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Shed It Sunday: Volunteer Event at Mareworthy Charities

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

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Shed It Sunday: Volunteer Event at Mareworthy Charities

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

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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 Charities, Georgetown, KY - more details will be provided via email

  • 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!