UPPER MARLBORO'S LEIGHTON FARM HOSTS OPEN HOUSE TO CELEBRATE NAT'l HELP A HORSE DAY]

 Good afternoon.  Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc. will host an open house at Leighton Farm on April 26 from 12pm-4pm as part of National Help a Horse Day.

 

            National Help a Horse Day is a way to raise awareness about the plight of retired racehorses.  According to their Web site, the ASPCA was founded when Henry Bergh, "stopped a cart driver from beating his horse, resulting in the first successful arrest for the mistreatment of a horse on April 26, 1866.  Today, the ASPCA continues to assist domesticated and wild horses through legislation, advocacy, rescue and targeted grants."

 

            The event at Leighton Farm, which is located at 13130 Molly Berry Road in Upper Marlboro, will give the community to an opportunity to meet the horses rescued by TPR and to learn about the rewards and challenges of horse ownership.  The open house will feature demonstrations in riding, blacksmith and horse care, as well as small prizes, contests and informational booths.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this event!

Thank you -

Terri Hirschmann

Kerrie Anne Sparks

PR liaison/Volunteer