| Our Needs - Ways You Can Help |
There are a variety of ways in which individuals, businesses and corporations can help Eos. All contributions are tax deductible.
Monetary Support
Horse Sponsorships
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Total goal $50,000
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Our horses are our most important responsibility and our most important asset. Without horses, our therapeutic riding program does not exist. It takes at least eight horses to run our program of eighty riders. A $6,750 Horse Sponsorship will provide for the basic care of a horse for a year. This includes: boarding ($400/mo.), shoeing ($80-150 each, 7-8 times per year), dentistry ($50 per year), veterinarian care ($175 each) and incidental care (worming, etc. $70-100 per year). Each time a horse is taken care of by a horse sponsorship, it allows us to focus our attention toward program improvement, our many fundraising projects and our other responsibilities. Of course, part year horse sponsorships are always welcome.
The Buy-A-Ride Fund
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Total goal $10,000
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Approximately 15% of our riders are charged reduced or no session fees. It has always been a cornerstone of Eos that our special form of therapy be available to as many riders as we can, regardless of their ability to contribute monetarily. A contribution to the Buy-A-Ride fund will be applied directly to augment the resources of these riders.
The General Fund
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Total goal $60,000
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An undesignated contribution will help us meet the day to day needs of the center. Contributions here also help keep the costs to riders within reach. If you wish, you can also designate your contribution to pay for a specific item such as:
· Utility bills (electric, phone, sanitation)
· Printing of brochures, newsletters, stationery, etc.
· Staff salaries, wages and benefits
· Providing recognition of volunteers
· Office, cleaning or stable supplies
· Therapeutic equipment
· Insurance
· See also the "wish list" below
Gifts in Kind
Gifts of materials or services are also extremely valuable to Eos and its mission. Below is a partial "wish list" of items which would benefit the program.
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The Eos Wish List
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Number
Needed
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Cost per Item
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New Saddles (Western & Hunt Seat)
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5
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$2000 each
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Therapeutic Surcingles
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2
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$400 each
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Therapeutic Saddle Pads
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10
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$150 - $200 each
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Rider Helmets
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10
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$55 each
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Barn Supplies (buckets, forks, etc.)
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10
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$20 - $30 each
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First Aid Supplies
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various
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$200
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Poly Folding Tables
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20
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$60 each
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Poly Folding Chairs
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50
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$35 each
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Games and Activities
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various
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various
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Non-Slip Paint
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1
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$350
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Office Supplies (Paper, Printer Cartridges, Envelopes, etc.)
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various
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various
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