Endurance rider Meg Sleeper’s barn in Hunterdon County burned down during a violent hail storm last month. Luckily, her horses were turned out and all animals are safe, but she lost most of her equipment, hay and feed.
She praised “the selfless work and caring of the fire fighters, rescue squads and troopers who were here that awful night,” saying it “was inspiring, and actually a foreshadowing of the wonderful, kind offers from countless people to help that have poured in since then.”
Meg Sleeper
The veterinarian, who has been a regular on the U.S. endurance team in international competition, doesn’t like to ask for help. Those who want to donate could contribute hay and used girths. Her address is 32 Horseshoe Bend Rd; Frenchtown, NJ 08825, but anyone who wishes to donate should contact her first to set it up. Her phone is (352) 392-2235, email is margaretmsleeper@ufl.edu .
She has little room for storage, so she can’t take a large amount of hay, but has been trying to get along on a smaller number of bales. Meg is grateful for the help she has received so far, including from Triple Crown.
“I have to say, our horse community can be crazy at times but it is pretty wonderful too!” she noted. “When things seem to be collapsing around you, it is amazing how friends (known and unknown) can do so much to put things back together.“