03/27/2026
UPDATE!
We've reached $1100 in our quest to fundraise $6000 for hay costs this year.
We can do it! ❤️
Original post:
This is the biggest request we've ever made as a rescue.
If you've been paying attention to the news, you know that the Western United States is in a dire drought. We have had the driest Winter since weather records have been gathered. While we have been so thankful for the rain and any moisture we have received, the following warm, relentless winds dries the ground out almost immediately.
What does this mean for us? Between fires, drought, and lack of rain fall, any hay produced this year will come at a high price, and there will be more demand than supply. This creates an eat or be eaten type of scenario where those with deep pockets will be able to buy a large quantity, and those of us who purchase hay month by month may be left, quite simply, without.
I am not taking this lightly--I am rejoining the work force to try and negate some of the extra cost associated with just about everything, and maintaining the standard of care we have established for the horses in our care.
How can you help? We are asking our community, followers and those who care about horses, have used any of our programs or services to like, share, spread the word, and if you're able to--donate.
We are hoping to bulk buy $6,000 worth of hay sooner rather than later. Our new barn allows us to easily store this, and buys us a lot of breathing room in what's to come--namely in a lack of moisture.
A bale of hay is $140--for the time being, ans our horses eat 7 bales a month. Five dollars, forty dollars, 140, 6000......its all so meaningful right now.
We know we will weather this storm too, but are trying to be proactive in all respects.
Our PayPal is www.paypal.me/casaventosarescue
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Cash/check: 3020 Iron Mountain Rd., Cheyenne, WY 82009
Thank you. All donations are tax deductible where applicable by law. A reminder that we are 100% volunteer run, and have no paid staff, so 100% of your donation goes right to where its needed.