Proulx Oil & Propane Supports the Equine Protection of North America

November 9, 2009

Proulx Oil & Propane, Newmarket, New Hampshire, is proud to announce their support of the Equine Protection of North America (EPONA). EPONA is a non-profit organization based in Epping, NH, providing care and rehabilitation for abused and neglected horses. Recently EPONA has acquired many new animals and with the winter months coming, it proves increasingly difficult to keep them all cared for. Maine and New Hampshire agriculture officials say the economic downturn is putting a greater deal of pressure on state and nonprofit horse rescue operations to care for a growing number of horses. Horse owners have been feeling the effects of the economy and are calling EPONA on a daily basis looking to relinquish ownership of their horses. EPONA esitmates that it costs approximately $80,000 per year to operate the facility and care for the horses. Proulx Oil & Propane has responded to their need and generously donated the liquid propane to EPONA needed for their barn heat in an effort to support this local organization in a time of need. To learn more about EPONA's adoptable horses visit http://www.eponarescue.org/residents.html.

About EPONA:

EPONA is a State Certified Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation Facility. EPONA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization dedicated to the betterment and welfare of horses that have been abused and neglected. EPONA is based in Epping, NH and relies on the generous and heartfelt support from its volunteers, sponsors and donors to provide care and comfort to the equine residents until they can be adopted out to loving families. http://www.eponarescue.org