by Courtney Stafford, Publicity Consultant, SBOANJ
Cream Ridge, NJ — On Saturday (May 12) Fair Winds Farm hosted an equine event for youngsters from the 4-H and scouting communities. Approximately 60 children and their parents attended.
Photos courtesy of Mark Mullen and SuzanneD’Ambrose
Fair Winds Farm hosted an equine event for youngsters on May 12.
The first hour of the event consisted of a presentation by the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF). Ellen Taylor, Kati Eick and Travis Ceppaluni with his Standardbred Let’s Elope, gave a harnessing demonstration. Attendees were also introduced to equine careers and learned about drivers’ colors.
The second half of the schedule, attendees met driver/trainer Stacy Chiodo. Also with Chiodo was Maggie Romano with her Standardbred, Wicked Business. They showed racing equipment and discussed the harness racing business.
Attendees were excited to take a tour of Fair Winds Farm with Mark Mullen and Suzanne D’Ambrose. Facts about mares and foals were also discussed as they walked along the fields filled with mares and foals. An overview also of the breeding farm operation was provided by Mr. Mullen.
The tour concluded with Dr. Patty Hogan presenting a tour of her equine medical clinic. She explained the different types of medical equipment and their uses.
The finale of the day was a giveaway of a complimentary week at at HHYF camp at Gaitway Farms. One attendee from Allentown, N.J. was the winner who will be announced at a later date.