The youngest resident of the Desert Marigold School barn yard, Champ is about 5 years old. He came to our school from the September CHAMP foundation for Cancer Hope and Awareness Month for Pediatrics in 2018. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Champ would make an appearance at their annual 5k fundraiser as their official mascot.
You can find out more about this wonderful organization at
septemberchamp.org
Sponsor Champ!
Fun Facts About Champ
He loves snacks of all sorts, especially apples
He is on a special diet for his health and can’t have many special treats
He is young and still learning his manners
He has a farrier come to trim his hooves every 6 weeks or so
He loves to run circles around the pond with Chicory
He sees the vet annually for a checkup and periodically throughout the year, as needed
He loves to be the center of attention
He, along with the other grass eating animals, eat 6,000lbs of baled grass each year
