Your generosity keeps our herd — and our mission — moving forward.
Behind every rider’s milestone is a horse that made it possible. At Ivey Ranch, our therapy horses are the heart of our programs — carefully chosen, expertly cared for, and deeply loved. Whether you’d like to sponsor one of our existing horses, support our barn cats, or donate a horse to the program, your contribution makes a direct and lasting difference in the lives of riders with special needs, veterans, and families in our community.
Sponsor a Horse
Our therapy horses give everything they have — every session, every rider, every day. Sponsoring a horse for one year covers its essential care while allowing our lesson income to support tack, therapeutic equipment, instructors, and facility operations. It’s one of the most direct ways to fuel what happens in our arena.
Three ways to provide a Horse Sponsorship or Co-Sponsorship:
- One-Time Gift
Make a one-time, tax-deductible gift of $3,500, $1,750, or $1,000 at any time during the year.
- Monthly Pledge
Make a monthly, tax-deductible pledge of $300, $150, or $85. We are happy to charge your gift to Visa, MC, Discover, or Amex.
- Employer Match
Ask your employer to match your gift and double your impact. Many companies offer match programs — check with your Human Resources or Community Involvement Liaison for details.
Budget for One Horse Sponsorship for one year:
- Hay – $1,300: Bermuda, Alfalfa or Grass Hay – 1 bale a week @ $25/ week.
- Farrier – $750: Barefoot trim, therapeutic shoeing, or ½ shoes – every 6 weeks.
- Feed supplements – $500: Dried sugar beets, hoof supplement, bran, Psyllium, Safe Choice.
- Veterinarian – $750: 5-way shots, West Nile vaccination, sheath cleaning for geldings, teeth floated/annual dentistry, medication as needed.
- Supplies – $200: Fly mask, fly spray, halter and lead rope, brushes, hoof pick.
Sponsor a Cat
Cat Sponsorship means funding one cat for one year at $600 per cat. A Co-Sponsorship means funding one cat for one year at $300 per cat. These amounts provide food, veterinarian care, and supplies. The sponsorship of a cat supports the basic needs of the cat while they work around our barns.
Three ways to provide a Cat Sponsorship or Co-Sponsorship:
- One-Time Gift
Make a one-time, tax-deductible (to the extent allowed by the law), gift of $600, or $300, at any time during the year.
- Monthly Pledge
Make a monthly, tax-deductible pledge of $50, or $25. We are happy to charge your gift to Visa, MC, Discover, or Amex.
- Employer Match
Ask your employer to match your gift and double your impact. Many companies offer match programs — check with your Human Resources or Community Involvement Liaison for details.
Budget for One Cat Sponsorship for one year:
- Food – $300: Kibble and canned food. The canned food every night helps us get them back to the barn to be locked up and safe from the coyotes.
- Veterinarian – $200: vaccines and flea/tick prevention, medication as needed.
- Supplies – $100: Litter, brushes, beds, and scratching posts.
Donating a Horse
If you are considering placing your horse with Ivey Ranch, we are honored by your trust. A donated horse becomes part of something truly meaningful — helping riders with disabilities, veterans, and at-risk youth experience the healing power of horsemanship, often for the very first time. Because of horse owners like you, that becomes possible.
The Evaluation Process
If your horse seems like a good fit, here is what to expect:
- Share What You Have
Registration papers, health records, photos, and videos all help us get to know your horse before we meet.
- Site Visit
We will arrange a visit to evaluate your horse both in-hand and under saddle.
- 90-Day Trial
We require a 90-day trial period at Ivey Ranch to ensure your horse is happy, safe, and well-suited to our therapeutic environment.
Suitability & Requirements
Our horses work closely with riders of varying needs, supported by leaders, side-walkers, and a rotating team of volunteers throughout each day. To ensure every horse thrives in our environment, we look for the following:
- Soundness — Sound in all four limbs with a rhythmic, cadenced, free-moving stride at the walk, trot, and canter.
- Vision — Full and complete vision is required.
- Age — Ideally between 8 and 18 years old. We invest significant training in every horse and hope they will be with us for many years, though exceptions are always considered.
- Temperament — Comfortable being handled by multiple people daily, including leaders and up to two side-walkers per session.
Our Partner in Equine Health
We are proud to work with Daniel H. Grove, D.V.M., of West Coast Equine Medicine, Inc., whose expertise and dedication help keep our horses in exceptional health. The happiness and well-being of our herd is an utmost priority, and Dr. Grove has been an integral part of our team for years. Learn more about West Coast Equine Medicine.
Ready to make a difference for one of our horses or cats?
Whether you’re sponsoring, donating, or just have questions, we’d love to hear from you.
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