Swiftsure Ranch 2013 Annual Report

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SWIFTSURE RANCH THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER

2013 ANNUAL REPORT


LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR In 2013, we really settled into the routine of our new ranch home, and now we continue to provide year-round equine-assisted activities for over 250 individuals per year. The serenity of the ranch complements the amazing work done here by our dedicated staff, volunteers, and horses. We are moving into our 23rd year in the Wood River Valley, and one might think the day-to-day experiences would decrease in magnitude. However, we are reminded daily of just why we do what we do here at the Ranch. Our amazing equine partners not only carry the weight of so many bodies, young and old, but they also encourage physical abilities, impart trust and loyalty, and provide unconditional love The amazement comes in many forms–an overheard comment from a mother who tells her friend that the time her son spends at the Ranch has done more for him than any other therapy; the exit survey from a veteran who tells us that we were almost “too nice” because the military does not prepare you for niceness; or the trickle of a tear as a mother watches her daughter articulate that the horses allow her to do what she loves to do! Our days are filled with triumphs, successes, and smiles. All of which are attributed to so many; our horses, the only ones that don’t have a voice in the process, our staff, who continue to educate themselves and learn better ways to teach, our dedicated volunteers, who show up every day to give their time, and last but not least, our donors, who make it possible for us to continue our services—all at no charge to the riders! We look forward to the year ahead where we will continue to help others, enhance our existing programs, and explore some additional equine therapies that can benefit our riders. Sincerely,

Cheryl Bennett, Executive Director

Leslie Benz, President


2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Leslie Benz – President Elizabeth Bunce – VP of Development Ken Pierce – Treasurer Jeffra Syms – Secretary Ann Leonardo – Past President Kate Berman Liz Brown Pam Goetz Teresa Hukari John McDonald Kristin Orr Scott Porter Lee Ritzau Miren duPont Sanchez Jay Sfingi Penny Weiss Marji Woodward We would like to thank the board members whose term ended in 2013: Mary Ahern, Lynn Kaplan, Esther Ochsman & Susan Passovoy

STAFF Cheryl Bennett- Executive Director Tim Bennett – Ranch Manager Stephanie Miller – Summer Ranch Hand Program Andrea Stutz – Program Coordinator

INSTRUCTORS Lindsey Jameson – Resource Coordinator Brienne Mabry – Equine Manager Meghan Faherty Lisa Scales – Program Manager Brittney Snyder Kristy Wood Hugh Blue – Volunteer Instructor Mimi Crocker – Volunteer Instructor Cally Galpin – Volunteer Instructor Judy Grigsby – Volunteer Instructor Kate Ristow – Volunteer Instructor Robert Olson – Instructor Assistant

MAINTENANCE Salvador Ruiz Booga Sutton Bill Postlewait – Volunteer

2013 IN REVIEW Because of your continuing generosity, Swiftsure Ranch is able to provide our services at no charge to any of our riders. VOLUNTEER HOURS

(not including volunteer instructors or staff)

Regular Program: 4,400 hours per year Special Events: Another 700-1000 hours/year DISABILITIES SERVED ADHD | Alzheimer’s | Amputated limbs | Anger | Anxiety | Asberger’s | Autism | Behavioral Issues | Bladder Diverticulum | Brain Tumor | Cerebral Palsy | Chromosomal deletion | Cognitive Delay | Connective tissue disorder | Demyelinating encephalopathy | Depression | Developmental Coordination Disability | Developmental Delay | Diabetes | Diabetic Periferal Neuropathy | Down Syndrome | Emotional Issues | Eye Focus Problems | Fibromyalgia | Hearing Impairment | Heart Disease | Hydrocephalus | Intrauterine Growth Retardation | Language Impairment | Learning Disabilities | Lupus | Microcephaly | Multiple Sclerosis | Oppositional Defiance Disorder | Paraplegia | Parkinson’s Disease | Pervasive Developmental Disorder | Prematurity | PTSD | Schizophrenia | Seizure Disorder | Sensory Processing Disorder | Social Issues | Speech Delay | Spina Bifida | Spinal Cord Injuries | Stroke | TAR Syndrome | Townes-Brocks Syndrome | Traumatic Brain Injury | Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease | Vesicoureteral Reflux | Visual Impairment WEEKLY RIDER DEMOGRAPH ICS 32 riders age 2-10 years of age - 27.5% 49 riders 11-17 years of age – 42% 18 riders 18-49 years of age – 15.5% 17 riders 50-84 years of age – 15%

TIME IN THE SADDLE Our riders have a long-term, consistent opportunity to receive our services; Over 50% of our riders have been riding 5 years or longer and of those, 20% have been riding 10 years or longer. RIDERS Weekly: 116 Camp Rainbow Gold: 35-40 Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind: 35-40 Veterans: 15-20 Swiftsure Stampede/Rodeo: 90 riders COLLABORATIONS 7 Blaine County Schools | Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind | The Sage School | Camp Rainbow Gold | Higher Ground | Boise VA Hospital | Host Regional Stampede and Rodeo for Equestrians with Disabilities


