(pictured above) March 2024 Employee of the Month, Abby Watkins, with Axel the therapy pony
We are excited to announce Abby Watkins as our Employee of the Month for March 2024! Since she began volunteering in 2019, Abby has become an essential part of our farm family! She seamlessly transitioned from volunteer to staff as one of our all-star Coordinators, where she now manages all the tack, horse, and volunteer changes during the day with finesse. Abby’s versatility is unmatched; she juggles multiple responsibilities and consistently delivers outstanding results. We’re incredibly grateful for all that Abby brings to our team and the invaluable contributions she makes every day!
GET TO KNOW ABBY
What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of the job has to be getting to tell clients/volunteers when they get to work with their favorite ponies! I enjoy welcoming both familiar and new faces to Ironstone and lending a hand wherever needed.
Who is your favorite horse?
Axel and Brownie (it’s a tie!)
What is your fondest memory of Ironstone Farm?
I have so many! I will always remember summer camp, performing at the Topsfield Fair, and having the opportunity to learn from so many different people/animals throughout the years.
What is an important lesson you have learned during your time at Ironstone?
How to quickly adapt when things don’t go as planned and how helpful it can be to bounce ideas off of other people.
Thank you, Abby, for exemplifying our mission and values in all you do!