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FOR THE LAST 16 years, the Equine Rescue League (ERL) has operated a rescue, rehabilitation and adoption center at Churchland Farm just outside of Leesburg.

With public help and generosity, the nonprofit ERL has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. It also has aided local animal control offices, provided educational programs and participated in many community events.

Now, however, the ERL needs your help more than ever before. Loudoun County has generously allowed it to lease a farm property for over a decade and a half on a tentative basis. Recently, the ERL learned that the opportunity to lease this facility is nearly over.

The Equine Rescue League wants to continue its work in the lives of homeless equines, but will need a different location. Therefore, officials are asking for help from anyone who can help find or finance a new farm. They would appreciate assistance on procuring property, raising funds and soliciting donations or grants.

If you can help, contact the Equine Rescue League at 703/771-1240.

High point champion adult rider--Michelle Flint; reserve champion--Cei Richardson.

High point champion juvenile rider-Charlotte Hoberg; reserve champion--Christina Flint.

High point champion horse-Me Foxy Too; reserve champion--Maximus.

High point champion pony-Masquerade; reserve champion--Phantom.

Puddle champion--Charlie Brown, r/Courtney Trost,o/JGS Riding; reserve--Hollywood Star, r/Jackie Kirk, o/Tom Majewski.

Novice champion--(tie) Hollywood Star, r/J. Kirk, o/T. Majewski and Deck the Halls, o/r Lexi Farina; reserve--My Fancy Pants, o/r Kerista Giordona.

Novice child/adult amateur champion--Life's a Breeze, r/C. Trost, o/JGS Riding; reserve--Foxmoor in Ghoots, r/Jessica White, o/Kevin Williams.

Low champion--Life's a Breeze, r/C. Trost, o/JGS Riding; reserve--(tie) Sara o/r Lizzy Walther; App-Solutely, o/r Kayleigh Burke and Macho Man, r/Morgan Bloom, o/JGSR.

Schooling champion--Winchester, o/r Julie Korey; reserve--Macho Man, r/M. Bloom, o/JGSR.

Pre short stirrup champion--Alex Meyers; reserve--Tess Hailey.

Short stirrup champion--Carmen Cantrell; reserve--Emily Elsbery.

Student champion--Elodie Liataud; reserve--Tara Hailey.

Pleasure pony champion--Amazed, r/ Payton Smith; o/ Showplace Farm; reserve--Good As Gold, o/r Carlyn Flemer.

Green pony champion--Simplicity, r/Caroline Newbill, o/SPF; reserve--Cracker Jack, r/Charlsie Holt, o/Margaret Ray.

Pony champion--Good As Gold, o/r C. Flemer; reserve--Wildcard, o/r C. Holt.

Pleasure horse adult champion--Heaven's Silver Lining, o/r Brandy Eden; reserve--Montego Bay, o/r Lois Baird.