Horse Feathers Veterans Program

03/18/2026

Our Spring Horse Feathers program starts on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Join us every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. For more info visit rayoflightfarm.org/about-horse-feathers.

11/20/2025

The annual Horse Feathers Veterans Program Thanksgiving dinner was a delicious feast. We wish everyone a peaceful and grateful Thanksgiving.

11/20/2025

Today was the last day of our fall session for the Horse Feathers Veterans Program. We enjoyed our Thanksgiving feast and we thank everyone who contributed their specialty dishes. It was delicious! We even had time to interact with the animals today. And since one of our veterans, Chuck, was so good at swatting flies this year, we presented him with a Master Fly Killer certificate. 😆 Thank you to everyone who helped make this session successful, including volunteers and veterans. See you next year!

11/11/2025

On behalf of all of us at Ray of Light Farm, a big thank you to our veterans who have served our country and kept us safe. We honor you today.

11/06/2025

Today was a special day for Race Car and Tug. They got to play with the Horse Feathers Veterans Program participants. And yes, they did get some treats, but don't tell anyone... We are beyond grateful to be able to have this program for CT's veterans and we hope that they enjoy it as much as Race Car and Tug do!
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07/30/2025

We are pleased to announce that the Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) and St. Luke's Home Fund through CFMC, have awarded grants to us for two of our veterans programs: Boots and Hooves on the Ground Program and the Horse Feathers Veterans Program. Each grant is $5,000 and will help us tremendously in administering these programs. We thank you so much and cannot tell you how much this will help us!

The Community Foundation of Middlesex County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Middlesex County, and to help Good People Do Great Things. The mission of the Community Foundation of Middlesex County is to improve the quality of life for the people of Middlesex County now and in the future by developing endowments, making grants that have impact, and assisting donors in meeting their philanthropic objectives. Our interests are your interests, including animal welfare, arts and culture, health and social services, education, history, the environment, civic improvements, recreation, and economic security and opportunity. We welcome conversations with good people who want to do great things. For more information, contact us at 860.347.0025 or [email protected].

07/28/2025

Our fall session for Horse Feathers begins on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. If you have any questions, you can visit our website or give us a call at 860–873–1895.
https://www.rayoflightfarm.org/about-horse-feathers

06/13/2025

Two Wrasslin’ Cats is donating to the Horse Feathers veterans program of Ray Of Light Farm on Saturday, in memory of Eileen Console, who was an advocate and member of our program. Thank you so much!

The East Haddam “No Kings” Rally at 374 Town Street is only two days away.
It will happen on Saturday June 14th come rain or come shine. Plan to attend as your voice is weatherproof!

It’s Flag Day! Bring along your favorite American Flag to wave in celebration and support of Democracy and the US Constitution!

TWC will be open from 9-2:30 with a “No Kings” limited menu.

Coffee and bagels will be available for rally participants for a donation.

These donations will be collected in the memory of US Navy veteran Eileen Console to support the Horse Feathers Veteran Program at the Ray of Light Farm.

Rally participants should plan to start arriving at 11. Parking is limited, so carpool. Parking volunteers will be there to help.

This is a peaceful rally to remind us that kings and the take down of US Senator Padilla are simply UnAmerican and unacceptable.

Please share. Thanks.

05/22/2025

One of our biggest benefactors, Eileen Console, passed away last year. She was a member of the Horse Feathers Veterans Program and was a United States Navy veteran. She was always so very generous to the farm. In her honor, Evelyn has planted a flower garden near the entrance to the Save-A-Buck Tack & Gift Store. It is a truly lovely way to remember a dear friend. Thank you, Evelyn. ❤️🤍💙

05/08/2025

It’s a Horse Feathers Veterans Program day and lo and behold, we found a toad who is demonstrating his camouflage skills. Can you spot him?

04/22/2025

Big News!!! Ray of Light Farm is in a contest for a donation from Liberty Bank. Voting ends next Monday. To vote, click on the link, choose Moodus Bank location and vote for Ray of Light Farm.
Customers of Liberty Bank will also be getting an email directly from them.
LET’S WIN THIS! Thank you!

This year marks our 200th anniversary, and to celebrate, we’re investing in the communities that have supported us since we were founded in 1825. In each of the 47 towns where we have a branch, we’re donating $1,825 to a local organization, for a total donation of $85,775 across our communities....