"The Ryerss Horse Farm for Aged Equines in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is a nonprofit haven for senior, abused or rescued horses who get to spend the rest of their life grazing on 380 acres of beautiful farmland. They get monitored and checked up by a medical staff and lots of hay from volunteers. The nonprofit is home to 80 horses spending their golden years making friends, eating hay and grazing in the meadows."
"Karen Moore is the Animal Welfare Manager at Ryerss. She says, "I think their retirement life here is amazing." Petting a horse that rolls up on her to say hello, she says, "This guy here wasn't always treated the best. But he forgives and he forgets, and I think humans can learn so much from the animals if they just sit and spend time with them. They're just incredible.""
"Ruth Seponski and Pete Miller are volunteers here. Ruth explains, "When you miss a day volunteering, you don't feel like yourself. You feel like you're missing something. This place runs on volunteers." Ella Richter is visiting from Phoenixville. She got the chance to be up close to these calm creatures and see some donkeys too! Ella says, "I love animals and it's really fun!""
Ryerss Horse Farm for Aged Equines in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is a nonprofit sanctuary where senior, abused, or rescued horses graze on 380 acres of farmland. About 80 horses live on the farm, most aged 20 and older, with the oldest at 38. A medical staff monitors health while volunteers provide hay, grooming, and daily care. Horses cross streams, socialize, and interact with visitors during open hours, fostering calm, therapeutic encounters. Volunteers report strong personal attachment and rely on regular shifts to sustain operations. Public visiting hours are daily from 10am to 4pm; more information is available at https://www.ryerssfarm.org.
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