OUR HORSE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Our horses are very special. They are the kindest, gentlest, most "kid-friendly" animals that we have been able to find. They are the heart and soul of the riding therapy program. The horses are friends, teachers, confidantes, and therapists. They give love, patience and affection to each rider and volunteer. Most of the horses are older animals, still healthy, but certainly needing and deserving the very best in care so that they can continue to perform in the riding program.

For this reason, the C.V.T.R.S. makes top quality feed, veterinary and hoof care a priority. Of course, with between eight and ten horses to care for at any given time, the expenses can be overwhelming. However, we feel that it is important to provide a variety of different mounts to meet the needs of different riders. For instance, a rider with cerebral palsy may have tight leg muscles and need a narrow horse while someone with Downs Syndrome may have lower tone and need the support of a wider mount.

The Horse Sponsorship program was designed to help offset the ongoing costs associated with keeping horses. These include hay and grain. worming and routine vet care, shoeing, fencing, and barn and field maintenance. Typically it costs approximately $1000. to keep a horse for a year.

The cost for sponsoring a horse for one session of riding is $100. A total of $300 per horse is needed to fully cover the horse's costs each session, i.e. Fall, Winter and Spring. Either one person or business can sponsor the total, or three people can each contribute a $100 sponsorship. All sponsors are listed on the Horse Sponsorship Board at the C.V.T.R.S. Lounge and at this web link.

For your convenience, a printable Horse Sponsorship form is provided via this link. Of course, all donations are tax deductible Thank you - Our horses appreciate your support