EVERY DOLLAR MATTERS
Donations provide 65% of the annual budget at Horse Warriors™. Along with $190,000 of in-kind support, donors help us help others through annual giving, funding for special projects, and scholarship funds.
How can your donations help?
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$100 = 1 week of gas for transporting horses and students during program time
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$250 = 1 ton of supplemental pellet feed for our senior horses
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$300 = Summer shoeing for 1 of our trail horses
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$400 = Gymkhana sponsorship: ribbons, prizes, food, annual achievement awards
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$500 = 2 partial scholarships for Power Ponies™ or Mighty Mustangs™ riders (age 6-11)
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$1000 = 2 partial scholarships for Horse Warriors™ riders (age 12-18)
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$2500 = 9 tons of hay for winter (we use 65-70 tons per year)
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$5000 = Annual care for 3 program horses
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$10,000 = Stipend for 2 summer internships
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$20,000 = Part-time staff position
Horse donations
Many of our program horses have been donated to us, or are on a long-term lease. We need sound, safe horses who are willing to connect with humans. Because much of our time is spent in the mountains, we need horses who are able to go all day in the backcountry, cross water, be mannerly in a line of riders and calm in the trailer. As our herd ages up, we are always looking for suitable replacements for the old horses who retire into our ground-only programs. If you have or know of a suitable prospect, please contact our staff to schedule a visit. We have a 30-day trial period to see if it will be a comfortable, safe fit for both Horse Warriors™ and the prospective donation.
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PHOTO: This is Spirit, one of our donated horses.
The Stormy Fund
The Stormy Fund was founded by Marne and Ed Holstein for the purpose of providing support for extraordinary care. Stormy was Marne's equine soulmate for 23 years. When she developed a rare ailment - Eosinophilic Enteritis - veterinary care was terribly expensive. Stormy deserved to feel better, regardless of the cost, and her comfort and safety were lovingly provided until the end of her life.
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We have also had extraordinary circumstances in our herd over the years. Canyon's cancer was held at bay for 3 years with a trial vaccine created from his own cancer cells. Beau suffered a spiral fracture of his forearm that needed extensive laser treatments, 4 months of stall rest, and expensive calcium building supplements to heal and return to the program. Leia had life threatening melanomas that required massive surgery to remove, and it was nip and tuck for quite a while till she was back to herself. Cap has had to have 2 sarcoids removed from inside his nose due to his lack of pigmentation. Years ago we had to remove an eye from Hoot because the cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) would migrate quickly to his brain. Strong as they seem, horses are actually quite vulnerable to afflictions.
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Other horses in our herd have age related issues that go beyond the normal feed, immunizations, dental care, parasite control and shoeing standards. Cushing's, early arthritis, fibrotic myopathy, laminitis management, and chiropractic care can all put a strain on our frugal budget. Add a catastrophic injury or illness to that and suddenly we need an emergency fund.
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You can help us beat the odds for our herd. Though there are horses in the world who are cast aside because of the cost of care, at Horse Warriors™ we have a commitment to be the Forever Home for all of ours. We will do everything we can to keep them comfortable and safe. All of them have "jobs" in a variety of interactive sessions, regardless of age, and they get to be loved and appreciated every day of their lives.
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Your donations to The Stormy Fund help us be the best of equine stewards.
Thank you for considering a gift to help our horses with unexpected needs!
"Storm Acre"
2000-2025
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