What's Happening in 2019
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ONGOING -
Tours are available by appointment and weather permitting. Click here for information: TOURS
Check out our enhanced tours too. Click here: PONY BFF and PONY PICNIC Tours
Farming Life Skills - this program provides individuals with differing abilities the opportunity for personal growth and a sense of accomplishment in a symbiotic environment. In our case that environment is an Endangered breed farm. Why Endangered Breeds? Endangered animals face challenges. Often misunderstood and overlooked, they don’t fit in to the current agricultural breed norms. They are square pegs but important in their own way. Our ponies have a special affinity for people who also face challenges. This weekly 2 hour group program is multi-faceted and geared to be suitable for each person’s needs and abilities. We teach skills derived from activities such as:
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May - June - They Say It's Your Birthday! Highland Snow Storm is pregnant!*
Her foal will be one of less than 40 in the USA.
*Join in the Fun of guessing the birthday of Storm's foal. And get a chance to win half to the bidding pool.
Go to PREDICT THE FOAL and GUESS YOUR BEST!
Update: Welcome Cabot's Stormin' Sam! A colt, born July 22, 2019.
*June - August, 1st and 3rd Thursdays: PONY FUN 101, Are you between the ages of 8 to 88?
Then join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the summer months from 10 - 11:30am for a fun, educational
get-together with our affable, sweet, smart, people-loving ponies.
Presented by certified Equine Assisted Learning facilitators, you’ll not only get to hang out with our ponies but you will also:
Tours are available by appointment and weather permitting. Click here for information: TOURS
Check out our enhanced tours too. Click here: PONY BFF and PONY PICNIC Tours
Farming Life Skills - this program provides individuals with differing abilities the opportunity for personal growth and a sense of accomplishment in a symbiotic environment. In our case that environment is an Endangered breed farm. Why Endangered Breeds? Endangered animals face challenges. Often misunderstood and overlooked, they don’t fit in to the current agricultural breed norms. They are square pegs but important in their own way. Our ponies have a special affinity for people who also face challenges. This weekly 2 hour group program is multi-faceted and geared to be suitable for each person’s needs and abilities. We teach skills derived from activities such as:
- Barn and grounds care
- Animal care and safety:
- Meeting and learning about a variety of Endangered breeds such as Ponies, Bunnies, Ducks, Cows, Sheep.
- Animal communication through body language.
- Gardening
- Equine Assisted Learning
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May - June - They Say It's Your Birthday! Highland Snow Storm is pregnant!*
Her foal will be one of less than 40 in the USA.
*Join in the Fun of guessing the birthday of Storm's foal. And get a chance to win half to the bidding pool.
Go to PREDICT THE FOAL and GUESS YOUR BEST!
Update: Welcome Cabot's Stormin' Sam! A colt, born July 22, 2019.
*June - August, 1st and 3rd Thursdays: PONY FUN 101, Are you between the ages of 8 to 88?
Then join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the summer months from 10 - 11:30am for a fun, educational
get-together with our affable, sweet, smart, people-loving ponies.
Presented by certified Equine Assisted Learning facilitators, you’ll not only get to hang out with our ponies but you will also:
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•LEARN TO GREET AND MEET THEM LIKE THEY GREET AND MEET EACH OTHER, THROUGH BODY LANGUAGE.
•LEARN WHAT MAKES THIS PONY SO SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT TO SAVE. |
HAVE FUN AND WALK AWAY WITH A NEW UNDERSTANDING AND OUTLOOK, ALL WITHOUT RIDING.
$10 per person. Group size is limited to 8. Reserve your space by buying your Ticket Here - TICKETS
For farm visit tips and links to required waivers, use this link: TOURS
For farm visit tips and links to required waivers, use this link: TOURS
July 10, 17, 24 - B.E.S.T Camps, Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary.
July 24th - AFTER HOURS Host for Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce. 5pm - 7pm. Contact Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce FMI
July 24th - AFTER HOURS Host for Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce. 5pm - 7pm. Contact Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce FMI
July 27 - Riverfest, Jaffrey NH
July 31 - August 21: Yoga for Posture and Wellness including Meditation with Ponies - As we age, our bodies begin to take a forward lean, shoulders begin to come forward, upper back begins to curve downward, we sag and slump in ways that add stress to our spines. During this 4 week course we will focus on learning some basic yoga postures, (which will work towards improving posture), breath work, and fundamental relaxation and meditation techniques. We will gently build on skills to strengthen the body, increase stamina and flexibility with self awareness. You will learn to safely adapt and modify postures to suit your specific body.
We will bring each class to a close, practicing a meditation together with Newfoundland Ponies, who will be awaiting our presence.
