from the Standardbred Retirement Foundation

Millstone Township, NJ — The Standardbred Retirement Foundation’s 12 Days of Giving campaign has just three days remaining to fulfill the holiday wish list.

It’s a great way to help a horse in need during the holidays, whether it is your gift to a horse, a gift to someone who loves horses and would be delighted to receive this caring gesture, or you just need a tax-deduction for enjoying a good year.

The giving has been so warm and generous to date, but a few hopes remain. Please help us help horses such as Jody’s Pearl, Cleverest Endeavor, Lainies Choice, Comical Star A, Lantern’s Law, Friday At Five, Idlewood Phoenix, Ikster Lavec, Satin Sweetheart, A Kut Above, Sweet Pea, Towel Time, Southwind Condor, Fine Feathers and others.

The three remaining hopes are:

1. Transport a horse to safety (from being at risk of shipping to Canada or Mexico for slaughter) and give a month of much needed TLC — $500.
2. Retire one granny or gramps to your care, priceless.
3. Be SRF’s special sponsor for the Prix d’Amerique fund raising trip, SRF’s annual giving campaign, a matching gift is available for any amount up to $2,000, but only if a gift is received first (as full sponsorship is $4,000).

Thank you to our wonderful donors to date. The following gifts may be gifted again to help another who stands in the field looking for a sleigh and a jolly one to land in their pasture (except No. 7 and No. 8).

The 12 Days ends on Dec. 23.

1. Fill the hayloft for a month for geldings that stand by the fence and flirt with the girls — $925. Thank you to Robert Muscara
2. Vaccinate one for tetanus, rabies, Potomac Fever or any endemic disease so we can keep the vet at bay — $25. Thank you to PattersonVet.com, Adele Bettini, Sue Atkins, DVM for two residents, Brett for Aunt Maureen, Aunt Jean, and Aunt Donna Bokman, and Jennifer Hayes for Grandma Ray
3. A new pair of shoes for one with ouchy feet — $125. Thank you Ann Mullen and Anonymous.
4. Senior feed for a month for an oldie but goodie — $100. Thank you to Ann Mullen, Dr. Joy Micale for five senior residents, Antonia Poklembo for two senior residents, and Jennifer Kelly
5. Rehabilitate one from an injury until spring so he can have a new life in a wonderful adoptive home when summer greets — $1,200. Thank you Tom and Maryellen Valeri
6. A visit from the equine dentist for one with a painful point — $50. Thank you to Cher Paolillo, Adam Skipper, and Christina Hayes, DVM
7. Be SRF’s special sponsor for the Elitlopp fundraising trip in May — $3,200. Thank you to Marc and Marcia Goldberg
8. Please, we need a hot water heater for the barn for the horses, and our hands and fingers are cracking; it is so cold — $325. Thank you to Kathy and Matt Pickup
9. Be a friend to one sweet mare, or a friendly gelding, with a $20 a month sponsorship. Thank you to Gym Kids for one year, Maureen Kuchar of Shore Thing Stable for one mare and one gelding for one year, and Jennifer Kelly for one year

Since 1989 SRF is unique in its mission as it is dedicated solely to Standardbred horses, helps them regardless of age, retires those in need, and follows up every adoption for life to insure good care continues, but it can only be done when caring people step up to make a difference.

To make a tax deductible gift please contact Tammy at 732.446.4422, visit SRF’s website at www.adoptaHorse.org and go to donate, donate through Paypal at Admin@srfmail.com and make a note in your payment, or use our mailing address at 353 Sweetmans Lane, Ste. 101, Millstone Twp., NJ 08535.