Cold Water Horse Stables Benefit Ride 2019
On 7-14-16, PER assisted Escambia County Animal Control by taking in two emaciated horses that were seized from a property in Molino, FL. Bo is very thin, but Trigger is extremely emaciated. Charges have not been filed, but the investigation remains open. Donations are needed to aid in their rehabilitation. Please help by sending your tax deductible contribution to PER, P.O. Box 777, Cantonment, FL. 32533 or you can use paypal by clicking on the DONATE NOW button. Every little bit helps. Bo and Trigger are counting on all of us to help them.
On 7-14-16, PER assisted Escambia County Animal Control by taking in two emaciated horses that were seized from a property in Molino, FL. Bo is very thin, but Trigger is extremely emaciated. Charges have not been filed, but the investigation remains open. Donations are needed to aid in their rehabilitation. Please help by sending your tax deductible contribution to PER, P.O. Box 777, Cantonment, FL. 32533 or you can use paypal by clicking on the DONATE NOW button. Every little bit helps. Bo and Trigger are counting on all of us to help them.
Our 2016 Annual Benefit Ride For Rescue was a huge success! The weather was perfect and we had a great turnout. There are so many people to thank for the success of this ride.
Thanks to all who participated in this event. In spite of the rainy forecast, 65 riders attended and rode a trail of eight challenging and fun obstacles.
We had over 40 volunteers that did a wonderful job. The judges, kitchen helpers and pavilion team worked well together, were very professional and took extra steps to make everything perfect. We are also grateful to the volunteers who got out there and hustled for prize donations.
Special thanks to ride coordinator, Vickie Bell and also Kim Gallagher, who partnered with her on handling the obstacles. A lot goes into marking the trail, finding the perfect spot for each obstacle and getting them set up.
We also appreciate Nicole Eagle for driving from Niceville to be Vickie’s assistant.
Safety riders, Cheryl Melaven and Lori Toner did an awesome job stepping in just in case a rider encountered problems and also making sure everyone got in safely.
The judges did an awesome job playing the part of a cartoon or superhero character, in addition to decorating their obstacle!
The food was delicious! Thank you Matt Bell and Kelly Crabtree for grilling the hamburgers and hot dogs. Additional thanks to Donna Thompson for providing the baked beans and Mimi McClelland and Mimi Debroux for baking the cookies. All of the food was provided by generous donors, allowing all proceeds to go to the horses.
Congratulations to the winner of this year’s raffle for the Yeti Cooler Package; Sonja Roberts of Cantonment, FL.
PER would like to thank the following for donating prizes, food, silent auction items and cash donations:
Pensacola Imports
Kingline Equipment; Cantonment
Karen Tucci
Linda Corwin
Texas Roadhouse; Pensacola
Texas Roadhouse; Milton
Parlor Room
Halls Hardware; Milton
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse
Ollies Neighborhood Grill
Pace Vet Clinic
Pat Lienhart
John Lyons
Tony Stepleton
Mannings Feed & Seed
Jim and Nancy Way
Grocery Advantage; Cantonment
Warren & Mimi Debroux
Cracker Barrel
Sackheim Dental
Tractor Supply; Milton
Ali Bell
Bill and Georgia Brazzell
Y Buy Nu; Cantonment
Carpenters Campers
Mitra Ardelan
Susan Brandenburg of Shears Unlimited
Cindae Booth of Camelot Junction
Smokey’s Real Pit Bar-B-Que
Montana Silversmiths
Fillys Produce; Cantonment
Coin and Bullion of Pensacola
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel
Cheryl Nelson
Terry Bryan
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Way Bail Bond, Inc.
Long Horn Steakhouse; Pensacola
Farm and Nursery Mart
Robert Kerrigan
Barry Beroset
Gulf Beach Nursery
Tractor Supply; Pensacola
HH Feed & Seed
Elaine Harris
Donna Thompson
Matt & Vickie Bell
Subway; Cantonment
Sharlene Kenney
Classy Cats Thrift Store
Sassy Seconds Consignment
Walter and Medora Mullins
Mimi McClelland
We did our best to mention all donors, but if we have forgotten anyone, please let us know and we will add you to the list.
