Cr ssties WINTER/SPRING 2015
CONNECTING PEOPLE AND HORSES THROUGH EQUINE RESCUE, REHAB AND RETRAINING.
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THOUGHTS
Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will. • BUCK BRANNAMAN •
IMPACT STATEMENT
Crossties Issue 1 :: Winter/Spring 2015
A PUBLICATION BY RACE2RING
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Charlotte, NC 28277 Staff:
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Tracy Byrnes – Executive Director
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Trisha Dingle – Head Trainer Tiffany Canaday – Equine Care Specialist
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Board of Directors: Erica A de Flamand Tracy Byrnes Diana Morice Lisa Kallander
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Open Letter About Money
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Partnership
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Events
How You Can Help
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MONEY
Keeping it real – fundraising is a challenge for us. For starters, Race2Ring is a young organization. At just four years old, our early dollars have been spent putting down roots, not spreading our wings. We are barely a blip on the non-profit radar for most. Just one fish swimming in an overcrowded pond of people asking for money; through oversaturated waters of social networking and “special events”. To add to it, we appeal to a niche market that is strongly driven by our global economic state on both ends. The better the economy, the more horses in our communities who are being purchased, trained and shown. The worse the economy, the more horses in our communities who are being discarded, need to find immediate homes, are sent to auction and slaughter; or who end up forgotten and neglected in a field somewhere, often found too late. Lastly, if you have been to visit us at our facility, you might wager a guess as to why fundraising is a challenge for us. We have been gifted the use of a large, beautiful barn owned by a local horse lover. For $100 a year, we “lease” 28 stalls, a huge indoor arena, wide aisle ways and over 100 acres on Lake Hickory. With all of the appeal of a Kentucky breeding farm, crisp white fences, a royal blue roof and a view of the mountains – we wake up every day thankful to operate out of such a place. It might be easy to assume that we have all of the money we need in judging this book by its cover, but we still have to pay to operate and maintain it to assure that our horses have a suitable and safe environment. Beauty and wealth are not always one in the same. Our horses can prove that to you, also.
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Several of our board members {myself included} have worked for many years in organizations serving children with special needs. We have seen the heartstrings that draw people into the mission when you pair a kind old gelding with a delicate, young girl in a wheelchair, and watch them ride off together into the woods. And we’ve seen those dollars come flying in. We’ve also seen images of emaciated animals standing in the kill pen – later coupled alongside their almost-unrecognizable “progress” photos from six months post-rescue; and yes, that does make you want to give the bills from your wallet in a hurry. But sometimes the impact – or the perception of the impact – is more subtle than that. When you look at Race2Ring as an organization from the “outside,” you might see: a first-class facility; glossy horses treated like top athletes; some of the most wonderful trainers in the industry; embroidered gear adorning every flank; outreach programs that put horses with young riders and into the show ring; and a workforce of talented professionals with valuable and passionate skill sets. What you don’t see is most important. We were able to save dozens of horses from the trauma of reaching an auction house or kill pen before it happened. You will rarely see an emaciated horse arrive in our program {although not out of the question!}, as we are able to intervene before it gets that bad... before that animal has to go through the stress of unthinkable experiences, only to (hopefully) find a soft place to land. You won’t see that – because we intervene before the trauma – we save dollars and energy that can be dedicated to other horses in need. You didn't see that we helped a woman with a terminal illness find homes for her horses so that they were not orphaned, or placed in the hands of someone who didn’t understand. You didn't see that we took in a neglected horse with a degenerative, terminal condition so that we could give him a dignified ending to his life surrounded with compassion – only the joke was on us. He rebounded, and is now teaching others about his disease, a variety of treatment approaches, and ultimately how to give similar horses a quality of life worth living.
