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.
Show results Paradocs Farm, July 22High 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.
Hazelwild jumper show, July 26Puddle champion--Charlie Brown,
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,
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,
Schooling champion--Winchester, o/r Julie Korey; reserve--Macho Man, r/M. Bloom, o/JGSR.
Hazelwild hunter show, July 30Pre 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,
Green pony champion--Simplicity,
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.
Pleasure horse junior champion--Picturesque Golden Find, r/Caitlin Palmer, o/Picturesque Farm; reserve--Silver Dream, o/r Sarah Echelberger.
Maiden champion--De Ja Vu, o/r Carlyn Molands; reserve--Annie Oakley, o/r Brianna Hampton.
Green champion--Skye's the Limit,
Low champion--Little Boy Blue, r/ Jill Wilson, o/Far Fetched Farm; reserve--Working Girl, r/Sara Kate Moore, o/HWF.
Children's champion--Sail Away, o/r Anna Osborn; reserve--Silver Dream,
Adult champion--Decisive, o/r Sarah Rothell; reserve--Top Gun, o/r Ella Houtz.
Working champion--Rescue Me, r/ C. Liming, o/M. Ray; reserve--Little Boy Blue, r/ J. Wilson, o/FFF.
Pony equitation winner--Carlyn Flemer.
Children's equitation winner--Jessica Marinaro.
Adult equitation winner--Brittany Pomeroy.
Leadline winner--Abigail Goode.
Calendar
Aug. 9-13: Lexington National, VHC
Aug. 11: Lake of the Woods
Aug. 12: Silver Star; VADA/NOVA Looking Glass Farm; Old Dominion Draft Horse and Mule Show, Warrenton; Paradocs
Aug. 12-13: Fair Hill; Fox Chase; Free State Appaloosas
Aug. 13: VAHA; Hazelwild; Twisted K Rodeo, Great Meadow
Aug. 15: Woodpecker; TWA jumpers, Culpeper
Aug. 16: Picturesque; Stillmeadow
Aug. 16-20: Winston Classic, Commonwealth Park
Aug. 19: Oak Hill; Cedar Run dressage
Aug. 19-20: Waredaca; CDCTA, Foxcroft; Fair Hill
Aug. 20: Lake of the Woods; Carter Oaks
Aug. 23: Picturesque; Stillmeadow; Touch Point Fun show
Aug. 23-27: Constitution Classic, Commonwealth Park
Aug. 24-27: East Region Andalusion Horse Club Dressage, VHC
Aug. 25-27: Blue Ridge Quarter Horse show, VHC
Aug. 26: Fox Chase; Four Oaks; Warrenton
Aug. 26-27: Difficult Run
Aug. 27: Summerduck; Kelly's Ford; PWHA Western
Aug. 31-Sept. 3: 107th Warrenton "A" Horse show
BETSY CARTER can be reached