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Giving

Tango (background) with 7th foal Tawni.
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Tango's Tawni was born at the Rescue 5/07.

This PMU broodmare sacrificed her freedom, her offspring year after year so women could alleviate symptoms of menopause. Her reward was a death sentence. Thanks to our donors, Tango and her unborn foal were spared Feb 28, 2007. Help us give these PMU horses a life of joy laced with human gratitude.

Cisco
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CISCO'S CIRCLE  Cisco is a 29 year old Arabian gelding with moderately severe arthritis.  He was saved from starvation by animal control in Mojave, then adopted by a therapeutic riding program. Five years later, he retired with us. Cisco is our organization's first rescue. He celebrates his 8th anniversary with Spirit of Equus Rescue in Feb 2010.

Pledge $10 a month or more to help the Rescue meet its rent obligation so Cisco and our other horses continue to have a place to live. To join, please click on the email link below and give us your name, address and email address and the amount you wish to pledge.  We will send you an emailed invoice on the 25th of each month through our Paypal account.  You may pay with a credit card through Paypal.  If you prefer to mail in your check each month, please use our physical mailing address on the invoice. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR PLEDGE!!!!CISCOSCIRCLE and help us keep our property!!!

TANNI'S CIRCLE OF LIFE MEMORIAL GIFT Mistanni was a 32 year old Arabian Cob mare who spent 4 years at the Rescue before dying of heart failure in 2007.  Tanni died the day after our PMU foal was born, reminding us of the bitter/sweet circle of life in the equine world. The foal was named in her honor.

Do you have a loved one who has passed that you wish to remember? Please consider a one time gift , an annual remembrance on the individual's birthday , or a monthly sponsorship for feed for any one of our horses in their name.  If you would like to give, please click on the DONATE button in the right column.  In memory of Mistanni, thank you for your generosity.

SPONSORSHIPS: We are seeking 4 new sponsors by Feb 1!   Sponsorships are monthly contributions to the support of a particular horse. The funds pay for feed first, then healthcare and other needs of the individual horse.

An individual or business may sponsor a horse for any amount and be invoiced monthly. Currrently, four of our horses are unsponsored: Sunshine and Sierra, Cisco and Tango need new sponsors.
 
IN KIND SERVICES
These services are provided by equine professionals or businesses free of charge.
 
DONATIONS OF FEED OR SUPPLIES
We are always grateful for such donations, especially of high quality feed. If you are interested in donating tack, supplies, etc, please contact us.
 
CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPECIAL FUNDS
We have found people turn to non profit rescues when they are in trouble. Their horses are in need and they became fearful they might have to give up their companion or euthanize him as a last resort. Spirit of Equus Rescue will serve as a fund organizer in such circumstances and a special fund will be created on behalf of the horse in need. Usually health issues have caused the crisis and owners are overwhelmed financially. They need support for a period of time, usually less than a year until the horse recovers.
 
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General Donations

Please send your donations through PayPal. Click on the Donate Button below. You may indicate at the Paypal site how you wish your donation to be used. Sponsorships may be processed here as well!  Thank you.

SPONSORSHIPS/GENERAL DONATIONS

If you prefer to send a check or money order, please make it payable to:

INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTHWEST Spirit of Equus Rescue  21762 Wren Street, Apple Valley, CA 92308

YOUR GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

HOW DO SPONSORSHIPS HELP THE HORSES? Sponsorship funds are used to feed our horses. If there is additional money after feed costs, the funds are used for health care, including psyllium treatments, deworming, supplements, antibiotics, pain medications, and other first aid and emergency supplies.
 
Sponsorships also provide funds for hoofcare, chiropractic care, dental care, and vet visits. 
 
Here is a list of current costs per horse for necessities:
  • Feed:  alfalfa is $10-12 a bale; orchard grass is $15-18 a bale. Each horse eats 1.5% of their body weight in hay per day. So 1000 lb horse eats 15 lbs of hay/day or 420 lbs per month. Hay averages out to about $90-$100 per horse per month. During winter their feed needs increase.
  • Hoof trim: $40 per horse every two months
  • Dewormer: $5-15 per horse every 3 months
  • Fly masks with nose and ear guards, $25 each

 

 

 

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