Flying Duck Farm Horse Sanctuary

12/19/2024

My little farm hand is fast asleep during lunch chores.

12/18/2024

Stewy and I would like to send out a very special thank you.
Last night we received a very generous donation from Wendy and her husband. Wendy’s sister Tracey is the person who found Stewy when he had been abandoned for a long time. Past horses Charlie and Shine were also both from Tracey.

Their whole family has always been supportive of whatever do.

This donation will do a lot. It also means for a bit I can breathe and not have to use my personal funds for the sanctuary. Something I have been doing a lot of.

Unfortunately there has been a rise in rescues closing their doors to lack of funds. You can imagine it takes a lot to care for horses. Especially special needs horses.

If you believe in what we do and are able please consider making a tax deductible donation to the sanctuary. We will be more than happy to provide a receipt. There’s still time before the year ends.

Thank you all for your support. And from the bottom of my heart, thank you to Wendy and her husband.

12/17/2024

Poo happens! A lot.

We are looking for a weekly volunteer to assist with picking up poo in the pasture. We have plenty of wheelbarrows, plenty of poo forks and nice flat ground with easy access to where it gets dumped. Heck, we will even dump the wheelbarrow when you finish!

Looking for 1 day a week. Only 1-2hrs total a week. We’d prefer it be during feeding time since we will be right there. Can be morning, mid day or evening. Totally flexible.

Great for community service hours. Or just the chance to be around horses.

You don’t have to do every week. We can rotate people.

If this is something that “speaks” to you then get in touch with us.

Located in Woodstock, Md.

12/16/2024

We had a wonderful turn out yesterday for Cocoa and Cookies!

Thank you all for attending.
Thank you to our vendors with your wares.
Thank you to my dear friend Allen, who stepped up at the last minute and transformed into Santa! Thankfully Santa was able to take time away from the Island to be with us yesterday.
Thank you to my daughters who were there for me as always.
Thank you to my bonus granddaughters who helped, including my little Elf.
Thank you to my sweet friends for running the check in table.
Thank you to my friend for sending me new friends that took awesome photos.
And lastly, thank you to Matt, For…..everything you do for myself, my family and my horses.

This was possible because all of you!

As soon I receive the photos from the photographer I will get into contact with those on the list.

P.S. word has it that Santa rode off into the sunset back to the beach.

12/15/2024

The stockings are hung by the fireplace…..we are all hoping to see you at Cocoa and Cookies tomorrow.

RAIN OR SHINE.
Vendors and such will be inside the barn.
Tickets available in advance or at the door.

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12/13/2024

COCOA & COOKIES

Join us on 12-15-24 for “Cocoa & Cookies” at the farm from 2p-4p.
Tickets required. Tickets can be purchased through the link below OR at the door the day of the event.
$10 per person.
Children under 3 years old free.

Guests will get to meet all of the sanctuary horses and their friends. We will have a complimentary hot cocoa bar where you can make your own delicious hot cocoa with choices of toppings. There will be plenty cookies to enjoy as well.

Take pictures in our winter scene photo area free of charge. OR have your holiday picture taken by a photographer in front of a restored tractor for an additional charge. (Photos will emailed to you.)

Santa will even be making an appearance with a “lil” reindeer.

Guests can make gingerbread Lego ornaments for an additional charge of $8 per ornament. 🎄

We will also have several baskets being raffled off to benefit the sanctuary. They will include Amazon gift cards, doggie items and some other treats. Winners will be drawn at the end of the event.

Family appropriate vendors will be onsite for guests to shop. This will be a perfect way for guests to purchase last minute holiday gifts. We still have room for more vendors for those interested. Spots are a $25 donation.

Tickets can be purchased by the link, messaging the farm page or texting 443-375-8398. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cocoa-cookies-flying-duck-farm-horse-sanctuary-tickets-1086942727959?aff=oddtdtcreator

Feel free to reach out for more info.

