. Even worse, because they cannot help themselves."
Dr. Louis J. Camuti
Who We Are
Horse 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 horses
We 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.
EVENTS
July 15, 2009 – 6pm – 8pm – First Ever Mom’s Night Out – $15 – every other Weds eve
July 19, 2009 – 2pm – 5pm – Mom’s Day at Horse Play - $20
July 25, 2009 – 2pm- 5pm Waterhole Rituals – Training before Training - $25 - at Horse Play
July 26, 2009 – 2pm – 5pm Working with a Horse at Liberty - $25 – at Horse Play
*** attend both July 25 and 26 for $40 and save!!
August 15, 2009 – Noon – 8pm – First Annual Animal Appreciation Day – East Providence Carousel
October 3, 2009 – Second Annual National Rescue Ride / Walk – 9:00 – 5:00 – Goddard Memorial Park – more info to follow
HORSES NEEDING SPONSORS
(Available for adoption soon!)
If you would like to help Horse Play help horses, please consider sponsoring a horse! We offer many options - Any pledged monthly amount is considered.
Sponsors may visit, groom, and play with the horse they sponsor. There are also riding opportunities for qualified folks. These are a few of the horses here who would love to have a Sponsor!
Brio, 7 yr old American Mustang
Timmy, 13 yr old Appendix Quartehorse Monkey, 16 yr old Saddlebred, Adoptable
Ginger & Luna, Thoroughbreds, Adoptable
Contact Horse Play for info on Sponsoring one of these horses, or any horse at Horse Play
Horse Play Ph# (401)294-3565
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
TEACHING
Evolutionary Horsemanship
What 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. Look for upcoming workshops!
Horse Play is happy to announce it has partnered with Sharp Horse – home of Evolutionary Horsemanship. We are starting an online store carrying many herbal/alternative supplements (Hilton, Wendals, Equilite and Dynamite coming soon) as well as other horse care products AND T-shirts and Sweat Pants!. ALL proceeds from private or workshop lessons as well as products sold are directly donated to Horse Play for support of the horses. Lessons for horses and/or humans available at our farm or yours. All disciplines, ages, breeds. Feel free to visit our store online at http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Horse-Play-RI The new store is up and running with new items added almost every day!
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
-
To Sponsor a Horse or To Make a Donation
Horse 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 7 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 Sharp
Horse Play
PO Box 660
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone (401)294-3565 or (401)864-2943
Email horseplayri@msn.com
Website: www.hptrc.org
Membership Application
Join Our Herd today
and 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
or Paypal.com - enter horseplayri@msn.com
The Running Horse is published bi-monthly by TRH Concepts.
Issue July - August 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.org
Trust, Respect, Compassion
The Running Horse
A Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse Play
Issue July - August 2009
Horse Play
EIN: 05-0506340
Website: www.hptrc.org
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
A Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse Play
Issue July - August 2009
Horse Play
EIN: 05-0506340
Website: www.hptrc.org
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
Message from Aidan – the Alpha Mare
Welcome Summer! Even though the deer flies are back! Been wearing a swim mask, snorkel and fins the last couple of weeks with all the rain we’ve had. Prinny has been a horse of a different color each day depending on the amount of dirt or if the rain rinsed it off! She does love rolling in the mud! We’ve also been working a bit – some lessons and trail rides. I didn’t do the first session of the summer camp. Maybe I’ll do the second one. I have a few things I can teach the kids!
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 Deidre
Yay!! It’s finally getting warm. First I want to thank everyone who helped with and donated to the 2 Legs for 4 Legs Walk Across RI and also our Annual Open House - as always huge thanks to Garry, Mandy, Kim, Debbie & Frank, Mel, Karen, Nicole, Lauren, Lilly, Frank & Mary Frances, everyone at Allie’s, the RISPCA, Nelson Valdivia and the Providence Mounted Command, Jen and Green River Farm, Fran Hamilton and Trattoria Simpatico, WJAR Ch. 10, The Providence Journal, The Pedlar, The Jamestown Press, SORI, South County Living and EVERYONE who gave their time, thoughts, prayers or funds!!!. Both events were successful in raising awareness, funds and our spirits!