Horse Power Included in the expense of operating our tremendous ranch programs is the cost of caring for the horses who literally carry us along this worthwhile endeavor. It is a big venture to purchase a program horse, and as an organization we take our responsibility to these animals seriously. In addition to the purchase price (which can be substantial for the right horse), the cost to provide the best care for our horses is substantial. If they don’t work out we are faced with the process of finding them appropriate placement, and the effort, time and expense incurred can be daunting. In light of this and other considerations, we are incredibly grateful to those who generously share their horses with us as part of our comprehensive lease program. Horses who don’t fit our criteria for purchase or donation, but have plenty of attributes to serve our population, can find a new lease on life at Swiftsure Ranch and their owners rest easy knowing they are in good hands and changing lives. Without our horses, the miracles we experience every day would not be possible. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO ALLOW US TO USE THEIR HORSES IN OUR PROGRAMS John Bass ­— Yum Yum Bodie Bennett — Trigger Payson Bennett — Hoolie Kate Berman — Ben Annie Mabry — Stuart Little Brienne Mabry — Sidney & Casey Barbara Moulton — Joy Kurtis Stutz — Tia Special thanks to Sawtooth Equine Veterinary Services for taking such good care of our herd and Teri Szombathy for keeping the herd happy with body therapy!

Familiar faces Much has changed for Swiftsure Ranch in recent years so it’s comforting to know that several of the ‘old guard’ in our herd are still thriving in their work as talented therapy horses. Among them is Vic, a 23 year old Quarter Horse gelding who has proved himself invaluable to our program hundreds of times over. Purchased in 2003, Vic was a finished gaming horse, specializing in timed events like barrel racing and pole bending. It took Vic some time before he was able to shift gears from ‘Adrenaline Junky’ to ‘Steady Eddie,’ but like aged wine, he was well worth the wait. Versatile and trustworthy with a touch of silly, Vic can take the smallest beginner to the advancing adolescent riders as far as they think they can go, and often beyond. In 2013 Vic faithfully carried Martha, an 84 year old Dressage rider who experiences Alzheimers and is a lifelong, successful horsewoman in the Wood River Valley. Martha often forgot Vic’s name but she never forgot how to ride beautifully or the joy being with horses brought her. Today Vic, like the rest of our elderly herd members, enjoys a lighter lesson load, specialized geriatric care and the satisfaction of knowing that he has set the standard for our therapy horses. And he has set it high.


New Friends There are many ways to ‘pay it forward’ and Casey, one of the newest members of our herd, has the story to prove it. Born and bred in Dublin, Ireland, Casey was brought to the US in 1999, after being purchased by Colleen Burgh of Anchorage, Alaska. Colleen was a true humanitarian who believed in giving back. and generously lent Casey to the local Special Olympics equestrian program, as well as with veterans in the development of Alaska’s first ‘Wounded Warriors’ program. In the spring of 2012 Colleen was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer and asked if there might be a place for Casey at Swiftsure Ranch,

where a former Alaskan instructor knew his talents as a therapy horse. A year later, Casey made the long trip from Alaska to Idaho, and within two months he was creating a reputation for himself as our resident Gentle Giant. Colleen passed away in February 2014, and having received pictures and an email of her best friend the day before her passing, she commented to her loved ones how happy this made her. In allowing Casey to join our herd and help ease the struggles of so many, Colleen herself found solace. We are so grateful for this remarkable woman and her special horse.

IN MEMORY OF JACK & OTIS Losing a member of our special herd is never easy; losing two within a short amount of time was indeed a heartbreak to everyone at the Ranch. Otis and Jack were both Quarter Horse geldings, but the similarities stopped there: Where Jack was a solid bay, small in stature and sturdy in character, Otis was a large, leggy sorrel with a giant heart to balance his goofy nature. Both horses were beloved by so many and their sudden losses left holes in our hearts and in our herd. Jack and Otis were lovely, unique boys. If ever two horses were destined for heaven, it surely is these two.


Equine Facilitated Activities & Therapy EQUINE FACILITATED LEARNING Horses and the lifestyle that goes along with maintaining them provide multiple opportunities to teach critical life and communication skills. For the most part, horses use nonverbal cues from the rider and handler to know what to do next. Swiftsure utilizes attributes like this to create ‘teachable moments’ where participants explore ways to better understand how nonverbal communication can positively or negatively affect the impact we have on others. BLAINE COUNTY SCHOOL PROGRAM During the school year, Swiftsure provides equine-assisted learning classes for students in the special education classroom or on an IEP (independent education program). The students arrive at Swiftsure with their para-teachers and participate in goal-focused equineassisted activities and learning, individualized to each student. Swiftsure Ranch serves a total of seven schools and approximately 40 students each year. The majority of these students continue riding at Swiftsure during the summer months. SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND OFF-SITE EQUINE OPPORTUNITIES Swiftsure Ranch provides horseback riding and activities for several other organizations. The Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind from Gooding participate in a day camp every summer. The students spend the day at the ranch grooming and tacking the horses and riding on our sensory trail which has stations specifically designed to engage all of our senses; touch, sound, sight, taste, and smell. The day is topped off with a barbecue. In addition to the many services provided at the ranch, Swiftsure horses and staff often travel off-site to provide equine experiences to those who cannot make a trip themselves. Among these are the Senior Connection and Bell Mountain Assisted Living in Hailey, where our horses visit with residents at their location. Every year


