Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue Program

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Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue Program

We are a horse rescue that embraces the empathic gifts that come naturally to the horses.
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02/11/2024

LET’S GO!!!! 🏈 🎉

Every year, we take a poll of who our rescued horses and animals think will win the Super Bowl. Rootin’ for the underdog. Tie breaker is in our story!!!!

02/10/2024

“If you can promise me anything, promise me that whenever you’re sad, or unsure, or you lose complete faith, that you’ll see yourself through my eyes.”

p.s I love you

Today is P.S I LOVE YOU Day 💜 Spirit’s Promise wears purple to support mental health awareness and will continue to share this mission in the community. Mental health isn’t a battle to be won. It’s a journey to continue walking. 💜

02/07/2024

01/29/2024

Don't miss our Spirit's Promise Winter Apparel Sale! You can buy our tees, sweatshirts, hats, and many other items from now through February 14. All proceeds help to support the animals and programs at Spirit's Promise. Items will be received 3-4 weeks after the sale ends. Thank you for your support! https://spiritspromise.itemorder.com/shop/product/37482979/

01/29/2024

Spirit’s Promise is proud to be hosting Equus Coach Training through The Center for Equus Coaching! For more information, please visit:

https://equuscoach.com/equus-coach-training-ny/

01/28/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the North Fork Country Barn Dance last night! We are looking forward to seeing you at our Open Dance on February 2! 🐴

01/28/2024

Another great night at The Barn at Spirit’s Promise! Thank you to Deanna and to everyone who attended. Your support means everything to us! 🐴

01/27/2024

Save a horse - line dance at Spirit’s Promise! 🐴

01/10/2024

Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! 🇺🇸

Thank you for your service today, tomorrow and always.

Our very own, retired member of the NYPD Mounted Unit; Major (Badge number #0017). Served 11 years guarding the streets of NY, especially Times Square and Yankee Stadium. He is the alpha at our farm, always on guard, loves things in order yet shows a soft side…at times. ❤️🤍💙 We are lucky he chose us!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from Spirit’s Promise! Thank you to everyone who helped us ring in 2024! 🐴

12/31/2023

“Don’t let the fear of the unknown keep you from taking bold steps toward your goals. The greatest opportunities lie on the other side of fear.”
-Marie Forleo

**LAST CHANCE** to save on tuition Spring 2024 Equus Coaching class hosted by US!

** $1000 off by December 31st**

https://equuscoach.com/equus-coach-training-ny/

12/31/2023

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight and ringing in 2024! There are a few tickets left. Call Sherry at 631-875-0433 if you are interested in attending. BYO drinks & snacks. Music and lessons by Deanna. Champagne toast at midnight! Happy New Year! 🥳

12/31/2023

12/26/2023

Join Jenn Demeo for beginner country line dancing classes on December 27, 2023, and January 3, 2024, from 7:00-8:15pm. This is the perfect way to review previously taught dances or just try a class or two before the new session begins!
$15 per class ($12 for members), registration is required at www.spiritspromise.com. Call Sherry at 631-875-0433 for more information

12/25/2023

Whatever is beautiful. Whatever is meaningful. Whatever brings you happiness. May it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

From our family to yours Merry Christmas 🎁 🎄

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas from our Spirit’s Promise family to yours! Thank you for your support this past year. We will see you in 2024! 🐴

12/23/2023

Jenn and Sherry want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! There is no class on Monday, but please join them on Wednesday night and Friday night for country line dancing in our beautiful barn! For more information, please visit www.spiritspromise.com or call 631-875-0433.

12/21/2023

A limited number of tickets are still available for our NYE Country Line Dancing Event - Sapphires & Stetsons! Sherry will have tickets for sale (cash only) at the following events:

Wednesday, 12/27, at Spirit’s Promise in Riverhead from 7-8:30pm

Thursday, 12/28, at the Heritage Center in Mt. Sinai from 7-9pm

Friday, 12/29, at Spirit’s Promise in Riverhead from 7-10pm

For more information, please call 631-875-0433.