Horse Play is pleased to offer Summer Camp – 2 sessions left July 27 – July 31, and August 17 – August 21 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Ages 8 and up – helmet (bike helmet will work) required as well as bring your own lunch –A l! Will include ½ hour private riding lesson each day and participants will learn stable management, horse behavior, horse care, arts/crafts, horse/pony games, tour other horse farms and learn about the different riding styles, natural horsemanship/communication, and other horsey stuff. $225 per session – it’s a donation to Horse Play so it’s tax-deductible! Please contact us for more info or to register - (401)294-3565 or email – horseplayri@msn.com
The winter was tough and our reserves are still low so if any are interested we have horses looking for adoptive homes and many needing sponsors or even fosters! Also here are 3 of the many ways to help Horse Play this summer – go shopping. Here's a pretty cool way to help Horse Play help horses - shop online - we've been a member of this for a few years - FREE membership - super deals - over 700 stores including Amazon.com, Best Buy,Pottery Barn, Lands’ End, Staples, PETCO, eBay, Expedia, QVC, Barnes & Noble - check it out - a portion of all purchases made thru the site are donated to Horse Play. Here’s the link
www.iGive.com/HPTRC
and for horse and pet owners
www.jeffersequine.com
use our Promotion Code - horseplay
and www.countrysupply.com or www.horse.com
Country Care Code – horseplay
We are always learning and have been working with some new methods of horse training/teaching. Sharing our experiences and knowledge is a big part of our focus. We are planning several workshops and other events this summer. There will be explorations of Carolyn Resnick’s Waterhole Rituals – Training before Training, Working with a Horse at Liberty, Bonding and Building a Relationship, Barefoot Trimming, Riding Principles of Evolutionary Horsemanship, Bridleless Riding, Women and Horses, Mom’s Day at Horse Play – when moms can come out and learn a bit about the horses their kids love – even try riding and Mom’s Night Out - every other weekly group lessons in horse handling and riding. All events are priced affordably to encourage folks to attend. The fees are also tax-deductible!
*** July 15, 2009 – 6pm – 8pm – First Ever Mom’s Night Out – $15 – every other Weds eve
July 19, 2009 – 2pm – 5pm – Mom’s Day at Horse Play - $20
Check our website and blogs for dates and times.
Blog Links – http://horseplayri.blogspot.com/
http://medicinehorses.blogspot.com/
Peace
Deidre Sharp
"Never believe that animals suffer less than humans. Pain is the same for them that it is for us. Even worse, because they cannot help themselves."
Dr. Louis J. Camuti
Who We Are
Horse 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 horses
We 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.
EVENTS
July 15, 2009 – 6pm – 8pm – First Ever Mom’s Night Out – $15 – every other Weds eve
July 19, 2009 – 2pm – 5pm – Mom’s Day at Horse Play - $20
July 25, 2009 – 2pm- 5pm Waterhole Rituals – Training before Training - $25 - at Horse Play
July 26, 2009 – 2pm – 5pm Working with a Horse at Liberty - $25 – at Horse Play
*** attend both July 25 and 26 for $40 and save!!
August 15, 2009 – Noon – 8pm – First Annual Animal Appreciation Day – East Providence Carousel
October 3, 2009 – Second Annual National Rescue Ride / Walk – 9:00 – 5:00 – Goddard Memorial Park – more info to follow
HORSES NEEDING SPONSORS
(Available for adoption soon!)
If you would like to help Horse Play help horses, please consider sponsoring a horse! We offer many options - Any pledged monthly amount is considered.
Sponsors may visit, groom, and play with the horse they sponsor. There are also riding opportunities for qualified folks. These are a few of the horses here who would love to have a Sponsor!