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You didn't see that we took in a horse who was bought as a yearling for $250,000, gave 7 long years of his life to the track, only to later be sold for a $1 to the kill buyer. You may not see that one of our original off-the-track Thoroughbreds is now doing equine-facilitated psychotherapy with children and adults, bringing her own past to the table to help others. You may not see that we have provided jobs for several individuals in our community; and that we work towards continuing education and career development so that our team (and our industry) can be better for the long haul. You won’t see that we positively impact our economy by supporting small business for all of our needs. You won’t see that we are working tirelessly to develop a plan for a Retirement Sanctuary, to offer peace, rest and solace to these animals we dedicate our lives to – and who have often dedicated the whole of their lives to us. You may see that we take the time to find long-term homes for our horses, not unlike other rescue programs. Horses in our rehab and retraining program are often with us for 3-6 months on average. We will not "flip" horses, nor do we place them with homes who will. But, what you may not see is that we placed a horse with a teenager struggling with an anxiety disorder; or a woman looking to get back into horses after a bad experience; or a family wanting to share their love of the animal and sport with their three little girls, which may keep them on the straight-and-narrow as they transition to teenagers. As a result of all of the things you don’t see just by looking at us, we have literally quadrupled our impact in just in the last year. We are not just selling, placing, adopting, or moving these horses to make a buck, or to rack up our numbers. We are matching them for the betterment of their lives, and that of those in our community.
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We do realize that “performance horse rescue and rehabilitation” can be a hard cause to give to, especially when there are so many others to consider. And, equestrian sports in general are considered a luxury in our society. Horses can be expensive to care for; and if you have ambitions of competing, those trainer fees, travel, tack, entry fees and more can really add up. It is considered “The Sport of Kings,” and for good reason. But if you knew how many of those high-dollar imported jumpers, or solid gold packer ponies, or race horses with oversized hearts who give their all despite their age, ended up on that slaughter truck each year, you might think a little differently. So we get it – why give your dollars to a cause that is rooted in social hierarchy; and is so niche of a market? Maybe because it’s more than that to us; it's about animal welfare, economic development, jobs for Americans, the quality of society as compassionate beings, keeping kids out of trouble and setting a good example for our next generation. It's about the therapeutic benefit for individuals who may struggle with an emotional, mental, social or physical condition of any kind. And it's a bigger market than you think, affecting more people in your own circles than you might even realize. Perhaps you can give money; maybe you can give time. Or maybe you know someone who will – because let’s face it, we all know a “horsecrazy person” ... or is it a "crazy horse person"? Horse rescue – really animal rescue of any kind – is a physically, fiscally and emotionally demanding business for everyone who enters into it. Regardless, we promise to be a positive and responsible example of a non-profit organization; and set a standard for equine welfare in our industry. We promise to continue doing everything we can to the best of our ability and finances; and we promise to keep growing and expanding our ideas and our reach.
But we also promise that we cannot do it alone. – Erica Anne de Flamand, Chairman of the Board, Race2Ring
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lp? how can you he visit: race2ring.org donate, volunteer... ....or just spread the word! We are on Facebook at www.facebook.com/race2ring
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••••• “I have had the pleasure of working with Race2Ring for this past year in a position to adopt a lovely horse. I have been incredibly impressed with the care and attention they have put into their processes as a non-profit organization and the overall professionalism of each individual I have worked with. I have high standards regarding horse care and training, and this group has exceeded any expectation I have had, so much so, that I was recently comfortable enough to donate a horse to them. Their programs and offerings are innovative and successful. I recommend Race2Ring for a long time and look to be involved in any way I can.”
2014 ADOPTER – WAXHAW NC
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T HE
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To reh ab su ccess
At Race2Ring, the “secret to success” for us is really no secret at all – it's our people. It takes {many} people to make any organization run; but it takes compassionate and experienced horse people to balance the grit and the grace needed to execute a successful horse rescue. If there is one thing we know we have, it's good people. Visitors to our facility or fellow equestrians who see our horses “out and about,” are often commenting on what a change they see in the rehab horses at Race2Ring. From rescue or racetrack, our goal is to rehabilitate and condition our horses as though they are upper-level competitors; putting the same time and dedication anyone else would into a high-dollar horse. This approach not only dedicates the attention these horses deserve, but allows us to pass on a horse to adopters with transparency, who is mentally and physically ready for their next job, even if they have limitations. In January of 2014, after a six-month contract period with four of our OTTB geldings, we hired Trisha Dingle to our team full-time as our new Head Trainer. Trisha comes to Race2Ring with extensive experience in Dressage and Three Day Eventing. As a junior rider, she competed at the CCN* level and qualified for the North American Young Riders Championships with two horses. At this time, she also competed through Second Level Dressage with a variety of mounts and at local hunter/jumper shows. Trisha also has experience
“[Others] often credit me with being
riding Thoroughbred racehorses on the track, as well as managing the
such a 'wonderful trainer,' but to be
successful Thoroughbred breeding
honest, I'm not much bet ter a rider or
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trainer than the next person. Trisha spent the last 13 years of her
What sets me apart is my ability to
career as the manager and trainer of Whitehaven Plantation, a multi-
EVALUATE each horse, and then set a
discipline boarding and training
PLAN in motion so that each individual
facility, and Arabian breeding farm,
can live to its fullest potential.”
