A Message to our ELS Community

Dear amazing friends, family, and fans of Equine Life Solutions,

Out here at Holly Farm, we are quickly adapting to changes in the way we do things. As you are all aware, we as a larger community are facing an unprecedented public health event, which is evolving even as I type this note.

As ever, our goal is to keep EVERYONE as safe as possible. We have many older and immunocompromised staff, boarders, and friends who are vulnerable and need our help to keep them safe. To that end, we are taking some significant steps to help slow the spread of this COVID-19 infection.

These steps include:

All “minor” (under 18) riding lessons and camps have been suspended until March 31, at which point we will reevaluate the safety of reopening those programs.

Our March 22nd Book Signing event is cancelled, so save your books for a future event!

All indoor spaces, including the lobby and deck, are closed to the public.

Staff and boarders have been trained on social distancing and to disinfect gear, equipment, and tools.

I want to put out a huge THANKS to all our students and families who are continuing to pay for their lessons and are still booking camps with our summer still uncertain. Your amazing support helps us continue to care for the ELS school horses and support our instructors who need to continue to work.

I have had many calls from our ELS Community asking what they can do to help support us, financially or otherwise. If you are interested in anything below, shoot us an email!

Check out our blog to see what’s going on at the farm and find fun stuff for kids at home! Link to come via email.

We have some farm projects that need to be done in time for Spring. These activities are outdoors and away from others, and can be done individually or as a family (kids 7+, with parents). It’s great a way to get outside and very low risk.

Those able to continue to pay for lessons through this period enable us to continue providing the highest level of care for the animals. Or, if you’d like to sponsor a particular horse, we’re happy to let you know who’s ready for a new pair of shoes, vet check, or blanket wash!

And stay tuned! We have amazing ideas for families that would like to regularly watch ELS in action from home, with videos starring your favorite horses and humans. Hang in there…we will get through this together!

With all our thanks and love,

Robyn Smith

Maggie Miller

Staff, Interns, and Helpers

The ELS Horse Herd and Animal Farm!

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