This 4 week class meets on Wednesdays, July 31 - August 21, @ 4pm. Beginners welcome.
Maximum class size is 10 students.
4 weeks for $48 or $15 per class.
INSTRUCTOR BETSY DIPRIMA began her yoga practice in Chicago ten years ago, with Michelle Gaza, a Mysore Ashtanga Yoga practitioner. Yoga became an integral part of her life immediately, bringing balance, physical awareness and peace to her busy schedule. Betsy teaches several classes in the Monadnock Region. TICKETS
We will bring each class to a close, practicing a meditation together with Newfoundland Ponies, who will be awaiting our presence.
This 4 week class meets on Wednesdays, July 31 - August 21, @ 4pm. Beginners welcome.
Maximum class size is 10 students.
4 weeks for $48 or $15 per class.
INSTRUCTOR BETSY DIPRIMA began her yoga practice in Chicago ten years ago, with Michelle Gaza, a Mysore Ashtanga Yoga practitioner. Yoga became an integral part of her life immediately, bringing balance, physical awareness and peace to her busy schedule. Betsy teaches several classes in the Monadnock Region. TICKETS
Past Events 2019:
March 17th, 2019. - St Patrick's Day Parade, Jaffrey, NH.
April 14th - Raffle drawing for Wee Willie's donors. UPDATE: Congratulations to Lynda Hunt!
April 20th - 28th: Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke, Apr 20-28
April 27th - Achille Agway Open House, Keene NH.
May 25th - Open Barn Day -12 to 3, an afternoon filled with ponies and fun. Kids - take our Scavenger Hunt challenge and become a Citizen Conservationist, complete with certificate and button! Listen to the Newfoundland Music of musician Al McKay.
March 17th, 2019. - St Patrick's Day Parade, Jaffrey, NH.
April 14th - Raffle drawing for Wee Willie's donors. UPDATE: Congratulations to Lynda Hunt!
April 20th - 28th: Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke, Apr 20-28
April 27th - Achille Agway Open House, Keene NH.
May 25th - Open Barn Day -12 to 3, an afternoon filled with ponies and fun. Kids - take our Scavenger Hunt challenge and become a Citizen Conservationist, complete with certificate and button! Listen to the Newfoundland Music of musician Al McKay.
Past Events 2018:
May 6th - 10:30 to 3:00 "HORSES IN TRANSLATION" with Sharon Wilsie SOLD OUT!
May 6th - 10:30 to 3:00 "HORSES IN TRANSLATION" with Sharon Wilsie SOLD OUT!
May 26th - 11 to 3pm Open Barn Day
May 25th - June 15th Farm Family and Friends - Hay fund Raffle!
May 26 -27, 2018 Newfoundland Ponies at Olde Sturbridge Village!
June 6, 2018 DISCOVER THE HORSE visits the sanctuary!
June 8, 2018 River Mead Pony Presentation
June 19, 2018 "Saving the Newfoundland Pony," a private presentation, Jaffrey NH, with a pony by our side as usual.
July, 2018 B.E.S.T. Summer Camps offered by the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club, return to the sanctuary 4 Tuesdays in July for our Equine Assisted Learning programs.
August 18, 2018 Festival of Fireworks, Jaffrey NH
August 25, 2018 NE Wood Pellets Customer Appreciation Day, Jaffrey, NH
September 15, 22018 Waterloom Fairy Festival, New Ipswich, NH
September 21, 2018 Backyard Green Films - Visit and interview on the ponies for their documentary on rare breeds and small farmers.
Sept 24 - 28, 2018 - Equine Connection EAL certification course returns to VPF! SOLD OUT!
October 17 and 24th Woodbound Inn Charity Buffet for the Ponies, Rindge, NH
November 11, 2018 "Side By Side Saving the Newfoundland Pony" Guest Speaker Emily Aho, Director. Jaffrey Women's Club, Jaffrey, NH
December 8, 2018. Rindge Chamber Christmas at the Castle with the ponies. 11am to 1pm
PAST EVENTS - 2017
May 13 - Rich Damboise Photo Exhibit, Jaffrey Civic Center
May 27 - International Heritage Breeds Day, OPEN BARN and Celebration, 11 - 4
May 31 - Movie Night, River Street Theatre - "Where Once They Mattered" documentary on the pony.
June 2 - NH Chronicle, WMUR TV
June 16 - Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Tournament - charity recipient. Shattuck Golf Course, Jaffrey
July 1 - Celebration of the Horse, exhibitors. Ashby Stock Farm, Ashby, MA
July 11,18,25 - QUEST Summer Camp participants
July 14 - Amos Fortune Forum presentation "Side by side, saving the Newfoundland Pony" with a Pony present. Jaffrey Center.
