Spring brings some changes to the Equamore Foundation: free health fairs through the Oregon Hay Bank have already taken place (see story below); monthly barn tours have morphed into Open Sanctuary Events (see dates below); the Equamore Academy education program begins on May 15th with the Henneke Body Scoring Class and contiues with the Large Animal Rescue Clinic at the end of July; the Board of Directors’ meeting forum, now in the planning stage, will be implemented in mid June; and tickets to the The Black Beauty Banquet fundraising gala are now available.

Open Sanctuary Dates

Equamore Sanctuary Open House – June 19
Equamore Sanctuary Open House – September 18
Equamore Sanctuary Open House – December 18

Academy Dates

HayBank/PetSmart Free Health Fairs Completed                                       Henneke Body Scoring Class – Completed
Large Animal Rescue Clinic – July 29, 30, 31

Black Beauty Banquet

Black Beauty Banquet (Dinner & Auction) – October 22

The Oregon Hay Bank Free Health Clinics:

A Success Story

The Oregon Hay Bank, a program of the Equamore Foundation, held its latest Free Health Clinic at Eden Farm in Ashland, Oregon over the weekend of April 11th. Over 25 horses were given  check-ups  by veterinarian Dr. William Fergusen of the Rouge Valley Equine Hospital. The animals were examined and recommended for dental work, deworming, or gelding, services which owners could obtain through a voucher system developed by Julie Fritz, program developer for Equamore and Executive Director of the Oregon Hay Bank.  Vaccinations could be obtained at owners’ expense. The free health clinics are funded by a grant to Equamore from the PetSmart organization and supported by health care practitioners who offer their services to the program at reduced prices.

Dr. Ferguson examines a horse's teeth

Owners were also able to have their horses feet trimmed by local trimmers Becca Thomason, Neal Carter, and Jason Comer. Equamore Board President Nancy Ash, also a trimmer, pitched in when needed. The last station on the clinic schedule was  a session with equine body worker, Jim Shackelford. All services except vaccinations at the fair were provided free to owners as part of Equamore Foundation’s mission to support horse owners by helping them keep and care for their animals.

Trimmer Neal Carter trims a back hoof.