AHF Saves Rush Taxpayers Money
A Horse’s Friend maintains and improves several town owned buildings at the Town of Rush White Springs Farm on East River Road at no cost to Rush taxpayers. AHF pays $18,000/year in rent to the Town of Rush, and was crucial in obtaining the $125,000 grant to start repairs on the town-owned horse barn that needs major structural repairs.
Town Property Improvements
During their first 2 years at the Town Of Rush White Springs Farm, A Horse’s Friend improved three buildings at no taxpayer expense. Volunteers and AHF staff cleaned the buildings, painted and did repairs. A Horse’s Friend bought all paint and other building materials for these improvements.
Feed Room - 2022
Feed Room - 2024
Indoor Arena - 2022
Indoor Arena - 2024
Building 8 - 2022
Building 8 - 2024
$125,000 Grant
In 2023, the Rochester Area Community Foundation awarded a $125,000 grant to the Town of Rush and A Horse’s Friend to begin restoration of the horse barn at White Springs Farm. The horse barn is currently unsafe to enter. This grant would be used to pay for major repairs to the horse barn, such as replacing the roof. After that A Horse’s Friend could work on making the barn usable again.
Horse Barn - 2024
Grant Delayed
Waiting for results of November, 2024 vote on extending lease for A Horse’s Friend until 2035.
Rent
A Horse’s Friend pays $18,000/year in rent to the Town of Rush.