When considering horses or donkeys to be available for adoption, we consider the correct fit both from a personality standpoint, to riding styles and even how they get along with other equines the adopter has. Long-term, solid homes are what we strive for and to do that properly an assessment and training is essential to knowing as much as we can about the horse or donkey to properly match them with the adopter. We usually do 30-60 day trials to ensure the fit and have a 100% return policy if they don't. We consider our way of doing it match-making, not just moving them quickly so the adoption number are high which seems to be a trend around the country now with rescues.
This assessment process and solid training foundation is not cheap and sadly, there are not grants for training. Our current training bill is $1100/month per horse and it usually takes a minimum of 2 months for a tune-up and up to six months, sometimes longer, for a solid foundation under saddle. We are currently spending $3300/month for training, but it is needed as much as the health care each needs to be adoptable.
This is an unusual time for Lary and I, both being somewhat incapcitated. We have had wonderful support from the other volunteers with feeding, mucking and general care of the equines. I still provide the health and nursing care for those such as sweet Rene', Sugar and recently, Sable, who had an infection in her chest we quarantined for incase it was something like Pigeon Fever, which is highly contagious. It turns out she had an abscess, probably from a thorn or burr and like a sliver, it got infected. She spent 10 days quaranitine while we waited for test results to determine exactly what was going on. It is a LOT of work, but safety of all the equines comes first.
I do not have the phyisical ability to lift yet and as such, will be unable to have a fall auction as a fundraiser. So we need your help!!! While the auction is a fun way to get goodies and raise funds for the rescue, it is a lot of work on our end that I simply cannot do and our other volunteers are tapped helping provide the daily needs of the rescue.
We are asking for funds! Funds to help us cover the cost of training so we can reduce our numbers and get these sweet horses to loving homes. Funds to cover our normal health care needed annually for the 30 horses and donkeys at the rescue and funds to help pay for hay and feed. Funds, because this year donations are way down and we simply need your help!
As a 100% volunteer organization, your donations do NOT go for salaries or wages, there are none! Your donations go for the care, feeding and training of those in our care and helping others in need when we can. Please, please consider making a donation. We need your help now more than ever and are flat out asking, because our need is great.
Donations can be made by clicking the donation button below. Checks can be sent to 8369 Buckskin Trail, Snowflake, AZ 85937. Our Venmo is Equine-WellBeing and our Zelle email is Donate@EquineWellBeing.org.
You can make a recurring donation by clicking the Donate button, and schedule monthly or quarterly donation. Recurring monthly donations make a HUGE difference to us in the purchase of feeds, supplements, farrier care, etc., and we appreciate the $5 monthly donations as much as larger donations. EVERY dollar helps.
You make such a difference in the lives of the horses and donkeys in our care and we appreciate all of you. Please consider sharing this email with friends who love animals as much as you do and may want to help us too. Any other ways you can think of to help us raise funds are so appreciated.
Thank you! Thank you for your friendship, support and prayers now and through the years.
Together we change so many lives!
Many hugs from myself, Christine, and all of us at the rescue.
