OXFORD — Horses Across Maine holds monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the American Legion on King Street.

The nonprofit is raising funds for Maine veteran organizations through a 280-mile ride across Maine.

The organization seeks new members, including local equestrian organizations. All are welcome.

FMI: facebook.com/horsesacrossmaine/, horsesacrossmaine.weebly.com/.

Horses Across Maine members ride on Norway’s Main Street during the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas parade on Saturday, Nov. 25. Nonprofit founder Peter Seames rides on the right in the front row. Riders with him are, from left, Shaynah Seames, Georgia Clarke-Crane, Jay Brunjes, Emalee Coffin and Cindy Seames. Horses across Maine is a planning a 280-mile trek across the state in an effort to raise funds for and awareness of various issues facing Maine veterans. (Wanda Clowater photo)