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Thisis what its all about at TREES. Maryanna, mid-20'sAugust 29, 2010 And.........as a reminder:This was Maryanna on May 6, 2010 For more on Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary, please visit http://www.equineelders.org Become a TREES Facebook Fan: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Travellers-Rest-Equine-Elders-Sanctuary/142449441784?ref=mf

On a fairly frequent basis, TREES is asked to take in a horse who is in good health, has an owner who "loves him," but can no longer perform well in competition.  The email or call almost always includes the phrase "....and I can't afford to take care of a horse I can't ride/show...." From that we infer that the owner could afford to take care of his or her horse if the horse was still able to meet some threshold of performance.  Here's the honest truth.  TREES' current budget isn't

Reiki Level I - Shoden Saturday - Sunday, September 25-26, 201010:00am - 5PMTraveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary Begin your study of Traditional Japanese Reiki, as closely as is possible following Usui Mikao's philosophies as researched by the International House of Reiki. This class is taught by Reiki Teacher Janet Dobbs. who adds her own lessons about working wtih animals. For more information about this class or others, cont...act Janet at janet@animalparadisecommunication.comFor more on

Drum Roll, please...........At the end of six hours of selling and repurposing your donated treasures, Traveller's Rest was able to add $1,077.89 to the bank account!  Not bad for half a day's work .  I'm also happy to say we sold all the large items which means, in addition to the boost that gave to the coffers, we don't have to store them.  What a great crowd. Some shoppers came from as far away as the Virginia Beach area, just to support the Geezers.  I can't tell

Whenever I’m engaged in work that doesn’t require deep thinking – mucking stalls or putting out hay, for instance – I’ve noticed I almost always hum the song “It’s a Fine Life” from “Oliver!.” I’ve done this for years, not consciously, but on a very frequent basis. Granted, in the musical, Nancy was trying to convince herself that hers was a fine life, but in the case of performing TREES’ work it’s true. This is a fine life. There are moments of stress, like welcoming

We've found a place very nearby that takes plastic bottles for recycling.  Therefore - beginning today, July 28, 2010 - no more water, soda, or Gatorade (any #1 or 2) bottles are to go in the trash.  For now we'll use feed bags to collect bottles, but will work on setting up more permanent collection containers (heavier bins that won't blow away in a breeze.)For more on Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary, please visit http://www.equineelders.org Become a TREES Facebook

In response to several recent inquiries: No, Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary does not buy horses.  The horses in residence come from a variety of sources.  Some had been abandoned at boarding stables, Some were left behind when farms were sold.  Several came to the sanctuary as the result of law enforcement investigations into cruelty or neglect.  Many were victims of starvation or lack of veterinary care.  A few came to us when owners encountered catastrophic

Here is a very small sample of the items available for the Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary Super Colossal Big Huge Yard Sale Saturday July 31, 2010, 8AM - 2PM 8815 Robert E Lee Dr Spotyslvania, VA  22551 Offered for sale: two oriental rugs dorm fridge small kitchen appliances in excellent condition dishes rice cooker mini stereo pair of hanging lamps never used foam mattress pad never used comforters electric blanket never used water color box artist easel (tabletop) Cuisinart vacuum

TREES is havin' a sale!  Not on horses.  Or on trees.  But on almost everything else! To raise funds to care for horses in residence at Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary, there will be a Yard/Garage Sale Saturday, July 31, 2010 8AM until 2PM 8815 Robert E Lee Drive Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Going back to college? Offered for sale: two oriental rugs dorm fridge small kitchen appliances in excellent condition dishes never used foam mattress pads electric blanket vacuum cleaner All

No, necessary measures. Two years ago, when we first heard of Fitz, then 25 years old, he was living in Maryland and looking for a place to go. He hadn't had any dental attention for some time and his pictures showed he was a little thin.  TREES arranged for an equine dental technician, accompanied by a veterinarian, to examine Fitz' teeth, thinking that if he had his dental issues addressed he would gain weight more easily and be easier to place in a new home. Addressing Fitz'

