It is with great sadness that we inform the public that Green Gate Farm will cease operation effective December 31, 2009. Green Gate Farm has faithfully served the Delmarva Peninsula as the premiere Equine Assisted Growth and Learning non-profit center since its inception in 2002. Green Gate Farm has provided assistance to over 4000 clients seeking: addictions counseling, grief counseling, self-esteem for middle school aged girls, women’s groups, teambuilding and leadership training and even a summer camp for young children. Green Gate Farm is proud to have been a valuable resource to the community for over 7 years and will fulfill its obligations until the end of the year. During this time we will refer those who have used our services to other organizations serving the same purpose.

The decision for Green Gate Farm to close was not an easy one to make. Without being fully self-sufficient, we are unable to continue to offer services. Green Gate Farm sincerely thanks all those who have donated their time, resources and money to help GGF operate. We thank the community for its support, the Board of Directors for its guidance and Mike and Sue Hahn for their generosity and dedication in starting GGF and helping it serve the local community.

For those interesting in knowing where the horses are and what they are doing, here is a list of their current whereabouts and duties:

• Juliet - Passed away May 2009 and now is with her true love, Popcorn
• Movie, Zippy and Lacey - Moved to a new home with their ‘mom’ Heather
• Perry - Moved to Autumn Grove Stables in Berlin to be nearer his “mom” Margaret
• Tank - Returned to his long time home in Cordova, MD to help dozens of kids learn to canter
• Sugar - Moved to Laurel, DE to be spoiled by her new owner and ridden occasionally
• Squire and Cookie - Transferred to a new job at Unbridled Change in Roanoke, VA to continue their expertise in EAL/EAP
• Mary - Continues to be (and will always be) Alpha mare at GGF
• Gage and Sierra- Continue to be Sue’s riding horses and will remain at GGF
• Rusty - Semi-retired at GGF (Hannah still rides him occasionally)
• Noogie - Continues to be class clown at GGF and awaits the time Hannah will be her new best friend
• Joey - Enjoying retirement at GGF and continues to be adorably cute
• Skippy - GGF’s newest addition tolerates anyone riding him (even Mike) and continues to give Hannah confidence riding

The public is welcome to visit the horses still residing at GGF. Call Sue at 410-651-5885 for an appointment. She and the horses would love to see you!