2nd Annual MERS Horseback Poker Run Charity Event is Sunday

Posted by Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital
May 31, 2012

(FILE PHOTO from 2011 event): Debbie Ellis, of Wildwood, declared: "I want one, I want one in my house," as she kissed Thumbelina at Sunday's Horseback Poker Run fundraiser for MERS Large Animal Rescue, held at Greensfelder Park in Wildwood.

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Wildwood-based MERS is one of a dozen such large animal rescue groups in the United States.

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(FILE PHOTO from 2011 event): Debbie Ellis, of Wildwood, declared: "I want one, I want one in my house," as she kissed Thumbelina at Sunday's Horseback Poker Run fundraiser for MERS Large Animal Rescue, held at Greensfelder Park in Wildwood.

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The 2nd Annual MERS Horseback Poker Run Fundraiser will take place this Sunday, June 3, at Greensfelder Park's Mustang Shelter in Wildwood. There will be some incredible prizes, auction items, raffles, live music, and delicious food! Sandy Schulz with Earth and Wheel Horsehair pottery will be doing live demonstrations!

Home-made baked goods and waffles will be served from 6:30 a.m. to Noon. The Poker Run begins with the first horse going out at 8 a.m. and last horse leaves at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is served starting at 10:30 a.m. with events winding down at Noon.

Please come out and join the fun while supporting an incredible, non-profit local organization! For more information or to pre-register, call Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital at 636-458-6569. Pre-registrants receive an extra card for their Poker hand!

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