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More than 100 people attend SRF open house

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October 30, 2008 Send To A Friend  | Print View

On October 26 more than 100 people traveled to Hamilton, New Jersey, to celebrate the Standardbred Retirement Foundation’s (SRF) second annual Open House. During the celebration, horse lovers of all ages were treated to a barn full of happy Standardbreds, all of whom feasted on lots of apples and carrots.
 
Humans attending the festivities were treated to demonstrations of Standardbred versatility under saddle ranging from dressage to jumping to carriage rides.
 
Founded in 1989, the Standardbred Retirement Foundation has found over 2,000 loving homes for non-competitive or unwanted Standardbreds in careers ranging from law enforcement to therapeutic riding. The Foundation currently cares for 160 horses, 80 of which will not be adopted due to age or injury. Visitors to the Open House got to see adoptable horses and horses in need of long term sponsorship.
 
The Foundation also operates its Youth In Focus program from the Hamilton facility. This program helps youngsters in need of direction to focus and channel their energy in a positive way. SRF works with school guidance counselors to target students who will benefit most in after school and summer programs. With guidance, two students take on the responsibility of caring for a horse. They learn to work together, building self-esteem and setting and accomplishing goals as they prepare their horse for a loving home. (Standardbred Retirement Foundation) 

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