Winter Horse Show Series #3
April 1, 2012 all dayMedicine Horses Workshop Experience Equine Experiential Learning
March 25, 2012 from 10am to 4pm
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Horse Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary in the news
Started Aug 14, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
A nice story on Horse Play Continue
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Tack Sale at Horse Play July 31 2010
Started Jul 15, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there - on July 31 from 9:00am - 3:00pm Horse Play is having a tack sale at the farm and looking for folks who would like have a space to sell their stuff too - we have tons of space for anyone…Continue
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Cliff Barnsby Featherlite AP English Saddle for sale
Started May 24, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Cliff Barnsby Featherlite AP English Saddle - 100% of proceeds from sale go to Horse Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary in Rhode Island - this saddle has a 16" seat, medium tree, 2" gullet - a used…Continue
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"2 upcoming events posted 3/25 Medicine Horses workshop, 4/1 Benefit Horse Show"
Winter Horse Show Series at Once in a Lifetime Farm, 121 Tarklin Rd, Smithfield RI
February 26, 2012 all day
Winter Horse Show SeriesSunday, February 26, 2012atOnce in a Lifetime FarmWinter can be so boring and by February we are all itching to get back into the competition ring. Here is your chance, chip the ice off and join us for a super fun show series! Classes and Prizes for all levels and all disciplines - fun classes including trail and sit-a-buck!9:00 am – first class*Ample trailer parking*Indoor warm up and competition!*A HEATED 1500 sq ft lounge area and indoor 3-stall bathroom*Bleachers…See More
Hearts for Horses - Mid-Winter Pasta Dinner and Hay Drive
February 11, 2012 from 6pm to 9pmWinter Horse Show Series #1
January 29, 2012 all day
BEAUTIFUL.mpg
Originally a tribute to the "old timers" here at Horse Play, we changed the focus to include just about all of the horses in residence. They were enjoying th...
Horse Play News Jan-Feb 2012
The Running HorseA Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse PlayJAN-FEB 2012Horse PlayEIN: 05-0506340Website: www.hptrc.orgEmail: horseplayri@msn.comMessage from Aidan – the Alpha MareWhere is winter? Not complaining- just curious.Aidan is a “20-something”Thoroughbred mare, rescued almost 20…See More
A New Way
Horses are my life. As a person who is deeply involved in all aspects of the horse on a daily basis, I strive for a connection with each of them and work at understanding and communicating in a way that is fair, humane and encourages trust and connection. This stuff doesn't happen overnight (necessarily) - it doesn't happen…See More
A New Way
Horses are my life. As a person who is deeply involved in all aspects of the horse on a daily basis, I strive for a connection with each of them and work at understanding and communicating in a way that is fair, humane and encourages trust and connection. This stuff doesn't happen overnight (necessarily) - it doesn't happen…See More
Elizabeth Innes commented on Horse Play's video
Horse Play Anti-Slaughter Response.wmv
"Horse slaughter is simply not acceptable in a civilized country. The US did not slaughter horses since 2006 because of a technicality - they would not pay for inspectors of horse slaughter facilities. Unfortunately they have reinstated…"
Shanii Roberts commented on Horse Play's videoHorse Play Anti-Slaughter Response.wmv
"What would you suggest people do whu cant affored to keep horses? what about all the horses that are starving to death? what about all the horses simply abandoned becouse there isnt enough homes for them? what can we do?"
Shanii Roberts commented on Horse Play's videoHorse Play Anti-Slaughter Response.wmv
"In America are they slaughtering the horses human consumption? do you have horse feedlots over there?
