Equi-Rhythm is responsible for eleven horses who are involved in our programs. They are costly to house, feed, shoe, and otherwise care for. Several of these horses have special needs as they are themselves vulnerable and at-risk because of their history. Equi-Rhythm has a partnership agreement with Knick O’ Time Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation whereby we foster horses from their rescue program who are suitable for working with our challenged populations until the horses can be adopted into permanent homes (for example, Sunny B).
A full sponsorship of a horse includes feed, shoes, vaccinations, and overhead. Cost is usually $300 per month. You can also do a partial sponsorship by covering one or more of these costs, which can vary depending on the horse. To inquire about horse sponsorship, contact Caroline Roy at 303-652-0766 (home), 303-919-3946 (cell), or equi.rhythm@comcast.net.
Equi-Rhythm welcomes volunteers into the program. Volunteer opportunities include a wide range of activities, from providing care for an Equi-Rhythm horse (grooming, bathing, walking out) to mucking pens and stalls to assisting in programs, depending on your skills, training, and horse experience. To inquire about volunteering, contact Caroline Roy at 303-652-0766 (home), 303-919-3946 (cell), or equi.rhythm@comcast.net.
Cash donations are always welcomed! They can be earmarked for a specific program or you may allow Equi-Rhythm to use them for our “greatest need.” You may also make the contribution in the name of your loved one (human or equine), or perhaps as a memorial upon the loss of one of the Equi-Rhythm horses. Checks should be made payable to Rocky Mountain Equi-Rhythm and mailed to Caroline Roy, Director, Equi-Rhythm, 7156 Johnson Circle, Niwot, Colorado 80503.
Equi-Rhythm has many needs for barn equipment, tack, supplies, feed, and other horse-related items. Items may be dropped off at the ranch during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our wish list includes:
Barn and Pen Needs:
Stall mats
Salt block holder
Muck buckets
Halter racks/hooks
Medium or large tire feeders
Rubber mats for X-Ray area
Hoses 2 x 50', 1 x 25'
Small feed/bathing buckets
Medium or large rubber feed pans
Stall shavings
Miscellaneous:
Paper towels and toilet paper
Trashcan liners (30 and 60 gallon)
First aid items
Office supplies
Rakes
Brooms
Tack and Training Needs:
Large dressage pads
Bareback pads
Stirrup leathers and safety irons (all sizes)
Peacock bands and tabs
Web reins
Cones
Horse Care Needs:
Biotin
MSM
Corta-Flex pellets
Vetrap
Surgical and elasticon adhesive tape (2” rolls)
Fly spray
Hoof conditioner
Iodine
Paste dewormers
Routine vaccinations
Farrier visits
Chiropractic visits
Veterinary incidents
Weatherproof and breathable winter blankets
Monthly Feed Supplies:
Equine Senior
Alfalfa cubes
Beet pulp
Rice bran
Grass and alfalfa hay
Large Items Needed:
Small tractor
Loafing shed with electricity, water, and feed area
Fencing and automatic waterer
Veterinary stocks
Services Needed:
Carcass hauling
Manure hauling
Euthanasia service
Trailer maintenance
Truck fuel
Contract labor (fence repair, plumbing, electricity, …)