Lost Creek Ranch: Donors / Sponsors



Located only 40 miles from St. Paul, MN!	The more donations we receive, the more horses we can rescue. It’s that simple. $250. That’s how much it costs per month to provide the basic care of hay, grain, vaccinations, deworming, and farrier visits for one of our rescue horses. Add to that ranch help, overhead, property, payroll and taxes and the number increases significantly. For those horses who come to us with injuries that require specific veterinary care it costs hundreds of dollars more each month. As a nonprofit Lost Creek Ranch relies on the tax-deductible monetary and in-kind donations of our donors like you. From horse-related products like dewormer and blankets to ranch needs including fencing, wheelbarrows, and shovels we simply cannot do the amazing work that we do without your help. Please consider making a tax-deductible monetary or in-kind donation today. Indoor Riding Arena In order to offer our programs and services year round Lost Creek Ranch is fund raisng for an indoor arena. Having an indoor arena will allow us to keep the horses in good shape, keep our working students and at risk youth programs running as well as allow us to further build community relationships with Pierce County Human Services, St. Croix County Community Services and local area high schools by offering programs to their clients as well as UWRF students who take part in internships we offer. Most importantly indoor stalls are needed in order for us to take in high risk horses in the winter that need vet care, warm stalls and a place to rehab. Many of our senior horses have athritis and joint issues that benefit from light work. Our biggest needs are: hay- our hay bill is over $1200/ month senior feed- the herd eats about 7 bags a week 4 wd truck 4 wheeler tractor Brush Hog We are always happy to accept the following items: vacuum cleaner for bunkhouse lead ropes halters blankets fly sheets/masks fly spray liniment/wound cream Dewormer Grooming supplies, including shampoo and conditioner, detangler, brushes, and shedding blades Gift certificates to tack stores, hardware stores, feed stores/ Co-ops Donated services: not only horse care but also carpentry/maintenance, mechanic work, printing for flyers/ postcards, mowing/ lawncare ______________________________________________________________________ In-Kind Donations Are you a skilled laborer? Plumber or general contractor? Whatever your expertise, chances are that we could use your help around the barn. In-kind donations are the perfect way to give to the horses. ______________________________________________________________________ Building & Maintenance Supplies Needed boards for arena fencing paint: white for wood arena fence and barn red for our paddock shelters t-posts and wire for electric fencing supplies for building and maintaining run-in shelters gates for paddocks plumbing work to set up automatic waterers for each paddock gravel fill for muddy areas and driveway ______________________________________________________________________ Volunteer Are you interested in working to make Lost Creek Ranch even better? Lost Creek Ranch holds a special place in the hearts of every volunteer. What do volunteers do? It really depends on your skill and interest. Volunteer opportunities range from office work (updating the database, answering phones, mailings, etc), fundraising, working events, helping at Camp Confidence with art activities and meals, gardening, morning and evening chores (feeding and watering the herd) and of course direct horse care including grooming and hand walking some of the rescues. We ask that volunteers are able to donate a minimum of 4 hours/ month. How do I become a volunteer? Contact the ranch: lostcreek@wildblue.net 715-273-6070 We will set up a tour of the ranch and find out what you are interested in helping with. Are there volunteer opportunities for kids and groups? Yes, we take volunteers aged 15 and up and also offer a working student program (download working student application here) for students interested in learning about horsecare and becoming better riders. Children under 15 can volunteer as a group (perfect for scouts, church youth groups and 4H). ______________________________________________________________________ Got a Minute? You can be a Hero to a Horse in Need It only takes a minute to share Lost Creek Ranch's mission with your like minded friends "Let no heart or soul, human or equine, fall through the cracks." Help us Build Word of Mouth: The more people who know about Lost Creek Ranch the more horses we can help. Share our website with everyone you know Post our website to your Facebook or Twitter status Join our Facebook Group! Think about all the people you know and what they do. Do you know someone whose business can help out the horses by donating supplies, labor, printing or anything else? Review Lost Creek Ranch Camp Confidence on Great Non Profits.com Follow the Lost Creek Ranch Blog and comment on the posts- think about submitting an article and becoming a guest blogger ______________________________________________________________________ Wishlist Items Love to shop? The next time you find yourself at the feed store, throw one or two items from our wishlist in your cart. It’s quick, easy, and makes a huge difference. Gift certificates to tack stores, hardware stores, feed stores, Co-ops metal pitch forks saddles in all sizes- Western and English, saddle pads, bridals and any tack in safe usable condition riding helmets and boots (both western & English) show clothes and boots: for our students who cannot afford to purchase show clothes on their own (all styles and sizes needed) fencing supplies: t-posts, electric wire, boards ______________________________________________________________________
