Raffle for $2700 Sapphire/Diamond Bracelet - Get your tickets NOW.

 

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Hello, Everyone! RAFFLE “Jewels for the Holiday” – The raffle ends December 12, 2020 at 9:30 am MST. This year's health concerns has changed the way we need to raise funds as we had to cancel this years open house. We received the fabulous donation from the Wallis family of this gorgeous Blue Sapphire, Diamond and White Gold 7.25” bracelet just appraised by Helmut the Jeweler at $2738.00. Since we were unable to offer it in person as a raffle fundraiser, we are offering it via this email and online via our Facebook page for people who want to help the rescue and get a chance to receive a stunning bracelet for yourself or a gift for a friend or loved one. Appraisal states, Ladies 14 karat white gold 7.25” bracelet containing twelve (12) round brilliant diamonds and thirteen (13) oval blue sapphires in a flowy 4-proung setting. Each blue sapphire measures 5mm in length by 4mm in width, .48ct weight each, quality “A” with a medium strong blue hue. Each diamond measures 1.30mm 0.01 carat, clarity I, color G-H, total diamond weight is 0.12 carat. Pictures simply don’t do it justice. (Original appraisal from Helmut the Jeweler will go with the bracelet). Raffle tickets will be purchased through www.EquineWellBeing.org/donate (click the button below), choose your payment option by scrolling down to links for PayPal, Debit/Credit card or Venmo (checks will not have time to get to us) mark it how many raffle tickets you are purchasing in the payment area for comment or notes. Ticket prices: 1/$5 5/$20, 10/$40, 15/$60, 20/80 or 30/$100. When payment is received, tickets will be pulled in your name, a picture of them taken and sent to you for your records. If you want them texted to you include your phone number along with the number of tickets being purchased. The drawing will be held live on Facebook on December 12 at 10am MST and the winner announced. If we have your phone number we will call you immediately or you will be sent an email so delivery arrangements can be made. Tickets must be purchased by 12/12/20 at 9:30am MST. Click to purchase bracelet raffle tickets The winner will have this gorgeous bracelet in time to wear for the Holidays or to give to that special someone. GOOD LUCK TO ALL! We thank the Wallis family for this wonderful donation to help raise funds for the rescue. Wishing you all the best at the holidays. THANK YOU!

2021 EqWBR Calendars - Place your orders now!

 

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Hello, Everyone! The response to our 2020 calendars was so positive that as we speak, we have the 2021 calendars being printed right now and we are able to offer them at the same price as last year too. $25 each, plus shipping. We owe a big thanks to Leslie from Leslie Brucker Photography who donates her time and her fabulous skills to provide the many pictures we use for the calendar and other fundraisers. We are in awe of her talent. We would also like to thank Christine for her time as Leslie's 'in the field' assistant and also working with Leslie to choose the best pictures for the calendar. Additionally, she finds the quotes to go with each pictures and does the actual creation of the calendar. Great teamwork to say the least. If you would like to place an order for calendars just reply to this email with how many you would like and include your mailing address. Calendars should arrive around the 12th. We will let you know how much your total cost with shipping is and get them out as soon as possible. Thank you all so very, very much! Click to Donate

Team Depot Water-Electric Project Completed

 

During our Open House in 2019 we were approached by a very nice couple who saw our recently built shelters in the pastures and they asked if there were any other projects we needed help with. I told them how dragging 150 foot hoses through the snow to put water in all the troughs and numerous extension cords to each of those troughs to run tank heaters to prevent the ice from forming was not safe and hard work. If we could trench underground water and electric from the Griffin's house to the pastures and the out buildings the rescue uses we would no longer need to do that. In addition, that would allow us to have lights and power in the office, hay barn, machine shed and any place else needed for the rescue A lofty dream and one I had dreamed of often.

One year and three months later, boots hit the ground and the project was finally completed thanks to a grant from The Home Depot Foundation, Team Depot volunteers from the Show Low, AZ store, volunteers from the rescue, and that very special couple, John and Donna.

It took an entire day to get all the trenching done for the electric to be brought from the Griffin's house out to the buildings and pastures. The job was made easier with the Ditch Witch the Show Low, AZ Home Depot allowed us to use. The water hydrants were installed and a post at each location for the electrical boxes to be installed. Six volunteers were able to get all that done in one day.

On November 13th, we had 9 management and other employees from Home Depot who took there personal time off to come help, and 14 community and EqWBR volunteers to do a variety of tasks needed to complete the project. Conduit needed to be buried to run the electrical lines, water pipe laid in the trenches, rocks hauled to finish the water hydrant installation, lights hung and connected, electric boxes placed and outlets installed, and electrical wire run and connected a new fuse box located closer to the barn. See the following pictures.

