Chewy, 2% and Houston may be small, but they’ll be making a big impression when the trio of therapy ponies trot into a Niagara-on-the-Lake fundraiser later this month in support of a local horse rescue.
The Community Initiative for Animal Rescue is hosting its annual spring floral and bake sale fundraiser on March 28 and 29 at 456 Line 2 Rd., behind Crossroads Public School, which will feature guest appearances from three therapy ponies.
Proceeds will support Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue and Sanctuary.
Founder Tanya Rice said the fundraising group supports animal rescue groups across Niagara and chose Last Chance this year in recognition of the Year of the Horse.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days and will feature spring-inspired floral arrangements, baked goods, jams, handmade chocolate and pickles for sale.
Visitors will be able to meet the registered therapy ponies from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
“As with any event, we’re grateful for the sponsors and community support,” Rice said.
Bracelets created by Coconut Quartz will also be sold for $24 each during the fundraiser, with 50 per cent of those proceeds going to Last Chance.
“Two very special designs by Coconut Quartz,” Rice said.
Rice said the horse rescue has had an expensive winter, citing the cost of feed and straw for bedding and frozen pipes in the barn.
“They’re very grateful for our support,” she said.
