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 The Trot Around Town Pub Crawl - Fall 2009

What a crazy, fantastic, fun day it was! Friends and supporters of E.P.O.N.A. kept showing up all afternoon. The Central Wave prepared a fantastic appetizer spread for us that practically covered the length of one bar. All the bars, - The Central Cave, Dover Brickhouse, Blue Latitudes and Kelley’s Row were very Gracious and supportive.
It [...]



 Watch the press release from Project Pawsitive

Project Pawsitive released this video of the Reality Show pilot, filmed at E.P.O.N.A, to the press.



 New Arrivals to E.P.O.N.A

Almost overlooked in all the excitement of the past couple of weeks, but certainly not forgotten, are the the two new horses that arrived at E.P.O.N.A.
Jazz was here a while ago and has returned because her new owner was suffering some devastating economic hardships and could no longer keep her. She is a nine [...]



 Project Pawsitive Update

The repairs and renovations to the E.P.O.N.A facilities have been ongoing all during the week. There were a few rainy days but volunteers still showed up to pitch in. The picture above is of the E.P.O.N.A barn after some work and paint, and the repaired paddock fence nearby. The pictures below are the repaired fence [...]



 A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the volunteers and everyone involved in with Project Pawsitive!

Each horse has a reason to live at the farm
Each seeking refuge from unspeakable harm
Their lives stand as tributes to those who do give,
It is the kindness of others which lets them all live.
Many thanks to Home Depot, Greg Davis, and JB Byrne,
To the man who pulled wire for hours, though his hands they did [...]



 A New Hampshire-based Reality Show and the Home Depot Suprised E.P.O.N.A. with greatly needed renovations!

A parade of nearly 90 volunteers accompanied Jill Grueter, host of Project Pawsitive, Tuesday October 13th to the E.P.O.N.A. barn and surprised us with the news that we had been chosen to receive much needed renovations for our barn!
Project Pawsitive is a new reality-based television show geared at providing eco-friendly renovations to deserving animal rescues [...]



 The Producers ‘Dinner and Show’ Fundraiser - a Fantastic Success!

On August 15, 2009 EPONA held a fundraiser at the Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick Maine. The Hackamatck donated 50% of the ticket sales of the Tony award winning Broadway smash hit THE PRODUCERS to EPONA. The “Dinner and Show’ event sold out. With ticket and food sales along with an independent donation EPONA raised over [...]



 The Newest Horses at E.P.O.N.A. ~ Daisy and Ginger

Daisy and Ginger are the two newest horses at E.P.O.N.A. They came here because their owner was going though foreclosure and could no longer afford to take care of them. Ginger was a little thin but she has since gained weight and is doing well. They both share a pasture together and are very good [...]



 Sorting The Three Amigos

If you read the E.P.O.N.A. website or visit the E.P.O.N.A. barn you might here a mention of ‘the boys’ or ‘The Three Amigos’. There are many ‘boys’ at the barn: They out number the mares 2-1. But the nickname ‘The Three Amigos’ refers to Blessed, Miracle and Sal, who all share a pasture together. [...]



 Life’s Blows Can not Break a Spirit that is Warmed at the Fire of Enthusiasm for Life

I came to volunteer at E.P.O.N.A a few weeks ago. It already seems like I’ve been working here forever. I’m still getting to know the horses, their personalities and idiosyncrasies that make them all different. A couple of them stood out instantly, like Ginger with her gentle nature and Prize with his brazen beauty.

One [...]