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Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (5 May 2010)

After owning Troxel helmets for over 10 years, I was dismayed to discover that the Troxel Legacy Gold sizing/styling had changed and it no longer fit. When I called customer service to ask about the issue, they weren't very helpful. But in the

process, I heard from several people - at local tacks stores, and on different forums - where others had had the same problem. So apparently it wasn't

my ego making my head circumference mushroom.



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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on May 6, 2010 at 2:19am — No Comments

Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (3 May 2010)

Once you submit all your paperwork to the IRS...you wait. And wait. We submitted in late July, and by mid October we received a letter...which said we were assigned to an agent. Our application required more information...which could be resolved by a simple phone call. Or maybe not. While we waited to be contacted further, our groups assured us this was the status quo.



We were grateful for the assistance of the legal team working with us through the generous gift of the Ralph and… Continue

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Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (24 April 2010)

So...what's in a by-law, anyway? Apparently, a LOT of legal jargon! Bluebonnet Humane Equine Society (www.bluebonnetequine.org) sent us their by-laws, and Colleen had been preparing some for what would become Borrowed Freedom Equine Therapies (www.borrowedfreedom.org). Still, I had to download forms (thanks, Google!) as to what needed to be in the by-laws, what constitutes a director, how many you need, how you will… Continue

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Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (22 April 2010)

Gail from True Innocents Equine Rescue (www.tierrescue.org) gave us the heads up about the Ralph and Virginia Mullin Foundation. This is an organization that will assist groups devoted to animal welfare wishing to become 501(c)3.



I was doubtful: Special Horses isn't your run-of-the-mill kind of equine welfare organization, even though, at this point, we certainly had established ourselves as making an impact. We still applied, and surprise! we… Continue

Added by Special Horses, Inc. on April 22, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (20 April 2010)

As we moved along with our fundraisers, we also realized that Special Horses could fill an additional and different niche. With flooding of the Red River expected to reach epic proportions in North Dakota and Minnesota in April, 2009, Special Horses organized an emergency fundraising initiative to provide assistance to equines in need.



since we were not then 501(c)3, we assisted the Equine Sciences Department at North Dakota State University in coordinating incoming horses to the… Continue

Added by Special Horses, Inc. on April 20, 2010 at 2:07pm — No Comments

Adoptable Horse of the Week - from Sunkissed Acres Rescue and Retirement!

Summerville, GA: Can you help?



17 year old paint mare, broke and friendly. Her owner has stage four lung cancer and is not able to care for her. Giveaway notices

have not yet produced a home. She is (understandably!) behind on all care but in good

shape. She needs someone to take her on and help find her forever home.

Jenny (her mom) deserves this peace in her final days.



Pic to follow.



contact:…

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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on April 17, 2010 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (16 April 2010)

Even before we had finished Secret Santa 2008, Colleen and I were kicking around ideas for another fundraiser. February is typically a very slow time for donations, because it's after the holidays (when those credit card bills come due) and before taxes. Working on our "dribble theory," we hatched an idea for a fundraiser that would, at the very least, give some equine 501c3 groups increased exposure, as well as net them a bit of cash.



The idea was simple: we invited the groups who had… Continue

Added by Special Horses, Inc. on April 16, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (15 April 2010)

When I sent out requests for "elves" for Secret Santa for Horse Rescues in 2008, one of the people responding was Colleen. Colleen had been active with Stable Movements, a therapeutic horsemanship facility in upstate New York. She had earlier gone on the Chronicle forums asking if people could send any kind of show clothing for their Special Olympics riders. Since the response had been overwhelmingly generous, she wanted to pay back in kind.



