CURRENT PRESS RELEASES
This page will be updated every time a press release is issued by E.P.O.N.A., with the most recent release appearing first.
September 18, 2007
ANNUAL BEACH RIDE, WALK & BRUNCH
PO Box 315
Epping, NH 03042-0315
603-679-1896 | [email protected]
For Immediate Release
ANNUAL BEACH RIDE, WALK & BRUNCH TO BENEFIT E.P.O.N.A. - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th 2007
EPPING, NH - E.P.O.N.A. (Equine Protection of North America) is pleased to announce the its fourth annual Beach Brunch, Ride & Walk! The Beach Brunch, Ride & Walk is scheduled for Saturday,September 29, 2007 at Salisbury Beach, Salisbury, MA. Suggested ride times are between 9:00am and 1:00pm. The beach walk will begin at 10:00am and end at approximately 11:00am. Participants may walk at their own pace and for whatever amount of time they wish. Brunch will be available from 10:30am to 1:00pm.
This is a benefit event and we appreciate the support of all participants! We also encourage participants to seek out additional sponsorships. All riders collecting a minimum of $150.00 in sponsorships may participate in the ride and brunch at no charge. All walkers collecting a minimum of $100.00 in sponsorships may participate in the walk and brunch at no charge.
Our past years' Beach Brunch, Ride & Walks were very well received and we anticipate the same this year! All proceeds from the Beach Brunch, Ride & Walk, provide for the care of the horses and the programs at E.P.O.N.A..
If you would like to sponsor this year's beach ride please give us a call!.
For registration and sponsorship forms, go to www.eponarescue.org or call 603-679-1896. E-mail for additional information..
E.P.O.N.A. is a State Certified Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation Facility. E.P.O.N.A. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization dedicated to the betterment and welfare of horses that have been abused and neglected.
Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. Therapeutic Riding Program
PO Box 315
Epping, NH 03042-0315
603-679-1896 | [email protected]
For Immediate Release
WENDELL'S WISH OF E.P.O.N.A. HONORS VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
EPPING, NH - Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. Therapeutic Riding Program recently named Kathleen Kennedy its volunteer of the month! Kathleen was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for her dedication and commitment to the Wendell's Wish Therapeutic Riding Program, based at Inspiration Farm in Epping, NH. The award was presented to Kathleen by Colleen McKenna, who acknowledge the vital importance of volunteers to the program.
Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. Therapeutic Riding Program is currently seeking additional volunteers for its upcoming session set to begin in November. Anyone interested in volunteering for this worthy program may call 603-502-7650 or e-mail [email protected].
Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. Therapeutic Riding Program is a non-profit 501(c)(3) New Hampshire organization.
September 17, 2006
Equine Protection of North America (E.P.O.N.A.)
Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A.
PO Box 315
Epping, NH 03042-0315
603-679-1896 | [email protected]
E.P.O.N.A.'s ANNUAL BEACH RIDE, WALK & BRUNCH: SEPTEMBER 30!
Epping, NH - E.P.O.N.A. (Equine Protection of North America) is pleased to be taking registrations for its Lisa Barnett Annual Beach Ride, Walk & Brunch! The event, which honors the memory of E.P.O.N.A. volunteer Lisa Barnett who lost her life to breast cancer earlier in 2006, will be held at Salisbury Beach in Salisbury, MA. Suggested ride times are between 9:00am and 1:00pm. Brunch will be available between 10:30am and 1:00pm. The fee for the ride and brunch is $25.00; the fee for the walk and brunch is $20.00.
The Lisa Barnett Annual Beach Ride, Walk & Brunch is sponsored by New England Equine & Surgical Center, Rowley Harness & Tack Shop and TNT Equine. All proceeds will benefit E.P.O.N.A. horse rescue and Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. Therapeutic Riding Program. For registration forms and more information, go to
www.eponarescue.org or call 603-679-1896.E.P.O.N.A./Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit New Hampshire organization.
E.P.O.N.A./Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. is a State Certified Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation Facility. E.P.O.N.A./Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization dedicated to the betterment and welfare of horses that have been abused and neglected and to the well-being and growth of therapeutic riders.