12/19/2023

Hello everyone !! I am looking for a mule or donkey that can be a companion to a mule that lives with a very good friend of mine. He does my transports to and from Spirits Promise.

If you can help please let me (marisa) know

12/17/2023

Thank you to everyone who attended the North Fork Country Holiday Barn Dance last night! We had a great time and raised some money for the horses. We greatly appreciate your support over the last year and hope to see you all in 2024! Merry Christmas! 🐴

12/14/2023

“There’s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” -Winston Churchill

Celebrating National “Day of the Horse” with our new additions, Romeo and Jules. This fall, these two horses were fortunate to find a forever home at Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue. Over time they will assist our Equus life coaches during retreats and clinics as they help guide client’s through their grief and their trauma. Choosing to be vulnerable during these unexpected partnerships promotes an environment of healing and hope.

Help Us. Help Horses. Help People.

12/13/2023

December 13 is National Day of the Horse! This year’s theme is “Horses make our lives better.” Please consider a donation to Spirit’s Promise and help us help horses help people. ❤️🐴
www.spiritspromise.com/donate

It's a day to remember the economic, historic, and cultural contributions that horses have made.

12/11/2023

Save the dates and save a horse! 🐴

12/10/2023

A rainy day at Spirit’s Promise with Mrs. Claus is still a special day, indeed!

12/01/2023

Here’s to December a month of….🌲

*Celebrating how far we’ve come.
*Reflecting on all we have learned this year.
*Knowing WE ARE not alone if we are grieving or hurting in this season.
*Remembering that even though there are 100 things to do, we are not wrong for needing time to rest and re-group.
*Being grateful for things both great and small.
*Believing that some of the best gifts we can give are, time, empathy and love.

-Morgan Harper Nichols

Address

2746 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY
11901

Telephone

(631) 875-0433

Website

http://www.spiritspromise.com/

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Another great night at The Barn at Spirit’s Promise! Thank you to Deanna and to everyone who attended. Your support means everything to us! 🐴

Visit Spirit’s Promise in December for lots of holiday fun!

You Are Enough Workshop

Spirit’s Promise is proud to present “You Are Enough”, a female empowerment workshop, on September 17, 2023. Join us for an afternoon of Shoulder-to-Shoulder Equine Therapy where you will see yourself through a different type of mirror - a horse. Come discover parts of yourself that say, “I am enough!” For more information and to register, please visit our website www.spiritspromise.com/events or call us at 631-875-0433.

Join us on April 8th at 12pm or 1:30pm for Equus Life Coaching Demonstrations! Bring a friend or family member to check out the magic healing power between horse and human. ♥️🐴 Registration is required at GarretsPromise.org/Events

North Fork Country Barn Dance with Deanna

Thank you to Deanna and to everyone who attended our barn dance on Saturday night! Your support helps us to continue our work with both horses and people! 🐴

Holiday time can be especially hard when you are in grief. Sometimes we push grief aside, but sometimes we need to allow grief in so we can heal. Join Marisa for an Equus Life Coaching session at Spirit’s Promise this holiday season. For an appointment, please call 631-875-0433

It’s important to create boundaries in a relationship, whether it’s a brand new one or an existing one that needs repair. If you need help creating boundaries in your life, Equus Life Coaching may be a perfect fit for you. Visit our website or call 631-875-0433 for more information about private Equus Life Coaching sessions with Marisa at Spirit’s Promise.

Spirit's Promise Weddings!

The team at Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue decided to turn a part of their property into a venue space as it has a unique energy. The Barn at Spirit's Promise offers couples an idyllic and rustic setting for weddings and related events. The venue is situated in the heart of Long Island's Wine Country, making it convenient to access for guests. The Barn spans 1,352 square feet and features the original floor from the 1850s. Adjacent to the Barn, the festivities can spread out on the 2,700-square-foot patio, where guests can enjoy the views of the sunsets and horse pastures.

