Talisman Therapeutic Riding

06/20/2024

2024 Kent Island High School Field Trip!
We cannot imagine a better way to wrap up the school and begin Summer!! For the second year in a row, Talisman Therapeutic Riding opened its gates to the Kent Island High School Special Education Class for its final field trip. Everyone had a ton of fun as we played games, went on a scavenger hunt, painted a horse, and created crafts. We had the best time with this super cool group of young men and women!

06/19/2024

2024 Talisman Horse Show
On June 9, family and friends came together to cheer on Talisman participants during our annual horse show. This fun-filled day was dedicated to our participants showcasing their horsemanship skills and personal achievements. We are so proud of all our participants and grateful to the Talisman staff and volunteers who made this day possible!

05/30/2024

Morning Session Registration https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/67960-wings-and-wildflowers-at-wye-farm-morning-session

Afternoon Session Registration https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/69468-wings-and-wildflowers-at-wye-farm-afternoon-session

05/29/2024

Order Your Community Supported Agriculture Basket Now!
The Growing Hope Garden is yielding its first crop of the 2024 season. Join the growing CSA movement and reap the benefits of our locally grown "Stable to Table" produce.
Access Subscription Order Link: https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/72435-growing-hope-garden-csa-basket-subscriptions

05/29/2024

Memorial Day Thank You
Honoring Those Who Have Given the Most for Others

05/24/2024

Wings and Wildflowers at Wye Farm-Afternoon Session
Come and visit historic Wye Farm and tour the 33 acres of native wildflowers. Enjoy presentations by Ecologist Dr. Wayne Bell discussing the importance of successional habitat to birds, pollinators and wildlife. As well as Dan Small, natural lands coordinator at Washington College, who will cover the planting and maintenance of native wildflowers. This will be followed by a guided walking tour of our habitat.

Come and visit historic Wye Farm and tour the 33 acres of native wildflowers. Enjoy presentations by Ecologist Dr. Wayne Bell discussing the importance of successional habitat to birds, pollinators and wildlife. As well as Dan Small, natural land...

05/24/2024

Wings and Wildflowers at Wye Farm-Morning Session
Come and visit historic Wye Farm and tour the 33 acres of native wildflowers. Enjoy presentations by Ecologist Dr. Wayne Bell discussing the importance of successional habitat to birds, pollinators and wildlife. As well as Dan Small, natural lands coordinator at Washington College, who will cover the planting and maintenance of native wildflowers. This will be followed by a guided walking tour of our habitat.

Wings and Wildflowers at Wye Farm-Morning Session Come and visit historic Wye Farm and tour the 33 acres of native wildflowers. Enjoy presentations by Ecologist Dr. Wayne Bell discussing the importance of successional habitat to birds, pollinators and wildlife. As well as Dan Small, natural land...

05/13/2024

Giddy Up! Trot your children over to Talisman's Summer camps. You and/or your young riders will learn basic horsemanship, safety, grooming, tacking, etiquette, and will cap off their lessons by creating wonderful horse and rider bonds with Talisman's enjoyable and personable horses. Sign up today using the link below!

Join the Lunch Bunch - $30 per person for an additional hour of fun at the farm!

https://talismantherapeuticriding.org/events/

05/08/2024

THANK YOU to our Sponsors and Guests who made this year's Derby Day a huge success! Talisman Therapeutic Riding raised over $100,000 through the generous support of everyone who attended. In addition to enjoying the fabulous food, bourbon, craft beer, and wine, the Kentucky Derby race thrilled the crowd with a photo finish! The silent and live auctions brought about spirited bidding competition, which was all part of the fun in this annual fundraiser. Special thanks to Jon Shaw who exhibited eleven original paintings and donated 100% of the sale proceeds to Talisman!

Notifications were sent to winner bidders of our auction items via text and/or email. If you are a proud winner of a Silent Auction item and did not take it with you after the event, it is available after pickup at the Welcome Center. The Talisman staff is happy to assist with your pickup Monday - Friday, between 9:30AM - 5:00PM.

Thank you!