Swiftsure provides lessons and safe and fun trail rides to the campers at Camp Rainbow Gold (CRG) at Cathedral Pines, north of Ketchum. The campers are either in remission or currently going through treatment for cancer. It is a time for them to “just be kids” and they enjoy the freedom of riding and exploring trails. For many, it is their first time around horses. VETERANS PROGRAMMING Our veterans programs utilize the horse/human relationship to assist veterans in making the adjustment back to civilian life and dealing with ongoing issues they may be facing. Working with Higher Ground and the Boise VA, Swiftsure staff custom design equine activities to assist the recreational therapists from each organization to help veterans in their battle to regain normalcy and overcome their injuries. Swiftsure Ranch also engages the veteran’s caregiver and spouse to help encourage team work, relationship building and support. RANCH HAND SUMMER PROGRAM This program is specifically designed for young teens who are referred from social workers in the school system or the juvenile probation department. The program focuses on personal responsibility, work ethics, employability skills and skill building folded into the ranch environment. In addition, using equine-assisted learning to tie the rider’s behavior to the horse’s reaction, instructors relate these experiences to the rider’s life and relationships. The riders help design and plan work projects on the ranch, learn work skills related to the projects and perform maintenance projects. They not only learn about farm and ranch activities but also about horses and how to care for them, including feeding, grooming and veterinary care, and spend time learning learning. Each rider is paid a stipend at the end of the summer based on his/her performance during the session. SWIFTSURE STAMPEDE AND RODEO The Idaho Special Olympics no longer hosts equestrian events, so Swiftsure Ranch provides a stampede and rodeo for riders from around the state who compete in Western and English equitation, trail course, barrels, poles and cow sorting. Each class is judged, and medals are awarded to all participants. The day is completed with a barbecue and dance. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM Swiftsure Ranch also functions as a place for community members to fulfill their required community service hours, whether ordered by the court or required by their school. Individuals can help at the Ranch either with specific projects, routine ranch maintenance, or volunteering in lessons to get community service hours.



Opportunities for Giving SWIFTSURE RANCH THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER is a 501(C)(3) Idaho non-profit corporation which was founded in 1991 to provide equine-facilitated activities and therapies for children and adults with disabilities. Thanks to your continued support we have been fortunate to raise the $750,000 annual operating budget for the program, half of which comes from your participation at the Cowboy Ball each year, and the remainder comes from individual and foundation donations throughout the year.

SERVICES ... It is important for our mission and vision to continue providing our services at no charge to our riders.

We are a tax-deductible charitable organization with the following Federal Tax Identification Number: #82-0461587. INDIVIDUAL OR CORPORATE GIVING Checks or credit cards are accepted by mail or donate on our website at www.swiftsureranch.org SPONSOR A HORSE Provide feed, maintenance and veterinary care for one of our many horses. NEGOTIABLE SECURITIES Make a gift of marketable securities. PLANNED GIVING Create a gift in your estate plan. By leaving

Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center in your will, you will continue to support equine-assisted programs in our community for years to come. MATCHING CORPORATE GIVING Increase your giving power by combining with your company’s matching program, if offered by your employer. TRIBUTE Make a donation in honor or memory of someone in lieu of flowers or gifts. IN-KIND GIFTS We gladly accept gifts or services that we can use for our program or for our fundraising efforts.


FINANCIALS 2013 INCOME

2013 EXPENSES

Operating Income:

Operating Expenses:

Fundraising (43%) $496,900 Individual/Corporate Donations (17%) $203,124 Grants (4%) $43,250 Investment Income/Asset Sale (2%) $24,532

Capital Income:

Individual Capital Donations (30%) $348,696 Capital Grants (4%) $45,000

Total Income

$1,161,502

Program Expenses (43%) Facilities Expenses (10%) Fundraising Expenses (8%) Administration/Marketing(3%) Operating Reserve (2%) Capital Expenses: Capital Improvements, Debt Reduction and Reserve (34%)

Total Expenses

$501,800 $113,998 $90,982 $39,083 $21,943

$393,696

$1,161,502

Capital Grants (4%)

Fundraising (43%)

Individual Capital Donations (30%) Individual/Corp. Donations (17%)

Investment Income/Asset Sale (2%)

Capital Improvements, Debt Reduction & Reserve (34%)

Program Expenses (43%)

Facilities Expenses (10%) Operating Reserve (2%)

Grants (4%)

Administration & Marketing (3%)

Fundraising Expenses (8%)