We were excited to have the folks from Home Depot meet the horses, donkeys and minis at the rescue and see what we do here in Snowflake. They listened as we told them the story of Poco, the Brave Little Burro who wandered in the wild, injured, for 11 years before being rescued and his mini friend Teddy who is over 30 years old, both who recently came to live at EqWBR. It was so good to see them enjoying their time with the fur babies.

With all the phenomenal help we were done early and all enjoyed a lunch provided by Beth Williams Realty Executives of the White Mountains. The most frequent comment I heard was how much fun everyone had even though we were working.

Sunday the 14th we had just a little bit of work left installing the outlets in each of the electrical boxes at each pasture and the power was hooked up from the 200amp service at the Griffin's house to the 60 amp service box by the barn and turned both the water and power on. Now to see how well all the lights looked we had to wait until dark, really dark. Here are pictures of the hay barn and machine shed, back of those buildings and back of the barn and finally the front on the barn and sides.

The changes will make work in the wintertime, when it is dark before 5pm, so much easier and the lighting extends way out in the pastures and even into Poco and Teddy's stall. If we need to put hay out at night, want to work with any of the equines or have an emergency, we are now better able to deal with it so things will be safer for all. No more flashlight, headlights, headlamps....we can now see. Those who help with the chores have it so much easier with the water hydrants and the water troughs fill faster, no more dragging hoses and the water pressure is even better. All of us at EqWBR feel blessed and again extend our thanks to everyone involved in seeing this wish come true. The Home Depot Foundation Home Depot Management and employees from the Show Low, AZ store. Equine WellBeing Rescue volunteers and adopters who helped. Beth Williams Realty - Realty Executives of the White Mountains. John & Donna DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE!!! Equine WellBeing Rescue, Inc. is its own non-profit corporation managed by a board of directors and 100% volunteer run and operated. There are no paid employees or staff. Everyone working together makes EqWBR possible. Unlike small animal rescues such as the Humane Society located in their owned buildings on public streets, we are located on a families private property and as such, are open to visitors by appointment only. We are thankful to the Griffin family who let EqWBR use their barn, pastures, out buildings and facilities within the Griffin private ranch for $1.00/year. We would not be able to help as many horses, donkeys and minis without such generosity. We thank them for their love of equines and support of EqWBR. We are an IRS approved 501c3 so donations made to EqWBR are tax-deductible. IRS #45-2835562 incorporated in 2011 after having been a private rescue since 2006. Thank you ALL for your support!!!!

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Thank you for #GivingTuesday

 

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Hello, Everyone! We are so humbled by the generous response we got both in sharing our fundraising information with your friends and the donations we received for this year's GivingTuesday. So far we have raised over $6000 which will be put to such good use caring for the 40 horses, donkeys and minis at the rescue and helping others in need. The need this year has been so great, both with equines coming into the rescue because families could no longer care for them, horses and donkeys needing medical and nursing care, and those who received help through our Equine Emergency Food Fund which has dispersed over $4200 in hay and feed so far this year. We are a 501c3 nonprofit that is 100% volunteer run. We have no paid employees so donations go where most needed....to help and care for equines in need. EqWBR is managed by a board of directors who also volunteer their time to do as much as we can to help where needed. We have THE BEST volunteers in the world and we know the love they have for the fur babies here at the rescue and all we try to accomplish. If you missed our fundraising email and want to make a donation it is not too late, just click the button below. We know that this has been a tough year for everyone with so many unexpected changes and restrictions throughout the country so we truly appreciate every dollar donated and PROMISE to be frugal in their use. Thank you all so very, very much! Click to Donate

#GivingTuesday - A day of Giving

 

