My Nonprofit Reviews

I was lucky to have been involved with Tomten when it was located in Bolton and met Mary Matilda when she was a foal; so I do have a favorite at Tomten! But beyond that, seeing all the rescues and learning about them is fantastic. What’s better than seeing the pigs with pumpkins, horses hanging with their best friends, the goats browsing on branches, hearing the donkeys braying and on it goes!

Thanks to Jen, I learned barn basics and natural horsemanship—and still learning. Last summer, I attended a hands-on workshop at Tomten where we safely and respectfully learned how to approach horses and allow them to approach us—the importance of our gait and body language as well as reading their body language. After the workshop, we helped fill hay nets. My technique left much to be desired compared to others who were old hands at it. I spent only a short time filling a few nets and I still have a hard time imagining what it takes to fill ALL the nets every day—and that is just ONE of the daily chores that is needed for the animals regardless of rain, snow, sleet, freezing cold, etc. In my book, only superheroes are up to the tasks.

I believe that Tomten is the epitome of what a rescue should be. Since I don’t live close enough to volunteer at Tomten, I donate monthly as well as in support of fund-drives for new rescues or special needs. It’s not much, but I believe in Jen’s dream to help as many animals in need as possible, and that All contributions help in some way.

Peace and love to all at Tomten—Wendy