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Home My WebLink AboutGrant Request - Horse Heaven RanchCt" 12_C -D Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Horse Heaven Ranch Organization Description: This organization provides equestrian instruction to chidlren and adults covering basic equine care and horsemanship through a series of weeklong day camps. An instructor is provided for a group of six participants. There are several different programs offered, including the following: • Hug A Horse is designed for individuals with little or no experience with horses • Horse Buddies 101 is for those with basic riding skills to learn trailriding • Horse Buddies Hit the Trail offers trail riding along with "Leave No Trace" and wilderness safety skills instruction One of the long term goals of the organization is to expand the quality and type of camp sessions offered to the public, including equine therapy, wilderness excursions for experienced riders, wilderness preparedness, self-defense from horseback. Another long term goal is to secure a permanent site for these activities Project Name: Rental of Sage Brush Arena at the Redmond Exposition Facility Project Description: This grant will cover a portion of the weekly fee for use of the Sage Brush Arena at the Redmond Exposition Facility. Project Period: March 2009 — September 2009 Amount of Request: $1,000 (weekly fee = $1,500) Previous Grants: NONE SEP -24-2008 09:22A FROM:DESCHUTS EXPO 5419231652 TO:93853202 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Applicadon to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Dennis R. Luke Date: g j2D1o8 Protect Name: Project Beginning Date: Amount of Request: Applicant/Organization: Address: Commissioner Michael M. Daly All Three Commissioners F.3 X 1f - t- Ve n lark Ire lOoo Project End Date: [ 4/0cl Date Funds Needed: Lxjdl•r, t-Ivvns(ey $ (40,--7 3(A ya rko tape Dr Contact Name(s): Fax: la,(d l a rn s lel Alternate Phone: Tax ID #: City & Zip: Telephone: 3/pr 5'130 14D33 Tefrebnneci-1oli '123-3731[4M 1`110 Emall:I i t ilerns(eq p rnsn , cti r -t On a separate skeet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities. 2. Descn'be the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the 0 4 0 • a project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of thatching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. Applicant may be contacted during the review process and Meed m provide a complete line item budget. Amount Approved: By: Date: Declined: By: Date: SEP -24-2008 09:22A FROM:DESCHUTS EXPO 5419231652 TO:93853202 F.2 HORSE HEAVEN RANCH "EQ14ESTRl.4N EXPERIENCES FOR Cf-t/LAIeENOF.4LL,KE5' September 21, 2008 Honorable Commissioners of Deschutes County Thank you for your time in reviewing this grant application for Horse Heaven Ranch, an organization which provides equestrian experiences for youth in a fun and safe environment. I've attached documents about Horse Heaven Ranch and some of the programs designed for youth in our local communities. Also attached is a proposed budget for this project. If funds are granted they would be applied to the $1500 weekly fee for use of the Sage Brush Arena at the Redmond Exposition Facility. One week long summer session of Hug A Horse or Horse Buddies 101 would be located at this facility. As you know the Redmond Fairgrounds are centrally located for families in Redmond, Powell Butte and Bend. It would be great for the youth of our communities to experience horses, learn about horsemanship and stewardship of our great outdoors while enhancing their self confidence, self-esteem and teambuilding skills. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this grant. Sincerely, Lydia Hemsley, Proprietor Horse Heaven Ranch 8627 SW Panorama Rd. Terrebonne, OR 97760 541-923-3731 SEP -24-2008 09:22A FROM:DESCHUTS EXPO 5419231652 T0:93853202 F.4 HORSE HEAVEN RANCH MISSION STATEMENT Page 2 of 30 TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LEARN BASIC EQUESTRIAN SKILLS, HORSEMANSHIP, AND TRAIL RIDING PREPAREDNESS IN A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT, TEACHING STEWARDSHIP FOR THE OUTDOORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH EQUESTRIAN ACITVITTES ISA PRIORITY. Horse Heaven Ranch provides quality equestrian instruction to children and adults in a safe and fun environment. These services hive been designed for children and adults who want to learn the basics of equine care and horsemanship while having fun. A series of weeklong day camps have been developed to meet these specific needs. One instructor per group of 6 participants ensures personalized attention. Hug A Horse is designed for individuals with little or no experience with horses. Horse Buddies 101 targets individuals who have basic riding skills and want to learn about trailriding. Horse Buddies Hit the Trail offers trail riding experiences while incorporating "Leave No Trace" and wilderness safety skills instruction. 1- 2 day clinics are offered to those who wish to learn the basics of preparing a horse and rider for wilderness trail riding and self-defense from horseback. Team Members: Lydia Hemsley, Connie Thornton and Tess Simendinger have a lifetime of experience leading horse enthusiasts through the "joys of partnering with a horse". Lydia has a broad business background in business. As a vice president of operations for a commercial real estate consulting firm, and a project coordinator for an office supply and furniture company, she has been coordinating business efforts for many years. She combined her "business and people skills" and passion to support individuals to be as successful as possible when she became an educator in El Dorado County, CA. She spent over 10 years as an educator who worked with at risk teens in a classroom and wilderness environment and in the classroom for teens with special needs. For the last S years she has been employed by local non -profits as a social worker providing support to adults with developmental disabilities. She has been an avid equestrian all of her life and has been "teaching" individuals horsemanship skills for most of that time. Incorporating safety and preparedness into her curriculum has always been a top priority. Lydia successfully operated Kids Kamp and Gold Country Horse Camp in El Dorado County. Volunteership includes: therapeutic riding programs, equine