After an attempt to move our news and updates to Facebook, it has come to our attention (many times) that a percentage of Traveller's Rest's followers will simply never, never, never use Facebook.  Ever.  Fair enough. Starting this week, we'll resume posting regular blog updates.  For FB fans, links will be posted to all new blog posts. If you do not regularly use Facebook please remember that the TREES page is "public content."  You do not have to be "on Facebook" to view

SARA Group Reiki Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:00am Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary Spotsylvania, VA TREES is a founding shelter member of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association. Practitioners participating in the SARA @ TREES program gather at the sanctuary once each month to offer healing to residents. Participating practitioners are also invited to work individually with sanctuary residents as their schedules allow. For more info on the SARA program at Traveller's Rest, please contact

VOTE, vote VOTE! for TREES in Chase Community Giving on Facebook . Not only will one of the top prizes fund general operations, it could help launch programs in development: programs in education and community outreach aimed at senior-horse owners who need a little assistance during a temporary rough patch.  Programs intended to allow long-time owners to keep their elder equine healthy, happy and at home. Please, vote for Traveller's Rest, then "pass it on."

Would you like to help maintain a high standard of customized care for the elder equine at Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary in Spotsylvania, VA? TREES' residents, many victims of neglect and abandonment, need your help. If you would like to learn more about how you can help, we invite you to attend a Volunteer Orientation at the Sanctuary on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10AM. We'll tell you what the sanctuary does, outline short- and long-term goals, and explain how volunteers play roles

Bodywork at Traveller’s Rest Equine Elders Sanctuaryby Jill Deming, M.A - Certified Massage TherapistIntegrated Animal TherapiesJill is a member of the International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork During my initial bodywork session with each horse, I carefully evaluate each individual. I keep in mind that at this stage in their lives my objective is not to address any dysfunction in the body of the older horse, but simply to help them to be comfortable. This is because many of these

The previous owner of one of our resident geldings is apparently uphappy that he received a visit from an Animal Control officer shortly after one of his horses was moved to TREES. In seven years, TREES has asked law enforcement to look into only two situations.  For the most part, we feel owners respond better to advice concerning elder management than to any sort of "threat."  In addition, we don't want to have a reputation with local Animal Control officials as The Boy Who Cried Wolf. However......when

We're going to preach a little  - again - on the importance of frequent dental exams in Equine Elders.  Twice a year is recommended, more often is not overdoing it if your horse is prone to dental problems. As an example, Freddy, our self-cleaning dancing Arab gelding was examined seven months ago.  With no major problems, he had a few sharp edges and points addressed, with everything functioning pretty well afterward.  He dropped a few quids here and there if given coarse hay,

This day is one of mixed feeings. Today we celebrate the life of a dignified and gracious mare as we, at the same time, say “goodbye.” Very often, when a horse arrives at Traveller’s Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary, we don’t know what his future will hold, or how long that future will last on this earth. Until each Elder is evaluated and time unfolds, we assume we may be offering hospice care. Perhaps all we can do for this individual is keep him comfortable and well fed until physical frailty

Visit the Spring 2010 issue of The Post: See the article on Page 4, "Mechanicsville Dentist a Firm Believer in Preventative Care" for a mention of TREES! (bottom of page 4, top of page 5)  Side Note - "Delphi," mentioned in the opening paragraph, is a TREES resident, owned by the Sanctuary, not by Mike and Chris Smith. (Common misconception is that nonprofit organizations are "owned" by one or more individuals in the same way for-profit businesses have owners. They are not.) Some of the

Please look for the *** marking changes The Farm Rules are intended to make your time at Traveller’s Rest both safe and pleasant and to keep the equine residents happy and healthy. Please respect them. Previous “horse experience” is not required. All volunteers must sign a Waiver of Liability before volunteering for Traveller’s Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary in any capacity at any location. A parent or legal guardian must sign a Waiver of Liability for each minor volunteer between the ages

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