22/ MARCH/APRIL 2018 THE RIDER


Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue is extremely excited to announce a new program established to provide professional training for WHHR rescue horses. Accomplished trainer, Jonathan Newnham, feels he would like to actively ‘give back’ and has approached Brenda Thompson to offer training for WHHR horses. His generosity was met with enthusi- asm and the Whispering Hearts New Strides Training Program was born. Sand Dollar, a young flashy rescue quarter horse, was cho- sen as the first horse to go into the program and reports are that he is responding very well. Once Sand Dollar has finished the pro- gram, his training should open many doors for the next phase of his life as he becomes avail- able to adopt. And then another rescue horse will be chosen for this incredible opportunity. Sand Dollar arrived at the rescue in 2016


as a 2 year old stud colt and complete wild with no human intervention. He was infested with internal parasites, extremely under- weight and his coat covered in embedded mud and manure. His previous home had 18 horses on a small 3 acre farm with many stal- lions and mares in foal. WHHR helped by taking 5 horses from the situation 3 of which were stud colts. There are several partners who have come together to make this happen, Jonathan Newnham of Newnham Perform- ance Horses, Richard Hurst of Purina Canada - Equine, Barry Finn of the Rider, Jepma Farms


Jonathan Newnham of Newnham Performance Horses will be providing the training services while fostering the horse in training. Jon is a NRHA World Champion Rider/Trainer and NRHA Judge with 25 years of experi- ence as a professional. “I have trained horses for all ends of the horse busi- ness spectrum for my whole career as a professional horse trainer. My


Grandfather told me when I was a young man to give back to the community with something you


believe in when you are able in your career. He chose to work with The Lions Club in Woodstock as club President. I believe in the love of horses, so I chose something that I am passionate about. Richard Hurst, of Purina Canada, has been a great mentor on feeding horses properly, and he sug- gested it. Right from the start, I knew it was a good thing to do. Everyone likes a good story and that’s what we are going to create.”


Richard Hurst of Purina Canada – Equine has facilitated Purina’s donation of feed and will be providing nutritional support. Purina has been sponsoring Whispering Hearts for 2 years and has become a vital partner in the nutritional recovery of the rescue horses. Richard Hurst comments “Purina is excited to be part of the process that turns a forgotten horse into a true member of some- one’s life. This program is a result of teamwork and passion by everyone involved. Brenda Thompson of WHHR, Purina, Jon Newnham and Barry Finn are making a great team for a common goal. I can’t wait to see Sand Dollar with his new owners”


Barry Finn from The Rider will be providing media coverage on each horse’s journey. The Rider has provided long standing and ardent support of WHHR, highlighting rescue stories and donating advertising space. In addition, Barry’s father, Aidan, founder of The Rider, has generously do- nated his Orange aPEEL products to WHHR and his mother, Katherine, was a caring Whispering Hearts sponsor. The Rider is a six time recipient of the Ontario Equestrian Federation Media of the Year award. Brenda Thompson says she is “thrilled and


Barry Finn: “We have worked with Whispering Hearts since they began and have been fortunate to see their success over the years. We were so thrilled to be asked to participate in the New Strides Pro- gram. It is exciting to report on Sand Dollar and let all of our readers follow his progress. We are so happy to partner with Purina, Jon Newnham and especially WHHR in this amazing endevour.”


Jepma Farms are generously donating the hay for each horse in the program


Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue was


founded in 2007 as a volunteer-based, equine wel- fare organization to ensure quality care and treat- ment of horses through intervention, education and outreach. They are a federally registered non-profit organization with charitable status. Their mandate is to provide care and rehabilitation to abused and neglected horses and to assist members of the com- munity that can no longer care for their horses; in an attempt to prevent innocent animals being sub- jected to cruelty and neglect.


Brenda Thompson, founder and president com- ments: “How rewarding it is to experience these equine partners joining forces to help Whispering Hearts and horses in our care. Our gratitude is immeasur- able. I feel this was the missing link to our program here at the rescue and am so ecstatic to see these horses succeed!” Please join the WHHR Facebook group and


grateful that The Rider will be featuring a blog of our first New Strides horse, Sand Dollar. Follow his journey in the next edition of The Rider to see how he progresses!”


Whispering Hearts


is a non-profit organization that relies on public support and donations.


Our mandate is to provide care and rehabilitation to abused and neglected horses. We assist community members that can no longer care for their horses in an attempt to prevent innocent animals being subjected to auctions and slaughter.


Come see us at Can-Am or visit our website to see how you can help!


Hagersville, ON (905) 768-9951


www.whhrescue.com whhr08@gmail.com


check out their website for more information on the great work and many accomplishments of this rescue organization at www.whhrescue.com.


Together We Can And Will Make A Difference - One Horse At A Time!


Where the Whispers of Many Horses in need are Heard!


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