The purpose of Celebration of the Horse Day, celebrated on July 15 each year, is to encourage people to think about the economic, cultural, and historical contributions that horses have made to Canada. It was also established to honor the importance of horses to the country’s security, recreation, and legacy, as well as their continuous […]
We invite you to bring your family and friends to The Barefoot Ranch to meet all the animals. Take a trip through our petting zoo where you will meet lambs, goats, cows, ducks, geese, ponies, and maybe a surprise or two. After that you can stroll on over to the pig pen and meet the […]
National Nonprofit Day is commemorated on August 17 each year to recognize nonprofit organizations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. If you’ve ever volunteered, you’re well aware of the significance of these charitable organizations.
International Day of Charity serves to increase and enhance social responsibility across the entire world, increasing our support for charitable causes and bringing everyone together in solidarity. This day presents you with a great opportunity to get involved in the charity events that are going on around the world.
September 10th is our third annual open house. We invite you to bring your family and friends to The Barefoot Ranch to meet all the animals. Take a trip through our petting zoo where you will meet lambs, goats, cows, ducks, geese, ponies, and maybe a surprise or two. After that you can stroll on […]
Global animal protection is a critical issue that many fight for and face daily. World Animal Day helps bring people together to increase awareness and improve education worldwide so animals can live the lives they deserve.
Make your friends and family smile this October 5 on National Do Something Nice Day. This holiday encourages us to perform acts of kindness for strangers or loved ones — or both! It’s easy to become so caught up in our own stresses and struggles that we forget to show kindness to others. This holiday […]
To date, World Values Day has reached over 260 million people in over 100 countries around the world through social media channels. Hundreds of groups and organizations take part, often holding internal events or activities that help reaffirm their personal, group or organizational values. There are many ways that individuals can get involved. They can […]
At The Barefoot Ranch we LOVE our Volunteers. We like to take a day every year and celebrate them! If you are a volunteer at the Ranch, please come out and enjoy the activities and a delicious meal. This day is all about you!
Make a Difference Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of October, on October 26 this year. If you have ever wondered if your actions can make a difference, the answer is yes. And if you have wondered where to start, the answer is Make a Difference Day. We come together to volunteer, raise […]
Equine (Horses, Donkeys and Mules) served too! Eight million horses, donkeys and mules died in WW1, not only from fierce shellfire and gas attacks but also from the extreme conditions they had to endure. From the freezing mud on the Western Front to the overbearing heat of Egypt, the environments they worked in took many […]
World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998, to promote kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13 as part of the World Kindness Movement. It is observed in many countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia and the U.A.E. World Kindness Day presents us with the […]
