H.O.R.S.E. holding volunteer day

WASHINGTON — The Humane Organization Representing Suffering Equines will hold its Fall Volunteer Day from 9 .m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Volunteer Day welcomes people of all ages and abilities to help with the various needs of the farm and horses. Volunteers may help with grooming, hand walking horses, cleaning paddocks and barns or repairing fences and outbuildings. Guests should dress comfortably, wear waterproof shoes, and bring their own tools if they have them. Lunch is provided.

H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut was established in 1981, and moved to its permanent home on Wilbur Road in 1995. Staffed by a team of volunteers, H.O.R.S.E. has saved more than 700 horses and maintains an ongoing commitment to educating the public regarding horse care. Volunteers have always been an important part of the organization.

While helping at the farm, visitors will have a chance to meet the knowledgeable volunteers, as well as the many different horses. Sugar is a friendly 20-year-old quarter horse mare that loves being groomed, going for hand walks and just being adored. Other horses range from 6 years old to older than 29 years , and from mini to draft.

A tack sale runs from 12 to 3 p.m. for those looking for saddles, blankets and other equipment. H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is located at 43 Wilbur Road. For information, visit www.horseofct.org or call 860-868-1960.