05/04/2024

Happy Derby Day! 🐴🌹👒

04/25/2024

LAST CHANCE to buy your Derby Day tickets! Tickets are on sale until MIDNIGHT tonight, Thursday, April 25th. You will not want to miss this fun-filled day at Talisman Therapeutic Riding, celebrating the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby!

Use the link below to purchase your ticket today!

https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/67642-2024-talisman-derby-day

04/23/2024

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week to all of our amazing volunteers! We would not be the same without you. Talisman is so grateful for our volunteers and everything they do to support our mission, our herd, and participants! If you would like to become a volunteer and be a part of creating magic between our participants and horses, join us at our upcoming Volunteer Training on Saturday, April 27th from 3pm-5pm.

If you plan on attending this training, please complete the form using the link below:

https://schedule.wranglr.app/volunteer_application?token=ZG9suQsNA-UorPpQsiJdzcs8ZwtZ4zar

04/22/2024

Join us for the most exciting two minutes in sports at Derby Day! Participate in the live auction and silent auction, visit with Talisman’s herd, partake in a bourbon tasting, enjoy mint juleps and complimentary beer and wine. We are in the homestretch! Derby Day tickets are almost sold out! Race to buy your tickets now using the link below 👇🏻

https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/67642-2024-talisman-derby-day

04/18/2024

Talisman Therapeutic Riding was thrilled to welcome the Operation Red Wings Foundation to the farm for a Heroes on Horses retreat! We welcomed veterans from all branches of the military. Talisman's herd showed us the importance of taking the time to breathe, have patience, and slow down to enjoy the little things in life. We are honored to serve those who have served our country and we are looking forward to the next retreat soon!
Patriot Point

04/17/2024

Talisman Therapeutic Riding was happy to host the Queen Anne's County 4H Pony Express Club! While they were here, they learned about Talisman's programs and met our amazing herd. We enjoyed sharing our important mission to harness the magic of horses to instill confidence and independence for those we serve.

04/15/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Talisman Therapeutic Riding for our Spring Open House! It was a beautiful spring day full of smiles, horses, and bunnies. A huge thank you to Tresa Sharron Ivins Hutchison and the 4H club for sharing your knowledge of bunnies with us! Thank you to our wonderful staff and volunteers who made this wonderful day possible. We look forward to seeing you around the farm and at our next open house!

04/13/2024

Roja and Rosie are looking so pretty in their finest hats for Derby Day! Don't forget to purchase your ticket using the link below, to celebrate Talisman Therapeutic Riding's 13th Annual Derby Day and the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.
Come enjoy a visit with Talisman's herd, a vast array of silent auction items to bid on, and a live auction of amazing offerings, a bourbon tasting, mint juleps, complimentary beer and wine, and a traditional Southern Supper served by Chef David Perry. We look forward to seeing you at the farm!

https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/67642-2024-talisman-derby-day

04/12/2024

Calling all bourbon aficionados - and those who just love an exceptional drink! Join us at the 2024 Talisman Derby Day and raise a paddle to for a chance to take home this fabulous basket of old fashion cheer - 12 year old Van Winkle Special Reserve Bourbon, 10 year old Rip Van Winkle Handmade Bourbon, Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon, French Vermouth, bitters and Maraschino cherries.

A HUGE thank you to Love Point Deli Wine and Spirits for this incredible gift, and belief in the very important Talisman mission! Love Point Deli

Buy 2024 Derby Day tickets now, and sign up for sponsoring this amazing event!

https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/67642-2024-talisman-derby-day

04/12/2024

Are you a Dutton at heart? Whether you are a John, Casey, Rip … or Beth, this journey into the wilderness will undoubtedly change your life. Talisman Therapeutic Riding is partnering with Stetter Outfitters to provide a transformative experience in the Wind River Mountain Range of Wyoming. A journey of exploration – into the wilderness. This retreat is for all levels of horse experience, and appropriate for most ages 12 and above. Rediscover yourself through adventure in the beauty of nature. The well-trained Stetter herd of horses and mules will be your equine-partners as you transverse the scenic vistas of the Wind River Range. Situated on the Wind River, this rustic retreat is a short hike to the base of Gannett Peak. The canvas tents line the boundary of the camp and are complemented with hand-made rope beds ready for a cozy night of sleeping under the stars. The wafting aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the welcoming signal that the camp kitchen is open for business. A menu of hearty meals fuels the week of adventure, as each meal is prepared by an experienced backcountry cook. The warm glow and crackling sound of the campfire provides the perfect ambiance for the group to gather and share their cowboy stories. Get out of the car, get on a horse, and get ready to rediscover life!