Brio, 7 yr old American Mustang
Timmy, 13 yr old Appendix Quartehorse Monkey, 16 yr old Saddlebred, Adoptable
Ginger & Luna, Thoroughbreds, Adoptable
Contact Horse Play for info on Sponsoring one of these horses, or any horse at Horse Play
Horse Play Ph# (401)294-3565
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
TEACHING
Evolutionary Horsemanship
What 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. Look for upcoming workshops!
Horse Play is happy to announce it has partnered with Sharp Horse – home of Evolutionary Horsemanship. We are starting an online store carrying many herbal/alternative supplements (Hilton, Wendals, Equilite and Dynamite coming soon) as well as other horse care products AND T-shirts and Sweat Pants!. ALL proceeds from private or workshop lessons as well as products sold are directly donated to Horse Play for support of the horses. Lessons for horses and/or humans available at our farm or yours. All disciplines, ages, breeds. Feel free to visit our store online at http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Horse-Play-RI The new store is up and running with new items added almost every day!
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
-
To Sponsor a Horse or To Make a Donation
Horse 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 7 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 Sharp
Horse Play
PO Box 660
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone (401)294-3565 or (401)864-2943
Email horseplayri@msn.com
Website: www.hptrc.org
Membership Application
Join Our Herd today
and 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
or Paypal.com - enter horseplayri@msn.com
The Running Horse is published bi-monthly by TRH Concepts.
Issue July - August 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.org
Trust, Respect, Compassion
The Running Horse
A Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse Play
Issue July - August 2009
Horse Play
EIN: 05-0506340
Website: www.hptrc.org
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Thank-you!
Horse Play's Open House last Saturday May 23 was terrific! we raised a few bucks and had a blast - also met some new folks and potential volunteers - want to thank everyone - volunteers, donors, sponsors, vendors, bands, visitors - Everyone - for a great and successful time - we'll do it again next year - will have pics up soon - also some of you wanted the link to the Walk Across RI video on youtube - here 'tis
2 Legs for 4 Legs Walk Across RIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMjIiSZZfUg
thanks again!!Peace all waysDeidre And Horse Playwww.hptrc.org
2 Legs for 4 Legs Walk Across RIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMjIiSZZfUg
thanks again!!Peace all waysDeidre And Horse Playwww.hptrc.org
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Open House
Come to Horse Play's Annual Open House, Saturday, May 23, 200911:00am - 5:00pm at the farm - 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd.Saunderstown, RI Ph# (401)294-3565Email: horseplayri@msn.com There will be lots of raffles, many silent auction items, tack sale – stuff for everyone, food, drink, meet-n-greet the horses, live music, vendors (handmade jewelry, herbal products, henna artist, horsey stuff, crafts, and more), demos – Intro to Evolutionary Horsemanship – de-mystifying the Natural Horsemanship methods, Barefoot Trimming, Horses 101 (for horseshow moms and horse newbies) Bareback/Bridle-less Riding, Trailer Safety, T’ai Chi for Riders (and non-riders too!) and others.Come visit and experience some Horse Play!
Video of 2 Legs for 4 Legs Walk Across RI
Completed the walk Saturday May 16 - 30.3 miles, 9 hours 43 mins - here's the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMjIiSZZfUg
just a couple of blisters - pretty tired but not too bad! would do it again next year - huge thanks to all who sponsored - still accepting donations, for more info, email horseplayri@msn.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMjIiSZZfUg
just a couple of blisters - pretty tired but not too bad! would do it again next year - huge thanks to all who sponsored - still accepting donations, for more info, email horseplayri@msn.com
Saturday, April 25, 2009
3 Ways to Help Horse Play
From Those Wacky Folks at Horse Play -3 of the many ways to help
1. Comment and rate our video on youtube - Horse Play is participating in a contest for $1000 which ends May 10, 2009 - you can help us win - just watch our video
Horse Play - Saving Horses From Slaughter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n42EFvSkfv4
then rate it and comment on it - can be done more than once, too - you will have to sign up for a youtube account tho - but it's really quick and free too!