in Bishopville, SC. Over the past decade she has gained recogni-
Trisha Dingle
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tion in the Arabian show world with both Whitehaven homebred horses and client owned horses,
winning multiple titles. Her first training project was the farm’s straight Egyptian Arabian stallion WH Bodacious {“Bo”}, who she successfully competed in western pleasure, dressage, native costume, show hack, and sport horse in hand. At the same time she competed the farm’s homebred straight Egyptian gelding Desert Sword to many wins and Top 10 finishes in Endurance. Trisha is now competing her horse and Bo’s son, WH Marengo {“Tumbler”} in dressage and sport horse, as well as his grandson Entre Toi Et Moi {“Tango”} in sport horse in hand. It is Trisha's years of diverse experience with performance horses, time in the saddle with OTTBs and overall tenacity for the sport that made her a perfect fit for our organization. Over the last year at Race2Ring, one of the biggest changes has been the streamlining of our rehab process, thanks to Trisha's diligence and consistency. As we jump into our fifth year operation, and our second year with Trisha at the helm, we wanted to share with you what our rehabilitation process looks like, and how you can do the same thing with your own horse(s) at home.
step 1
EVA LUAT ION
When a horse is first donated to, or acquired by Race2Ring, the first couple of weeks are spent in QT, or “quarantine”. While this is not necessarily a strict “disease control” QT, he/she is kept either by himself/herself (with our rescued babysitter minis, Oscar or Felix, as a companion) or spends QT with other horses who have come in to the program around the same time. To the casual observer it may appear as if we aren’t doing anything with the horse – just feeding, bringing in, and turning out, maybe the occasional grooming. However this is a very important time in the horse’s rehab. You can tell so much about a horse by just observation alone – is he food aggressive, does he get unusually upset when separated from his buddy, does he take iffy steps on rocks or hard ground, is he personable or stand-offish? This is why it is vital to have competent people caring for your horse; not only are we observing the horses, but our other employees and volunteers are as well. By the time 2-3 weeks have passed, we have mentally placed the new horse into one of three categories: sound, physically unsound, or emotionally unsound. Some horses take longer to adapt to change than others, but by the end of a few weeks any horse who still shows signs of anxiety, distrust, or past physical abuse are transfered to Zoe Sandall and Will Kupec at Sugaree Ranch of Horsemanship. They specialize in Progressive Horsemanship, and are set up to help horses with stress, anxiety and or/trust issues. Until those are addressed, there is no point trying to proceed with additional rehab or training. Collaborating with other like-minded professionals is key through all phases of this process.
