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"I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore,that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature,let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not passthis way again." Stephen Grellet, 1773-1855Welcome to the 2016 newsletter, it has been quite a year.Let me start by saying a grand thank you to all of ourvolunteers and contributors. Our great 4-H club “HeelsDown,” based at the Rescue for helping in so many ways.I’d also like to thank our up and coming youngphotographer, Debbie Ross, and her fundraising calendar.Make sure to check out our Facebook page and see thefantastic work volunteer Alexa Budihas has done. Enjoy thepictures and stories, see the comings and goings of ourrescues. Alexa has also been overseeing our GoFundMepage project for our new desperately needed barn. Shehas been our coordinator with Chris DeMorro and his teamat Sublime Exposure marketing firm(www.sublimeexposure.net) They are managing andpromoting the gofundme/tarafarmnewbarn page. The newbarn is replacing a barn we lost (Buster’s Barn) this yearafter so many tough New England winters. We are veryexcited about the new barn, but need funding for it dearly.The location has been excavated and the foundation wasjust recently poured.

We are sad to say that we lost two special Tara Farmresidents. Both our special needs goat, Vee and ourwonderful mouser, R.C. passed away this year. While it wasa sad event, they both enjoyed many years of happinessand friends at the farm.

There is more in the soil at Tara Farm Rescue besides justdirt and mud. There is magic beneath, and it heals whatothers call hopeless… embracing the burden of so manyanimals throughout the years. You see Tara Farm Rescueholds a special place for animals when they are here andheaven holds a special place when they leave.

Finally don’t forget to send us your email address so wecan update you on our activities and events.

Sincerely,Bonnie Jeanne Gorden

To Give Thanks…Every year we want to reach out to our wonderful professionals who come to thefarm and work with the rescue animals. We thank you for all your continued work.~ Dr. Bud Allen of Family Veterinary Center, Haydenville, MA~ Dr. Dennis Thibeault of Green Valley Veterinary Services, Mansfield, CT~ Dr. Michael Stewart of Stewart Equine Clinic, Windsor, CT~ Doug Raucher- equine dentist, MA~ Matt Lewis- farrier, Lyme, CT~ Dr. Scott Morey of Fenton River Veterinary Hospital, Tolland, CT~ Bolton Veterinary Hospital for our small animals and goats.Thank you again for helping us provide the care these animals deserve!

This year the Tara Farm wants to introduce you to one of our more recentbut very cherished residents, McFeather. McFeather was surrendered tothe farm by the little boy who had raised him from a chick due to zoningrestrictions. Initially McFeather was housed with the farm’s otherchickens and roosters in the small animal barn known as Kittner’s Coop.This was earlier in the year. It became clear that McFeather was a specialrooster . He did not settle in well with his fellow feathered fowl. Heseemed much more interested in hanging out with the people on thefarm, going as far as following the regular volunteers as they went abouttheir chores on the vast property. He enjoyed getting his feathers strokedlike you would pet a dog or cat. It became clear we would have to findalternate arrangements for McFeather. During the colder spring nights,McFeather spent his nights in with the cats in the Cat Shelter. The cats arealways happy to share their space! They’ve gotten used to ‘lending abunk’, so a rooster wasn’t much more. When spring warmed to a sunnysummer, a private coop was created for McFeather nestled between theCat Shelter and the Tack room. It is a perfect spot because McFeather cangreat all the regular volunteers and visitors alike. His coop even has a littlebench in it. You can go sit down and McFeather will hop up and hang outnext to you. The one last thing we had to get McFeather was acompanion so we brought in Opal. Now the two are getting alongfamously greeting guests and volunteers alike.


Recently Adopted…. We wish them nothing butlove and happiness in their new homes!

Ruby

Blue

Our goats, Rosie and Robbie

Meet McFeather….

Mariah,beautifulpalomino marewith flaxen mane

Ways to Help…Physical labor is not for everyone! Looking for other ways to help? You can shop through iGive, refer to us when shopping for horsesupplies at Horse.com, and simple things like mailing us coupons for dog & cat food and litter or the UPC codes from Blue Seal grain.We also have a wish list through Amazon.com and donations will be sent directly to us. Tara Farm Rescue does accept PayPaldonations as well, simply follow the link on our website. We also welcome volunteers from Community Service programs, girlscouts, boy scouts, and classrooms.

We also have an onsite tack shop that sells used, quality tack at a reasonable price. Our ponies also visit Lyman Orchards to providepony rides, and entertain children at pony parties.