July 22 - Riverfest, Jaffrey, NH. Pony exhibitors.
July 24 - August 4 - Pony EAL programs for Ascend Summer Camp participants.
August 1 - 31. Used Book Sale, Hannaford Rindge Store
September 11 - 15. Equine Connection EAL certification course
September 16th - Horse Speak, the Event. Sharon Wilsie clinic using our ponies.
November - Equine Affaire, representing Equus Survival Trust
May 13 - Rich Damboise Photo Exhibit, Jaffrey Civic Center
May 27 - International Heritage Breeds Day, OPEN BARN and Celebration, 11 - 4
May 31 - Movie Night, River Street Theatre - "Where Once They Mattered" documentary on the pony.
June 2 - NH Chronicle, WMUR TV
June 16 - Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Tournament - charity recipient. Shattuck Golf Course, Jaffrey
July 1 - Celebration of the Horse, exhibitors. Ashby Stock Farm, Ashby, MA
July 11,18,25 - QUEST Summer Camp participants
July 14 - Amos Fortune Forum presentation "Side by side, saving the Newfoundland Pony" with a Pony present. Jaffrey Center.
July 22 - Riverfest, Jaffrey, NH. Pony exhibitors.
July 24 - August 4 - Pony EAL programs for Ascend Summer Camp participants.
August 1 - 31. Used Book Sale, Hannaford Rindge Store
September 11 - 15. Equine Connection EAL certification course
September 16th - Horse Speak, the Event. Sharon Wilsie clinic using our ponies.
November - Equine Affaire, representing Equus Survival Trust
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PAST EVENTS - 2016
December 10 - Currier and Ives Cookie Tour-
November 17th, Celebrity bartender fundraiser/auction: Monadnock Inn, Jaffrey, NH from 5:30 to 8pm.
Vote For Villi Poni Farm! Help the ponies win $500! November 2 - 23, 2016. http://choosesanford.com/community/.
November 1 - December 31 : Hannaford's Bags 4 My Cause.
September 3rd - GRAND OPENING. 12pm - Ribbon Cutting, courtesy of the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce.
August 6 & 7 - Barn Sale, 8 - 4. Tack, household items, etc...
July 8th, 13th, 16th - Private group tours
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PAST EVENTS 2015:
JULY 9TH, 2015 - "ENVIRONMENTAL HEROES"
Guest speakers along with pony "Heather".
1pm, Greenville Library, Greenville NH.
JULY 18TH, 2015 - "DUBLIN DAY"
Pony rides 11 - 3, Dublin, NH
August 17 to 21, 2015. ASSISTED LEARNING CERTIFICATON COURSE
An all Newfoundland Pony program!
OCTOBER 3, 2015 - "FALL FESTIVAL"
Pony rides, 11 - 4, New Ipswich, NH
NOVEMBER 12 - 15, 2015 - "EQUINE AFFAIRE" Breed Exhibitors.
Eastern States Exposition Center, West Springfield, MA
This was the first time the Newfoundland Pony has ever been!
PAST EVENTS - 2016
December 10 - Currier and Ives Cookie Tour-
November 17th, Celebrity bartender fundraiser/auction: Monadnock Inn, Jaffrey, NH from 5:30 to 8pm.
Vote For Villi Poni Farm! Help the ponies win $500! November 2 - 23, 2016. http://choosesanford.com/community/.
November 1 - December 31 : Hannaford's Bags 4 My Cause.
September 3rd - GRAND OPENING. 12pm - Ribbon Cutting, courtesy of the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce.
August 6 & 7 - Barn Sale, 8 - 4. Tack, household items, etc...
July 8th, 13th, 16th - Private group tours
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PAST EVENTS 2015:
JULY 9TH, 2015 - "ENVIRONMENTAL HEROES"
Guest speakers along with pony "Heather".
1pm, Greenville Library, Greenville NH.
JULY 18TH, 2015 - "DUBLIN DAY"
Pony rides 11 - 3, Dublin, NH
August 17 to 21, 2015. ASSISTED LEARNING CERTIFICATON COURSE
An all Newfoundland Pony program!
OCTOBER 3, 2015 - "FALL FESTIVAL"
Pony rides, 11 - 4, New Ipswich, NH
NOVEMBER 12 - 15, 2015 - "EQUINE AFFAIRE" Breed Exhibitors.
Eastern States Exposition Center, West Springfield, MA
This was the first time the Newfoundland Pony has ever been!
Newfoundland Pony Conservancy Center, 488 Dublin Rd, Jaffrey, NH 03452
603-532-8809
603-532-8809