A Horse Tale Rescue fundraises to feed the herd as price of hay skyrockets
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Part of the horses daily routine is eating a total of 350 pounds of hay. A necessity that is proving costly, with the price of hay doubling in the past year.
Some families got a taste of country living at A Horse Tale Rescue’s summer fundraiser in Vaudreuil-Dorion Saturday.
The “A Day in the Country” event isn’t complete without one of the most popular activities, a hayride to see some cows. But ask any child about their favourite attraction and they will probably answer with the horses.
“I love horses,” said Ines Garrote-Fernandez. Her younger sister Lola Garrote-Fernandez agreed with “me too.”
A Horse Tale Rescue opened its facilities to the public Saturday for the first time in three years. The organization rehabilitates and rehomes horses in need of a second chance.
“They come from varying areas where the people can no longer afford (to keep them or may have a) change in lifestyle or some injuries. But we also have five that have come from Montreal’s calèche industry,” said A Horse Tale Rescue Executive Director, Mike Grenier.
Hudson resident Donna Munro has lived in close proximity to the rescue facility for over a decade but only discovered it on Saturday through a friend.
“It’s amazing. I’m so excited just to be here and wander around,” said Munro
She was one of the dozens of visitors getting up close and personal with the 13 beautiful horse and learn how they are cared for.
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