Unexpected hard times befall us all, injuries, disasters and
in these tough economic times, job loss. Folks are left with really tough
decisions to make. With families to feed, doctor bills and mortgages, the
expense of caring for a horse may just be too much when unforeseen trouble
knocks on the door. Often in times like these friendships and partnerships
built over years are forced to be ended for the want of a little help to get
over a rough patch. It is a horrible thing to let go of a trusted friend, but
it is even more horrible to not be able to properly care for them. Hearts
break, tears flow, lives change, for the person and the horse. A few good folks
in NH understood this and created Becky's Gift to lend a helping hand and keep
friends together. And horses in their loving homes.
Becky's Gifts Equine Relief was founded in 2009 to provide
short-term assistance to NH horses. In the past three years, feed, vet, and
farrier service has been provided to more than 300 horses. This organization
was created in memory of Becky Lang, a young woman with a love for horses and a
concern for their welfare. Becky's Gift, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is 100%
volunteer based and 100% of the monies raised flow right through going out to
help the horses. Check them out at
www.beckysgift.org
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In times of financial strain it is too often the animals
that suffer. How many stories have we all heard about horses' suffering,
starving, sick or abandon? Becky's Gift's mission is to provide assistance during a horse
owners time of need and prevent the needless suffering brought on from lack of
grain, hay, and essential care such as worming, vaccinations, and farrier
services.
Our fried Heather Tower, now a board member, told me about
Becky's Gift. A few years ago she found herself in a situation and Becky' Gifts
came to the rescue. Here is what Heather had to say. "Sometimes in
life unforeseen things happen and your left standing there trying to
pick up the pieces and have no clue how to hold it together. When it
comes to owning a home and having horses and something big or a whole bunch of
somethings happen you worry about feeding and caring for your horses and
getting things covered and getting back on your feet. I was going through this
3 years ago and I was told of a group Becky's Gift. I had to bite my pride and
I emailed them, I needed help with hay and farrier, I was blown away when in a
few days Pam and her husband were standing in my driveway with grain and hay,
wormers and the offer to have help with the farrier. I was so thankful all I
could do is cry and thank them profusely. They helped so much I was able to get
on my feet again. I was so thankful I then helped them when and where I could, I
helped with fundraisers, driving hay ect to pay it forward to help others like
the way I was helped.. After a year of helping I was once again floored by the
hardworking board of directors when I was asked to join the board. What an
honor to be asked I gladly accepted and have been helping
in any way I can ever since. I like to be able to let people know I was in
their shoes and I totally "get it". I love that Beckys gift is 100%
volunteer based and 100% of money raised goes 100% back into horses whose
owners are struggling"
I think Heather's words tell their story beautifully. Thank you
Becky's Gift for being there to help!