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February 6, 2006
For Immediate Release
1st Annual E.P.O.N.A. and Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. Honors Gala to be Held Saturday, March 25 at Wentworth by the Sea Hotel and Resort
EPPING, NH - The first annual honors gala fundraising event will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006 to benefit Equine Protection of North America (E.P.O.N.A.) and Wendell's Wish Therapeutic Riding Program of E.P.O.N.A. based in Epping, NH. The event, which will feature an hors d'oeuvres cocktail reception followed by dinner and a silent and live auction, will be held at Wentworth by the Sea Hotel and Resort. Limited seating is now available.
For tickets and more information, please call 603-679-1896 or contact Susan Middleton Campbell at [email protected] or Nancy Peacock at [email protected].
E.P.O.N.A. and Wendell's Wish of E.P.O.N.A. are 501(c)(3) non-profit NH organizations.
December 26, 2005
August 18, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
E.P.O.N.A. AND WENDELL'S WISH EVENTS, FUNDRAISERS AND VOLUNTEERISM!
EPPING, NH - The merger is complete and the beat goes on! E.P.O.N.A. - Equine Protection of North America, a nationally-recognized horse rescue facility - and Wendell's Wish Therapeutic Riding Program are settling comfortably into their new relationship and the events and fundraising calendar is filling right up!
Saturday September 18 finds E.P.O.N.A. and Wendell's Wish taking part in the annual Pet Fest held at Red Hook Brewery in Newington, NH! Tuesday September 28 a charity golf tournament to benefit E.P.O.N.A. will take place at Candia Woods! Sunday October 2 a charity concert by world-renowned Barbra Streisand impersonator Jim Bailey (Jim Bailey is Barbra) will be held at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH! Sunday October 9 will bring the 1st annual Fall Festival at Inspiration Farm, home to E.P.O.N.A.'s Wendell's Wish Therapeutic Riding Program, and will feature lobster, hot dogs and hamburgers, music by Kevin Murphy (of The Foggy Dew) and Friends, a horse shoe tournament, wagon rides, face painting and more! Dates will be announced soon for a mid-fall benefit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament and a fall beach ride! And there is much, much more to come!
Volunteers are needed to help with all of these exciting events, as well as with the every day care of the horses residing at E.P.O.N.A. and those used for Wendell's Wish Therapeutic Riding Program. Whether it's mucking stalls, feeding and watering, grooming, dealing Texas Hold 'Em or grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, we have tasks for just about everyone!
E.P.O.N.A. and Wendell's Wish are also very proud to announce that they have been chosen as a PSNH/Manchester Monarchs Power Play Partner! What an honor and wonderful opportunity!
For more information about volunteering and about E.P.O.N.A. and Wendell's Wish programs, go to www.eponarescue.org or e-mail [email protected] or call 603-679-1896.
July 25, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
E.P.O.N.A. AND WENDELL'S WISH MERGE; NEED VOLUNTEERS
EPPING, NH - It is with great pleasure and excitement that Wendell�s Wish, a therapeutic riding program, announces its merger with E.P.O.N.A. (Equine Protection of North America).
In the process of it restructuring and relocating, Wendell�s Wish has chosen to bring E.P.O.N.A. and Wendell�s Wish together. In addition to E.P.O.N.A.�s equine rescue efforts of helping horses in need E.P.O.N.A. has been in the process of researching and planning its own therapeutic riding program. Given the timing involved, it is only fitting that Wendell�s Wish join forces with E.P.O.N.A. Both organizations are registered 501(c)3 Charitable organizations. Wendell�s Wish has chosen to dissolve its non-profit status and it will operate under the E.P.O.N.A. 501(c)3 statute as a Charitable Organization.
Until such time that E.P.O.N.A. builds its permanent facility, the Wendell�s Wish Program will operate out of a leased facility in Epping known as Inspiration Farm. The facility offers year 'round capabilities for the program.
Wendell�s Wish was the final request of Exeter resident Wendell Clare. Upon his passing, Wendell�s horse Max became the founding horse for the Wendell�s Wish Therapeutic Riding Program. Therapeutic riding incorporates equine oriented activities that contribute positively to the behavioral, cognitive, emotional, physical and social growth of people with disabilities. This method of learning provides an occasion for the participant to learn about her/himself through the interaction and relationship with the horse. The benefits of therapeutic riding have long been recognized by the medical and psychiatric communities for improving self esteem, flexibility, balance, motor skills, memory sequencing and attention span. Horses provide unlimited opportunities for the development of unique relationships that nurture and empower their human counterparts.
