Donations - How to Help Our
Veterans
Our program's great success means
lots of new veterans constantly finding us.
That is the great news.......
The other news is...we need some financial assistance
from the community and individuals
to keep up with the pace.
As fabulous as our program is, and it is,
per unsolicited testimonials from our veterans,
( See far below )
.......there is so much more we can do.
Its only money. ( Or
product ). Isn't that what its always about.
We have ongoing needs and they seem to come in faster than the cash flow
comes in.
Some of our immediate expenses we need help with are as follows:
1. The equine therapy liability insurance is due again shortly.
The cost is based on how many participate.
We could help so many more if we had more $$.
2. Several areas of fencing need to be replaced before the babies
come in April.
( Or get us the fencing panels and we can put it up ourselves. )
3. Oh the pain......being close to town so easy access for
veterans
means we are without tons of grassy pastures which means we feed a lot of
hay.
( Annual hay/grain bill is approx. $40,000 )
Month after month after month after month = $$$$$$$$$
4. We have hired two senior experienced "driving trainers' to
remind
Lance and Trevor ( our two geldings ) about driving.
They forgot some of it as we got busy with other things.
The veterans love driving and we love safety.
5. The insurance and property taxes are due on the "guest house"
which is 100% dedicated for our veteran meetings.
( And the utilities monthly too ).
6. We want to expand our veteran services but we need to make some
remodeling changes to the restroom in the barn. It isn't ADA.
7. Five babies are due beginning May.
Ca-ching veterinary bills
We also use a birthing monitoring device
that uses one-time-use monitors.
We need to order more soon.
Well, that's just an overview of the basic needs for RIGHT NOW.
We want to maintain and grow this program.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit
so likely any donation you would make would be tax deductible.
Ask your accountant.
We will provide you a receipt of course.
A decent number of small donations adds up quickly.
So please don't hesitate to make a donation that is a smaller amount.
THANK YOU !
ALL donations are safely handled through PayPal buttons below
......which can also accept your credit cards.
If you donate $1,000 to our program you can adopt and name
one of the 2016 new Gypsy Horse babies arriving in May.
And you can come visit the baby any time you want. Call first...
ha ha.
That's a legacy that lasts.
Name the foal after your business, or get a group of friends together
and name it.
Testimonials from a few veterans who are a
part of our program :
Thank you for the very special day for my family and I, it has been the
first time since being home from IRAQ that my mind was clear, I didn't
want to kill everyone around me, and I didn't feel anxiety, fear or on
edge . Thank you again and God bless you all, Linda Brown and Linda Ford
Sincerely, Ja **** USAF
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"I am a firm believer that every veteran with PTSD should be afforded
the opportunity to go out to A Wizards Spell Ranch and experience the
life changing effects of the Gypsy Horses. I have witnessed firsthand
several veterans changing. One veteran has gone from withdrawn and
quiet to talkative and engaging. Another veteran has hope. And yet
another veteran now engages in activities instead of simply watching
from far away."
Margaret ******, E-7 U.S. Army
Woman Veteran
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I can't say enough about the Wizards Spell Ranch
and all of the support from Linda Brown, the counselors, and all
the volunteers that help. There is a peace and calmness that is
indescribable that comes over me every time I come out to the ranch and
interact with the horses, especially the babies. I can honestly
say that Linda and her Gypsy Horses have saved my life twice.
Through Linda's equine therapy program, I am learning how to deal with my PTS and anxiety.
Maggie ************, Female Army Veteran________________________________________________________________
A note from a wife of a 23 year veteran regarding our program :
"When you help someone dealing with the mental/physical issues they face and you get them to "love" life again...you are a Hero!!"
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Linda,
Thank you for everything you've done, without
you're friendship and support
I wouldn't be able to carry much less accept it.
Mel** ******, Active USAF
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, VETERANS !!
Now Civilians, Businesses, Individuals......Please help us continue providing
for those who gave so much to us.