To view photos of the event go to:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1117928361593456.1073742042.151094934943475&type=3
We hope to see you at the ride next year!
Thank you Rachael Whitlock of Pace High School for choosing PER to shoot a movie about. She is with the WPHS Broadcast Program at her school and is entering the film in a contest in Orlando. Awards will be announced in April. Good luck Rachael on a job well done! To view the film click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQtjqZa3KIM
Today marks our 11th year since Panhandle Equine Rescue became an organization! We have come a long way because of the support from our community.
PER has received 90 horses into our rescue program since inception on February 1st, 2005. All of our program horses are guaranteed a lifetime safety net, meaning that if an adopter or foster can no longer keep the horse, they are required to return them to PER. That is our promise to each of our rescues, that they will never be neglected, abused or abandoned again.
We have helped hundreds of other horses through educating owners with the goal that they take responsibility for their own horses in order that they may keep them. We have also assisted in the placement of many county horses.
Currently, we have 22 horses in our foster program, who are depending on us for proper nutrition and care. It is because of you that we are able to provide that until they find their forever homes.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our donors, sponsors, members, volunteers, fosters, adopters or anyone who has referred someone to us or spoken positive about PER. Without you, we could not have helped so many equines. With your continued support, we look forward to helping many more horses in the years to come!
PER got some media coverage in Santa Rosa County.
http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/20160126/panhandle-equine-rescue-seeks-hearts-for-horses
Nice story from the Pensacola News Journal
http://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2016/01/24/want-foster-parent-horse/79187640/
Panhandle Equine Rescue would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and also thank you for your continued support in helping us to continue our mission of helping horses in need for the past ten years. As 2015 comes to an end, we are counting on your contribution, so we can help the many horses that are still suffering from abuse and neglect. The coldest months of the year are upon us and it is especially hard on those who simply don’t have enough body weight to keep them warm. These horses are usually reported by local residents when they are down for several hours or even days and don’t appear to be able to get up on their own. Sadly, for some horses it may be too late. This poor filly had been down for days before she was reported. The photograph was taken by PER investigators on the coldest day of the year and at this time she was still alive. She suffered at the hands of her neglectful owner, who was arrested at the scene. Unfortunately, this horse couldn’t be saved and had to be humanely euthanized by a veterinarian. This is the reality of what we are facing this winter. PER currently has 25 horses in foster care; eight of them were rescued this year. Lisa was one of the eight and she has already been adopted into a wonderful home. Smarty, Grace, Hope, Sadie, Scarlet, Trouble and Chance (born after rescue) are still in need of a home.
This year, two senior horses, 28-year-old Thunder and 23-year-old Dusty, who were both adopted from PER several years ago were returned due to life circumstances that couldn’t be helped. That is our promise to each horse that we rescue. In the event that the adopter can no longer keep them, they are required to be returned to PER or transferred to a new, pre-approved, home. We offer these horses a lifetime safety net ensuring that they will never end up being neglected or abused again. Taking on the responsibility of so many horses for their entire life is a huge commitment that we are willing to take. But we need your help to make sure that horses like 8 month old Scarlet and 3 month old Chance will have a safe place to come to if their adoption home can no longer keep them.
It is time for 2015 tax deductible contributions to be made and we are hoping to receive your support this year. Since it is the season of giving, if you have a special someone who is hard to buy for, you may want to consider donating in their honor, and they will be happily surprised when they receive the special gift of an acknowledgement from PER. Or you may want to donate in memory of a person or pet that has passed on. There are several ways you can give to help the horses: 1. Mail a check to PER, P.O. Box 777, Cantonment, FL. 32533 2. Go through Paypal on our website: www.panhandleequinerescue.org . Call or stop by and add funds to our account at the following locations: HH Feed & Seed, 1280 Hwy. 97 in Molino, FL. 850-587-3179Farm and Nursery Mart, 7460 Pine Forest Rd., Pensacola, FL. 850-944-5700Mannings Country Store, 5493 Alabama St., Milton, FL. 850-623-2426 No amount is too small. The horses will thank you for it. PER wishes you a safe and blessed Christmas.