From our volunteers When I first volunteered at Swiftsure Ranch I thought that since I had a lifetime of riding and training horses, I would probably be able to help out. What I found out is that although Swiftsure uses horses, it is not at all about horses in the way I was used to. It is about people and using therapeutic riding to help people with life-long physical and mental challenges to grow physically and emotionally. I help with Acey and Christine on Mondays. They are both confined to wheelchairs. The movement of the horse challenges their balance and therefore engages their abdominal muscles like no other thing can except the normal activities of a healthy person. The results are incredible. In the short time I have been helping at Swiftsure, I have seen great progress in balance, comfort and confidence in both the riders I work with. The riding is challenging for these riders but the small successes they make show up on their faces in the form of smiles. Even though there is no training horses, those smiles keep me coming back. Chris Flanigan

From the moment I drove through the Swiftsure gates I knew I was going to be a small part of something big. I have been in this community of Blaine County for over 20 years and have done my share of helping and donating to the community. Until the moment I took the training course for a side walker and horse handler I had not been a part of the bigger picture. I was humbled by the caring and knowledge of each member of the Swiftsure team, the two and four-legged. As a volunteer at Swiftsure Ranch I feel like a witness to magic. There are magic moments everywhere you look. In a flash, everyone is smiling as they turn toward a small voice, so excited to show her horse her new pink boots. The 1,000 pound animal so gently and intuitively guided to a veteran’s wound, which was made in a faraway place, and with a gentle breath brings him to the present with a heart full of love and hope. The giving spirit of each horse is unique in it’s own way. Yes, the horses work but they are healthy and happy in their herd and at the ranch, which is a sanctuary for both animals and humans. Shannon Orr


GENEROSITY

Thrasher Koffey Elma and Jim Cannavino Foundation and Barbara Nina Carroll Thrasher and Rick Koffey Carlos A. Cordiero Janet and Roger DeBard DryNest Animal Bedding $10,000-$24,999 Gerry and Harold Brown The Gibney Family Foundation Chichester duPont Glanbia Foods, Inc. Foundation, Inc. Joy Kasputys Mary Ahern and John Langwater Foundation Chlebowski Cally Galpin and Chuck Marylyn and Stephen Pauley Christopher DONORS Lois Rosen Jack Flammer Estate Annie and Phillip Mabry Jeannie and Paul $50,000 Shakstad Tom O’Gara Val A Browning Sharon and Bill Shubin Stephanie and John Foundation Jeffra and Kevin Syms Elizabeth and Jack Bunce Perenchio Peggy and Parry Thomas Harriet E. Pfleger The Ochsman The Tunney Foundation Foundation Foundation and Esther and Doris Tunney Miren duPont and Luis and Michael Ochsman Wodecroft Foundation Sanchez Sharon Ochsman Elizabeth Simons Kristin Orr John F. Smiekel and Jason Lynch $1000-$4999 Foundation - Jill and Wattis Dumke The Bark Family Trust Colin George Foundation Gail Landis and Victor Joan M. Wismer Bernstein Foundation Correction in 2012 Blank Family Penny and Richard Weiss Foundation, Inc. annual report - The Marji and Woody Barbara J. Hartley Ann and Brian Blue Woodward Foundation was Bobbi and Dick Boyer incorrectly identified as Cyndi and Rex Bradshaw the Denver Foundation $5000-$9999 Liz Brown - In loving Jackie and Howard memory of Rufus Banchik Billy Burak $25,000-$49,000 Sandy Gregorak and Tom Janne and Henry Burdick Leslie Benz and Vince Bassett Elsie and Eugene Cheston Baertschi Kathleen and Hugh Blue The William Chinnick Julie Daniels and Tom Bundy Family Charitable Foundation West Foundation Susan and Earl Cohen Marmot Foundation

JAN 2013 —DEC 2013

We sincerely apologize if we have omitted any donor or volunteer names. If we have, please let us know so that we may recognize you in future publications.

James J. Colt Foundation, Inc. Melanie Cook Cynthia and Douglas Crocker Gigi and Jim Daniels Danielson Family Foundation Patricia and Gary Darman Beverly and Michael DeChevrieux Cindy Dodge Lynn Dowers Draper Family Foundation Anne Edmondson Linda and Bob Edwards Sue and Earl Engelmann Jill and Mark Eshman Diane and Danny Feldman Sandra and Chip Fisher Sandra and John Flattery Suzanne and Frank Gerlits Donna and Jon Gerstenfeld Mary Letourneau and Raymond Goettsch Cheryl and Joe Goitiandia Jennifer and Mike Goitiandia Deana and Morley Golden Rita and George Golleher Nancy and Wally Goodwin Susan and Ron Green Colleen Gullickson Andy and John Hastings Heart of Gold Fund Sherill Heron Peggy Hicks Sheri and Jim Hodge Idaho Hunter Jumper Association Pam Irby Mary and Frank G. Jameson Tish and Tom Jochums Carol and Chuck Jones Susan Passovoy and Bob Kaplan

