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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” “Dinero”
Sponsored by The Welcher Family Sponsored Earl & Patricia Bayless/Bayless Engineering
Alex is one of the smallest therapy ponies used for our smallest riders. She We can always count on Dinero to work with even the most inexperienced
was given to us by Rancho Temescal (home of our first Day at the Races). riders. Always strong and calm, Dinero takes his job seriously, and helps
Alex is loved for her quick gait and fast trot! those beginning to ride independently, achieve success!

“Gus” “Quick”
Sponsored by Dawn Allen Sponsored by Kris Popovich
Though young at heart, Gus is becoming a quick favorite at the ranch. He The Hoffman Foundation
is our 2nd Haflinger –the strong, silent type, that is especially suited for this Although nothing like his name, Quick is an excellent horse for students
work. Gus has become a very important member of the CR team – working who ride independently. He has a “light touch” and responds instantly to
in many of our most challenging lessons. what is asked of him. He is trustworthy and solid…great for many of our
independent riders.
“Callie”
Sponsored by The Sandnes Family “Annabelle”
Callie is a big, beautiful Belgian Mare, brought in to take some of Sponsored by Jan & Bob Swartz & The Buckelew Family
the workload off of “Rotary”. She came in ready to work, and has Annabelle became an instant favorite at the ranch. She is a beauti-
been a favorite ever since. She is sure and steady, working with ful Norweigan Fjord…a breed of horse, perfectly suited for this
those students who are more adult sized and need an instructor work. Like the Halflingers, her short legs and draft type body along
sitting on the horse behind them. with an amazing dispostion, make her an exceptional therapy horse.

“Chocolate” and “Max”
Sponsored by The Gore Family “Pac Man”
Chocolate and Max are loved by everyone! isn’t a day that Sponsored by The Green Family
goes by that you don’t see one of our students bathing or Pac-Man’s even temperament and strong back, makes him the perfect
grooming these adorable minis. They are also perfect for candidate for so many of our riders. Pac-Man works hard during the
teaching the children about how to care for the horses and even therapy week, and is usually performs in all of our demonstrations. He is
to lead them, without being intimidated by one of the larger kind and solid – a first choice for many of our children.
horses.

Herbie the Holstein “Wayne’s Cow” “Rotary”
Sponsored by Jeanna & Kyle Crawford Sponsored by The Rotary Club
Our little veal calf, Herbie has certainly grown!! His fate as veal parmesan Though Rotary is not able to carry weight any more – due to a
– was changed when he was adopted by Becky and Carousel Ranch. Now degenerative disease, he is still loved and cared for by the Rotary Club.
two years old Herbie is part of the team here at the ranch. He honestly His year’s of service at the ranch, have earned him a life of leisure, in his
thinks he is a horse – and loves to run & play with the rest! He is loved by retirement!
all…kids, parents and staff – and has become a mainstay here at the ranch.

Available for Sponsorship “Injun” Injun is smooth and sure…always eager to “Mookie” has been with the ranch for over a year
please! He and his brother Scout (who passed away now! He is an adorable Icelandic Pony. His crazy “Tina
“Dawn”is big and beautiful and is an amazing addition this year) were AQHA champion roping horses Turner” style – mane, is his claim to fame. Special
to our team. Dawn is a dapple gray Percheron. She is before coming to the ranch. He came highly trained thanks to Jay & Christine Davis & Byron & Christine
another large draft horse – perfect for those needing with all the bells and whistles and has become the Davis who sponsored Mookie for 3 months and to Jo-
an instructor behind, or those that simply need a larger one horse that our most advanced students can seph Carnes who continues to donate to-
horse. Her charm and beauty have already made her a learn to trot and canter on. wards his care.
quick favorite.
“Mo”is a Halflinger, purchased through a grant from “Mac” Also known as “Big Mac” – he has quickly
“Banner” a favorite for so many of our children. the City of Santa Clarita. This breed of horse is especially become a great match for many beginning riders. He
He is small, but mighty – and always does his job to suited for our work and is known for its gentle disposition, was donated by neighbors and friends, Chris & Lisa
perfection. Banner has been with us since the sturdy draft type body and short legs. Mo is certainly all Burgard – who adopted him from the Bureau of Land
beginning, almost never missing a day of work! of that and more – and is not only beautiful, but loved by Management (as a wild horse). Mac is a beautiful
Special thanks to Eric & Diane Schmidt who sponsored everyone! buckskin Mustang. He is patient and kind, slow and
Banner for 3 months steady… a perfect match for us!

32 Heart of the West 2010