Save Our Farm: A Sanctuary for Healing

Please read our story! We are facing losing our farm and dealing with persecution for standing up for what’s right!

Angel and Jules Not So Ordinary Farm

at Samrock Stables

www.ourfarm.world

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am reaching out to you with a heavy heart and an urgent plea for help. My name is Jules, and my husband Angel and I are fighting for our farm, Angel and Jules Not So Ordinary Farm at Samrock Stables, which has been a sanctuary and a place of healing for children in need, veterans with PTSD, those facing life-threatening illnesses, and individuals overcoming domestic abuse. Through our therapeutic riding program, farm-assisted therapy, farm classes, and volunteer opportunities, we have provided respite and transformation in the lives of many.

My commitment to this cause runs deep, rooted in a long family history of dedication to horses — the most incredibly intuitive and restorative creatures in the world — and farming. As a fourth-generation farmer and equestrian, I have spent my life cultivating and nurturing our land. My grandfather had the honor of training horses with General Patton, and the legacy continued as my mother began her journey into motherhood in the winner's circle at Monmouth Park Racetrack in New Jersey. This farm is not just our livelihood but our life's work and my passion.

However, despite our dedication to serving the community, we are facing relentless legal challenges from our township, threatening to close down our operations. These actions have forced us into costly litigation and now place us on the brink of losing everything. Tragically, due to these legal battles and harassment, in November we lost one of our beloved horses, Trooper. While we did everything we could to try to save him, we were forced to make financial decisions about the extent of testing we could provide. The town's refusal to take us to the Monmouth County Ag Board further exemplifies their frivolous spending of taxpayer dollars, causing unnecessary financial and emotional distress to our family and community. Had they done this, not only would it have saved us costly legal fees, it would have spared taxpayers from footing numerous legal bills. In reality, the normal course of events is to do this first.

Our farm is more than just a piece of land; it's a haven where rescued animals become therapy companions, where children, some facing their last chance to thrive, learn to trust and express themselves, and where veterans and survivors find solace and purpose. The closure of our farm would mean losing the safe space and support system that so many depend on.

Today, I am asking for your support to help us save our farm. We need financial assistance to cover legal expenses and maintain our programs. We are also accepting donations of feed and hay to help us through this very difficult time. More importantly, we need your voice to help spread the word and bring attention to our plight. It would be incredibly helpful if students or anyone who has visited our farm could write a statement or a letter about how the farm has positively impacted their lives or those of their children. Your support can help us ensure that our farm continues to serve those who need us most in the years to come and doesn’t succumb to the politics and bullying that don’t belong in farming.

Please consider donating, volunteering, or sharing our story with your networks. Together, we can protect this vital community resource from being taken away. Please understand while we are in the fight of our lives, farming as a whole is in danger. We must do all in our power to advocate for our farmers, to advocate for the future of farmers. We all need to fully understand that farming is life! Our food, our vitamins and supplements, life-saving medications, textiles, fabrics, fibers — so many parts of our life would not be possible without farming. We are all fighting to be healthier, stronger, more fit, with a peaceful mind. Farming, horses, and livestock provide these things for us. Please help us protect this most valuable resource.

Thank you for your time, compassion, and support.

Warm regards,

Julia Angelov

Angel and Jules Not So Ordinary Farm at Samrock Stables

732-281-7789

[email redacted]

www.ourfarm.world

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Addendum: Timeline of Legal Challenges

1. April 24, 2024: Initial encounter with township official Matthew Howard, leading to forced changes in advertising that impacted summer business.

2. September 6, 2024: Served with a superior court order late on a Friday, causing significant distress without immediate legal counsel.

3. September 11, 2024: Court hearing where we successfully defended ourselves with Judge Hogan ruling in our favor.

4. October 2, 2024: Erroneous "courtesy" email from the township with mislabeled documents, leading to postponed court dates for compliance.

5. November 15, 2024: Township's unsuccessful opposition due to lack of appealable official documentation post-April encounter.

6. November 18, 2024: Township's request for farm inspection denied, preferring a judicial decision.

7. November 22, 2024: Victory in superior court under Judge Zallie Hogan.

8. November 25, 2024: Official court ruling released.

9. December 6, 2024: Township contacts SPCA, attempting to cause disruption.

10. January 3, 2025: Informed of township's appeal of superior court decision, escalating to appellate court.