2. Sponsor the crazy horse lady from Saunderstown, RI - On May 16, 2009, it’s “2-Legs For 4-Legs”. Deidre Sharp, founder and President of Horse Play,will walk across Rhode Island (from the RISPCA in East Providence to Horse Play in Saunderstown, about 35 miles) to raise awareness and funds for Horse Play and the RISPCA / Marvin Fund - How many 48 yr old women out there would walk 30+ miles in one day for animals? Crazy huh? Well, it will happen on May 16 and Horse Play will donate a good portion of whatever amount is raised to the Marvin Fund at the RISPCA. Right now our facility is full (19 equines) We are forced to put horses on our “waiting list” but how long can they wait? We receive at least 3-4 calls a week and 5-6 emails from people needing help.
Horse Play is including the RISPCA in this endeavour as they have a fund – the Marvin Fund – which assists owners in difficult situations and helps them to keep their beloved pets – horses included. Please consider sponsoring Deidre on this walk on Saturday May 16!! Any amount will be appreciated - $1, $5 any amount - 50 people donating $5 each is $250! and it’s tax-deductible.
You can make a donation by visiting our Firstgiving page: http://www.firstgiving.com/horseplayri.
You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to Horse Play by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation, or you can just mail a check made out to Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874 or ee also use Paypal, our Paypal account is horseplayri@msn.com - just make a note that it’s a donation towards the 2-Legs for 4-Legs - Walk Across RI.
3. Come to our Annual Open House, Saturday, May 23, 200911:00pm - 5:00pm at the farm - 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd.Saunderstown, RI Ph# (401)294-3565Email: horseplayri@msn.com There will be raffle prizes, silent auction, tack sale – stuff for everyone, food, drink, meet-n-greet the horses, live music, vendors (handmade jewelry, herbal products, henna artist, horsey stuff, crafts, and more), demos – Intro to Evolutionary Horsemanship – de-mystifying the Natural Horsemanship methods, Barefoot Trimming, Horses 101 (for horseshow moms and horse newbies) Bareback/Bridle-less Riding, Trailer Safety, T’ai Chi for Riders (and non-riders too!) and others.Come visit and experience some Horse Play!
If none of these interest you - we also offer memberships (basic is less than $2.10 per month), sponsor a horse, riding instruction, horse training and hoof trimming - soon we'll have an online store filled with all kinds of cool stuff - so give us a hand - you'll be helping horses in need - thanks so much!
1. Comment and rate our video on youtube - Horse Play is participating in a contest for $1000 which ends May 10, 2009 - you can help us win - just watch our video
Horse Play - Saving Horses From Slaughter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n42EFvSkfv4
then rate it and comment on it - can be done more than once, too - you will have to sign up for a youtube account tho - but it's really quick and free too!
2. Sponsor the crazy horse lady from Saunderstown, RI - On May 16, 2009, it’s “2-Legs For 4-Legs”. Deidre Sharp, founder and President of Horse Play,will walk across Rhode Island (from the RISPCA in East Providence to Horse Play in Saunderstown, about 35 miles) to raise awareness and funds for Horse Play and the RISPCA / Marvin Fund - How many 48 yr old women out there would walk 30+ miles in one day for animals? Crazy huh? Well, it will happen on May 16 and Horse Play will donate a good portion of whatever amount is raised to the Marvin Fund at the RISPCA. Right now our facility is full (19 equines) We are forced to put horses on our “waiting list” but how long can they wait? We receive at least 3-4 calls a week and 5-6 emails from people needing help.
Horse Play is including the RISPCA in this endeavour as they have a fund – the Marvin Fund – which assists owners in difficult situations and helps them to keep their beloved pets – horses included. Please consider sponsoring Deidre on this walk on Saturday May 16!! Any amount will be appreciated - $1, $5 any amount - 50 people donating $5 each is $250! and it’s tax-deductible.