Idaho Horse Board Susan Jesser Eileen and Bob Judell Tami and Skip Kammer Lynn and Bruce Kaplan Kim and Chris Koch Sherry and Larry Kraay Karin Martin and Jim Terri and Richard Kuehn Lefaivre Patricia and Thomas Ann Leonardo Lingo Joan Katz and Russ Levi James Marquis Acee and Mitch Lucero $500-999 Gay Miremont and Macy’s Foundation Sandie and Scott Acker George Martin Nicole and William Cindy and Greg Joe McDonald McNichols Anderson Judith McQueen Mari and Gary McStay Margie and Mark Balcos Fan and Jim Moberg Pat Millington John Bass Maria, Sacchika and Brett Gerry Moffatt Kate and Andy Berman Morris Ann and Tom Morris Roswitha and Don Boss Mary and Matt Murray Sarah and Luke Jill Bradburn Kathy Benjamin and Greg Mullendore Elaine Caplow Nebgen O’Connell Foundation Joan and Peter Challman Vickie and Edward and Sheron and Roger Penny and Buzz Coe O’Gara O’Connell Suzanne Hausner and Margie and Jack Oosting Andrea Pierceall and J.C. Dovey Lallman, Felton, Peterson Terry O’Reilly Mary Bachman and Bill & Pierce Trina and Jake Peters Downing Maria Acosta and Scott Jodi Goitiandia and Ken Elaine Durkheimer Porter Pierce Eric Fehr Sharon and Nick Purdy Valerie and William Pihl Joan and William Laurie and William Judy and Bob Pittman Feldman Reighley Stephanie and Bob Rand Chris Ford Feli and Wolf Elizabeth and Robert Nancy and Josh Glick Funke-Riehle Reniers Pam and Lawrence Goetz Rocky Mountain Kathy and Kirk Riedinger Putter Goodwin Hardware Lee Ritzau Steve Gutches Kit Wright and Bob Barbara and David Hailey Coffee Company Roidet Rognlien Sally and Michael Mary and Jay Sfingi June and Larry Rouse Halstead Helen Shim Jill and Tom Schriber Lorna Hazelton Judith and Richard Gail and Lon Stickney Jane and Peter Sturdivant Nancy and William Swaney Archie D and Bertha H Walker Foundation Candy and JR Walton Zion’s Bank

MARTHA “Joy and a happy horse.” David Seidler Judy and Jeff Sparks The Springcreek Foundation Sue and David Squier

Nancie Tatum and Dewey Hennig Margaret and Robert Houston Hurley Family Gift Fund Idacorp Employees

Smooke Brett Stevenson and Justin Stevenson Millicent and Edward Thomas


Penny and Ted Thomas George Venters Judy and Gene Whitmyre Christine and Wayne Willich Sue Woodyard Christine and Justin Wootan

$100-$499

Ag Parts Diane C. Akahoshi Susan Alban Leslie Andrus Anonymous Lisa and Steve Antry Autumn Hills Farm Ann & Fritz Beaumont Dina and Rob Beck Melody and Steve Beck Cheryl and Tim Bennett Mellodie and Dan Bernhard Lena and John Blackburn Susan and Arnold Blair Sindy Burke and James Blandford Dale and Steve Block Kandice Blodgett Ronald and Roberta Bloom Annie and Greg Bloomfield Martha & Jeffrey Blue Stephen Blue Melissa Ann Boley Brooke Bonner

Stoney Burke Mary Burns and Bob Buck Drew Cadwell Sally & Edward Cairns Marlis and John Carson Lynne and Stanley Case Gay Weake and Jay Cassell Susan Chabin Beth Chandler Kristin and Brock Chapman Christensen Family Foundation Maddy and Michael Citrone Copy & Print LLC Terra Corcoran Tom Crais Mimi Crocker Cheryl and Steve Crowe Barbara and Peter Dembergh Melinda and Mark DiCarlo Bryan Dilworth Linda Drake and John Stansfield Gale Elkins Genevieve Faherty Christine Ferguson and David Berman Judith Ferries Marlene & Douglas Finicle Judy and Rick Firtel Michael Fishman Janie Flammer

Carolyn and RW Frye Ann Fuller Tim Gardiner Bonnie and Steve Garman Lindsay George Sherrilyn Ann and Ewart Goodwin Elizabeth and Peter Gray Brigitti and Thomas Grohmann Brack Hale RW Hall Jennifer and Mick Halverson Elaine and Gordon Harfst Happy Hawn Daniel H. Hays Benjamin Holmes Bob Houston Melissa Humphries Ireland & Associates Insurance Judith Jameson Anne and Edward Jarosz Anne Jeffries and Jack Sept Martha and Ross Jennings Michael and Peggy Dean Jessen Sarah Gardner Judy Grigsby The Johnson Company, Inc. Jill and Mark Johnson Randi & John Kanellitsas John Kirtland Gina Knox Lynn and Tom Knudson

INEZ “loves coming to Swiftsure and is finding a lot of empowerment in her abilities and being around very large animals. I’m very proud of her.” Brooke and Michael Amy Boyer Freilich Kathleen Phelan and Cecilia Freilich Jim Britt Margery & Bernard Betsy Brooks Friedlander Suenell & Norman Broyer Robin Leavitt and Terry Parker Bryan Friedlander

Shari Kunz Susie and Mike Lambert Toby Lambert Laura Clarke and Jack Latrobe Susan Lawrenz and Dennis Potts

