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Supplies needed:
For the horses:
Hay - clean, dust free good quality grass, grass/alfalfa mix, and alfalfa bales
Grain - Equine Senior
Beet pulp pellets
Alfalfa and/or timothy hay pellets
Salt and mineral blocks
Water tubs
Hay feeders
Fly masks
Facility:
Round Pen / portable panels / Gates
Panel gate for front entrance (THANKS, JOEL!)
Rubber mats for stalls
Saddle racks
Sawdust
Wheelbarrows & pitchforks
Refrigerator (THANKS, HARRY!)
Large sign with ESS logo for entrance
Picnic tables, a couple nice big shade trees, and shrubs to plant alongside the wooden fence in front of the barn to create a nice, outdoor break area for volunteers and visitors.
ESS NEEDS A (BETTER) TRUCK
Work truck needed - can be older, but must be in good condition - 3/4 ton, strong enough to pull a large, heavy horse trailer.
We also really could use a flatbed trailer for hauling hay.
Office / participants / volunteers
Safety helmets, particularly kids' sizes small and extra small.
Horse books - training, care, etc.
Small video camera to record our events and history (THANKS, CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS FOUNDATION, INC!)
Youth-sized saddle (THANKS, SARAH!)
Large television (THANKS, CYNTHIA!)
Gift certificates to local feed stores, any mail order equine or veterinary supply catalogs, or other supply store for office supplies are greatly appreciated. Send to:
Equine Spirit Sanctuary, 283 Cuchilla Road, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
MAKE A DONATION TO ESS:
NEW! Albertson's Community Giving Program
We also have Albertson's cards - pick up a card to attach to your keychain and ask the cashier to scan it each time you shop at Albertson's. ESS gets 1% back on all purchases! If you want a card, call or e-mail and we can send you one.
THANK YOU!
| THANK YOU! Foundations and Corporations who generously support ESS |
| Quail Roost Foundation |
Beal Family Fund |
| Paul and Virginia Cabot Charitable Trust |
Christopher Reynolds Foundation, Inc. |
| AmeriChoice Health Services |
St. James Episcopal Church |
| Albertson's Grocers |
R Ruth Foundation |
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THANK YOU! ESS Sponsors and Supporters
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Katherine Pettus - Taos Equestrian Center
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Louise Rose
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Tom Garcia - Taos Tack
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Graystone Furniture
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Rita Dates
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Taos Mountain Casino
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Rebecca and John Hall
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Janice & Blair Bouchier
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Judith Bapka
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Bev Teagle
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| Lisa Sharp |
Harry & Jan Witt |
| Carolyn Kiser |
G. M. Rodgers |
| Sangre de Cristo Horseman's Association |
Taos Saddle Club |
| Donors to the Arc program 2009 - 2011 - Anonymous (but very, very much appreciated!) |
| Cindy Digeso |
Jill Griffin |
| Melissa Golladay |
Marleen Paul |
| Bill & Lynn Walters |
Sarah Reeb |
| Ursula Jorch |
Marilyn Olsen |
| Chamisa Feeds |
Bill Hudson |
| Tina Dillon |
Yale Jones |
| Petree Nursery / Mike Petree |
DeAnn Hall |
| Betty and Cid Backer |
Taos Community Foundation/Cid's Food Market |
| Barbara Meikle |
Leslie Havard |
| Jane Dunlap |
Suzanne and James Miller |
| Teresa Pisano |
Jennifer Steele |
| Bill Hudson |
Suzanne Beauregard |
| Rosalyn North |
Mary and James Gilroy |
| Lily's / Cybil Dunbar |
Ellen Roy |
| Rita Dates |
Dr. Bessie Babits, Medicine Wheel Equine |
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| THANK YOU! ESS "in-kind" Donors |
| Janet Elder |
Sandra Miller |
| Lee Hester |
Deann Hall |
| Kimberley Casara |
Valerie Graves |
| Sandra Numedahl |
Mary Sue Comstock |
| Cynthia McGee |
Joel Nance |
| Thea / John Farnsworth |
Alley Cantina |
| Ellen Wicai |
Debbie Yaravitz |
And to the artists and local merchants who supported the "Spirit of the Horse" art exhibits, Donkey Fiesta, Holiday Horse Parties, and other ESS events and everyone else who has donated time and materials to ESS!
Work that needs to be done
Fundraising - Grant writing
Cleaning - barn / clinic / getting the word out about the upcoming programs and events / helping with activities
Volunteers Wanted!
Volunteers welcome to help with horse care, cleaning, programs, etc. at ESS. Join the wonderful volunteers who help make things happen for our horses, our kids and our programs! Help is needed in all areas, including office work. Lots of outdoor work, indoor work, horse work, special events - if you have a talent or skill to share, we most likely need it! No horse experience necessary. We will teach you how to scoop poop, brush horses, and everything in between. E-mail or stop out.
We mostly need help on our open days, which are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays mid October through Memorial Day weekend, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and weekends Memorial Day weekend through mid October.
If you are interested in assisting with the equine assisted activities with disabled persons, volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and on Wednesdays for the therapeutic riding program. Call for details.
BUY BOOKS and HELP ESS!
Purchase your horse books at amazon.com and help ESS!
ESS is now an affiliate of amazon.com. Please check out our Book page for some highly recommended reading. When you purchase a book from amazon.com using the links provided on this page, ESS will receive a donation.
 COUNTRY CARE PROGRAM
Purchase horse supplies at countrysupply.com and help ESS!
When you purchase horse supplies at Country Supply please add this code to your order form: essdonation. ESS will then receive a donation whenever you add this code to your order. Country Supply has a great selection of products at great prices. They also carry pet products for your dogs and cats. Check it out!
If you are interested in volunteering your time to help with our activities, or if you have materials or supplies to donate, or would like to make a contribution towards purchase of any of the items needed, please email:
info@equinespiritsanctuary.org
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