Each year we have to add to this, but it is your efforts that keep us going!Our wish list grows each year with the more animals we take in or help.~Grant writers ~Dewormer~Shavings ~Straw~Hay ~Horse Feed~Goat Sweet Feed ~Pot Belly Pig feed~Chicken Food ~Dog food (can and dry)~Cat Food (can and dry) ~Wheel Barrows~New Well ~PVC pipe for water~Oak Planks (1x6x8ft) ~Plastic manure forks~4x4 & 4x6 poles 8ft long (pressure treated) ~indoor arena~Galvanized pipe fencing (any size) ~Skid Steer~new barn ~Stamps

Gift cards are always welcome, here are some of out most utilized resources…~Thompsons Feed~Tractor Supply~Walmart~Home Depot~Family Veterinary Center (Dr. Bud Allen), Haydenville, MA~Bolton Veterinary Hospital, Bolton, CT~Green Valley Veterinary Services, LLC, Mansfield, CT (Dr. Dennis Thibeault)Fenton River Veterinary Hospital, Tolland, CT


Sponsor me not simply to save me but to give me the renewed life that I so deeply deserve…..

Available for Sponsorship:Tara Farm has many geriatric horses and other animals that have medical/age related issues that make it difficult toplace. Please consider sponsoring one to help us with the cost of care so we can help another in need. On the back ofthe newsletter is the monthly cost of one horse on the farm. With you sponsorship you are more than welcome tocome to the farm and groom, spend time with your sponsored animal and take walks. We thank you for yourcontinued support in helping us with these special animals. Please visit our website for a list of available sponsoranimals.

Ozzy BrookeJuan Pot Bellied PigsMumbo Chickens

This summer we had some help constructing a new run-inshed for our ponies. Girl Scouts Adriana Mazza & RubyFleming worked with other volunteers to achieve the GirlScout Silver award. (Pictured left and below.) You can seemore photos and comments on our Facebook page.

New Barn - Tara Farm Rescue has started this GoFundMe page in an effort to seek assistance from the public in replacing a barn thathad to be knocked down. The original barn was known as "Buster's Barn," named after a beloved cat who called the barn home formany years. Buster was a beautiful orange and white cat who touched many lives at the farm and was always there to greet you as youentered the barn.

As many people who live in New England know, the region has been hit with some record-breaking winters in terms of coldtemperatures, wind, and snowfall. We've seen some ferocious storms. Buster's Barn served as a shelter through many of thosewinters, but it's time had come. It would no longer be able to withstand another hard New England winter. So, we are on a mission toreplace Buster's Barn and begin a new chapter for the Rescue. We can't wait to see which of our farm cats decides to make it his/herown!

The barn we are looking to build will be 36' x 48' in dimension. It will have a 12' center aisle down the middle, with stalls and a supplyroom located on either side of the aisle. Each of the stalls will have exterior doors that open into private paddocks. We are also lookingto include electricity as well as hot/cold running water. This barn is intended to house our rescue horses and also serve as a place out ofthe weather where our professionals can care for our animals. Due to the topography we need to build this barn on a cementfoundation estimated to cost $10,000. Lumber and materials are estimated to be in the neighborhood of $20,000. This does notinclude the cost of labor so we are looking for either donations of time or money for that aspect of the project. Can you help us? Everylittle bit helps! We are a 501c.

Tara Farm Rescue has started this GoFundMe page in an effort to seek assistance from the public in replacing a barn that had to beknocked down. (https://www.gofundme.com/tarafarmnewbarn)


2016 Hunter Pace - We had another successfulHunter Pace event in October. For those of youwho participated, we want to wish youa tremendous thank you for coming out andsupporting the Rescue. We really enjoy watchingeveryone come out and experience our beautifultrails. We hope to see you next year, October 22,2017. Save the date!

Available forAdoption......


Frankie is a Bay Thoroughbred gelding, 19 Yr old,16.1 HH. He has the most loving temperament andrides English, Western and loves trail riding.

Cupcake, sweet silver palominoShetland mare. She is 20 Yrs old,standing at 9.3 HH.….the picture says itall…

Kiva, 21 Yr old, 14.2 HH chestnutArabian Thoroughbred cross. She isadorable and athletic with aforward-moving stride.

Vegas, 14 Yr old,15.3 HH chestnut QHgelding, navicularbut sound forpleasure riding, verysweet boy!

Dutchess is a 16 Yr old, 15.2 HHelegant Bay Thoroughbred mare.She is a talented and athletichorse who is easy to ride in thering but more forward moving ontrails, and over fences.

Snow, 20 Yr old, 14.2 HH paint mare, can do it all, goesEnglish and Western, good in the ring, and on trails.Prefers to have a job, happier when in a regularschedule


ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. EVERY ANIMAL WE SAVE MAKES A DIFFERENCE.Yes, I would like to make a donation! Enclosed is my check/money order in the amount of:

______ $12.00 Worm 1 horse/treats______ $32.00 2 bags of grain for 1 horse______ $80.00 Sponsor 1 horse for 1 month______ $150.00 1 horse shoeing or 1 dental visit______ $400.00 1 week of grain for 20 horses______ $1,200.00 150 bales of hay (approx. 2 weeks worth)______ $6,200.00 Completely sponsor a rescue horse for 1 year______ $ _______ Another resident (cat, goat, pigs, chickens)______ $300-500.00 Teeth cleaning for 1 cat______ $150.00 Annual dog/cat veterinary check up/visit

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