My Nonprofit Reviews

Erin Kelley-Groth and John Groth own and operate AGES. This is the note I wrote to Erin after my daughter's and my first day volunteering there:

Hi Erin,

I'm writing to express how thankful Molly and I are that we were able to come work and spend time with your horses on Saturday. It is not within our current means or situation to have horses of our own, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to come serve and participate in loving and caring for the beauties at AGES. We appreciate the time you spent with us all on the orientation and helping us get started.

Molly and I had an especially wonderful time with your newcomer, Nick. Laurie accompanied us out into his and Rudy's paddock. Of course, Rudy wanted nothing to do with us! But Nick came over and accepted our treats, so we started brushing and loving on him. After we worked on his back and sides for a while, I stepped over and started on his neck. He really liked that. He kept moving his head over my head from one of my shoulders to the other, and eventually just rested his chin on the top of my head and leaned! (It only sunk me down a couple more inches.) He was so sweet, calm, and relaxed.

I'm really looking forward to seeing him again, but I hope and pray he goes to his forever-home soon--he and all of your adoptables. I admire the work you've done and continue to do for those beautiful horses. Thank you for letting us come and be a small part of it.

We are eager to come back again!