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]]> http://achanceinthecountry.org/?feed=rss2&p=945 0 In Memory of Chance http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=934 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=934#comments Tue, 12 May 2015 03:12:55 +0000 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=934 It is with a very heavy heart that we share with all of you that Chance passed away this morning at 9 am. He defied the odds to survive for exactly 9 years and 2 days, and blessed us every day that we knew could be his last. He taught us to leave aside our worries of tomorrow, to gallop at every opportunity, and to stop and sniff every flower we see, even as we go about the business of our everyday lives. Our love and thoughts are with every child who knew and loved Chance, and thank every parent who has allowed Chance to be part of their children’s lives. A Chance in the Country will continue to honor his memory.

]]> http://achanceinthecountry.org/?feed=rss2&p=934 0 Chance’s Recovery http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=925 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=925#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:34:56 +0000 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=925 Dear friends, Chance is recovering from surgery for a displaced colon at NCSU ‘ S Veterinary Hospital. He went in Monday night and surgery was performed Tuesday morning. The medical team, including surgeons and students, have been amazing, and we appreciate them so much as they have saved Chance ‘ s life many times over the years. He ate grass today and is recovering well. Please keep Chance in your prayers as he continues to build his strength, and also say thanks for the friends, vets, students and volunteers who care for him there and at home. Chance is so blessed to have so many people like you all who care for him

]]> http://achanceinthecountry.org/?feed=rss2&p=925 0 Christmas 2014 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=920 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=920#comments Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:09:14 +0000 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=920 Join us December 6th and 13th for our annual Christmas at the farm celebration.

]]> http://achanceinthecountry.org/?feed=rss2&p=920 0 Sweet Potato Pie: Music at the Farm http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=887 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=887#comments Tue, 20 May 2014 19:59:21 +0000 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=887 Join us June 21, 2014 at 6:00 pm for a live concert performed by the band Sweet Potato Pie. There will be Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel music performed as well as pig-pickin plates and wagon rides available. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Tickets are $15.00 and are available by clicking here. Children under 12 are free. Gate opens at 5:00 pm. No alcohol or pets please.

Click here to buy tickets now!

Visit the artist’s website by clicking here.
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]]> http://achanceinthecountry.org/?feed=rss2&p=887 0 Chance’s 8th Birthday Party http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=877 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=877#comments Thu, 01 May 2014 22:48:02 +0000 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=877 Come celebrate Chance’s 8th birthday: Sunday, May 18th, from 2:00-4:00. We’ll have games, prizes, train rides, horse rides and more. Admission is $6.00 for all games and food. All profits support A Chance in the Country. 16153 Red Bud Rd, Castalia, NC 27816. For more information, call 252-883-6185. Click on the flyer below for more details

Chance's 8th Birthday

 

 

]]> http://achanceinthecountry.org/?feed=rss2&p=877 0 “Christmas at ROMA’s” featured in the Rocky Mount Telegram http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=865 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=865#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:01:30 +0000 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=865 http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/content/christmas-romas-2251437

]]> http://achanceinthecountry.org/?feed=rss2&p=865 0 Christmas Celebration 2013 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=748 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=748#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:26:42 +0000 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=748 IMG_2776 IMG_2759 IMG_2757 IMG_2775 IMG_2756 IMG_2728 IMG_2731 IMG_2735 IMG_2746 IMG_2750 IMG_2720 IMG_2710 IMG_2707 IMG_2705 IMG_2685 IMG_2641 IMG_2651 IMG_2661 IMG_2675 IMG_2678 IMG_2640 IMG_2698 IMG_2697 IMG_2694 IMG_2629 IMG_2643 IMG_2601 IMG_2602 IMG_2620 IMG_2626 IMG_2638 IMG_2636 IMG_2633 IMG_2632 IMG_2547 IMG_2574 IMG_2587 IMG_2595 IMG_2540 IMG_2542 IMG_2524 IMG_2552 IMG_2553 IMG_2560 IMG_2573 IMG_2514 IMG_2512 IMG_2507 14 11 8 IMG_2526 IMG_2528 IMG_2532 IMG_2533 7 6 5 4 3 IMG_2629 10 456 1 2 IMG_2626 IMG_2651 IMG_2643 ]]> http://achanceinthecountry.org/?feed=rss2&p=748 1 Hillbilly Max http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=690 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=690#comments Sun, 29 Dec 2013 19:37:31 +0000 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=690 Max

Max is 18.2 hands tall, pulls a cart, and is a lesson horse.

]]> http://achanceinthecountry.org/?feed=rss2&p=690 0 Grant to help nonprofit group provide riding lessons http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=156 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=156#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:56:40 +0000 http://achanceinthecountry.org/?p=156 “The nonprofit organization A Chance in the Country recently received a $3,000 grant from the DeLeon Carter Foundation to provide riding lessons to children with disabilities.

“We are a recreational riding barn, so we focus on helping our riders develop physical riding skills at their own pace while mostly enjoying the ride,” said Robin Freemen, director of A Chance in the Country. “We also work on developing other skills during the lessons, such as empathy, goal setting, and patience.”

The Castalia-based A Chance in the Country was inspired by the life of ROMA’s First Chance of Hope – Chance – a Clydesdale born with a birth defect that led to three high-risk surgeries during his first year of life. The organization was founded in 2009 with a mission to promote responsible horse ownership among potential horse owners through hands-on education, to offer underprivileged youth hands-on experience in the care of horses and to expose children and youth to the country and farming way of life.

“This grant will allow children with special physical or developmental challenges to participate in the riding program. Chance’s story is a reminder that hope starts with a chance to try, and all of us – especially the children and their families – are grateful that the DeLeon Carter Foundation is providing that chance,” Freeman said”

–http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/community/hometown/grant-help-nonprofit-group-provide-riding-lessons-2241813

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