SRF has good news and still needs your help

Cream Ridge, NJ -11/3/2022 – This young man had his dream come true yesterday when he adopted Whitesand Hooligan!

This morning he opened his eyes, pulled on his boots and ran right out to start their life of love and making memories together. Also known as Duke, he was another great save from slaughter by the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, (SRF) thanks to our donors!

We are receiving many calls and emails inquiring about our annual online auction scheduled for this month. Unfortunately, this fundraiser is postponed. A new date is in the plans for 2023. We thank our donors for gifts, and our shoppers who have supported this in the past and are always appreciating donations year-round.

SRF is hosting a huge tack sale on Saturday, November 12th and will have 80 horses to meet! This is not a Holiday Event as we have had in the past with tastings and other activities, but if you love horses we have them to meet. Prepare to pick up blankets and all kinds of tack, and shop 15% off our logo apparel for great holiday gifts, and for men too.

We have an indoor area for tack and shopping should the weather not permit us to be outside. Donations of tack are also appreciated. Volunteers are appreciated! Supporting this by purchasing tickets and helping by selling them is urgent this year more-so than in the past.

Our annual raffle to win $5,000 is ready and in the mail to SRF friends. We count on this generosity to fill the haylofts and grain bins to feed our 500+ trotters and pacers during the upcoming cold months. A full belly is what keeps a horse warm.

The cost to feed a horse has increased by 40%, this is very taxing on SRF this year. The winner will be announced on December 7th, 2022. Tickets may also be purchased directly from SRF, please contact the office at 609 738 3255 or by emailing SRFhorsesandkids@gmail.com Giving Tuesday is coming, November 29th. SRF is hoping for a generous gift to start a match for others to build on. Please start the momentum. Contact Judith Bokman at 609 738 3255.

We are so excited to say thank you and to share that our number of foster homes increased by 62% in 2022! Volunteers, Foster Homes, Adoption Partners, and our CHAPS Program need your help. These are very rewarding for compassionate horse lovers.  SRF’s logo apparel is stocked up in its online store, check it all out by clicking here.

A new website is in the works so look for some fabulous photos and information at Adoptahorse.org soon.

SRF has four staff positions open. This is an unusual year at SRF, we have many more horses requiring skilled and passionate team members. SRF is a 33-year-old non-profit managing 500 horses in need at many facilities. Its main operation houses 75 horses in rehabilitation and training. Homing and remaining as the guardian are its focus. Bring your experience and passion for horses where you will be most impactful. Location is in Cream Ridge, NJ. Medical benefits, paid time off, paid vacation time and other benefits are provided. Please send a brief cover letter and your resume to Judejude2000@aol.com

Trainer– Job Description: F/t and P/T Evaluate new horses; train under saddle; meet with potential adopters; assist in homing; oversee new horses coming in and those going to their new homes; and other responsibilities related to horses. Requirements: At least 5 years experience with horses, good computer skills, and a superior work ethic. Additional possibilities include off premises training and adoptions. This is not a show barn, it is a barn bursting with compassion for horses SRF helps.

Administrative– Job Description: (Not remote) Market for applications; screen applicants; manage the database of horses; match horses and applicants for adoption, foster, CHAPS, and Adoption Partners; work with veterinarians, farriers, and applicants, and other related responsibilities. Requirements: Our candidate must have a good background of horse experience; exceptional computer skills; organizational skills; outstanding attention to detail; and an understanding of the importance of rescue work.

Development Director– (Possible hybrid) Job Description: The Development Director is key to all SRF programs and its funding streams: Implement annual and long term development plan and strategies with the Board; Oversee programs, donors, grantors, sponsors, and events; cultivate and nurture our wonderful relationships with current supporters, and build on new support; research, write grant proposals; manage fundraising events; write materials for newsletters and brochures, and solicitations; and other responsibilities related to the development, funding, and implementation of SRF’s mission. Requirements: A minimum of 5 years in a nonprofit development role, excellent writing skills and computer skills, knowledge and passion for horses, a proven history in the field of development with donors, donor management and fundraising.

Social Media Management and Admin Assistance-(Possible hybrid) Job description: Manage all social media, photo and film content, measure results, update information, assist in the administrative end of SRF’s programs. Requirements: Good knowledge of horses. Excellent knowledge of all social media platforms Photography and video skills Marketing experience Ability to write passionate content.

From the Standardbred Retirement Foundation