search and rescue, local riding clubs, booster clubs, Central Oregon Wild Horse Coalition and Oregon Equestrian Trails. Lydia currently resides in Terrebonne, OR. SEP -24-2008 09:23A FROM:DESCHUTS EXPO 5419231652 T0:93853202 P.5 Page 3 of 30 Connie was an educator at the primary school level, as well as a rancher in Eastern Oregon for over 12 years. She has the special qualities it takes to provide first class services to people of all ages. She is currently the owner of an adult foster care home providing quality care and support to seniors. Connie's varied background has given her the business skills, equine knowledge and passion to serve and teach others. Connie currently resides in Terrebonne, OR. Connie 30+ years of equine experience on the ranch and in the ring make her a great instructor and team member. Theresa Siinendinger's varied background in business and volunteerism make her a valuable asset to the Horse Heaven Ranch Team. She was the owner/operator of a successful office landscape and floral business in Marin County, CA for many years. As chapter leader of Muir Beach Pony Club, as well as local equine groups supporting equines and those involved with them. As a wilderness trail guide instructor for Five Brooks Stables she shared her knowledge with people of all ages and skills. She has volunteered her savvy business and people skills to a host of non -profits. She currently resides in Friday Harbor, WA, where she hangs her hat in an art gallery and continues to volunteer her services to Iocal organizations. Tess's 35 years of equine experience make her a valuable team member. Lydia, Connie and Theresa are experienced equestrians with a lifetime of "horse sense" who are able to offer a unique equestrian experience to young and old alike. They are committed to provide quality equestrian instruction in a safe and fun environment. They are avid equestrians who continue to enjoy horsecamping and trail riding throughout the year and who wish to share their knowledge with others. One of the long term goals for Horse Heaven Ranch is to expand the quantity and type of camp sessions offered to the public. These expanded services could include equine therapy for individuals in need and wilderness excursions for experienced equine enthusiasts as well as day clinics focused on preparing individuals with equine safety awareness skills; wilderness preparedness skills; self-defense from horseback and other related equine topics to support individuals in becoming safe and independent as equestrians and to encourage camp participants in experiencing outdoor experiences in Central Oregon. Other long term goals include: securing a home base to host these equine activities; partnering with other organizations with similar missions, i.e. USFS "Kids in the Woods". SEP -24-2008 09:23A FROM:DESCHUTS EXPO 5419231652 TO:938532@2 P,6 Page 4 of 30 It is important that there is a goal to "grow" individuals who will join the efforts of this core group in understanding relationships individuals and equines while teaching equestrian skills. It's important that future leaders are mentored to lead others in gaining self-confidence and self esteem. Stewardship for the outdoors in conjunction with equestrian activities is an outcome of all Horse Heaven activities. Company Goals and Objectives To have a healthy, successful organization that is a leader in customer service and that has a loyal customer following. Objective A Year 1: Annual sales target of $40k and specific measures of customer satisfaction [survey] Objective B Year 2: Annual sales target of $50k and specific measures of customer satisfaction. [return customers] Expand activities to include wilderness trips and day clinics Objective C Year 3: Annual sales target of $60k and specific measures of customer satisfaction. [return customers) Acquire a home base to host Horse Heaven Ranch. Expand activities to include wilderness trips; equine therapy and day clinics. Acquire a home base to host Horse Heaven Ranch. SEP -24-2008 09:24A FROM:DESCHUTS EXPO 5419231652 TO:93853202 P.7 Horse Heaven Ranch presents Camp Hug A Horse Level 1 Camp Hug A Horse is for the young at heart who want to learn the how to s, what ares and what if 's of the horsey world. This camp is designed for the beginning equestrian. Instruction is provided in a safe, friendly environment with equines well -practiced in lesson -giving. Day camp sessions: Mon—Fri 10 AM-3:OOPM Spring Session: March 23-27 Summer Session 1: June 8-12 Summer Session 2: June 15-19 Summer Session 3: TBA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Sturdy shoes with a heel must be worn when working around horses [hiking boots work great!]. Helmets are provided and must be worn when mounted. Gloves are optional [well fitting gloves are help- ful]. CAMPS ARE LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION REGISTRATION: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS COST PER 5 DAY SESSION 5495 [S95 nonrefundable deposit due with reg- istration] Registration Deadline: 2 weeks prior to camp session CONTACT INFORMATION: Lydia Hemsley 541-923-3731 SEP -24-2008 09:24A FROM:DESCHUTS EXPO 5419231652 TO:93853202 P 8 411111(111144:1 I fl Horse Heaven Ranch presents HORSE BUDDIES 101 Level 2 HORSE BUDDIES 101 is for the horse enthusiast who has basic riding and horsemanship skills and wants to prepare for trail riding. Our experienced horses and instructors will show you how to develop your horsemanship skills in preparation for the trail! Fun obstacle courses and arena games teach basic trail riding skills. Learn Basic Wilder- ness Safety Skills and Trail Riding Skills incorporating the Leave No Trace philosophy. Day camp sessions: Mon—Fri, 10 AM--3:OOPM Summer Session 1: July 13-17 Summer Session 2: July 20 —24 Summer Session 3: TBA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Sturdy shoes with a heel must be worn when working around horses [hiking boots work great!]. Helmets are provided and must be worn when mounted. Gloves are optional [well fitting gloves are helpful]. CAMPS ARE LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION REGISTRATION: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS COST PER 5 DAY SESSION $495 [$95 nonrefundable deposit due with registration] Registration Deadline: 2 weeks prior to camp session CONTACT INFORMATION: Lydia Hemsley 541-923-3731