As the seasons change, so do the coats of the Mareworthy mares! Shed It Sunday is a fun, interactive way for volunteers to lend a helping hand while getting a little workout in the process. Grooming a shedding horse not only keeps them comfortable and healthy, but it’s also a great way to stay active—just 20 minutes of currying burns approximately 166 calories!

To kick things off, volunteers will help bring the mares into the barn for their lunch, then spend time grooming them as they shed their winter coats. It’s a win-win: the mares enjoy a spa session while volunteers get to shed some stress, shed some hair, and maybe even shed a few calories!

Schedule & Structure

• When: Every Sunday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Where: Mareworthy Farm

• Who Can Join: Open to volunteers of all experience levels—first-timers welcome!

• What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, and a willingness to get a little hairy! Mareworthy will provide grooming tools.

Activity Breakdown

• Bringing in the Mares & Barn Setup (30 min)
  Volunteers will help lead the mares into the barn so they can enjoy their lunch while being groomed. This is a great chance to learn safe horse-handling techniques and get familiar with the mares.

• Grooming & Shedding Session (30-45 min per horse)
  Using curry combs and shedding blades, volunteers will help loosen and remove the mares’ winter coats while they eat.

• Cool-Down & Social Time (Optional)
  Volunteers can stick around to enjoy light refreshments, chat with fellow horse lovers, and take photos with their new four-legged friends.

Health & Fitness Benefits

• Bringing in horses and walking the barn = Extra steps and movement

• Curry combing for 20 minutes burns ~166 calories

• During a 20-minute walk, you can burn roughly 80 to 110 calories, depending on your weight and walking speed

• Great for core strength, arm endurance, and overall fitness

Benefits for the Mares

• Removes excess winter hair, reducing itchiness and discomfort

• Promotes healthy skin and coat shine

• Strengthens human-horse interactions and trust

• Ensures every mare gets extra hands-on care during shedding season

Why Join Shed It Sunday?

• Spend quality time with the mares

• Help bring the horses in and learn safe handling skills

• Get an easy and enjoyable workout

• Meet fellow horse lovers in the community

• Help the mares feel their best as they transition into warmer weather

Join us for Shed It Sunday—where you can shed some stress, shed some hair, and maybe even shed a few pounds!