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Since 1989

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DEFHR PROGRAMS
On-Site and Off-Site Educational Programs

At Days End Farm Horse Rescue, we provide leadership in horse rescue and rehabilitation, and in the prevention of horse abuse and neglect. We educate and inspire diverse communities so they become part of our commitment to celebrate, respect and protect horses. Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on Days End Farm animals and special educational opportunities.

On-Site Educational Programs

Farm Tours are available to the general public daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. When you stop in, we will take you on a tour of the farm and facilities, introduce you to some of our horses and show you before-and-after pictures of successful rehabilitations. You'll have a chance to visit our souvenir and tack shops, and gather informational materials about our programs. No appointment is necessary for individual tours. To schedule a group tour, please call 301-854-5037 or 410-442-1564. Free parking is available. Donations are appreciated but not required. Directions.


Girl Scout Horse Lovers Badge. Brownies and Girl Scouts can earn their Horse Lovers Badge during a two-hour session at DEFHR. The girls learn about hoof care, basic nutrition and anatomy before riding a horse they have groomed and tacked themselves!

Farm Days are engaging sessions for children age four and older. You and your charges will see a farm in action, while getting up close and personal with horses and our petting zoo animals. Handicapped children are easily accommodated.

Summer Horsemanship Weeks If your child is between the ages of 10 and 14, we have a fun and exciting summer opportunity just for them. Starting June 20, 2011 we will be offering five two-week sessions filled with fun activities both on horseback and on the ground.

The Legacy Program During the months of June, July and August all youths volunteering Monday through Friday must be registered in our new Legacy Program. This is an exciting new program in which participants will complete a self-guided workbook. This workbook has been created just for Days End volunteers and will help them gain valuable horse knowledge. The program will initially have four advancing levels and participants can complete them at their own pace. Many activities in the workbook will be learned through volunteering at the barn. And, with the workbook, participants will be able to take their horse and Days End knowledge to a new level.on the ground.

Hands-On Equine Investigator Classes offer experiential, learning-by-doing, training for professionals who want to learn about equine handling and cruelty investigation. Fire and rescue officers from many states have attended this class, gaining invaluable insight into the behavior and handling of these animals.

Horse Care Clinics. Whether you are a past, present or future horse owner, you will come away from these clinics more skilled and knowledgeable than you were before. At the very least, you will know what to do with an injured horse BEFORE the vet arrives.

Internships. Interns are immersed in daily operations at Days End Farm, gaining significant equine husbandry experience. They learn to recognize equine cruelty and neglect, and what it takes to rehabilitate a severely compromised animal. They also study horse psychology and its application in training. This program is tailored to those seeking careers in a variety of equine areas, such as rescue and rehabilitation, veterinary sciences, advocacy and horsemanship.

Off-Site Educational Programs

Large Animal Rescue Training (LART) is offered to horse owners, barn managers, fire and rescue personnel, animal control agents, law enforcers, emergency medical technicians, and the general public. You never know when you may need to come to the rescue of a horse that can't get up, is stuck in a ravine or trapped in an overturned trailer. DEFHR's Disaster Team has been helping rescue horses for years, and has provided LART across the U.S. and in Europe.

Disaster Services. Days End Farm helped rescue many animals after several floods and hurricanes, including Katrina and Rita. Our immediate response team is well trained to operate a fully equipped trailer at the scene of an animal needing medical attention. We pride ourselves in creating an effective team environment, and sharing our knowledge and expertise with everyone involved in the rescue effort.

"Share a Heart" School Visits. A Days End Farm professional would love to come to your Maryland school to share stories about our horses, dramatic rescues and successful rehabilitations! Presentations are tailored to a specified grade level or class theme.

"Share a Heart" Lectures. We will gladly come to your equine facility, organization or business for a lecture on a topic of your choosing--from "So you think you want a horse?", to how to start a horse rescue organization, to horse advocacy, to the veterinarian's role in cruelty investigation.

 

 

On-Site Programs:

  • Farm Tours

  • Girl Scouts

  • Farm Days

  • Summer Horsemanship Weeks
  • Legacy Program
  • Hands-on Equine Investigators
  • Horse Care Clinics
  • Internships

 

Off-Site Programs:

  • LART
  • Disaster Services
  • "Share a Heart"