E.P.O.N.A. (Equine Protection of North America) and E.P.O.N.A.'s Wendell's Wish Therapeutic Riding Program are in need of volunteers for helping with the care and handling of horses as well as those interested in learning about being leaders, and side walkers for the therapeutic riding program. There can be no greater reward than to help care and provide for a horse that is need and to assist a child or adult with a disability learn the fundamentals, benefits and joy of developing a relationship with a horse. No experience is necessary, training is available all we ask is that one be committed, compassionate and responsible and able to commit to a one or two day a week schedule for a six week period of time.
For more information on E.P.O.N.A.�s Wendell�s Wish therapeutic riding program, volunteering or financially assisting with this worthwhile cause, contact E.P.O.N.A. at 603-679-1896 or e-mail [email protected] or visit our website at www.eponarescue.org!
We look forward to hearing from you!
July 6, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A PERFECT MATCH: WENDELL'S WISH MERGES WITH E.P.O.N.A.
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EPPING, NH - It is with great pleasure and excitement that Wendell�s Wish, a therapeutic Riding Program, announces its merger with E.P.O.N.A. (Equine Protection of North America). In the process of restructuring and relocating, Wendell�s Wish has chosen to bring the two non-profit organizations together.
In addition to E.P.O.N.A.�s rescue efforts of helping horses in need, E.P.O.N.A. has been in the process of researching and planning its own therapeutic riding program. Given the timing involved, it is only fitting that Wendell�s Wish join forces with E.P.O.N.A. Wendell�s Wish will remain the name of the program and it will operate under E.P.O.N.A.�s 501(c)(3) statute as a Charitable Organization. Until such time E.P.O.N.A. builds its permanent facility, the Wendell�s Wish Program will operate out of a leased facility in Epping. The facility offers year �round capabilities for the program.
Wendell�s Wish was the final request of Exeter resident Wendell Clare. Upon his passing Wendell�s horse, Max, became the founding horse for the Wendell�s Wish program. Therapeutic riding incorporates equine oriented activities that contribute positively to the behavioral, cognitive, emotional, physical and social growth of people with disabilities. This method of learning provides an occasion for the participant to learn about her/himself through the interaction and relationship with the horse. The benefits of therapeutic riding have long been recognized by the medical and psychiatric communities for improving self esteem, flexibility, balance, motor skills, memory sequencing and attention span. Horses provide unlimited opportunities for the development of unique relationships that nurture and empower their human counter parts.
Opening Ceremonies are scheduled for July 30, 2005, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon at Spinnaker Hill Farm, 74 Hedding Road, Epping, New Hampshire. As part of that celebration we are planning a week of camp beginning August 1.
For more information on the therapeutic program, volunteering or financially assisting this worth while cause contact E.P.O.N.A. at 603-679-1896, e-mail [email protected] or visit our website at eponarescue.org.
June 6, 2005
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June 2, 2005
April 19, 2005
EQUINE PROTECTION OF NORTH AMERICA HOLDS FUNDRAISERS!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EPPING, NH - E.P.O.N.A. (Equine Protection of North America), a nationally-recognized 501(c)(3) horse rescue based in Epping, NH is holding several fundraisers NOW - and in the very near future! E.P.O.N.A. is an equine rescue and rehabilitation organization that has rescued and saved hundreds of horses since its inception.
A Beach Ride/Walk and Brunch will be held Saturday May 14 at Salisbury Beach. This event will afford riders and walkers to take advantage of a pristine stretch of beach at low tide followed by a buffet-style brunch under a pavilion adjacent to the beach. Cost for riders is $25.00; for walkers, $20.00. Pre-registration is by May 10. This benefit for E.P.O.N.A. allows riders and walkers to solicit sponsors in order bring in additional donations. Prizes will be awarded for the most sponsors, etc. This event promises to be great fun! Those who attended last year's event all but demanded its return. Don't miss it! Visit www.eponarescue.org or call 603-679-1896 for more information!
A Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament will be held Saturday June 11 at American Legion Post 51 on Route 125 in Epping. Players will be able to register starting May 1. Pre-registration is $100.00; registration at the door is $125.00. Buy-ins are allowed. Rules and all information will be posted in detail on E.P.O.N.A.'s website beginning May 1. Visit www.eponarescue.org for more information and contact information!
