J&J Farms- help for the horses

UPDATE:  Since setting up the initial amount of $10,000 I have been asked to raise the fundraising amount due to things not covered by insurance such as a generator, fencing needed to keep the horses safe and the water also as the well has been damaged. These things are becoming obvious problems as the investigation continues and issues begin to arise. I will update everyone as soon as information becomes available. 

My name is Katie Wright, I am one of many girls who board my beloved horse at J&J Farms in Newburgh, ON.

 

On March 10th around 5:30 pm the barn where our horses, eat, sleep, stay warm and out of the heat during the summer, caught fire.  All the horses were outside at the time and are safe. It took several hours to put out the fire which resulted in complete loss of the barn, some livestock as well as the tack the riders keep there and the food we have to feed all our horses.

 

This barn wasn't just for the animals but it was a space where our "Barn Family" came to set up trail rides, hang out with one another and also be there for one another in times of need. In this case it is the wonderful owners of this farm and barn that need us to be there for them as this is their time of need.

 

James and Jennifer Leadbeater are two of the most wonderful, hardworking, kind and loveable people you will ever meet and I know there are dozens who agree with me. They work tirelessly day in and day out to make sure our horses are safe and well taken care of.

 

The main point of this go fund me is to raise money to help with feeding and taking care of our horses while they no longer have a barn to retreat to. 200-300 bales of hay were lost and dozens of bags of grain as well as bird food which will be needed for the remaining birds that did survive.

 

This money raised will be going directly to the horses. We have received a lot of support from the community so far but we still have a long way to go. Anything you can offer is greatly appreciated and all the girl's at J&J Farms want to thank you in advance.

 

Please help us help our horses and of course, James and Jenn.

 

Thank you