Although Joker is our featured horse of the month for July, there’s no Joker without Diva! When Diva returned back to Spirit’s Promise in 2020, Joker nearly ran through or jumped every fence on the property to get to her in the trailer. Now they spend their days grazing the paddocks and living out their lifelong bond. As you can tell in this video of Joker protecting her from the horse flies, Diva’s needs will always come before his. The Casanova has officially been tamed! If you’d like to sponsor or contribute to the monthly costs for Joker’s hay, grain, and antibiotics, please visit www.spiritspromise.com/joker.

Our July Horse of the Month, Joker, is back for more attention! He and Marisa would go on long trail rides, finding themselves in the most precarious of adventures, where his protective instincts not only led them away from dangerous people on the trails, but also brought them back home countless times when she lost her sense of direction. Joker will try his mightiest to steal the clothes off your back, but the only thing he’ll actually steal is your heart! If you’re interested in sponsoring Joker, please visit spiritspromise.com/joker

Joker

Our featured house for the month of July is Joker. Joker, born in 1997, is a stocky American Paint Horse who loves mischief. He served as a Cow Pony for most of his life until he was sent to a lesson barn to serve special needs children. Joker did not have the docile temperament needed for this, but his energetic and friendly personality made him a great fit at a trail riding barn, which is where he was rehomed once again. Marisa met Joker when her first horse, Spirit, was recovering from colic. She wanted to continue riding while Spirit was recovering and, when she met Joker, she immediately knew that Joker and Spirit would be her boys. Although Joker is just that, a joker who loves to nibble on people’s hair and buttons, he has also saved Marisa’s life quite a few times with his protective instincts and sense of direction. Joker’s home at the time was being shut down and any horse not saved was ultimately going to be sent to slaughter. Joker found his forever home at Spirit’s Promise in 2010 and has been the Casanova of Spirit’s Promise ever since. You can always be sure to find him right at Diva’s side, nipping any other horse who tries to interact with her. Joker’s big personality also makes him a great companion in the round pen with people in grief. In 2020, Joker was evaluated by the dentist/veterinarian and it was discovered he had a rotten, broken incisor. This turned out to be severe EOTRH syndrome (Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis), resulting in resorption lesions of incisors and canine teeth. Often known to be painful, Joker’s diet did not suffer. He was sent along with stall mate, Flirt, to the Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialist in Belmont, NY, to have his front incisors removed. With a restricted diet plan, pain medicine, and mouthwash, Joker has made a full recovery. After a year in recovery, he has learned to use his lips in place of his incisors to forage. If you would like to help support Joker, please visi

Our chickens know there's nothing like cold watermelon on a hot summer day!

Pirate, our June Horse of the Month, becomes such a mush when he’s in his stall. Out in the paddocks he likes to lay low and eat his hay in peace and quiet, but as soon as his stall door closes, he becomes one our most attention seeking horses. As you can see, he loves his kisses and to be nose-to-nose with our humans. While we know he’s just looking for a hello and treat, you sure can get slimy passing by his stall. It's slime of love though, of course! If you'd like to help support Pirate, please visit our website: https://www.spiritspromise.com/pirate

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Our main focus at Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue is to “help us, help horses, help people”. All of the hands-on and therapeutic activities we do with our horses is ground work verses riding. As a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit, we rely on donations and our team of volunteers to support our cause. We have partnered with East End Hospice for our bereavement program and with the Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center. We also provide Equus Life Coaching, specializing in work with teenagers. You may take part in a tour of our farm and meet our horses between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Tours must be booked on our website www.spiritspromiserescue.org Visit our page and our website regularly for special events which include our American Country Friday Nights, American Country Saturday Nights, Sunday Family Fun Days, Tuesday night line dancing lessons, and our very special Christmas event in December! For more information on any of our programs, please call 631-875-0433.