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step 2
PHYSIC A L ASSE SSM E N T
Horses that don’t show any physical lameness or issues proceed to the retraining/conditioning portion of our program. Fairly soon after QT is completed (or sometimes during) they are seen by our chiropractor, equine veterinarian Dr. Lisa Baucom of Statesville Bovine & Equine in Statesville, NC. As an equine vet and chiropractor, Dr. Lisa can pick up on minor soundness issues or physical limitations that might not be outwardly noticeable to us. She also starts the horse right by realigning his spine, as there is no point in putting muscle on a horse who’s frame is crooked to begin with. Sometimes horses come in who have had incredibly poor farrier care in the past. For the ones who are obviously footsore, their first visit is with our farrier Mike Stine of Equine Dynamics. In addition to being a talented farrier, Mike has studied saddle fit and massage therapy, and he has a wonderful eye for lameness. Mike will evaluate the horse, and depending on his findings we will put regular shoes on, corrective shoes, or choose to leave the horse barefoot with just correctly balanced feet. Often if we feel the horse has something going on besides just poor hoof balance and/or thin soles, and that the horse requires corrective shoeing, Mike will wait on shoeing a horse until we get a set of x-rays on the feet and know his bone alignment. When a horse has an obvious lameness that is not hoof balance/shoeing related, (either discovered during observation or that becomes apparent after the initial chiro exam), we schedule a vet appointment. If Dr. Lisa has discovered something during her exam she will continue on with diagnostics, otherwise we bring in Dr. Brett Pendergrass, also from Statesville B&E. Depending on our vet’s findings x-rays, ultrasound, and/or other diagnostics will be done. During this time, we share with our vets and farrier everything we have observed of the horse during QT, as the more information they have the better. Occasionally we will have a horse who has “non-soundness” issues we are concerned with – for example, a horse who seems to overheat and sweat a lot. In cases like that we will pull blood for testing. During their chiro or vet exam we also check for properly floated teeth, as both our vets are knowledgeable equine dentists. The most important thing to remember is that “no man is an island”. Without knowledgeable, competent, and experienced professionals helping us, Trisha or our other training partners cannot get the most out of our horses in the next phase(s). During all the observation and diagnostics, we are in constant contact with Mike, Dr. Lisa, and/or Dr. Brett, following their recommendations on treatment as well as rehab depending upon the issue(s) we discover. It is so incredibly vital that you have the best farrier and veterinarians working on your horse. Many expensive problems that occur later on in your horse’s life can be prevented by using experienced professionals who are dedicated to their career and put the horse’s welfare first and foremost. | 14 | race2ring.org
step 3
MA KE A PLAN, STAN!
At this point, we have all the information (hopefully!) that we need to make a plan for the new horse. He/she has been observed by our staff, checked out by our farrier, and evaluated by one or both of our veterinarians. The next step is to come up with a logical, consistent, well thought out plan of attack to either retrain, condition, and/or rehabilitate the horse. For this part of the process Trisha often draws upon the experiences she has had with past horses, but also take into account advice from experts – and sometimes more importantly, uses good ol’ common sense. By now the horse has been on good quality forage (timothy hay and pasture) as well as feed from Progressive Nutrition for 3-6 weeks. They’ve had a chance to be turned out on our wonderful natural hills, and should have started gaining weight and muscle. We may not have even ridden them during this time – except with an acute injury, oftentimes just providing quality nutrition combined with time to be a horse is all it takes to start a horse on the road to good health. Depending on what our team of experts have found and recommended, we proceed with treatment (joint injections, corrective shoeing, etc) combined with slow, careful rehab. Horses who are sound will start full training, depending upon their fitness level. We will continue with chiropractic and/ or massage depending upon the horse’s particular needs, and we pay careful attention to saddle fit, especially as the horse gains weight and builds topline muscle. Trisha follows these same steps with her own personal show horses as well – and even though she has had them for many years, every winter between November and December, she backs off and takes some down time. She observes and reevaluates them – have they lost weight or muscle, have their attitudes changed any, are we progressing in our training? While they have consistent vet, farrier, chiropractic, and massage care throughout the year, she'll discuss any changes she may be noticing with our team of experts, and if need be, do diagnostics and/or make some changes in our regular “plan of attack”. Most of the horses in our Race2Ring program stay with us for three to six months; and we will not place a horse in a new home unless we are comfortable with their level of soundness, both in body and mind. We do not “flip” our horses, and we do not place them with others who will. We feel that the time and money invested in them during their rehabilitation phase sets them up for long-term success down the road – and in turn, sets up their new rider/owner for success as well.
