HORSE to host spring open house May 19

WASHINGTON — The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines (H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut), now celebrating their 37th year, will hold its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, May 20, according to a news release from event organizers.

The gates open at 10 with hourly tours to meet our many horses, and pony rides for children will run from 12 to 2. The bake sale will offer tables filled with a variety of home baked goods, from cup cakes to cookies, many beautifully wrapped and ready to be given as gifts. Other great gift options such as OMI Jewelry from Lise, bracelets and necklaces by Amy, and tie-die teeshirts and bags will also be available. All the proceeds from purchases go directly toward helping to care for the horses.

The tack shop is packed with too many items to list for the spring tack sale. A few of the featured items are two Wintec Isabell Werth dressage saddles, one in almost new condition. There is a huge variety of other saddles, bridles, blankets, boots, helmets, grooming equipment and new and used equine clothing.

There are 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. In addition to horses for sponsor, there are several available for lease and adoption. Visit our website for more information about these programs, and plan to meet the horses during your tour.

H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is a non-profit, 501(c)3 rescue organization located at 43 Wilbur Road, Washington. For information or to make a tax deductible donation, visit www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.

Contributed photo Gus and friends horse around in the corral.