News & Events
News & Events
There are always many goings-on at the MSSPA shelter and in its herd! The best way to stay updated is by following the Society on social media or signing up for the email list. You can look forward to lots of gorgeous photos and news about the rescued horses. Please join us!
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Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
In this week's 'word from the herd', tag along with horse trainer Chris Lombard as he does some groundwork and long-lining with Shadow, a 22-year-old Arabian gelding available for adoption. Can Chris tell how much training Shadow has had in the past? He'll explain. Chris Lombard Horsemanship #Maine #adopt #horses #shelter #nonprofit #community
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
The month of March kicks off our annual Buy-A-Bale campaign, but the rehabilitation and re-feeding of horses is work that is done year-round at the MSSPA. Nellie's story is representative of so many of the horses in the herd. They each arrive starving, neglected, and often despondent. So little is known about them, but their pain is evident in their forlorn eyes. Time and time again, with gentle care, proper nutrition, skilled veterinary and dental care - these horses display a resilient spirit that defies any prediction. Sweet Nellie lived through unimaginable neglect; this is her story. Want to support the Buy-A-Bale campaign? You can do so right here. www.msspa.org/give/buy-a-bale/ #Maine #horses #adopt #shelter #grateful #buyabale #community #nonprofit
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
Congratulations to MSSPA supporter Debbe Kelley, winner of the Horse Blanket Bags Saddle Bag! And thank you to EVERYONE who donated $35 or more these last two weeks in order to be entered into the drawing. Your generosity and enthusiasm has the MSSPA Buy-A-Bale campaign off to a galloping start! Debbe is from Windham and has been a supporter of the work of the MSSPA for many years - and the MSSPA hopes she enjoys the beautiful Saddle Bag for many years as well! Letti, when she doesn't have her head buried in fresh hay, sends along her draft horse-size thanks as well.
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
And...we have a winner! Thank you to EVERYONE who generously donated to the MSSPA Buy-A-Bale campaign in these opening weeks. We will announce the lucky winner on Monday. Special thanks to the Horse Blanket Bags ladies for donating the beautiful Saddle Bag that generated so many donations! The Buy-A-Bale campaign continues, and if you'd like to donate to help feed the horses, you can do so right here. www.msspa.org/give/buy-a-bale/ #equinerescue #shelter #grateful #adopt #support #horses #community #maine #nonprofit #buyabale
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
These two gorgeous redheads want to wish you all a Happy St. Patrick's Day! Meet Tessa and Tales - two lovely chestnut mares who came to the MSSPA a few months ago as an owner surrender. Right now, these ladies are spending their days visiting in the paddocks, both getting ready for their forever homes. Tessa is a 20 year old Thoroughbred, and has done some eventing - and Tales (with the white blaze) is a 19 year old Quarter Horse cross who loves a trail ride. Neither have been ridden recently and will need some basic groundwork and conditioning. Keep an eye on our website - these girls will be available for adoption in a few weeks! #shelter #community #grateful #nonprofit #horses #equinerescue #maine #support #adopt
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
This week's 'word from the herd' tags along (again!) with farrier Ann Melville as she continues her years-long relationship with Jafaar and his challenging feet. #community #shelter #grateful #horses #maine #equinerescue #nonprofit #generosity #farriers
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
Today is your last chance to bag this bag! Your online donation of $35 or more to the MSSPA's Buy-A-Bale campaign - *by midnight tonight* - will automatically get you entered in to a drawing to win this gorgeous Saddle Bag from the talented ladies at Horse Blanket Bags. This one of a kind bag, made from upcycled horse blankets, retails for $250. Buy-A-Bale runs through May, but the chance to win this bag ends tonight! You can donate right here - www.msspa.org/give/buy-a-bale/ #shelter #support #nonprofit #grateful #equinerescue #generosity #community #maine #horses #buyabale
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
Oh, March! You keep us guessing. One day - bluebird skies and warm sunshine. The next? Winter returns with a vengeance. No matter the day, life at the MSSPA keeps humming along. #community #generosity #equinerescue #grateful #support #horses #shelter #maine #nonprofit #comesinlikealamb
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
The lovely ladies from Horse Blanket Bags have generously donated this gorgeous "Saddle Bag" to the MSSPA as part of our kickoff for Buy-A-Bale. Make a $35 donation (or more!) to Buy-A-Bale by March 15th (that's this Wednesday!), and you'll automatically be entered into a drawing for this bag! It's valued at $250 and measures 12" x 14" x 5", hand-sewn from upcycled horse blankets (the green one from the MSSPA!). Inside there is a pocket and horse-y designer fabric. Sweet Betsy sure hopes you'll support Buy-A-Bale! www.msspa.org/give/buy-a-bale/ #maine #generosity #horses #community #grateful #support #shelter #equinerescue #buyabale
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
Remember the legend of Tony the Pony? He escaped from a farm in Springvale - almost two years ago - and ran free in that area for a few weeks while folks tried to corral him. He wound up at the MSSPA, and as you might expect -- there are a few more (happy) chapters to his story. #maine #horses #shelter #adopt #support #grateful
Thanks to you, the MSSPA has been caring for abused, neglected Maine horses for 150 years.
