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Horse sponsorship pr ogram makes a HUGE difference

Again this year… friends and supporters participated in our “adopt” a therapy horse program –
sponsoring them for a one year period. Sponsorship” is $3,500 a year…covering board, shoeing and
basic veterinary expenses. We thank the following donors for their continued support.

“Alex” “Dawn”
Sponsored by The Welcher Family Sponsored by The SCV Rotary Club
Alex joins Rooster as one of the smallest therapy ponies. She is big and beautiful and is an amazing addition to our
Alex works with our smallest riders, and is loved for her quick team. Dawn is a dapple gray Percheron. Taking some of the
gait and fast trot! Small but mighty – Alex is one of only four load off of Callie, she is another large draft horse – perfect
mares on our team. for those needing an instructor behind, or those that simply
need a larger horse. Her charm and beauty have made her a
favorite here at the ranch.

“Annabelle” “Pac Man”
Sponsored by Jan & Rob Swartz and The Buckelew Family Sponsored by Earl & Patricia Bayless/Bayless Engineering
Annabelle became an instant favorite at the ranch. She is a Pac-Man’s even temperament and strong back, makes him the
beautiful Norweigan Fjord…a breed of horse, perfectly suit- perfect candidate for so many of our riders. Pac-Man works
ed for this work. Like the Halflingers, her short legs and draft hard during the therapy week, and is usually performs in all of
type body along with an amazing dispostion, make her an our demonstrations. He is kind and solid – a first choice for
exceptional therapy horse. many of our children.

“Callie” “Quick”
Sponsored by The Sandnes Family Sponsored by Kris and Jane Popovich /
Callie is a big, beautiful Belgian Mare. She came in ready The Hoffman Foundation
to work, and has became a quick favorite. She is sure and Quick has been sponsored by his previous owners since he
steady, working with those students who are more adult was donated to the program. Although nothing like his name,
sized or need an instructor sitting on the horse behind them. Quick is an excellent horse for students who ride indepen-
dently. He has a “light touch” and responds instantly to what is
asked of him. He is trustworthy and solid…great for many of
our independent riders.

“Chocolate” and “Max” Herbie the Holstein
Sponsored by Power / an AutoNation Company “Grandpa Wayne’s Cow”
Chocolate and Max are loved by everyone! Sponsored by Jeanna,Kyle, Cassel & Caynen Crawford
There isn’t a day that goes by that you don’t see Now four years old Herbie bears little resemblance to the
one of our students bathing or grooming these adorable veal calf adopted by Becky. Though he never quite
adorable minis. They are also perfect for teaching became the “therapy steer” we had hoped for, he is loved
the children about how to care for the horses… by all and has become a mainstay here at the ranch. There
less intimidating and just the right size! isn’t anyone who visits that doesn’t go and spend time
with Herbie.
AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP TONIGHT!
“Mookie”
Special thanks to Greg and Patricia Nutt “Injun”
for their sponsorship last year. Special thanks to The Vandemore Family for their sponsorship
Mookie is in need of a sponsor for this year. last year. Injun is in need of a sponsor for this year.
Injun is smooth and sure…always eager to please! He and
Mookie is an adorable Icelandic Pony. His crazy “Tina
Turner” style - mane, is his claim to fame. He was quick to his brother Scout (who passed away last year) were AQHA
move into lessons and is enjoying his role as our only therapy champion roping horses before coming to the ranch. He came
highly trained with all the bells and whistles and has become
horse who is able to pull a pony cart! We are excited about the one horse that our most advanced students can learn to
his new found talent, which opens a whole new realm of trot and canter on.
possibility for some of our students.
“Mac”
“Banner” Special thanks to Lance Williams & Williams Homes for their
The Thompson Family for their sponsorship last year. sponsorship last year. Mac is in need of a sponsor for this year.
Banner is in need of a sponsor for this year. Also known as “Big Mac” – he has quickly become a favorite
Banner is and always will be, a favorite of so many of here for many beginning riders. He was donated by neighbors
our children. He is small, but mighty - and always does and friends, Chris & Lisa Burgard – who adopted him from the
his job to perfection. Banner has been with us since the Bureau of Land Management (as a wild horse). Mac is a beauti-
beginning, rarely missing a day of work ful buckskin Mustang. He is patient and kind, slow and steady…
a perfect match for us!

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