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What the RIGHT HORSE grant means for Heart of Phoenix: A message to our donors and supporters We were so thankful to release the news yesterday of the Right Horse Initiative’s investment in Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue of $275,000 over the period of three years! This was really several years in the making, and before then, the very notion of a grant of this size seemed out of line of vision. Not for our lack of believing and try. It was primarily because was the pool of funders giving to equine rescue was limited. Another was that we felt no one was looking to Appalachia as an innovator in horse advocacy and adoption. We are happy to report those two things changed radically! TRH came on the scene! And then we saw that two major funders of equine welfare, the TRH and the ASPCA, clearly care about this region, and they realize that investing here is a GOOD IDEA. That is amazing news for the horses here because, as our supporters know, no one can do more with donations and grant funding than Heart of Phoenix. We were built on getting the most done with very little. So to catch you all up and be very transparent, this grant does NOT go toward any of our current budget costs. That was a question that came to us several times yesterday, and it did create some worry that current donors would not realize how important their giving is and will remain. Believe me when I explain that this GRANT is only impactful as long as our current donor base gives as they also have. . .this funding is for specific things we were not currently doing. It cannot, in any manner, cover any current funding needs to our typical operating costs. Our operating budget for 65 horses was $200,000 for 2019. This grant allows us to increase that THIS year markedly, but that funding covers primarily the major capital improvements needed to hold and care for those extra animals. This is the case with the next 2 years of payments on this amazing gift. Some money is budgeted to extra care costs, but please know our traditional budget for the next three years will be unaffected by this money, and we will need our donors in the exact same way as always, maybe more (continued in comments)

Whistler is a an 11 year old grey Tennessee Walking Horse. He is currently in training with Erin O'Neil for the Appalachian Trainer Face Off. He will be adoptable at the face off in August. Go to horseandridermatch.com - link in bio - to start your application! . . . . . . #hopteamwhistler #undersaddle #horseback #horsebackriding #100daysoftraining #twhgelding #twh #adoptable #adoptdontshop #adopt #opttoadopt #horserescue #rescuedgelding #rescuedtwh #hoprescue #hopequinerescue #atfo #atfo19 #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2019 #hearthorse #horseandrider #righthorse #equinepassion

Thank you to #clairelopacki for her work overhauling the rescue's website! It was surely in need of it. If you're looking for graphic design and web design, check her out: http://www.clairelopacki.com/

Minka is a 12 year old dunn quarter horse mare in the Appalachian Trainer Face Off. She will be adoptable in August after 100 days of training. Go to horseandridermatch.com (link in bio!) to see a video of this cute mare. . . . . . . #HOPTeamMinka #horseback #horsebackriding #undersaddle #atfo #atfo19 #adopt #100daysoftraining #adoptable #adoptdontshop #opttoadopt #qhmare #rescuedmare #hopequinerescue #hoprescue #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2019 #horsemanship #hearthorse #horseandrider #righthorse

Here is to the news that will change the lives of more horses than I could have imagined ten years ago. . . The great news I've been waiting to share. . . Here is to the tears, blood, sweat and literally. . . the broken bones (mostly Suzanna's on the latter 😂) This grant will specifically allow us to expand our capacity, accept more horses when owners are in need of help and increase adoptions here. The things we are most about, after all. It is a massive win for equines in Appalachia. This is where we proved, as a team of dedicated horse lovers, we could actually change everything here . . .in an area with more opposition and more challenges than anywhere else. That was always my goal. We've done that. Here is to saving MORE horses in Appalachia. _______________________________________________ THE RIGHT HORSE INITIATIVE AWARDS $275,000 TO INCREASE ADOPTIONS IN APPALACHIA BY THE RIGHT HORSE | JUL 2019 | NEWS OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – The Right Horse Initiative, a program of the WaterShed Animal Fund, has awarded $275,000 to Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue to significantly expand their support of at-risk horses in Appalachia. “We live in a region of the country that demonstrates a great need for increased equine welfare and community resources for struggling owners. The demand for horses needing care is greater than our current capacity,” stated Heart of Phoenix President Tinia Creamer “More lives will be saved and changed than ever before and improvements we’ve been working hard for over the course of many years will finally be possible.” As a partner of The Right Horse Initiative, Heart of Phoenix is focused on increasing adoptions and helping horses in transition in the United States. Since inception, they have helped over 400 horses transition into new homes. A highlight of the program is their annual Appalachian Trainer Challenge. The Appalachian Trainer Challenge matches adoptable horses with professional trainers, culminating in a competition and adoption event. #therighthorse @therighthorse #change #actionv

What a great idea! Nominate someone today! "The Right Horse Initiative knows it involves incredible work by many people to help horses in transition. That work deserves to be celebrated. The first annual Good People for Good Horses Awards will recognize outstanding community members who have dedicated their time and talents to helping horses. Who are the ones you can count on to come out and feed in a blizzard, make a farm call in the middle of the night, or find just the right person to give a home to that special-needs equine? We want to make sure all HaHH participants are aware that all U.S. based equine welfare advocates and members of the horse community are invited to nominate one or more individuals or organizations in six categories: Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician* Trainer Volunteer Farrier Community Partner (such as a riding club, event center, boarding barn, etc) Wild Card (anyone else – such as member of the media, photographer, advocate, fundraiser or staff member) We are thrilled to be able to recognize all the great work that is being done to help horses. Learn more and submit your nominations: https://therighthorse.org/2019-good-people-for-good-horses-awards/ "

The concept is simple:

The ATFO makes Horses HIGHLY adoptable while bringing attention to good trainers.

We partner awesome equine that previously were in need for 100 days with trainers across Appalachia.

Trainers work with their horse to offer accomplished, willing equine partners up for adoption.

Trainers compete for 2 days in August to showcase all they have accomplished.

The trainers showcase their skills. The horses gain training, and hopefully, adoptive homes in an adoption auction at the end.

We believe the Appalachian Trainer Face Off can make more horses adoptable, prove rescue horses have value and highlight excellent trainers.

We believe this will become the GO TO TRAINER CHALLENGE in America in time!

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