You can make a donation by visiting our Firstgiving page: http://www.firstgiving.com/horseplayri.
You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to Horse Play by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation, or you can just mail a check made out to Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874 or ee also use Paypal, our Paypal account is horseplayri@msn.com - just make a note that it’s a donation towards the 2-Legs for 4-Legs - Walk Across RI.
3. Come to our Annual Open House, Saturday, May 23, 200911:00pm - 5:00pm at the farm - 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd.Saunderstown, RI Ph# (401)294-3565Email: horseplayri@msn.com There will be raffle prizes, silent auction, tack sale – stuff for everyone, food, drink, meet-n-greet the horses, live music, vendors (handmade jewelry, herbal products, henna artist, horsey stuff, crafts, and more), demos – Intro to Evolutionary Horsemanship – de-mystifying the Natural Horsemanship methods, Barefoot Trimming, Horses 101 (for horseshow moms and horse newbies) Bareback/Bridle-less Riding, Trailer Safety, T’ai Chi for Riders (and non-riders too!) and others.Come visit and experience some Horse Play!
If none of these interest you - we also offer memberships (basic is less than $2.10 per month), sponsor a horse, riding instruction, horse training and hoof trimming - soon we'll have an online store filled with all kinds of cool stuff - so give us a hand - you'll be helping horses in need - thanks so much!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Open House
Horse Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary
is having their
Annual Open House
Saturday, May 23, 2009
11:00pm - 5:00pm
at the farm - 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd.
Saunderstown, RI
Ph# (401)294-3565
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
There will be raffle prizes, silent auction – stuff for everyone, food, drink, meet-n-greet the horses, live music, vendors (handmade jewelry, herbal products, henna artist, horsey stuff, crafts, and more), demos – Intro to Evolutionary Horsemanship – de-mystifying the Natural Horsemanship methods, Barefoot Trimming, Horses 101 (for horseshow moms and horse newbies) Bareback/Bridle-less Riding, Trailer Safety, T’ai Chi for Riders (and non-riders too!) and others.
Come visit and experience some Horse Play!
Annual Open House
Saturday, May 23, 2009
11:00pm - 5:00pm
at the farm - 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd.
Saunderstown, RI
Ph# (401)294-3565
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
There will be raffle prizes, silent auction – stuff for everyone, food, drink, meet-n-greet the horses, live music, vendors (handmade jewelry, herbal products, henna artist, horsey stuff, crafts, and more), demos – Intro to Evolutionary Horsemanship – de-mystifying the Natural Horsemanship methods, Barefoot Trimming, Horses 101 (for horseshow moms and horse newbies) Bareback/Bridle-less Riding, Trailer Safety, T’ai Chi for Riders (and non-riders too!) and others.
Come visit and experience some Horse Play!
Youtube and 2 Legs for 4 Legs
We are asking for your help as we had a very long, cold winter - first - Horse Play is participating in a contest for $1000 - you can help us win - just watch our video
Horse Play - Saving Horses From Slaughter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n42EFvSkfv4
then rate it and also comment on it - the highest rating and most comments wins - we sure could use $1000 - this is quick and easy - you will have to sign up for a youtube account tho - but it's really quick and free too! So please check this out and give us a hand (rate and comment) and forward to all of your friends - thanks so much - and next - this is REALLY important - I am sending this out in hopes that some of you will help us - ANY amount will help. Note that ALL proceeds will go to Horse Play and the RISPCA - Horse Play is staffed entirely by volunteers and we depend on the public for support. Please help us spread the word and raise awareness of this event. The need is great!
