H.O.R.S.E. to hold Christmas Open House

WASHINGTON — The Humane Organization Repre-senting Suffering Equines (H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut) will hold its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with a snow date of Sunday, Dec. 10.

Gates open at 10 a.m. with hourly tours to meet the farm’s many horses, a silent auction with many “must have” items such as toys and horse accessories, and pony rides from 12-2 p.m.

The popular bake sale will offer tables filled with a variety of home baked goods, from cakes to cookies, many beautifully wrapped and ready to be given as gifts. Other great gift options such as OMI Jewelry from the talented Lise, bracelets and neck-laces by Amy, and hand made scarves and hats will also be available. Remember, all purchases go directly toward helping to care for the many horses. The tack shop is packed for the last sale of 2017. A few featured items are two Wintec Isabell Werth dressage saddles, one in almost new condition, as well as a huge variety of other saddles, bridles, blankets, boots, helmets, grooming equipment and new and used equine clothing.

Several horses available for sponsorship, a program that includes four visits a month during which you can groom, spend time with, and hand-walk the horse for $50. H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization located at 43 Wilbur Road, Washington, CT. For more info about our event, or to make a tax deductible donation, visit www.horseofct.org or call 860-8681960.