Trip 1:
https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/69929-wyoming-wilderness-retreat-july-august

Trip 2:
https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/70219-wyoming-wilderness-retreat-august

04/09/2024

Do you love bunnies and horses? Join us at Talisman Therapeutic Riding for our Bunny-themed Spring Open House from 2PM - 4PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024! Learn about caring for bunnies, visit with our wonderful herd, take a nature walk on the Sensory trail, and enjoy games, arts & crafts and refreshments. Admission is free. Come be a part of welcoming Marshmallow and Jac-Jac officially to the herd!

04/08/2024

We are all ready for the solar eclipse today! Mr. Sky, Moon, and Little Skye are excited to celebrate this show the sun, the sky, and the moon have in store for us 🌙☀️

04/04/2024

Talisman Therapeutic Riding is offering retirement boarding available immediately. Let your horse enjoy a relaxing nap in the sunshine as part of their retirement at Talisman ☀️

Visit our website to learn more about what is offered for our retirement boarding.

https://talismantherapeuticriding.org/retirement-boarding/

04/03/2024

Derby Day is coming up fast! Race to purchase your tickets and/or sponsorships today! Be sure to wear your best hat for the festivities! 👒

https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/67642-2024-talisman-derby-day

04/01/2024

Join us at Talisman Therapeutic Riding for our Bunny-themed Spring Open House on Sunday, April 14, 2024! Learn about caring for bunnies, visit with our wonderful herd, take a nature walk on the Sensory trail, and enjoy games, crafts and refreshments. Admission is free. Come be a part of welcoming Marshmallow and Jac-Jac officially to the herd!

03/29/2024

Join us for Derby Day 2024! Please purchase your tickets and/or sponsorships using the link below.

https://talismantherapeuticriding.networkforgood.com/events/67642-2024-talisman-derby-day

03/22/2024

Happy Friday from a few of the wonderful faces in our herd! 🐴🐐🐖

03/21/2024

Would you like to become a volunteer at Talisman Therapeutic Riding? Our next Volunteer Training is Saturday, March 23rd at 3:30pm! Volunteers are critical to achieving our mission and vision. It is with the volunteer help that we can focus on our guiding principles and continue to make. miracles happen on the farm every day! We offer different types of volunteer options: visit our website to learn more. If you are interested in coming to the Volunteer Training, please fill out the form through the link below and in our story.

https://schedule.wranglr.app/volunteer_application?token=ZG9suQsNA-UorPpQsiJdzcs8ZwtZ4zar

03/07/2024

Any day spent with our therapeutic horses is a fun day!

03/01/2024

Talisman Therapeutic Riding is launching the Paving Hope Program as a special way to honor a loved one (two or four legs), leave a message of inspiration, support a participant, or recognize a family or business. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to order your engraved brick today! Phase One of this program focuses on the main fire pit area at the farm, which serves as a gathering place during our Heroes on Horses Retreats. This common area allows these groups of active-duty military, veterans, and first responders to reflect on resiliency and purpose. Enhancing this space with personalized bricks will demonstrate the support of community for those who have served their country. There will be future phases of the Paving Hope Program, including the walkway in front of the Anne L. Joyner Welcome Center and the pedestrian passage between the main barn and indoor arena. By purchasing a brick today, you are supporting Talisman in this very important commemorative program. Your brick will be incorporated into the planned phases of the program and your message will be prominently displayed in stone for life at our farm in Grasonville, MD! These bricks are custom laser engraved and made in the USA. Visit our site or click the link below to see the endless options.

https://www.fundraisingbrick.com/online-orders/ttr/