News from the Farm

Thank You: We want to thank all of you who turned out for our Easter Party. It was a great success despite the less-than-ideal weather. We hope you all had as much fun as we did! And as always, we thank you for your support.

B.I.T Camps: Our spring B.I.T camp was a great success, and we saw growth in the equestrian skills of all those who participated. Good job, girls! We are looking forward to the July and August BIT camps, and are now taking reservations for those summer camps. Please can call for an application 860-873-1895.

Reach Out to Horses: Once again we are welcoming Anna Twinney and the Reach Out to Horses crew and students to Ray of Light as participants complete the final stage of their Holistic Horsemanship Comprehensive Training Program. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones.

Visit the Reach Out to Horses Website for more upcoming events http://www.reachouttohorses.com or see the stories unfold on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/ReachOutToHorses

Horses Seeking Sponsorship, Foster Homes, or Adoption-- Can You Help?

The number of PMU foal still seeking adoption is down to three. We are very pleased to know that good homes have opened up for the others. Now we are asking for help in providing for the remaining PMU foals and the other rescues at the farm. Please remember that your contributions to the farm are tax deductible. Even better, you will know that you are helping to support the lives of animals that are thriving because of your help. Remember that every dollar helps.

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Ray of Light Programs

One important mission at Ray of Light Farm is to provide a valuable resource for the communities of the CT River Valley and beyond. We have something for everyone, and we are now enrolling for all of our popular programs.

Tiny Trotters: a four week program designed for preschool-aged children. For one day each week, children spend an hour visiting with and learning about the animals at Ray of Light. Each day includes a craft project and snack, and ends with a pony ride! Safety is a priority at Ray of Light, so all activities are closely supervised. We also ask that children be accompanied by a parent or care-giver. See our calendar to find the dates of the next Tiny Trotter Session and call us at 860-873-1895 to register.

Riding Instruction: a team of professional and certified instructors is available to help students (ages 8 and up) from novice to advanced dressage to develop their riding skills, ride balanced and centered, in a true partnership with the horses. See our equestrian page for more detail. Call us at 860-873-1895 for lesson times and availability.

B.I.T: in the Basics in Training program, our head trainer Susan Macauley leads students through a progressive series of short courses designed to train student to effectively use groundwork exercises including round-penning, lunging and long-reining to build the foundations necessary for both human and equine to advance to riding and higher level equestrian pursuits. See our equestrian page for more dates and times.

Filly Night: a fun girls' night out with horses! It's a women's group riding lesson followed by a potluck dinner and social. Upcoming dates include Thursday, March 31 and Tuesday April 12. View our calendar for more future dates. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Please call us at 860-873-1895 to register.

Additional Programs and Special Events: We often host special guests to the farm to hold clinics or demonstrations. We also have seasonal events for the community. Please check with our calendar to find dates for these special programs and events.