E.P.O.N.A.'s second annual Charity Auction has begun with an exciting new twist: an online silent auction which is open to the public and is going on now! The live auction (items are available to view online!) is scheduled for Saturday June 18 at E.P.O.N.A.'s main barn in Epping and will feature old-style bidding at the farm with refreshments beforehand and lunch available during the noon hour. All proceeds from the silent and live auctions go to the care and well-being of the horses in E.P.O.N.A.'s care. Visit www.eponarescue.org for more information ... happy bidding!
There is so much more going on at E.P.O.N.A.!! Visit www.eponarescue.org for tons of information on all E.P.O.N.A.'s mission, programs and events!
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March 9, 2005
TEXAS HOLD 'EM POKER TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT E.P.O.N.A. HORSE RESCUE!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EPPING, NH - A Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament to benefit E.P.O.N.A. - Equine Protection of North America - will be held Saturday March 26 at American Legion Post 51 on Route 125 in Epping, NH! E.P.O.N.A. is committed to the rescue and rehabilitation of horses who are the victim of abuse and neglect with the ultimate goal - when possible - of adopting them to suitable families.
Pre-registration for the tournament is ongoing and is $100.00. Registration at the door (beginning at noon) on the day of the event is $125.00. The doors open at 11:00am with open cash poker tables. The tournament begins at 1:00pm.
Payout for the winner is $3,000.00 (based on 140 players) and there are 13 additional, incremental, cash payouts! Register today!
For more information about the Texas Hold 'Em tournament, contact Julie at 603-231-4109 or visit www.eponarescue.org. For more information about E.P.O.N.A. call 603-679-1896 or visit www.eponarescue.org.
E.P.O.N.A. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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February, 2005
E.P.O.N.A. Director is New Hampshire Horse Person of the Year
Director and co-founder Ron Levesque was recently honored as New Hampshire Horse Council's Horse Person of the Year. Those of you that know Ron know how deserving he is of this award. His commitment and dedication to the horses and to E.P.O.N.A. is unmatched. Whether it is cleaning stalls, rescuing a horse, or spending a night with a sick horse Ron is there giving 110%. E.P.O.N.A. is truly blessed and we are all so very proud.
Congratulations and thank you Ron!
Left to right: NHHC President Jill Lorenz, NH Governor John Lynch and E.P.O.N.A. Director Ron Levesque
Learn more: New Hampshire Horse Council
January 11, 2005
WINTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR E.P.O.N.A.
Equine Protection of North America (E.P.O.N.A.), one of the top ten horse rescues in the United States, is making its quarterly plea for volunteers. Help is needed with ongoing barn work, administrative duties and the new therapeutic riding program. Volunteers may offer as little or as much time as they are willing and able to and as their schedules permit.
Experience is not necessary to volunteer for E.P.O.N.A. What is necessary is a willingness to listen, to learn and to work for the benefit of the horses in E.P.O.N.A.'s care.
For more information, call 603-679-1896. Visit E.P.O.N.A.'s newly updated website at www.eponarescue.org to learn about all opportunities.
Equine Protection of North America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
October 19, 2004
Equine Protection of North American (E.P.O.N.A.), a horse rescue facility in Epping, NH, is in urgent need of volunteers to groom horses, muck stalls, repair fences, man booths at pet fairs, edit a quarterly newsletter, generate and implement fund-raising projects and many, many other tasks both administrative and hands-on with the over thirty horses housed at our Epping barns.
E.P.O.N.A. takes in horses that have been abused or neglected, rehabilitates them, and seeks to adopt them into qualified homes. The horses are handled daily and provided the high quality of individual care they would receive with a caring and knowledgeable owner.
In September, E.P.O.N.A. purchased twenty-one Premarin foals. The four to six-month old weanlings are housed in two paddocks at E.P.O.N.A. Many of them have been adopted, but they will not go to their new homes until they can be safely handled, including leading and loading into a horse trailer.
Volunteering at E.P.O.N.A. this fall is a great opportunity to learn about horses and their care. Experience with horses in not a requirement, just enthusiasm, compassion, reliability, and a willingness to learn. To volunteer, please call 603.679.1896 and leave a message for Stephanie, E.P.O.N.A.'s Volunteer/Staff Coordinator. To see some of our horses, visit www.eponarescue.org.
