Dear Fellow Horsemen and Women:
My name is Sue Karges, and I am the Executive
Director of Handi-Riders of Sioux Falls, SD. We are a small
non-profit Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy group. My title
sounds official but we only have 3 paid staff and operate
mostly with volunteers. We are currently serving about 30
riders and have a waiting list. Our budget is based on donations,
small client fees and fund raisers. Frankly, we do not have
much money to operate on.
Our greatest need right now is a few younger
horses, tried and true, yet sound and healthy. Our current
population has served us so well, but average at least 20
years old…
In these times of rising fuel costs and record
low horse prices, I was wondering if our ability to accept
donated horses - and offer the resulting tax relief – might
be an option for some ApHC members. Sometimes people outgrow
horses, lose interest, or horses develop small issues that
prevent them from performing at their most competitive level.
In each of these circumstances, owners may not be able to
recoup their investment by selling their horse at current
market rates. We can offer the option of donating them, and
declaring their charitable donation on their taxes.
We very much appreciate any help you can offer.
On behalf of our clients, I thank you very much for your time.
Sincerely,
J. Sue Karges
ED – Handi-Riders of Sioux Falls
605 270 9449
Handi-Riders@yahoo.com
http://handi-riders.com