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••••• "Our entire experience with Race2Ring, the L.L.R.S. Program, and of course our newest family member, Rocket Zone, has exceeded our expectations! Throughout the process, they [Race2Ring] have been helpful, and most importantly, honest. Rocky is sound, has no vices and is very capable... Race2Ring did a superb job screening and couldn’t have paired my daughter with a better horse! They take the time to get to know both horse and rider and find a compatible match. On Feb. 15th 2014 my daughter’s life changed for the better! She took home a 16.3hh OTTB gelding and showed him what being loved by a little girl was all about. He responded wonderfully. Together they have built a strong relationship... and today they are inseparable. Rocky is thriving in home life and in the ring. Just last weekend the duo brought home Division Championships in both Hopeful & Progressive Jumpers. My family is indebt to Race2Ring - they are a 'Class Act' organization that REALLY CARES about these horses!!" TRACY S. – MOTHER OF 2014 LLRS PARTICIPANT, MARANDA
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Zoe Sandall, of Sugaree Ranch of Horsemanship; shown with Race2Ring's Tuxedo Bay, a 12yr old OTTB mare
a natural partnership Deep in Union County, where there are more cows and horses than people, many equestrians have discovered the beauty of Sugaree Ranch. Established in 2012 by the Kupec family, the farm was designed from the beginning to be a learning center for those seeking a deeper understanding of the relationship between horse and owner. When Race2Ring first connected with Sugaree, they too were seeking that relationship – for a sweet, troubled off-the-track thorougbred mare. In April of 2013, Sugaree Ranch took on their first horse from Race2Ring – Tuxedo Bay (Tux) – an OTTB mare who had a history of severe abuse and neglect following her time on the track. Tux was passed around to different places after her racing career ended, and ultimately ended up thin and scared, on a truck bound for slaughter. Saved by a Good Samaritan, Tux became the inspiration for the launch of Race2Ring as an organization. She was unhealthy, afraid and shut off from having any relationship with people. But, through the patient re-training at Sugaree, Tux emerged as a confident, balanced – happy – equine partner, despite her physical limitations. As a result of the success with Tux, Sugaree and Race2Ring joined forces in a more formal way in Fall of 2014 to continue collaborating in the rehab and retraining of horses who need to gain | 18 | race2ring.org
confidence or address historical emotional and physical stress. Under the guidance of trainers Will Kupec and Zoe Sandall, Sugaree Ranch has become "home" to up to four Race2Ring horses at any one time, and is considered a valued partner in the Race2Ring mission and vision of fueling the horse-human connection through equine rescue, rehabilitation and retraining. To date, more than eight Race2Ring horses have benefitted from this unique and progressive partnership. When you visit the ranch, you will have the opportunity to meet Will and ZoĂŤ yourself, both lifelong students and instructors in the art of horsemanship. They come from different places in the horse world, but work as a team to create an atmosphere where riders of any age or discipline can feel comfortable and build confidence. Their teachings are based on Vaquero style horsemanship that combines the best of classical dressage, with the benefits of a working ranch, creating a soft & supple horse with purpose behind their job. Developing a soft willing mind in any horse, allows one to expand their training and solve problems. With their guidance, young horses are started with patience, but with unwavering leadership and fairness, and no tricks or gimmicks. The Sugaree training principle is modeled to create horses that are confident, respectful (not intimidated) of people and a pleasure to their owners. Not all the horses that come to the ranch for training are young. Many of their training horses have
“You have to help a horse find peace within you, so they will want to be around you and look to you for comfort, as they would another horse in their herd. If they can count on you, they will be confident in all situations...�
had successful lives as show horses, but the owner discovers
ZOE SANDALL
a different horse when faced with a life outside the ring. With 150 acres of trails and open riding areas, they dedicate many days to teaching horses to be comfortable off the rail, in large areas. For some, both horses and people, there is a lot more energy and fear produced
Race2Ring's Desirae, a 12yr old Hanoverian Sporthorse mare
than in the arena. Will has learned first hand how challenging that building process can be. In 2014, Will adopted a mustang from an owner who, unable to handle the horse, faced the difficult decision of letting him go. Unfortunately the horse had been re-homed twice before, and for BLM mustangs, that third failed ownership attempt usually means a death sentence. Once
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Race2Ring's Jazz, an 8yr old Morgan mare
“You learn the most from the more difficult horses. Some may call them “troubled”; they’re innocent, just lost and looking for the right answer.” WILL KUPEC
Will learned of the horse’s circumstance, he took it upon himself to rehabilitate the horse, a stocky bay named Wichita. After so many years of inconsistent ownership and unsuccessful training, convincing Wichita that he could trust another person has taken a lot of time and patience. Will’s work alongside some of the nation's best Horsemen has given him the tools necessary to work through Wichita’s challenges. Some days are easier than others, but over time, Wichita and Will have established a relationship of respect and trust. Similarly, having worked with many talented and well-known Horsemen and Women, Zoë brings her own unique perspective to her students and horses in training. Blessed with quiet composure, she offers confidence and patience to those around her – both horse and human. Many of her clients are adults returning to riding after many years, as well as those who have recently discovered the love of horses. Zoë’s hard work is evident in all horses and their confidence in her carries her through a variety of tasks including roping and western dressage, which both require a strong partnership based on experience together to be successful. We at Race2Ring feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with a like-minded organization such as Sugaree, so that we may have a greater impact on our community, and as a result, help even more people and horses every day.
