CLARENCE, N.Y. — Spruce Meadow Farm in Clarence held its most popular winter event, to benefit Phoenix Rising Rescue Horses.
The event was called Soup's On," and for $10, those who went got an all they could eat feast of chili, goulash, and soup. Proceeds will go toward the continued care of the rescued horses, the costs for which have risen by up to 50 percent due to rampant inflation.
"It costs us an average of $450 a month just for the basics for them, and then on top of that, they need their feet done, their teeth done, and their vaccinations and all of that stuff too," Carla Deacon of Spruce Meadow Farm said.
While warming themselves with the hot lunch, people there also got to meet the rescued horses and learn their stories.