Donations: In Kind Donations: Kari Hoyer Farrier Service Runnings Farm and Fleet- Yearly Vaccinations Ripley's in Red Wing For their continued support! We couldn't do the 100 Mile Garage Sale & Open Houses without their beautiful tents! Advance Self Storage Hager City, WI 715-792-2226 Joel Anderson (selfstorage@redwing.net) Garage Sale Donations: Karen Anderson Pete and Irene Helmueller Christine Howard Kim Vromen Liz Smith Cyndee Marcus Justin Weldon Mari Sasche Ruth Harper Kelly Hamilton Buddy and Kendra Ellis Julie Hefner Jackie Weir Jennifer Flannagan Cari Campion Equipment Donations: Cheryl Mueschtler Andrea Emery Kitty Armbruster Kelly Hamilton Ruth Harper Liz Smith Feed, Hay, and/or Supplements Donations: David & Becky Will Earl & Connie Ahlers Bill & Andrea Emery Melissa Smith, American Distribution & Manufacturing Co. Beth Murray-Laughnan, Triple L Horse and Pet Carra Otten, La Petite Fleur Monetary Donations: Donations of $500 or more John & Hollis Grimm Donations $100 or more Hancock Lodge #229 Dave & Pam Pearson Cyndee Marcus Hinks Economart The United Way Ingli Auto Sue Hibberd Vic & Karen Langer Sydney & Paige Mier Donations of $50 - $99 Pete and Irene Helmueller Francis & Anne Brzezinski Donations of $25 - $49 Jocelyn Bullock Dawn Lanning Heather & Kevin Mier	Grants: L.E. Phillips Foundation- $500.00 towards the funding of our Indoor Arena Health Partners: $250 donation Fidelity Charitable Grant $100 donaton United Way of the Greater Twin Cities Sponsors: Child Sponsors: Ted and Lucille Steele- $595.00 sponsorship for a child to come to camp Horse Sponsors: Jamie Strickland- monthly donation to the ranch Jennifer Flannagan- farrier sponsor for Hunter who requires special shoeing Calendar Sponsors: Ruth Harper, Happily Ever After- For all of the portraits, calendars and time putting it all together Joanne Hines, American Family Insurance Lisa Eid, Mary Kay Cosmetics and World Ventures Charlotte Abbes, Stylize Salon Julie Hefner, Babies and Brides Hamilton Lawncare Sarah Erickson, Erickson Acres SignWorx, Red Wing Jeanne Baier, Xango Independant Distributer Stevie Hartmann, Equine Physical Therapy & Custom Saddle Fit Charity Horse Show Sponsors Ellsworth Cheesecurd Cooperative Razzletack Designs Ingli Auto Hinks Economart Bowling Lane Sponsors: Lynda Cook Tim Bombach News from the last Bowling Fundraiser: Thank you to everyone who participated in our Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser. It was a good time with great people. As with all of our fundraiser, proceeds raised will benefit the rescue and senior horses used in our youth programs and to expand the programs we offer. Lost Creek Ranch helps rescue and rehabilitate horses and then gives them a purpose in our youth programs while helping kids learn how to build bonds, increase self confidence, self esteem, and learn skills that will carry over into their everyday life.
Past Events at the Ranch Fall Open House Sunday, September 12th was a fun day at Lost Creek Ranch. We enjoyed a large attendance at our Open House, met many new people and were pleased to introduce the special horses that makes LCR such a therapeutic, safe and revitalizing place to escape to. Guests were able to meet the staff and volunteers, ask questions, visit with the horses, as well as gather information about our Camp Confidence residential kids camp and all the other services we provide. Kids enjoyed pony & lead line rides, face painting, bobbing for apples & carrots, horse grooming, treating the horses, snacks, drawings, and more. We were thrilled to make so many new friends and hope to see all of you in the future. Please keep in touch, and check back often for upcoming events at the ranch including our Fall Open House. We would also like to thank all of our guests who made donations, large and small. We greatly appreciate your generousity. THANK YOU! * *Check back soon for photos of the Open House. Or go to Facebook to see photos now along with videos, miscellaneous info, and fun chats between the group members. Consider joining the Lost Creek Ranch group while you are there! Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Thank you to everyone who participated in our Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser. It was a good time with great people. As with all of our fundraiser, proceeds raised will benefit the rescue and senior horses used in our youth programs and to expand the programs we offer. Lost Creek Ranch helps rescue and rehabilitate horses and then gives them a purpose in our youth programs while helping kids learn how to build bonds, increase self confidence, self esteem, and learn skills that will carry over into their everyday life. Stay in the loop for future events and fundraisers by joining the Lost Creek Ranch mailing list! Proprietor: Lynette Weldon N5011 490th Street Ellsworth, WI 54011 715-273-6070	lostcreek@wildblue.net Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list.

