Our newest little addition was just the right size to take a quick field trip to the offices of Chaparral Energy to help us say “Thank You” for the wonderful and very generous donation they gave to the rescue. They were kind enough to donate a large amount of pipe for us to use for fencing and the construction of new stalls, both of which are desperately needed. With the donation of the pipe, it saved us thousands of dollars that we were then able to use directly on the horses for feed, hay, vet and farrier services, etc. I would like everyone out there to know what a wonderful, caring company this is and what an impact their decision to give had on so many horses fates.
Only true animal loving executives would let a horse in their office!! - The date is wrong in the pic, this was taken on 6/2/09.
We are proud to add Chaparral as one of our “Platinum Sponsors” and are happy to shine the spotlight on their generosity.
If you or your company are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact me.
Rescuing horses is not a prestigious job, it is a job of long hours, no pay and hard work. When you love horses though, it seems to be a part of you that you just can’t shake. Anytime you see a horse in need, there is something deep in you that begins to stir and just won’t quit until you have exhausted yourself in everyway - physically, mentally and financially in an attempt to make a difference in even just one needy horse’s life. Well, I love horses, everything about them, their soulful eyes, the distinct smell of both a horse and a freshly bedded stall, their warmth on a cold winter day, and the feeling of freedom they bring.
As a lover of horses and being overwhelmed with the desire to make a difference in a malnourished, abused, injured or sick horse’s future, I began rescuing these majestic animals several years ago. Over the past 2 years, I have turned my “on the side hobby” into a full blown horse rescue foundation known as Cowboy’s Pride, in honor of “Cowboy”, the wonderful gelding who I grew up on. Cowboy’s Pride has been approved as a 501(c)(3) and therefore ALL donations are tax deductable. Over 300 horses have been helped since 2005 and I hope to be able to continue to help any horse in need for a long time to come. We are very proud to have a current record of never having to turn a horse in need away and I can only hope that with your help we will be able to keep that record.
Our “regular” monthly expenses have been exceeding $3500 for the feed, hay and supplements needed to care for so many horses, de-wormer costs, vaccinations for incoming horses, farrier services, and vet visits. As all horse owners know, expenses rarely stop at the “regular” costs and there are so many other unexpected expenses that end up coming up, which unfortunately we have been hit pretty hard with over the past month. In the storms that just kept hitting Eastern Oklahoma County over the past months, we lost 2 shelters and a barn in the destruction- estimates have been given to us totaling over $25,000 to reconstruct and/or repair the damage. One of the shelters was blown onto a fence which will also have to be replaced. We also currently have 3 flat tires on our good trailer, plus the spare is flat, and do not have the money to replace them. The other trailer needs work done to it including a new floor.
For years we have quietly paid these expenses ourselves with annual donations totaling less than $1000 on average. If we could make these payments ourselves, we would, but the time has come that we will not make it without the help and support of caring people out there. If you feel drawn to help in any way, please do, every penny, every prayer and every good thought is greatly appreciated. If you can’t give financially right now, please, pass this around to everyone you know, post it for more people to see, or visit our website’s ways to help page for other ways to help. We also need donations of hay right now as well as de-wormer pastes, fly spray, etc. We appreciate every donation, no matter how small you may think it is, even pennies add up to dollars. You can make donations through Paypal by using a credit card by clicking the “Donate” botton. You can also mail checks payable to Cowboy’s Pride Horse Rescue Foundation (CPHRF) at P.O. Box 116 Luther, OK 73054. Remember, ALL donations are tax deductible, just get in touch with me after making your donation and I will get a reciept in the mail to you. I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you in advance,
Jessica
President/Founder
jessica@cowboyspride.org
(405)426-0550
We took in an “orphaned” baby miniature horse yesterday that is truely one of the cutest animals we’ve ever seen. Her mother for whatever reason rejected her shortly after birth so we are now caring for her. It is very difficult to successfully bottle raise a baby foal, but we have beat the odds before and hope to again with this little sweetheart. I will try to update daily to let everyone know how she’s doing. Our volunteers love her and she steals the heart of everyone who meets her. We took pics of her with the belgian just to show how small she is. She weighs about 10-12 pounds and stands about 14 inches tall.
Check back for updates on her progress!
Donations to help with her care as well as the care of the other horses in need are greatly appreciated and as always, tax deductible. If you are able, please consider donating today! No donation to small, every donation is appreciated - even pennies add up! You can donate by clicking on the “Donate” button to the right of the website or by mailing your donation to Cowboy’s Pride Horse Rescue Foundation (CPHRF) P.O. Box 116 Luther, OK 73054
UPDATE 12/19/07: Spring Equine Science Classes are filling up quickly! If you’d like to sign up, please let us know soon!
Cowboy’s Pride Horse Rescue’s Equine Science program will be starting new classes on January 7th and this semester will run through May 17th.
These classes are open to children ages 4 - 17 and cover subjects of horse care, horse anatomy, saddle parts, bridle parts, how to properly handle horses and riding instruction from basic to advanced.
Classes are 90 minutes long.
Fees are $20/class with several available discounts including signing up before Jan. 1st class fees will be reduced to $15/class.
There is a one time $20 registration fee.
All proceeds from these classes go directly to care and other expenses of the horses at the rescue.
If you would like to sign up, contact Jessica through the contact page.
Planned classes will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. More classes will be added if needed.
Private lessons are also available to meet your scheduling needs (prices vary).
Cowboy’s Pride made it’s debut appearances at the Stockyards Cowboy Christmas Parade as well as the Norman Christmas Parade in 2007. We took a few of our horses from the rescue as well as a few of our students currently enrolled in our Equine Science Classes and of course some of our volunteers. We all had a great time despite the bitter cold. Here are a few of the pics we took while showing off our wonderful rescued horses, hope you enjoy! Look for us at other upcoming parades!
