Phillipsburg, NJ- Mylestone Equine Rescue (MER), a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing horses from abuse, neglect, and slaughter since 1995, will host their 10th annual open house on Sunday, October 11^th from 12-4 p.m. (rain date is October 18^th). The event is free to the public and will feature a silent auction, bake sale, and various vendors.

 

MER currently has 35 horses under its care. MER's latest rescue is Clyde, a 25 year-old gelding who was overworked at a hack barn for many years.
 Due to poor saddle fit and overuse, Clyde has a severe sway back, which no longer allows him to be ridden. He ended up at auction and was just days away from being transported to a slaughter house when MER stepped in to save him.

 

In addition to the horses, MER will have a silent auction with the opportunity to win a variety of prizes and baskets. There will also be a bake sale with cookies, brownies, and many more delicious treats.

Vendors will be on hand selling Silpada jewelry, Arbonne beauty products, animal/horse art, equine themed books, and more, each donating a portion of their proceeds to MER.

Just a handful of the vendors include:

Local equine and animal artist Barbara Hornstra

Local children's author Diana Tuorto (http://cayuse.8k.com), who has three middle-grade novels told from horses' points of view.

Jen Wenzel of Rein Photography, who donated her talents to create the 2010 MER calendar, which will also be unveiled at the open house.

A variety of books, CDs, and DVDs will also be for sale at the Lost Treasures table, along with an array of MER merchandise, including
t-shirts/sweatshirts, notecards, mugs, and plush ponies that resemble the rescue horses.

 

For more information on Mylestone Equine Rescue's 10^th annual open house, to be held at their farm, located at 227 Still Valley Road, Phillipsburg, NJ, please visit http://www.mylestone.org or call (908) 995-9300.