LDE Electric Inc. Elizabeth Leendertsen Diane Licht Ruth Lieder Patti Lindberg Nicole Lisk Laurie Luft Luke’s Pharmacy Jaan Lumi Kathy Lynn and Carl Bontrager Brienne Mabry Jessica & Alexander Macdonald Lucille and A.L. Mahoney Susan Mahoney Toni & Patrick Mahoney Carol Marquis Marilyn Marquis Stephanie and Richard Marquis Mary Kathleen Howard Trust Elaine and Dave McCambridge Margaret McCann Ed McDonnell Lisa and Wilson McElhinny James McElveen Molly and Dave McGary Deborah McKenchnie Charles and Charlene McNamee Claudia and Laine Meyer Steve Mills Gay Miremont and George Martin Laura and Werner Morowitz Laurie Morrison Jeanne and Nick Mowlds Terry and Mike Murphy Katherine and Craig Nalen Scott and Sara Nelson Roland Nickerson Athleline Nixon Suzan & William Nixon Louise Noyes Linda and John O’Connor Erin O’Toole Carolyn Palmer Mary Lou and Greg Panatopoulos Payne Plumbing Inc Erin & Jeff Pfaeffle Tori Pfaeffle

ETHAN has Speech Apraxia. “Coming to Swiftsure makes him extremely happy and it’s his brightest day of the week. Horses are one thing that can give my son a voice.” Barbara Piecash Richard & Constance Porter Ned and Darcy Post Anita and Gary Pratt Ann and Philip Puchner Rancher’s Supply Eleanor M. Reed Patti Reed James Reid John Rennell Marla & Joseph Reyes Erin Rheinschild Carolyn Ring Lisa, Frankie and Todd Rippo Karen and Bob Robideaux Kim Rogers Susan Rose Sharon Rosen Susan Reinstein and Brian Ross Rothstein Mishkin Foundation Inc. Cathy Royston Kathy & Roger Sanger Helen Sattelmayer Barbara & Jerry Schauffler Claudeis Selby Natalie and James Service Sandra Shaw Susan Shepard Silver Fox Catering Co Debby and Mark Slonim St. Lukes Foundation Pete Stephenson Barbara Stevens Clara and Jason Stevens

Carol and Robert Stevens Kurtis Stutz Sun Valley Garden Center Teri and Sandor Szombathy Gail and Jack Thornton Anita Tigert Elayne Tingey Susan J. Tyron Weldon and Marilyn Wankier Sherry and Tom Watson Rebecca and Richard Waycott Doris Weiler Sharon and John Wellsandt Lita West Michelle & James Wetzel Lorraine & Ron Wilcox S A Williams Barbara Wilson Gina and John Wolcott Alex Woodard Caroline Woodham Monette and Gregg Wynne

UNDER $100

John Abell Jami Adrian Janene Alleman Bev Angel Arave Livestock Carol and David Avelar Sonja Avery Mary Ayres Amber Bailey

Tony Barrington Payson and Bodie Bennett Clay Berry Bigwood Body and Paint Bingham Cattle Stephanie and John Bjorkman Melanie and Benjamin Bohren Teresa Bosch Beverly Brunner Marta and John Cairnes Joanne Cambareir-Smith Amanda and Tim Capps Carol Klick Bookkeeping Amanda and Shawn Carter Claire Casey Castle’s Corner Anne Aganon and Gordon Cavanaugh Gail Chamberlain Robb Child Norean Clark Janie and Jay Coleman Amy Corbett Darsi Cordingley Robert Coward Robert Crosby Peggy Dean Susan DeChevrieux Andree Delisser Pam Dennis Rebecca Disavino Donahue-McNamara Steel, LLC Jennifer Douglas Anthony Dudley


Diane Dunford Maryellen Easom Jolynn Eckwortel Susan Ellsworth Poppy and Robin Englehardt Lisa and David Ensunsa Gordon Epperson Meghan Faherty Brittany Farrell Leslie Feltman Cindy Feris Wanda and Norman Frank Joyce and Norman Friedman Pam and Chris Gammon Michael Gardner Julie Gates Mary Gibson Betty Grant

Ian Jameson Erica Jameson Jill Johnson Barbi and J. Reece Jolley Inger K. Keigher Donald Keller Cindy and George Kirk Amy Klinger Kaye Knight Cheryl Kramer Mark Lambert DMD Sharon and Robert Lambert Linda and Reed Larsen Nancy Linscott Valerie Loiseau Karen and James Lopes Kim Lu Jill and Terril Lufkin Cassie Lundergreen Mona and Hal Martin

April and Elliot Nauctman Barbara and Barry Neiwert Nadia Novik Lori and Donald Nurge Oak Street Deli - Vicky Walker Fam Ortega Parker Gulch LLC Melinda Pereira Jonathan Peter Karen Peterson Evelyn Phillips Emily Posner Dennis Potts Brenda Powell Karena and Jeffrey Przygocki Rashele L. Putra Lori Rade Linda Reed

