Program

A New Addition

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A New Addition

The Winds of Change

The winds from the blizzard of 2022 not only brought in frigid temperatures but the reality that the rescue had outgrown its facility. As the winds howled, we watched the horses rotate who would be allowed in the shelter. We knew that something needed to change for the next winter.

Options

To properly protect all the horses from the elements, a plan needed to be developed. Building a new barn was far too costly so we did the next best thing. We devised a plan to double the livable space for the horses and make the overall structure more weather and wind resistant.

The End Result

A 648-square-foot lean-to was built. It includes a large opening that allows air circulation in the summer and protection from the wind in the winter by inserting a framed window. In addition, the wind side of the barn was covered in metal siding. This protects the horses from the wind and increases our hay capacity by allowing us to use the first floor of the barn for hay storage.

Outside of the new lean to

Horse Approved

It took a few days for everyone to become accustomed to the new accommodations, but everyone is now enjoying it. There is now plenty of room for everyone to stay out of the elements and enjoy a meal.

Louie and Abe standing in the new lean to

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Healing Horses

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Healing Horses

TitanSummer Program Aims at Helping WNY Youth

If you have been around horses for any length of time, you know the healing power they have.  The light that they can shine is why we are starting the Healing Horses Summer Program.  The monthly program will help at-risk, under served youth in Western New York gain confidence, build self-esteem, learn responsibility, trust, patience and respect all while learning about how to care for draft horses, the gentle giants.

While other programs in the area bring together horses and children with special needs, our Healing Horses is unique in that the draft horses that the children will be working with may have a story similar to theirs. Many of the equines at our facility have had to overcome physical and emotional obstacles such as medical aliments, neglect and abuse. We believe that the common life experiences will forge a bond that will help the children overcome the obstacles in their lives.

The program will take place monthly from May – September and consist of 45 minutes of interactive learning, 45 minutes hands-on experience with the draft horses, 30 minutes of discussion followed by lunch.

Topics will be the following:

  • May – Introduction to draft horses (history, types and current state of)
  • June – Hoof health (why it is important, parts of the hoof and trimming)
  • July – Horse Health (how to take temperature, listen to heart)
  • August -Training Techniques (natural horsemanship)
  • September -Driving (harness, carts, wagons)

Help A Child Attend Healing Horses

By donating $9.72, you can send a child to one session of the Healing Horses program.  Donate today and change the life of a child.