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Will Kupec, of Sugaree Ranch of Horsemanship; shown with Race2Ring's Return the Light, a 10yr old OTTB gelding
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Head trainer, Trisha Dingle, shown here with OTTB gelding Stage Success - "Willy" - at the Spanish Riding School clinic with Bereiter Marius Schreiner. This photo was taken about 2 weeks before Willy left for his new home in Asheville!
••••• “I would like to thank Race2Ring for helping me find my equine soulmate, Willy. They were so supportive and thorough on my quest that it truly was one of the best experiences. Trisha worked with me on numerous visits to really find the best horse for me. They always had my best interest at heart as well as the horses’. The adoption process was longer for me than maybe some of the others but it really was very exciting and proved to be worth the time....Willy is so happy and sweet. He is my best buddy and his personality is shining through. He still dreams of racing, but now he is relaxed and enjoying his new home. When I stand holding him after a ride, his puts his head between my legs. He doesn't rub or try and move me, but that is where he feels most comfortable. A deepest of thanks to all those involved with this wonderful organization.” 2014 ADOPTER – ASHEVILLE, NC
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2015 CALENDAR
12yr 16hh Hanoverian Mare
DESIRAE
AVAILABLE HORSES
x saturday
28 F E B R U A R Y
Horse Owner Education Day 10am-4pm FREE to attend!
10yr 16.1hh TB Gelding
VICTORIA RETURN THE LIGHT TEDDY BEAR
10yr 16.2hh OTTB Gelding
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15yr 15.1hh Trak/QH Mare
For more about these horses: www.race2ring.org
12yr 16.1hh OTTB Gelding
PIRATE
Sugaree Ranch • Waxhaw, NC
m saturday
21 M A R C H
Benefit Junior Jamboree Clinic Day 9am-5pm pre-registration required Race2Ring Main Facility • Conover, NC
l sunday
22 M A R C H
Benefit Junior Jamboree Horse Show Day 9am-3pm pre-registration required Race2Ring Main Facility • Conover, NC
d fri-sun
22-24 M AY
Joe Wolter Clinic pre-registration required Sugaree Ranch • Waxhaw, NC
To learn more about these events or to pre-register, please visit www.race2ring.org
How You Can Help Race2Ring is a 501c3 non-profit organization which allows your donations to be tax deductible. Every little bit helps, and every dollar goes back to the acquisition, care and rehabilitation of our horses. Your donations can be a one-time gift or set up as a regular pledge. Also, consider... for the horse enthusiast on your gift list who has everything, make a gift donation in their honor for holidays or birthdays, or “just because”! If you include the name and address of the person you are honoring with your donation, a personalized card will go out directly to them letting them know of your support.
TO MAKE A DONATION, VISIT RACE2RING.ORG
Where Your Money Goes
Your donations go towards REAL expenses. For example: $5 Hay for one horse, for one day.... or $10 for nutritious meals for one horse, for about a week! $25 One vaccine for one horse.... or $40 for one hoof trim, for one horse! $100 A waterproof, winter blanket for one horse. $250 Full veterinary work-up on one horse who enters the program. $500 One month of rehabilitation and retraining for one horse. $1,000 Save one lucky horse from auction, neglect or the slaughter pipeline. $1,500 Specialized training for three horses, for one month. $5,000 Sponsorship of 1 horse to graduate the Race2Ring program – from rescue to adoption day! race2ring.org | 27 |
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Junior rider, Caroline shown here with the OTTB mare, Tuxedo Bay. Caroline assists Race2Ring at our partnering facility, Sugaree Ranch through exercise riding, training for smaller ponies and being an overall ambassador for our program.