On May 16, 2009, it’s “2-Legs For 4-Legs”. Deidre Sharp, founder and President of Horse Play, a non-profit equine rescue and sanctuary in Saunderstown, RI, will walk across Rhode Island (from the RISPCA in East Providence to Horse Play in Saunderstown, about 35 miles) to raise awareness and funds for Horse Play and the RISPCA / Marvin Fund. Every 5 minutes an American horse is slaughtered in Canada or Mexico, the fate of many horses sold at auction. With the current economic crisis, many people are forced to give up their horses and many of those horses end up at slaughter. Horse Play provides a safe haven for such horses, but our facility is full (19 equines) and we are also facing the same economic crunch. The cost for hay and feed has risen dramatically. We are forced to put horses on our “waiting list” but how long can they wait? We receive at least 3-4 calls a week and 5-6 emails from people needing help. Horse Play is including the RISPCA in this endeavour as they have a fund – the Marvin Fund – which assists owners in difficult situations and helps them to keep their beloved pets – horses included. Please consider sponsoring Deidre on this walk on Saturday May 16!! Any amount will be appreciated and it’s tax-deductible. You can make a donation by visiting our Firstgiving page: http://www.firstgiving.com/horseplayri. You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to Horse Play by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation, or you can just mail a check made out to Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874. We also use Paypal, our Paypal account is horseplayri@msn.com - just make a note that it’s a donation towards the 2-Legs for 4-Legs - Walk Across RI. Contact Horse Play for more info or a Sponsor form for multiple pledges (401)294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com
Horse Play - Saving Horses From Slaughter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n42EFvSkfv4
then rate it and also comment on it - the highest rating and most comments wins - we sure could use $1000 - this is quick and easy - you will have to sign up for a youtube account tho - but it's really quick and free too! So please check this out and give us a hand (rate and comment) and forward to all of your friends - thanks so much - and next - this is REALLY important - I am sending this out in hopes that some of you will help us - ANY amount will help. Note that ALL proceeds will go to Horse Play and the RISPCA - Horse Play is staffed entirely by volunteers and we depend on the public for support. Please help us spread the word and raise awareness of this event. The need is great!
On May 16, 2009, it’s “2-Legs For 4-Legs”. Deidre Sharp, founder and President of Horse Play, a non-profit equine rescue and sanctuary in Saunderstown, RI, will walk across Rhode Island (from the RISPCA in East Providence to Horse Play in Saunderstown, about 35 miles) to raise awareness and funds for Horse Play and the RISPCA / Marvin Fund. Every 5 minutes an American horse is slaughtered in Canada or Mexico, the fate of many horses sold at auction. With the current economic crisis, many people are forced to give up their horses and many of those horses end up at slaughter. Horse Play provides a safe haven for such horses, but our facility is full (19 equines) and we are also facing the same economic crunch. The cost for hay and feed has risen dramatically. We are forced to put horses on our “waiting list” but how long can they wait? We receive at least 3-4 calls a week and 5-6 emails from people needing help. Horse Play is including the RISPCA in this endeavour as they have a fund – the Marvin Fund – which assists owners in difficult situations and helps them to keep their beloved pets – horses included. Please consider sponsoring Deidre on this walk on Saturday May 16!! Any amount will be appreciated and it’s tax-deductible. You can make a donation by visiting our Firstgiving page: http://www.firstgiving.com/horseplayri. You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to Horse Play by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation, or you can just mail a check made out to Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874. We also use Paypal, our Paypal account is horseplayri@msn.com - just make a note that it’s a donation towards the 2-Legs for 4-Legs - Walk Across RI. Contact Horse Play for more info or a Sponsor form for multiple pledges (401)294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com
Monday, March 9, 2009
Walk My Talk
On May 16, 2009 - I am going to walk across RI as a fundraiser for Horse Play and the RISPCA - started training yesterday - will be about 40 miles all told - a bit daunting as I'm doing 2.5 miles right now - but I will do this!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Start Somewhere
Gotta start somewhere - hope this will be my own personal views of horse rescue, welfare and life here at Horse Play. Might dabble in my perspectives of training, day to day stuff, and barefoot trimming - we'll see!
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