Ive herd about Bute how it can possibly cause cancer and effect the liver function in Humans, but research has shown that it doesnt effect…"
Horse Play Anti-Slaughter Response.wmv
"another problem with slaughter even in America - is that it isn't regulated as such - when there were slaughter house here before, horses still faced many of the same atrocities they face going to Canada or Mexico - overloaded trailers, long…"
Shanii Roberts commented on Horse Play's videoHorse Play Anti-Slaughter Response.wmv
"I 100% agree with Kim Schmittendorf, there are too many unwanted horses bred and not enough owners to look after them. One of the biggest contributers to horse slaughter is the mass over population of failed Racehorses. at any given time in any…"
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- A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
- Here's info about Deidre - founder and operator of Horse Play
I'm Deidre Sharp - Born a long time ago, in Richmond VA (no, I'm not originally from Rhode Island)-Grew up between VA and St Croix, Virgin Islands
Native American - 3/4 (Cheyenne, Arapaho and Pamunkey) yes, the dreamcatchers and Medicine Ponies are made by a REAL Indian - 1/4 Irish
Attended College of William and Mary(scholarship and worked) English/Writing
Began riding at age 16 months (relatives breed, import/export Irish Sporthorses in VA and Ireland) when aunt put me in a basket on a pony and ponied from her foxhunter around the VA countryside
Since then have ridden all types, all disciplines - 3-day event, open jumpers, polo,team penning, gymkhana, endurance - I didn't just fall off the hay wagon
Working student, Pro/Am rider - NC, VA, MD, PA and NJ (I paid my own way by working for lessons, show fees) - Rode for several prestigious farms in VA - Shown at Lexington, KY, Devon, PA, Washington, DC an Madison Square Garden, NY - Got my first horse when I was 27 yrs old in RI - always rode for others
Trainers I've studied with (names might be familiar)- Rodney Jenkins, George Morris, Bruce Davidson, Sally Swift, Mary Wanless, Monty Roberts, GaWaNi PonyBoy, John and Josh Lyons, Frank Bell and many others you wouldn't know
Farriers I've studied/trained with - Pete Ramey, KC LaPierre
(been keeping horses barefooted for 8 years and do all the trimming at Horse Play)
Was a professional ballet dancer in my teens (Joffrey II Company when it was in New York) - Achilles tendon injury ended that career possibility
Speak 3 languages
Been married once
Travelled a lot - Eastern US, Caribbean, South America, UK, Mediterranean, North Africa
Worked for many years as a sailboat/charteryacht captain - hold a USCG 200 ton Masters License as well as a British Yachtmasters Certificate - how I ended up in RI
Worked for professional high-goal Argentinian Polo Player as Groom and manager (lived off and on in Argentina for 18 months), also managed a couple of T'bred breeding facilities and one TWH farm and a Polo/T'bred lay-up facility.
Personal beliefs and a passion for honoring life led me to founding Horse Play and continuing it's operation thru all the ups and downs of the non-profit horse rescue and sanctuary "business". My past experinces have provided me with lots of knowledge but they are past. What matters is Now
and info about Horse Play
Official name is Horse Play
Website - www.hptrc.org
Founded in 1999
IRS tax-exempt non-profit organization - 501(c)3
Our EIN - 05-0506340
Check it out below
http://www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/
http://www.guidestar.org
All volunteer - no one is paid
All life is sacred here
Horse Play rents the farm - not owned by Deidre Sharp or any of her relatives or friends
Currently supporting 23 horses and are full - have a waiting list
Several horses available for adoption - no, they are not on our website - however, please call us for more info - we have several reasons for this - give a call and we'll explain
Due to liability restrictions, we do not adopt out really green horses - our goal is to provide the adopter with a very well-rounded (not literally, although most are a bit plump) friendly equine partner and hopefully it will also find a "forever" home.
Some horses will remain here for the rest of their lives - hence "sanctuary" - due to injuries, age or veterinary issues.
All adoptions, as well as fostering, are covered with a legal contract.
All horses receive proper vet, dental and farrier care - we maintain records.
And as is the nature of non-profits, we depend on the public for support - we do receive a few grants, but it is not enough so we ask for help.
We will be around as long as there is a need
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- http://www.hptrc.org
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- 23 horses, 7 cats and 1 dog
- Topics of Interest
- Dressage, Jumper, Endurance, General RidingAdvice, Stable Management
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Horse Play News Jan-Feb 2012
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The Running Horse
A Bi-monthly Newsletter from Horse Play
JAN-FEB 2012
Horse Play
EIN: 05-0506340
Website: www.hptrc.org
Email: horseplayri@msn.com
Message from Aidan – the Alpha Mare
Where is winter? Not complaining- just…
A New Way
Posted on December 23, 2011 at 5:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Horses are my life. As a person who is deeply involved in all aspects of the horse on a daily basis, I strive for a connection with each of them and work at understanding and communicating in a way that is fair, humane and encourages trust and connection. This stuff doesn't happen overnight (necessarily) - it…
A Sweet Story
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:09am 0 Comments 3 Likes
Something Really Cool
Lately, life has been incredibly weird! I find myself at odds (personally) always asking for money even though I know it's pretty much the nature of non-profits. I try to stay as positive as I can and always send blessings and thanks to everyone, everything and the Creator everyday but sometimes...
So let me tell you a really cool story - last month a lady contacted us saying her son - 8 years old at the time - was having a birthday party and in lieu…
The Horse Rescue Operator’s Blues
Posted on November 17, 2011 at 11:34am 2 Comments 0 Likes
This is a bit of a rant - with the rapidly approaching holidays, I am trying to stay positive. But...
I am tired. I am tired of always asking for money, tired of juggling expenses, tired of laying awake wondering where the money for the hay delivery is going to come from, tired of thinking of new and improved ways to ask for money - I'm just plain tired.
Horse Play has been operating at an over full status for almost 4 years - despite adoptions, and we've had a…
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