Hello, Friends! You have helped us change so many lives this year. Definitely a year of challenges for so many and together we have helped make those lives better. Starting with our Emergency Food Fund which has helped 12 families and one large equine rescue feed 76 horses, donkeys and minis using $4261.82 in funds. Eight of those equine ended up being surrendered to the rescue, their owners no longer able to care for them even with our temporary support. Three of those surrender were Sable, Rain and Willow. Sable was so thin she was close to death. Rain and Willow recovered months faster than Sable who took over six months to gain enough weight to be considered normal. Rain arrived on April 25th, along with Sable and Willow, she too was skin and bones. Temps in the 70's and still covered with winter fur because she had no fat or muscle to keep her warm at night. In two months she was looking better, in 4 months she had gained over 400 pounds and full of spunk. All three are doing fabulous now and we pray they have several good years left to live their lives. In February we made the trip to the Phoenix area to pick up two mini donkeys a family going through divorce could no longer keep. One had what we thought was a small skin cancer, but turned out to be a very large tumor by his chest. We named them Waylon and Willie, and Waylon needed the tumor treated twice a day and bandaged with a t-shirt to cover the large belly wrap bandage to keep it clean. After consultation with several vets, a trip to Flagstaff and Continental Animal Wellness (who specializes in cancer treatment) a biopsy was done and it was determined there was not a way to treat the tumor without creating even more pain and duress than Waylon was already in and the chance of survival very slim. Through lots of tears he was released from his pain in March. Since then Willie has found a wonderful home with the family who also adopted our mini donkeys named Brandy and Tillie. We miss them both so much. In July the Navajo County Sheriff's Department and Arizona Department of Ag, Livestock division contacted us to assist in the capture of wild horse hit by a vehicle early in the morning while crossing a 2 lane highway in the national forest. One of those hit turned out to be a domestic, branded mustang who came to us for treatment. Sadly the other a 2 year old filly needed to be euthanized from her extensive injuries. We named the mustang Jake. He immediately needed surgery, in fact our vet, Tammy Helzer did 3 separate surgeries and we did wound care several times each day and after several months the main wound is now just a small scar and his other bruising and scratches have all healed. You would never know the extent of his injuries looking at him today. Had we not been able to provide such care through your generous donations, the authorities would have euthanized this very sweet horse...now he has a chance and a wonderful life. With training we are sure he will make someone a wonderful riding horse and family member. These are just some of the stories from this year. In total we have brought 26 horses and donkeys to the rescue so far this year. 5 of them emaciation cases, we have dealt with several injuries requiring extensive wound management and others who just needed a place to land when their owner was stricken with terminal or severe illness where they could no longer care for their beloved horses and donkeys. All of this is possible through the donations we receive. As a 100% volunteer organization there are no salaries or wages so funds go where needed the most, to the horses, donkeys and minis in our care. Our volunteers are dedicated to making their lives better, providing the best care and showing them love many so desperately need. On this #GivingTuesday we know there are lots of great nonprofits to donate to and we ask that you consider us when you donate. We want to continue to provide the help and care needed to those at the rescue, help others in need and support the community still struggling from Covid19 and other issues that can make caring for their equines difficult...especially heading into winter. Thank you so much for all you do to help us help equines in need. You Make A Difference!!! Make a donation today!

Video of EqWBR from A Home For Every Horse

 

Hello, Friends! A Home For Every Horse and Absorbine Give Thanks! At A Home For Every Horse, we are honored to work with amazing sponsors who support the rescues, sanctuaries and care facilities that sign up for our program. The day-to-day cost in helping rehabilitate and rehome rescue horses can be steep, and we can’t thank our sponsors enough for providing them with essential goods, gear, feed and more. Earlier this year, Absorbine donated an incredible care package to Equine Well Being out of Snowflake, Arizona. Thank you, Absorbine, for making a difference in the lives of the animals we love. A short video of Equine WellBeing Rescue was made in an effort to say 'THANKS' for the works they do. PLEASE take a moment to click the link below and watch the short video about EqWBR. Watch Video about EqWBR Now We at Equine WellBeing Rescue are so THANKFUL for ALL the support we get from you and so many others and are humbled by the love given to all the horses, donkeys and minis at the rescue. You have changed their lives!!! WE GIVE THANKS FOR YOU!!!! May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

2020 Fall FUNdraiser

 

2020 Fall FUNdraiser

Our 2020 Fall FUNdraiser is in progress and we want you to have the opportunity to look at and bid on over 115 awesome items that were donated by generous people and businesses to help us raise much needed funds. Now more than ever we need your help as we have almost 40 equines here at the ranch and we are heading into the cold winter months. We currently have 2 in the barn needing nursing care, Chico with a wound on his upper leg which is healing and Ricci, the dark gray donkey, who has an abscess on his hoof. Funds from this online auction will help cover medical care, normal health care, feed, supplies and to pay the bills which are always higher in the winter. We are 100% volunteer organization so none of this goes to pay any salary or wages, it goes the the horses, donkeys and minis. Big thanks to all who donated and our fundraising crew, Judi Wallis, Mari Lenton, Bette Ray and Mary Hovden. To see and bid on all the FABULOUS items (time to do your holiday shopping) just click the link below. Bidding closes at 5pm, Monday, November 9th, MST (Snowflake AZ time)

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