Animal+Rights

= = Click the link below for updated information on Northwestern Stables

http://crefeldnwstables.blogspot.com/

=  = Photo credits listed at the end of this page.

toc

__Community Service Learning Goals__
__//Students will://__ - become aware of the issues relating to the safety and well-being of various animals, with a special focus on horses - identify what can be done, both in our community and the global community to protect the welfare and humane treatment of animals - decide where to focus our efforts this year - work directly with horses and preserving the facilities at Northwestern Stables, Inc.

Northwestern Stables

 * care for horses at a local stable, Northwestern Stables, Inc. (includes grooming retired horses, helping with feeding, organizing equipment, etc.)
 * contribute to maintenance and grounds upkeep at Northwestern Stables, Inc.
 * research communal and global animal rights concerns and resources
 * reflect on our hands-on experiences and raise the Crefeld community awareness of the issues involved

__Student Reflections__
Click here to read what students have to say about their experiences at the stables, their thoughts and concerns on animal rights issues, as well as photos.

__Local Community Resources__
[|Northwestern Horse Stables] Located at the end of Fairmount Park's Forbidden Drive, and just 5 minutes from The Crefeld School, Northwestern Stables is a non-profit stable offering lessons to children and adults, summer camp programs, boarding.
 * [|Read] about the history of the stables and its contributions to the development of urban life in Philadelphia
 * Calendar of Events, Get Involved at Northwestern Stables:
 * Sunday, October 4, 2009--Visit their booth at the Chestnut Hill Fall Festival for the Arts
 * Saturday, December 5, 2009--Annual Holiday Benefit Bazaar
 * Sunday, May 16, 2010, Annual Fairmount Park Horse Show

PSPCA: Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

__Pennsylvania Horse Rescue Organizations__
[|Last Chance Ranch] Located in Quakertown, PA, this non-profit ranch is dedicated to finding homes for retired race horses, abused, and displaced horses, ponies, mules, and all equines. Last Chance Ranch reaches out to the community and offers education about the human treatment and rehabilitation of these animals. [|Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue, Inc] -- Located in Glenville, PA Appalachian Horse Help & Rescue -- Located in Sinking Spring, PA Bright Futures Farm -- Located in Spartansburg, PA Kindred Spirits Horse Rescue -- Located in Greenfield Township, PA Ryers Farm for Aged Equines -- Located in Pottstown, PA
 * Calendar of Events, Get Involved at Last Chance Ranch!

__National and Global Resources__
[|ASPCA]: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

[|United States Equine Rescue League, Inc]: Nonprofit dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. They perform rescues and provide foster care to needy equines.

Animal Welfare Institute: articles and resources about the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act

[|Humane Society of the United States]: Information on congressional legislation to address cruelty in horse slaughtering

[|Alex Brown Racing] -- Dedicated to ending horse slaughter, promoting horse racing knowledge, and promote action

Related Videos
A brief video showing the need for horse rescue and what is happening to retired and unwanted horses media type="youtube" key="kctnqRBBd4s" height="364" width="445"
 * Angel Acres Haven Rescue** (1:07)

Join us!
You must be at least 14 years of age to participate in this community service. This group may include up to 8 participants.

Photo Credits
Photos from left to right: Left: photo by glenfinlas Center: photo by Abscond Right: photo by MemaNH