Healing power of horses
Eddie is a rescued chestnut gelding at Whistle Pig Farm.
ISLANDER PHOTO BY NINAH GILE
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND Horses aren’t just for derbies. In fact, equine-assisted therapy engages people in activities such as riding, grooming, feeding and leading horses. Goals of this therapeutic technique are achieved at different stables around the island.
The Riordan family founded Whistle Pig Farm in Mount Desert with a goal to help both horses and people.
“Our mission began as rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses but we discovered early on that the horse is really a wonderful way to unlock the potential of people that helps them build self–esteem and self–confidence,” said Jamie Riordan, owner of the nonprofit farm.
WhistlePig Whiskey FarmStock ‘Beyond Bonded’ Barrel to Hit Auction Block This Month
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First Ever Barrel of 100% Farm-to-Glass Whiskey from WhistlePig to be Auctioned off At Mecum Auctions Indianapolis Spring Classic, Proceeds from Winning Barrel Bid Donated by WhistlePig to Farm Aid, Supporting America’s Farmers MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (PRWEB) May 06, 2021 WhistlePig Whiskey, #1 distiller in the ultra-premium and luxury rye whiskey category in North America, is pleased to reveal its first ever 100% grain-to-glass whiskey from the WhistlePig Farm. To unveil this one-of-a-kind offering, WhistlePig has enlisted Mecum Auctions, the world leader in live auctions of collector and classic cars, antique motorcycles, vintage tractors and Road Art memorabilia with events across the U.S., to auction off the first barrel from the Beyond Bonded collection. The barrel will be auctioned off LIVE on Saturday May 15th a