Charity Horse Show Returns To Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, GA – The second installment of the Save the Horses Annual Charity Horse Show in collaboration with Brownwood Farms returns to Wills Park Equestrian Center at 11915 Wills Road in Alpharetta Georgia on Sunday June 10, 2018.

The public is invited to join as a vendor, spectator, sponsor or rider for a no points “fun day” to help benefit the more than 130 rescued horses and other animals that are cared for by Save the Horses Rescue, a non-profit 501(c)(3) farm based in Cumming GA.

Charity Horse Show Dedicated to Trudy

This year’s event will be dedicated to the memory of a horse named Trudy who is the rescue’s beloved 34 year old Appaloosa mare who passed away in early March. She came to the rescue in 1996 as the most physically and mentally abused horse on the farm.

“Her tormentors bound her legs together with barbed wire and dragged her behind a tractor.” Says the rescue’s founder Cheryl Flanagan. “She arrived terrified and understandably had huge trust issues with humans. With years of countless volunteers providing love, patience and comfort, coupled with a miraculous connection session with Monty Robert’s Join Up program, Trudy started to trust again – our farm became her safe place. Over the years she lost her eyesight but she was always a precious soul to us and was loved by everyone who met her.” Volunteers and supporters were all heartbroken when Trudy passed away on March 8 at 34 years of age.

Riders, Sponsors and Vendors Wanted

Last year the Save the Horses Annual Charity Horse Show featured over 25 vendors and 14 sponsors. “We are planning an even larger show this year as we have added classes that include jumping.” Says Mellisa Cotton, the Show Director. “Vendors and Sponsors for this year’s show can visit our show site to fill out an application. We offer an extensive exposure to our more than 25,000 supporters and the media.”

Current show sponsors include Heartfelt Healing Arts, PC, C'ranza Designs and Laura Quinn of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers.

All Riders and Horses of All Ages & Abilities Are Welcome

All riders and horses of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. The event features both Hunter and Western disciplines. “If you have never ridden in a show before, this is the place to get your feet wet.” Says Cotton. Spectator admission and parking is free. Food and vendors will be available.

With no federal or state funding, Cumming GA based Save the Horses (a 501c3 non-profit) has to rely on donations to operate from corporations and individuals.

“It is important for us to raise the money to buy feed & hay and continue helping horses stay healthy and safe. With the economic instability over the past few years, donations have slowed down but the amount of horses needing help has increased tremendously. We are heartbroken to turn a needy horse down.” Says Flanagan.

For more information regarding the Save the Horses 2nd Annual Charity Horse Show, please click here.

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation towards the feed and medical needs of the rescued horses cared for, click here.

About Save the Horses

Save the Horses (Horse Rescue Relief and Retirement Fund, Inc.) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 1998 and based in Cumming, Georgia. Its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses that are unwanted, neglected, abused, abandoned or at risk of going to slaughter. If the horse can be rehabilitated and adopted, Save the Horses will find a loving home for them. If suitable homes cannot be found, Save the Horses has committed itself to allowing the horse or other animal to live out their lives in a safe, stress-free environment at the rescue or in a foster home.

Save the Horses is also committed to educating the public on the overall care of horses and awareness of the plight of homeless horses. Last year alone they have rescued and re-homed more than 150 horses. Save the Horses is a 100% volunteer-run organization and is home to nearly 130 horses and other animals that reside on their 110-acre farm or in a network of local foster homes that accommodate additional horses that are available for adoption.

Save the Horses (Horse Rescue Relief And Retirement Fund, Inc.)

The Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. TAX ID: 58-2479748

Farm Address: 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming, GA 30028 ~ Tel: 770.886.5419

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1123, Ball Ground, GA 30107.

For more information about Save the Horses, visit their website www.savethehorses.org.

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