Rusty – Running Free Watercolour
Rusty – Running freeAHT Rescue will be raffling off this 30 cm x 40 cm framed watercolour. The painting was donated by Helen Hobbs of the United Kingdom after learning of Rusty’s passing.The former caleche horse helped us launch our “On The Road” program during the pandemic, helping those who could not visit us. His calmness, inner strength, and confidence made him the perfect match to help us give back.Rest in peace, Rusty! We’ve removed your halter, opened the pasture gates, and set you on your way. Don’t look back, just run free!Tickets are $10 each or 3 tickets for $20 and available online.The draw will take place on Friday, September 9 at 6 p.m.Ticket sales close on Friday, September 9 at 4 p.m.The winner will be contacted by email and must be able to pick up the painting at our barn.Good luck to all who enter the draw!
Blanco Running Free
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Blanco Running Free Raffle! [distance1]Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m., AHT Rescue will be raffling off this beautiful framed print of “Blanco Running Free“. The prize includes the 8″ x 10″ photo in a 10″ x 13” frame. Tickets are $5 each or 3 tickets for $10 and available online. The draw will take place on Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. live on Facebook. The winner will be contacted by email and must be able to pick up the framed print at the barn. Online ticket sales close on Sunday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Online ticket sales now closed! Thanks to all who bought theirs. We will contact the winner by email. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”13028″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Good luck to all who enter the draw!!! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Welcome Spring
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The 2020 Open House Season starts Saturday, March 7th from 2 – 4 p.m. We will have tours, a bake sale, a horse sculpture raffle, and plenty of photo opportunities with the herd and, of course, Second Chance! For more information about the sculpture raffle and to buy your tickets online, click here. Please note that online sales will close Saturday, March 7 at 9 a.m. You do not have to be present to win. If you are unable to attend or simply wish to help by making a donation, please visit our Help Build The Dream campaign page. From March until November, AHT opens its gates to the public every Saturday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Save A Horse. Change A Life! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”12688″ img_size=”medium”][vc_single_image image=”12625″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Come Meet Max and Freddy!
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] A Horse Tale Rescue is pleased to announce that two more calèche horses joined our family today from Lucky Luc Stables. Meet Maximus “Max” (Black gelding Percheron) with his calm soulful gaze. He is a very, very big boy!! Uly’s got competition! Meet Frederick “Freddy” (Grey gelding Percheron) an inquisitive frisky one, he can’t stop bouncing and rolling!! If you wish to meet these two boys up close and personal, please join us at our Open House tomorrow (Saturday, January 25) from 2:00-4:00 at 27 Chemin Murphy. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”12399″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Everyone is Welcome!! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
A Horse Tale 2018 Calendars
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] AHT 2018 Calendars are now ready for the public! [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”10181″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] By far our most beautiful looking calendar to date! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Each month of 2018 will transport you to A Horse Tale rescue where you’ll be hanging out at the barn with the herd! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][distance][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”10184,10186,10187″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][distance][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] They say good things come to those who wait… We think that this was worth the wait. To purchase your beautiful 8.5 x 11 calendar choose one of the 2 payment buttons below (you can use Paypal and/or Credit Card). [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] You can pick it up at our barn Be sure to arrange a meet up time by emailing (info@ahorsetale.org) or leaving us a message via our website’s contact us page. [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Pick it up!” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”success” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fwebscr%3Fcmd%3D_s-xclick%26hosted_button_id%3DH72UU24U882XL|title:Pick%20it%20up!|”][vc_column_text] We can ship it to you! Be sure to include your valid shipping address [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Ship it!!!” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”success” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fwebscr%3Fcmd%3D_s-xclick%26hosted_button_id%3DZ8AJJ3SRZRF38|title:Ship%20it!|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10197″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”…
Looking for Volunteers!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Do you love working with animals? Would you like to help out a great cause? If so, then we certainly could use the help. AHT is looking for volunteers who love the great outdoors and are willing to come out and help take care of our horses! The herd needs our help RAIN or SHINE! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10057″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10089″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Winter or Summer! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10070″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” title=”Winter”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”10071″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” title=”Summer”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] The herd needs our help 24/7! If you or someone you know would like to learn what it takes to be part of A Horse Tale then come on out this weekend for a “Horse Care” training session. The session will take place this coming Saturday (September 23rd, 2017) between 1:00-2:00 PM. At the session you can learn the basics of taking care of our herd such as: Feed schedules Horse handling…
Champion Horse Blankets for the Big Guys!
Horse Blankets from Champion Blankets A Horse Tale would like to extend a very special thanks to our friends at Champion Horse Blankets for helping us out on a pair of blankets for the big boys Ulysses (aka Uly) and Blanco. Check out Uly looking very spiffy standing next to his girlfriend Saari. For more details check out their website: http://championhorseblankets.com/ You can also follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionHorseBlankets Thanks so much to Champion Horse Blankets for helping us to keep the herd cozy, dry and warm this winter!
Farewell our friend Trooper
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On December 1st, 2016 , just a few weeks shy of his 33rd birthday, Trooper passed away. And so we bid farewell to our special friend… Back in the spring of 2014 this sweet morgan horse settled in for his retirement at A Horse Tale when the farmers who’d had him could no longer afford to keep their farm. A calm and gentle horse, Trooper was a favorite of many members. Being a volunteer based group, means that some of our members come to us with little or no experience working with horses. Thanks to his gentle nature, Trooper became the “go-to” horse for our members to understand what it means to care for a horse. He was approachable. Trooper provided our new members an opportunity to gain confidence and feel comfortable around horses. In turn he got back love. As much as Trooper was loved by the people of AHT, he never really paired off with…
Give the gift of giving
If you would like to give the gift of a better life to our horses this Christmas, AHT gift certificates are now available in $25 $50 $75 $ 100 denominations, with the name of the recipient written on it. Choose French or English. Tax receipts upon request. Certificates will be mailed to address indicated so be sure to include an address in your message below (or an email address) and then select the desired donation amount. Denominations Twenty-Five $25.00 CADFifty $50.00 CADSeventy Five $75.00 CADOne Hundred $100.00 CAD Thank you for your generosity!
A Horse Tale 2017 Calendars!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our 2017 Calendars are now ready for the public! Each month of 2017 features full colour seasonal images of the herd. To get your beautiful 8.5 x 11 calendar choose the payment option below.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”9196,9204,9205,9206,9207″ img_size=”large” onclick=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We’re working on setting up a shipping option, but for now, if you’d like to place an order to pick it up we can arrange to meet you at the barn. Click below to Add to Cart [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]