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Welcome to Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, a retirement
facility for aged and/or abused horses. Founded in 1888, it is the
country’s oldest, non-profit organization, 501(c)(3) dedicated to the care of these
majestic animals. Located on 383 beautiful acres of rolling hills in
southeastern Pennsylvania, Ryerss Farm provides a wonderful setting for
horses to graze and play, living their golden years in comfort and
dignity.
The Farm
is open to visitors daily between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If
you’d like, you may bring treats to feed the
horses. But, please limit your food donations to apples
(quartered) and
carrots only. A
group tour may be scheduled in advance by calling the farm office at
(866) 469-0507. The cost is free, but donations are appreciated. For
directions, click on the Contact Us button on the left.
Spring Is Here
Ryerss retirees are enjoying the spring weather and green grass.
Grant Provides New Run-in Shed
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Ryerss Farm is pleased to
announce the completed installation of a new 32’ x 12’ run-in
shed made possible by a grant from the Doris Day Animal
Foundation (DDAF). Installed in one of the farm’s winter
pastures, the run-in shed is a great asset for the horses.
Although horses require and
enjoy fresh air and room to roam, the occasional protection from
wind, snow, rain or sun is a welcome experience for a horse out
to pasture. Often a gathering place for the horses, Ryerss’ new
run-in shed is conveniently located near the hay hut in the main
barn’s northern pasture. It is the seventh building of its kind
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Founded by the celebrated singer,
actress Doris Day in 1978, DDAF is a nationally known non-profit
501(c)(3) organization. DDAF very caringly provides grants to unique and
innovative non-profit organizations in order to help animals and the
people who love animals. For more information about DDAF, visit their
web site at www.ddaf.org.
Ryerss’ Fencing Project
With nearly 160 acres of pastureland,
Ryerss Farm has a lot of fencing, sectioning off fields where horses can
graze. We would like to replace an original 500 feet of post and wire
fencing with safer, post board and wire fencing. This project will cost an
estimated $2,500 for materials.
If you would like to help, you can make
a donation of $50 to purchase the materials for a 10 ft. section.
Please make sure you mark your check “fencing” so we can direct your
donation to this project.
Ryerss Says, "Good Bye"
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Polos
April 22, 2008 at Age 31
Resided at Ryerss for 10 years. |
Intentional Pass “Patsy”
April 16, 2008 at Age 28
Resided at Ryerss for almost 5 years. |
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