Supporting Horses
The average cost to rescue, rehabilitate and provide routine state of the art physical and medical care for a horse can be between $5,000-$6,000 per year. That can easily approach well over $400- $500 per month per horse at the rescue, especially if any special needs of the horses arise.
Also through our SURRENDER PREVENTION Program, we strive to help horse owners in our community provide care for their horses even when they may fall on troubled times. Please help us fund the hay bank, grain and medicine bank and health care opportunities for this program.
We are only able to provide this level of care and positive impact in our community through support from donors like you. Sadly, there is no federal funding and very limited grant opportunities available for horses.
If you want to offer support, our greatest need is for tax deductible donations so we can focus our efforts on helping these beautiful animals.
The Rescue
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Happy rescued horse
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Rescue supplies
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Horse getting a treat
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Other ways you can help:
Donate what you can to help:
$60 = one farrier trim for one horses
$100 = hay for one horse for one month
$300 = Basic needs for a rescue horse for one year
$800 = Pain medicine for one horse for one year
$1200 = Cushings medicine for one horse for one year
Sponsor A Horse:
Check out our Herd page and select a horse that you like and click on the “Sponsor Me” button! Choose the amount you'd like to sponsor (as little as $25.00 a month) and you will receive a special email with updates and special stories on your sponsored horse! Perfect gift giving idea for that hard-to-buy for person in your life or for those that don’t have room for a horse. Also great for those who aren’t interested in horse ownership but want to support a rescue horse! Sponsorship offers this unique gift!
Every horse at HTHR has a special, sometimes heartbreaking story. But you can be part of improving their lives through Monthly sponsorship. We will give you a glimpse into their lives at the ranch by providing special photos and videos of your horse and if you sponsor on the yearly level we will set up a video chat for you and your horse once a year! A Whinney from the Ranch!
Here are some ideas:
Basic Needs: $250 a month or $3000 a year per horse.
You get satisfaction of helping a rescue horse as well as name recognition on our website as well as on the horses paddock gate, a plaque on our new barn wall and other swag!
Advanced Needs: $350 a month or $4200 a year per horse
You get satisfaction of helping a rescue horse as well as name recognition on our website as well as on the horses paddock gate, a plaque on our new barn wall, swag AND you also get Free tickets to our annual events/fundraisers!
Become a Corporate Sponsor!
What a great way to advertise your business while helping with horses in need in your community! There are several levels you can join and you will be given “shout-outs” online and on social media as well at every event! Become Corporate Sponsor!
Trail Partner = $500 a year - includes business name on website; Quarterly SM shout-out and a certificate of sponsorship.
Herd Supporter = $1,500 a year - includes all above plus logo placement on website; a featured social media post once per year; recognition in email once per year; and an option to provide promotional materials at events.
Barn Champion = $3,000 a year - includes all above plus logo displayed at our events; quarterly social media features; a sponsor spotlight story (a blog or newsletter; one team volunteer day opportunity.)
Legacy Sponsor = $5,000 a year - includes all above plus prominent logo placement on all our marketing materials; a dedicated sponsor appreciation post and video; and a naming opportunity (horse, paddock or program;) VIP access to events and private rescue tours; custom partnership opportunities.
Estate Plan:
Would you like to add needy horses to your estate plan? Click here for more details
Please call us at 541-241-0783 for more individual information.. Also, please seek advice from your financial or legal advisor and include our legal name and tax ID number.
BottleDrop: Come by the rescue and pick up blue donation bags to be filled with returnable bottles and cans. The money goes to the horses! This helps a great deal with farrier trims, supplements, etc. You can also donate funds from your BottleDrop account balance to our Give account by logging into your account and searching for our organization!
Amazon Wish List: Check out items on Amazon that are helpful for the rescue. Click here.
Fred Meyer Rewards: Share your rewards by Clicking here
IGIVE: IGive automatically helps your favorite cause, every time you shop. They will donate an extra $5 bonus to your cause when you make a purchase. Click here.
Join the team: We are always looking for help with training, ranch care, marketing, social media, event planning, music for events, artist, therapy, education and much more!
Donate your old vehicles / trailers / equipment: If you have an old vehicle taking up space that you would like to donate, please consider us! We partner with Donate for Charity and accept cars, trucks, boats and RVs. Turn worries of costly repairs into a tax deduction! https://donateforcharity.com/nonprofit/happy-trails-horse-rescue/
Check with your Employer: Often business will offer a matching donation program for nonprofits. Please consider submitting our rescue for these when possible.
Corporate Team Building Program: Check with your employer if they need a fresh idea for team building event that benefits our nonprofit.
Volunteers
Are you passionate about horses and committed to making a positive impact on their lives? Happy Trails Horse Rescue is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team of volunteers.
Volunteer opportunities:
Horse care: Assist with grooming, water trough cleaning and general care of horses.
Ranch Care: Assist with cleaning the barn area to ensure organization and ease of use.
Event Support: Help organize and participate in fundraising events, outreach programs and educational activities.
Administrative Support: Contribute your skills in office tasks, social media management, grant writing and more to support the rescue’s operations.
We are also always looking for help with training, saddle fitting, marketing, event planning, music for events, artist, therapy, education and much more!
Children: due to our insurance, we only allow children age 12 and up.
Interested? Come check out our volunteer page for more information.
Want to have your own gear & support the rescue?
Check out our shop!