Colleen's expertise, amongst other areas, is… Continue

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Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (14 April 2010)

Through my Secret Santa efforts, I had become friendly with Lori Yonts of Sunkissed Acres Rescue and Retirement in Summerville GA. That December, just before Christmas, one of her barns had burned down. Through the wonderful generosity of so many on the Chronicles Forums, much of what had been lost - which was considerable - had been replaced. However, the insurance company did not come through with the actual value of the buildings and equipment, forcing Lori to take on additional work at… Continue

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Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (13 April 2010)

I was becoming more educated. The Chronicle Forums had allowed me to better understand horses at risk - after all, I knew there were dog and cat shelters. What did people do with unwanted horses? They're much bigger, and far more expensive to maintain. Which is how I learned about slaughter. I had never given it much thought - although I'm not a vegetarian, my poor graduate student days had left enough of an impact that even when I could afford it, I rarely bought meat. Almost overnight, I… Continue

Added by Special Horses, Inc. on April 13, 2010 at 2:16pm — No Comments

Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time

I am President of Special Horses, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to helping smaller equine 501(c)3s with exposure and fundraising. While we in no way can cover all the PR and fundraising for any group, we try to help.



It started from my "Dribble Theory." Someone on the Chronicle of the Horse Forum would post about a horse in need, and I'd send in a small amount - not very much, maybe $5 or $10. But I would think, what if 50 people did that? 100? $5 is a dribble...but… Continue

Added by Special Horses, Inc. on April 13, 2010 at 2:30am — No Comments

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Xena from Crosswinds Equine Rescue!

9year old English Shire black mare (no papers)



Approx 17hh, 2100 lbs











Started under saddle, English, roughly 60 days riding work to date. Xena is a big, powerful mare with tons of presence and even more…

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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on April 12, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Rocky from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society!

Name - Rocky

Breed - Stock-type Grade



Gender - Gelding

Color/Markings - Sorrel

Arrived: 1/16/2010



Bio: Rocky…
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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on April 4, 2010 at 12:24am — No Comments

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Sunkissed Acres rescue and Retirement

Nice older Draft Horse for adoption







This nice older gentlemen is available for adoption. He’s on the thin side and about 20 years old. Unknown if rideable or not. Call for more information about this dear old man or make an appointment to meet in

person!



Sunkissed Acres Rescue and Retirement

536 Woods Road

Summerville, GA…

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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on March 27, 2010 at 10:22pm — No Comments

Waumpum's Gift - A community's kindness - from True Innocents Equine Rescue

From TIER (http://www.tierrescue.org/):



I thought I'd share this story of people coming together to help a horse and her owner. Pictures of Waumpum can bee seen on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=212084&id=364610464988



3-23-10 8:30 pm

TIER received a call from and elderly lady about a…
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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on March 26, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Penny from Triple H Miniature Horse Rescue!

Penny is approximately 37 inches. She was badly neglected and had horrible feet .

She is doing well, though and is running around enjoying her new digs.

She will make an excellent friend.



http://www.hhhmhr.org/forms.php…



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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on March 21, 2010 at 12:08am — 1 Comment

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Garrett from True Innocents Equine Rescue!

Bay TB Gelding - 16.2 hands, 15 years old.

Registered name: Post A Note Sire: Avenue of Flags

www.tierrescue.org



This boy has such beautiful movement! He is kind and

so very personable!! He is at the top of scale in herd

hierarchy,

but not necessarily the alpha. At this time, it is not known whether or not… Continue

Added by Special Horses, Inc. on March 14, 2010 at 1:32am — 1 Comment

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Ginger from New England Equine Rescues!

Ginger is a five year old chestnut Arab/Welsh cross standing approximately 14.2. She

stands quietly on crossties, is excellent for the farrier, and will

allow you to do just about anything with her once you tell her what you

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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on March 7, 2010 at 8:41pm — 2 Comments

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Casper from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society!

Casper is an approximately nine year old, grade gelding. He has a long, flowing mane and tale that make him the envy of every other horse! He has spent time with a professional trainer and learned to walk, trot and canter under saddle. He’s green and spooky, so he needs a confident rider who

can complete his training. $350 adoption fee.…



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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on March 1, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

Adoptable Horse of the Week - Butterscotch from Crosswinds Equine Rescue

Butterscotch is an 8-year old gorgeous palomino paint

mare, approx. 15hh, 1000 lbs. She has great balance and is a joy to ride, especially for a single

upper intermediate rider -- she would be a great partner for a capable

teen or skilled adult rider. If you let her loose with the

trailer open, she will load herself, and look back like "come on! get

the stuff and let's go trail riding!!"



More details and videos can be found at…

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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on February 23, 2010 at 12:34am — No Comments

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