Join Us in Making a Difference
Events & Fundraisers that bring horse lovers and rescuers together.
Oktoberfest
Please join us for the 14th annual CDHR Oktoberfest celebration at Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue’s farm, Autumn Ridge. There will be hay rides, food, raffle items, CDHR retail, local vendors, and kids activities. Admission is free!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Please click here for information:
https://www.ctdraftrescue.org/vendorform-oktoberfest
When: Sunday, October 19th, 11 am - 3 pm
Where: 113 Chestnut Hill Rd, East Hampton, CT
New book fundraiser
“SAVED: Equine Rescues of Connecticut”
Horse lovers, advocates, and compassionate souls, gather 'round! We're thrilled to unveil the book dedicated to celebrating and championing the noble cause of equine rescues in Connecticut. If you find solace in stories that speak of courage, compassion, and the unwavering spirit of these magnificent creatures, then you're in for a treat! The book is for equine lovers, with a special focus on tales of rescue, rehabilitation, and redemption. Through the pages of the book, you’ll see the incredible work being done by equine rescues in Connecticut. From heartwarming success stories to the tireless efforts of those dedicated to giving these animals a second chance at life, our mission is to inspire, educate, and ignite change.
The nine rescues featured are: All The Kings Horses Equine Rescue, Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue, Operation: Hold Your Horses Rescue, Rising Starr Horse Rescue, Serenity Farms Horse Rescue, Sumner Brook Farm Equine Rescue and Retirement, Tara Farms Rescue, Trails End Retirement, and US Horse Welfare and Rescue.
Join us in our journey to spread awareness, support, and love for horses in need. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian, a passionate advocate, or simply someone who believes in the power of good stories, you will find it with this book while also helping to support equine rescues in Connecticut..
Can and Bottle Drive
Got cans? Got bottles?
Your cans and bottles will help CDHR turn them into money for hay and grain for our big, lovable rescue horses
When: Saturday, November 15th from 8 am to noon
Where: The Winchester Cafe parking lot located at 1374 Portland-Cobalt Rd (Route 66) in Portland, CT
Every can and bottle will help, one dime at a time! Feel good about recycling AND helping our horses!
Special thanks to the Berlin High School Rescue Club for hosting this fundraiser!
Holiday Open House
SAVE THE DATE for the annual CDHR Holiday Open House!
Where: CDHR's Autumn Ridge Farm, 113 Chestnut Hill Rd, East Hampton CT 06424
When: DECEMBER 7th from 11am - 3pm
Save a Horse, Buy an Art
Please join us for the opening reception for our juried art show & sale! Proceeds to benefit the rescue horses of CDHR. More details to come!
Together, we heal horses.
Together, we heal horses.
Join us in giving hope, one $20 gift at a time.
In the spirit of our golf tournament, can you take a swing at supporting your favorite horse for $20? We also have options for you to choose from, including medical support, “par for the horse” to help any CDHR horse, in loving memory of Spencer, and to help a future rescue horse.
Here’s How You Can Help
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Donate
The money raised helps pay for the medical care, hay, grain, supplements, and supplies that will continue to require financial support.
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Sponsor
You can sponsor any of our horses in honor of a friend, in memory of a loved one, or even as a birthday or holiday gift for someone special. Business, club, and school sponsorship are also welcome!
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Volunteer
CDHR is 100% volunteer-operated. Volunteers are vital to our organization – providing much needed help and allowing us to properly care for our rescued draft horses.
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Ways to Give
All funding is used to rescue these horses, restore their health and wellness, and provide a nurturing and natural environment where “horses can be horses.”
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