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April 1, 2009

Dear Equamore Members,

2008 brought many accomplishments and some changes to the Equamore Foundation. Through news reports, the CD, the web site, and the 2009 Calendar, the Foundation established a solid reputation as a quality horse rescue. Although the Foundation continues to care for rescued horses at Eden Farm, the Board has changed its focus by adopting a new mission statement and by-laws to govern its activities. Additionally, the Board has elected me as its new President and contracted with Julie Fritz, the manager of Sanctuary One, to oversee grant writing activities.

The Foundation benefited during 2007 and 2008 from an active board, from a dedicated cadre of trained “Horse Guardians,” and from a generous public. The 2008 Equamore Festival was a modest success, and two fund raising campaigns organized by The Grotto Restaurant in Talent brought in over $3500. Those successes, however, were overshadowed by the alarming increase in neglected and/or abused animals, which resulted in a doubling of the horses in Equamore’s care. Although income in 2008 came closer to expenditures, we continue to increase the stabling debt owed to Eden Farm’s owner, Linda Davis, who works tirelessly—and without compensation—as Equamore’s Executive Director. Retiring that debt and continuing to care for the Equamore horses must become Equamore’s two most important goals for 2009-10

To that end the Board has decided to take on no new rescues as permanent residents. Instead, we will concentrate our efforts to care for our present equine wards and to increase our income through grants and fund-raising activities. I hope I can count on you to help me and the Board make the Equamore Foundation a self-sustaining enterprise dedicated to our mission:

Thank you,

Nancy Mitchell Ash, President

Equamore Foundation Board of Directors