Needs
Funds for Food: Hay and grain are fed to our horses every day. Feeding our horses is our biggest expense and is ongoing, the monthly cost exceeds $4,300 for 22 horses. Our weekly hay cost is $1,028 at $26 a bale, special feeds for senior horses $70 and necessary supplements $225. We feed quality hay or alfalfa to reduce veterinary costs.
Trainer: We are in need of specific funding for hiring a trainer for our untrained horses and the yearlings that have not yet been started. Our dream is to be able to afford a part-time trainer for the horses to get them ready for adoption sooner and help more horses at risk.
In-kind services of an Attorney to prepare legal forms and give advice; In-kind services for a tractor and tractor work; and sand and gravel for round pen.
Veterinary Expenses: New horse intake exams, Vaccinations twice a year, unexpected injuries/illnesses.
Farrier Expenses: Hooves trimmed every six to seven weeks and occasional horseshoes, if medically required.
Volunteers: In 2023, we moved to an adjacent property. We still need assistance with rebuilding corrals and shelters and cleaning and organizing tack. If you have the time, we have a project for you!