John Shelly Terry and Rocky Sherbine Ty Simmon Shari Simon Sharon and Eugene Steiner Josette Stellers Sara Stephens Justin Sterling Susan Stouffer Maggie Stroder Steve Sturdivent Alexandra Sundali Nicolene Swain Cynthia Swanson Alyson Swindley Susan Taborboesch Shelley Thomas The Trader Kim Laragan Uranga Kristi Vandenberg

Larry Green Sandy Hall Leta and Creg Hansen Michael Hansen Lesley Hardy Jessica Hart Hillary Hayward Laura Heather Richard C. Henning Torrey Hillinger Karen and Richard Hoffman Terri Hunter Edythe Inhoffer Irving’s Red Hots

Ron Martinez Michael Mattias Joanne Mayhew Lois and John McDonald Julie McGaughey Margaret McKee Mex Labanita Kathleen and Matt Morell Amber and David Morgan Hetty Morgan Cathy and Len Morgan Jane and John Murray Aileen and Richard Murray Lisa and David Muscavage

Cherise and Steve Retherford Araene Rosenberg Rugged Ride Fracking Corinne and Richard Rutkowski RW Cattle Vicky Kotiga-Salfeld Kyl Samway Mary Catherine Samway Kyna Schrader Jennifer and Larry Schwartz Cheri and Tom Shardlow Eileen Shelly

Ryan Vennekolt Meg and Erik Vorm Jason Wheeldon Mary and Mark Wilson Nancy Winton Wood River Mattress Wood River Middle School Students Margot & Adrian Young

GUS rides at Swiftsure because he has a speech delay and was born missing a few fingers on one hand. “Riding at Swiftsure allows him to learn balance and to use both of his hands.” Randy Borcherding Teresa Bosch Bobbie Boyer Kate Brittingham Laurie Brooks

Gale Elkins Lisa Emerick Mandy Escobedo Julia Escobedo Meghan Faherty

Susie Lambert Kirstie Lambert Ann Leonardo Leith Lickteig Betty Lightner

JOY • LOVE • STRENGTH • COMPASSION •

DIESEL has autism. “We are so proud of him coming to Swiftsure and we look forward it every Friday. It makes our week, our day, our month. We look forward to it every time, all the time.”

VOLUNTEERS

Maria Acosta Brittney Aldrich Lainey Anderson Willow Anderson Aurelie Bayer Michelle Banducci Janet Becht Karen Bellon Tim Bennett Bodie Bennett Cheryl Bennett Payson Bennett Leslie Benz Sarah Berkowitz Kate Berman Jonathan Blacher Kandice Blodgett Hugh Blue Sandy Bongard

Liz Brown Vaelene Bryan Elizabeth Bunce Tamra Burden Sindy Burke Ashley Burr Lauren Busdon Angie Cameron Mary Ellen Card Dick Carrothers Jeanne Carty Sarah Carty Bianca Ceja Beth Chandler Franny Cheston Rachel Clark Marc Corney Erin Crawford Mimi Crocker Bobbie Dahl Syd Darling Haley Day Lisa Day Caroline Dayton James Dean Denise DeLisser Don DeVore Destry Duncan Becky Duncan Elaine Durkheimer Penny Eagan

Amy Federko Nancy Ferries Judy Ferries Chris Flanigan Sandra Flattery John Flattery Cally Galpin Angela Gonzalez Pam Goetz Betty Grant Judy Grigsby Gloria Gunter Lori Hansen Mariya Haslam Sarah Hayden Lorna Hazelton Steve Heidel Mimi Henreid Sue Henry Bob Houston Teresa Hukari Angie James Lindsey Jameson Steve Jasso Chrissy Johnson Jill Johnson Lynn Kaplan Bruce Kaplan Rick Koffey Vicky Kotiga Toby Lambert

Cathy Lind Patti Lindberg Nicole Lisk Eric Lisk Bob Lotz Brienne Mabry Harlee Manning Stephanie Marquis Robyn Marrelli George Martin Janet Mayfield Sasha McCauley John McDonald Bronwyn McGary Leah McIlhenny Judy McLean Hailey McMillan Gabriele Meadows Curtis Miller Mary Mills John Mills JoDee Mills Gay Miremont Hetty Morgan Jeanne Mowlds David Nauman Christel Nicholson Teri Niedrich Amanda Norton Nadia Novik Louise Noyes


Esther Ochsman Myrna Oliver Robert Olson Jack Oosting Shannon Orr Kristin Orr Sylvia Osenga Joel Otzoy Aiyana Page Mary Lou Panatopoulos Jim Paisley Eileen Parmentier Kelly Patterson Jon Peter Trudy Peterson Susan Phillips Ken Pierce Judy Pittman Scott Porter Bill Postlewait Steve Powers

Andy Ruiz Lupe Ruiz Teresa Ruiz Salvador Ruiz Bailey Ryan Miren duPont Sanchez Lisa Scales Doro Schinella Jessica Schlueter Jay Sfingi Linda Sue Shelton Devon Sherrerd Helen Shim Brittany Shipley Lisa Sjoberg Rosemary Sluder Mia Smith Brittney Snyder Judy Sparks Mary Speck Katelyn Spradley

