Winter Muck

Begin Again Horse Rescue is located in the township of Lima, NY.  20 minutes south down Route 15 from where we live.

I went for my first visit last Saturday.  The farm formerly was a private riding/stable facility.   The owner retained four horses, BAHR provides care for the horses.   In exchange, BAHR gets the use of the premises and the property owner assures security.  A few years back,  some pasture along with the riding arena were sold off to cover the owner's health bills.  There wasn't any health insurance to fall back on and he didn't purchase a disability policy to cover his expenses despite being self-employed.

BAHR has use of 10 acres along with a barn & shelters out on the fields.  The barn is in great shape, with a focus on easy maintenance and comfort of the horses.  There is no shortage of equipment for volunteer use, especially when the work calls for mucking.

 This wasn't my first time shoveling manure.  I've shoveled and wheel-barrowed during the spring, summer, & fall months.  Winter is a whole different story.  I need bibs, gloves, hat, long johns, DRY FEET and most of all, be warm.  I'm driving to Farmington to pay a visit to the Carhart store, day after Christmas, to pick up overalls & muck boots.

Tonight is Christmas Eve.   Good Night.

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