The more donations we receive, the more horses we can rescue. It’s that simple.

$250. That’s how much it costs per month to provide the basic care of hay, grain, vaccinations, deworming, and farrier visits for one of our rescue horses.

Add to that ranch help, overhead, property, payroll and taxes and the number increases significantly. For those horses who come to us with injuries that require specific veterinary care it costs hundreds of dollars more each month.

As a nonprofit Lost Creek Ranch relies on the tax-deductible monetary and in-kind donations of our donors like you. From horse-related products like dewormer and blankets to ranch needs including fencing, wheelbarrows, and shovels we simply cannot do the amazing work that we do without your help.

In order to offer our programs and services year round Lost Creek Ranch is fund raisng for an indoor arena. Having an indoor arena will allow us to keep the horses in good shape, keep our working students and at risk youth programs running as well as allow us to further build community relationships with Pierce County Human Services, St. Croix County Community Services and local area high schools by offering programs to their clients as well as UWRF students who take part in internships we offer.

Most importantly indoor stalls are needed in order for us to take in high risk horses in the winter that need vet care, warm stalls and a place to rehab. Many of our senior horses have athritis and joint issues that benefit from light work.

In-Kind Donations

Are you a skilled laborer? Plumber or general contractor? Whatever your expertise, chances are that we could use your help around the barn. In-kind donations are the perfect way to give to the horses.

Building & Maintenance Supplies Needed

Volunteer

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Got a Minute? You can be a Hero to a Horse in Need

It only takes a minute to share Lost Creek Ranch's mission with your like minded friends
"Let no heart or soul, human or equine, fall through the cracks."

Help us Build Word of Mouth: The more people who know about Lost Creek Ranch the more horses we can help.

Share our website with everyone you know
Post our website to your Facebook or Twitter status
Join our Facebook Group!
Think about all the people you know and what they do. Do you know someone whose business can help out the horses by donating supplies, labor, printing or anything else?
Review Lost Creek Ranch Camp Confidence on Great Non Profits.com
Follow the Lost Creek Ranch Blog and comment on the posts- think about submitting an article and becoming a guest blogger

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Wishlist Items

Love to shop? The next time you find yourself at the feed store, throw one or two items from our wishlist in your cart. It’s quick, easy, and makes a huge difference.

Gift certificates to tack stores, hardware stores, feed stores, Co-ops
metal pitch forks
saddles in all sizes- Western and English, saddle pads, bridals and any tack in safe usable condition
riding helmets and boots (both western & English)
show clothes and boots: for our students who cannot afford to purchase show clothes on their own (all styles and sizes needed)
fencing supplies: t-posts, electric wire, boards

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In-Kind Donations

Building & Maintenance Supplies Needed

Volunteer

Wishlist Items

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In Kind Donations:

Garage Sale Donations:

Equipment Donations:

Monetary Donations:

Donations of $500 or more

Donations $100 or more

Donations of $50 - $99

Donations of $25 - $49

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