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Holiday Fun Teaches Compassion For Animals
- Acres at Magnolia hosted Easter on the Farm in Farmingdale to fund and support rescued horses and other animals.
- The event featured games, a Paw Patrol meet-and-greet, the Easter Bunny, and an Easter egg hunt for families.
- Vendors and local food trucks, including Booter Beer Brewing Company, supported the fundraiser.
- Barn manager Stephanie Hueston said the event aimed to build community and raise funds for the sanctuary.
- Youth board members led demonstrations on horse welfare, including issues of neglect and abuse prior to rescue.
- The sanctuary’s monthly hay bill is approximately $4,000, underscoring ongoing funding needs.
- Acres at Magnolia invites future rescues by expanding paddocks and possibly a new barn.
- Event organizers encouraged community involvement and donations through acresatmagnolia.com.
- The event highlighted the broader issue of horse slaughter pipelines affecting older and non-productive horses.
- Acres at Magnolia offers ongoing education and community outreach through demonstrations and events.
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