Lacie Thompson Barbara Thrasher Laura Todd Susan Tryon Danielle Versis George Versis Candy Walton Kory Ward Doris Weiler Penny Weiss Barb Wentzel Kendra Wheeler Gina Wolcott Kristy Wood Bryan Wood Mary Jo Woods Margi Woodward Sue Woodyard Angelica Zarrate

Moriah Price Paul Prudden Paige Rainear Quincy Rainey Lynn Ramm Rob Rheinschild Jasmine Rios Stacy Rios Kate Ristow Lee Ritzau Olivia Roche Chris Rolf Lois Rosen Cathie Royston

Pete Stephenson Gwen Stevens Marie Stewart Gail Stickney Kyna Sturges Andrea Stutz Kurtis Stutz Booga Sutton Braden Swain Nikki Swain Kelsey Syms Kevin Syms Jeffra Syms Angie Telford

2013 COWBOY BALL AUCTION DONORS

Barry Peterson Jewelers Bellissimo Beth Chiodo Therapy Bigwood Bread Bigwood Golf Course Bing Olbum Bird & Company Brenda Powell Brienne Mabry Caitlyn Sfingi Cava Cava Restaurant Chappellet Vineyard Chapter One Bookstore Charlie’s Salon Chip and Sandra Fisher Christina Healy Cindy Kirk Designs CK’s Restaurant Cornerstone Bar and Grill Meg and Erik Vorm Dashi

NEHEMIAH “Finds calm and peace in riding.” Janet DeBard Java - Lisa and Todd Rippo Jay Sfingi Jensen Stern Jo Moncrieff Jorunn Coe Judith McQueen

Mystic Saddle Ranch Nancy Liston Pam Feld Pam Goetz Panache Peggy and Parry Thomas Penny and Richard Weiss Perry’s Restaurant

Sue Bridgeman Florist Sun Valley Aminal Center Sun Valley Bridge Sun Valley Company Sun Valley Eyeworks Sun Valley Film Festival Sun Valley Opera

FRIENDSHIP • HAPPINESS • FUN • FREEDOM Alex Woodard American Revolution Vodka Anita Baker Ann Leonardo Anonymous Armstrong-Root Opticians Backwoods Mountain Sports Barbara Thrasher and Rick Koffey

SIDNEY has ADHD. “Coming to Swiftsure helps her with her socializing skills.”

DaVinci’s Restaurant Diana and Steve Strandberg Elephant’s Perch Elizabeth and Jack Bunce Elle Rose of Sun Valley Enoteca Restaurant Eric Huus, The Valley Club Erin Smith and Lennie Barshack Erin Zell & Don Shepler Esther and Michael Ochsman Freestyle Salon Galena Lodge George Maurtua Gina Knox and Rich Mull Gina Knox and Rick Mull Glass Cockpit Aviation Globus Restaurant Grill at Knob Hill Holistic Veterinary Services, Heather Mack, DVM Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch In N Out Nails Jack Sept Jaime Sharp, PGA, The Valley Club

Kathy’s Nails Ketchum Grilll Kevin Syms Photography Kristin Orr Kristy Johansen Larry & Colleen Gullickson Leonetti Cellar Leslie Benz Leslie St Laurent, SKIN Linda and Bill Potter Liston Art Studios Lizano Hair Design Lucus Brick, The Valley Club LuminEssence Salon Lynn and Tom Knudsen Maggie Blair Maison et Cadeaux Marcia Hart Mari McStay Mary Ahern and John Chlebowski Maryanne and Gerry Whitcomb Meghan Faherty Michel’s Christiania Restaurant Mitch and Gwynn August Molly Peppo Moss Garden Center

Pet Grooming by Debbie Premier Cleaners Primary Weapons Systems Raspberry’s Restaurant RBC Wealth Management Brian King Reinstein Ross Rico’s Pizza & Pasta River Sage Stables Robin Leavitt and Terry Friedlander Rolling in Dough Rosewood Resorts Sawtooth Equine Service Sawtooth Tack & Field Scott Boettger, Wood River Land Trust SCOTTEVEST Sfingi Group Shannon Orr Shanon Christensen Sharon and Bill Shubin Sheepskin Coat Factory Silver Creek Outfitter Simply Skin Smokey Mountain Pizzeria Grill SPEAR Tactical - Vince Baerschi Sports Connection Starbucks

Swept Away Professional Chimney Sweep Swiftsure Ranch T’s & Temptations Tartevin - Steve Theis Tater Tots Children’s Boutique The A.C. Houston Lumber Company The Bigwood Bar & Grill The Cellar Pub The Kneadery The Pioneer Saloon The Valley Club Tifney Stewart Towne and Park Jewelry Velocio Vera Bradley Vintage Restaurant Webb Nursery Weiser Classic Candy Wildflower Boutique Wood River Fine Arts, Dave and Molly McGary and Tom Bassett and Sandy Gregorak Zenergy Health Club & Spa Zou 75


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Therapeutic Equestrian Center

114 Calypso Lane Bellevue, ID 83313 208-578-9111 info@swiftsureranch.org www.swiftsureranch.org

FREE ... It is important for our mission and vision to continue providing our services at no charge to our riders.


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