The main part of this will be in the barn so this event can be held rain or shine.

Flying Duck Farm
Horse Sanctuary
2600 Offutt Rd
Woodstock, Md 21163

Guests will enjoy a cocoa bar, cookies, have photo ops including a photographer for family pics ($.) Vendors onsite. And more.

12/11/2024

Will you be joining us this Sunday for “Cocoa and Cookies” at the farm?

What will occur you ask???
-Santa, his helpers and his mini reindeer
-Photo op area
-Photographer onsite for pics for a donation
-Vendors for holiday shopping
-Cocoa Bar
-Cookies
-Gingerbread Lego ornament building ($)
-Introduction to the horses and other animals

Stockings will be hanging for each sanctuary horse. Visitors are welcome to stuff them with a donation to help with their daily expenses.

Please note:
RAIN OR SHINE
Festivities will be held in the barn if the weather is questionable.

Purchase your tickets through the link on our event. Or through PayPal [email protected]

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12/10/2024

Santa is getting ready for this Sunday! Don’t worry, his beard still has plenty of time to grow in before Sunday 😉.

Join us for Cocoa, cookies, vendors for holiday shopping, gingerbread Lego ornaments ($) and plenty of photo op’s! Santa and his mini reindeer will be there as well.

Be sure to get your tickets through our link or PayPal.
PayPal is [email protected].

We still have space for vendors if you are interested. Feel free to message or text 443-375-8398.

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12/08/2024

Our sweet Roo.

He was semi-patiently waiting while Stew finished breakfast this morning.

Roo has limited sight due to cataracts. That doesn’t stop him from being a normal horse. When we moved earlier this year to the new farm I was concerned how he would adjust. He surprised us all and settled in immediately! He is actually doing better at the new farm in my opinion. Roo has come a long way in his confidence. I can imagine it’s rough for an animal to adjust to sight loss.

12/07/2024

Be sure to join us for Cocoa and Cookies at the farm. Meet the horses, enjoy Cocoa and cookies. Photo op area with a mini. Vendors onsite for holiday shopping. Santa will visit with his mini reindeer and a photographer will be available for a donation. Located in Woodstock, Md. https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3A4zivAC/?mibextid=9l3rBW

12/05/2024

Hanging out with Roo while Stewy eats his lunch.
It’s chilly and windy
Marsy is in the background napping in the sun. (Don’t worry. She’s ok.)

12/05/2024

Thank you time!

Thank you to Lin for the TSC gift card.

Thank you Barbara for your monthly sponsorship of Snickers.

Thank you Karen for your monthly sponsorship of Roo.

Thank you Cindy for your donation of a Christmas tree to use in our photo area at our event next weekend.

Thank you to Evalyn for your generous donation to the horses.

Thank you to our vendors that have signed up so far for “Cocoa and Cookies.”

Thank you to those that have purchased tickets so far for “Cocoa and Cookies.”

Thank you Lee for all the poo picking up that you have done. As well as a big thank you for humoring me and being our Santa for “Cocoa and Cookies.”

Lastly, thank you to Taylor and Matt for all you do every single day! I couldn’t do this without you.

I couldn’t do this without any of you!
I have A LOT to be thankful for!

12/03/2024

Santa and Goliath can’t wait to see you at our event, “Cocoa and Cookies” next Sunday!

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12/03/2024

Sometimes it’s hard to see just how little some of the lil’s are. Especially the dwarf minis.
Precious is our smallest lil.
Next to Sassy she doesn’t look too small.
BUT next to Buddy, a Shetland pony you can see just how small Precious really is.

12/03/2024

Working on putting all of the horses names on stockings for our Cocoa and Cookies event at the farm next weekend.

11/29/2024

Marsy has decided to rest up after Thanksgiving. But, she wants to let you know that our friend discovered if you shops One Hope you can select our sanctuary as a charity to support!

Be sure to check them out!

https://www.onehopewine.com