The Time For Giving

by Brandon Enyeart

Time does fly by fast, doesn’t it? It seems like just yesterday I was writing about summer shows like The Event in Montana or taking pictures at the Northwest Washington Fair. Now here we are, smack dab in the holidays already. If you are like me, you might already have all your shopping done--or perhaps you are one of the brave ones and are waiting until the 24th to finish up. Either way, there is still time to give to those in need in the horse world. Here is a list of a few charities in the area who could use your help this holiday season, along with their wish lists. Whether it is a little or a lot, everything counts. Happy Holidays!


People Helping Horses, Arlington, WA
People helping horses makes giving easy for you. Just go to their website (www.peoplehelpinghorses.com) and follow their iGive.com and “Make a donation” buttons.

Forward Stride, Beaverton, OR
Forward Stride could use a few of the following items to make life easier, especially during the winter. For a complete list visit www.forwardstride.org.

• Gravel: especially during this time of the year, they can use truckloads of gravel, sand and road cloth.
• Gently used tack and tools: turnout blankets, wheelbarrows and hoses are at the top of the list.
• Fencing: any sort of quality fencing supplies help.
• Cabinetry: gently used or new cabinets help.
  
  

Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, Bend, OR
www.crystalpeaksyouthranch.org

• Kids-size boots, cowboy hats and lariats
• Individually packed fruit drinks and healthy snacks
• Art supplies such as beads, string and paint
• White T-shirts
• Plastic manure forks
• Vet wrap and other medical supplies
  
  

SAFE: Save a Forgotten Equine, Silverdale, WA
www.safehorses.org

• Hay: timothy and/or orchard
• Equine senior feed
• Rice bran, beat pulp and corn oil
• Supplements
• Paste and feed-through wormers
• Waterproof blankets of all sizes
• Fly masks
• Horse treats

Phoenix Horse Rescue, Idaho Falls, ID
www.phoenixhorserescue.com
Phoenix equine rescue is looking for any tack you no longer use, no matter what the condition.

Montana Horse Sanctuary
www.montanahorsesanctuary.org

• Hoof Jack (used to lessen fatigue on the horse while treating hooves)
• Rubber mats
  

Circle F Horse Rescue Society, Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
www.circlef.ca
Along with monetary donations, Circle F is always in need of:

• Vitamins
• Medical spray
• Ointments
• Wormer
• Fly masks
• Halters
• Leads
  
  

Alaska Equine Rescue, Eagle River, AK
www.alaskaequinerescue.com
Since it is harder to get non-monetary donations to Alaska, Alaska Equine Rescue has set up a donations page on their website.

If we've missed your favorite Northwest equine charity, please add it to the comments below and include the website address so others can find it and help out. Even if you can't afford to donate this year, someone else might be looking for just the right place to give.