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Spring is here & we are so excited! This quarter we...
Doubled the love this Valentine's Day! We celebrated with greetings and donations to support our amazing horses, thanks to you!
Hosted a fantastic 2nd Annual Open Barn Day! We connected with the community, spread our mission, and our Youth Program stole the show with engaging educational presentation & demonstrations for the kids.
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Help a Horse Day
April 27th @ 1-4pm
Help a Horse Day was created to spread awareness and promote the protection of neglected and abused horses across the country. The Help a Horse Day event is a wonderful opportunity for you, your family and friends to come visit the farm, and learn about how horses are a part of our area. Come support local vendors and making memories at just $5 a car load!
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Kentucky Derby Gala
May 4th @ 5-10pm
Post time is 6:57 pm. Come early and start the celebration with hors d’oeuvres and beverages. We invite you to come watch the race LIVE at the farm, and then enjoy dinner, live music by Way Behind the Sun, dancing and drinks. This event will create an immersive experience that not only celebrates the rich tradition of the Kentucky Derby, it will also raise awareness and support for the mission of “People Helping Horses Heal People.” Come meet our Gala honorees Sue Serino, Najja Thompson & Dawn Issacson! Buy tickets & check out our sponsorship opportunities!
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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Challenge All of May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're challenging ourselves (and you!) to walk, jog or ride a mile every day. Join us in this national movement to fight stigma and boost our wellbeing, both individually and as a community. No matter where you are, sign up solo or grab a team – everyone's welcome! Receive a Lucky Orphans T-Shirt! Walk 31 miles in 31 days, better your health, while changing the future! All proceeds go directly to our herd, in benefit of our mission.
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Morgen C. Rappa, LCSW, CHHC
Morgen is a New York, Connecticut, and Vermont Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Managing Partner of Compass Wellness Associates, LCSWS, PLLC (CWA), a mental health agency in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Read More About Morgen on our website!
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Everything Lucky Orphans does would not be possible without the selfless actions and dedication of our volunteers.
Lucky Orphans accepts volunteers interested in hands-on work with the horses, as well as providing many opportunities for those who want to help in a non-equine capacity.
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Become a Friend of the Farm | Unfortunately, we are limiting self guided tours of the farm. However, we still want you to be able to come visit your favorite horse and enjoy all the farm has to offer! | |
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Youth Development Program! | Join our Youth Development Program! Through bimonthly meetings with activities, field trips, and hands on work with our horses, we are able to broaden our youth’s knowledge and skills, preparing them for a brighter future. | |
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We invite you to Hang with The Herd and commit to a recurring donation just $1 a day, or $31 a month. This small gift will help make a large difference on the farm! | |
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Invest in the future of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue with a $125 contribution towards our advanced indoor arena flooring. This cutting-edge flooring elevates our event space to unprecedented heights, making our equine-assisted therapy, educational programs, & other programs/events accessible to everyone in the community.
As a heartfelt thank you, your name will be prominently displayed on a plaque in our event space, forever recognizing your crucial role in making this new flooring a reality.
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Herd Members We Are Celebrating | |
Happy Birthday!
Flash, Cash, Gil, Windy, Tula, Danebury, Tiz, Britangela, Robby, Penny, Liam & Casper
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Check out our 2023 Year in Review here!
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