Rally for the Rescues - TN
From Unwanted….To Treasured
From Unwanted….To Treasured
Being a trainer myself and a proud owner of several
awesome rescue horses, this contest was developed to
help up and coming trainers gain some publicity but
most importantly give a bunch of horses a chance at a
good life. ~Hilda Keller
Rally for the Rescues main focus and goal is the HORSE. We want
to show the public how talented and versatile rescue horses can
be and produce horses who are ready to work for their adopters.
It will also give support to the TN rescues that provide the rescue
horses. It’s a win-win for the horses and the rescue organizations
that advocate for the welfare of our state’s equines.
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Location & Venue
Easily accessible
Accommodations
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Camping areas
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Motels
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Restrooms
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Food/Drink
Challenge/Clinic Areas
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Indoor Arena
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Outdoor Arena
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Round Pen
Equine Housing
Photo by Pamela Parton Photography
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Duration
Training period – approx. 120 days
Challenge Day and Event – 2 days
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Sponsor Exclusive Event
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Trainers Challenge
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Educational Clinics
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Trainers Clinics
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Concert
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Available for Adoption Showcase (new for
2017)
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Target Audience
Goal is to show that rescue horses are as
good as other horses
General Public
Educate on how rescues work
Gain support for rescues of state
Potential Adopters
Get these horses a loving home
Potential fosters for rescues
Other Trainers
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Selection Process
Trainers
~ Application and references
~ Approved foster by rescues
~ Natural horsemanship
Horses
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Halter broke only
Easy to catch
Will load
2 YO and Under – Youth
3 YO and Older – Adult
Horses and trainers matchup are randomly drawn
Photo by Pamela Parton Photography
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Media/Promoting
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Website
Facebook
Ads at horse events
Tabling at horse shows
Press Releases
Personal relationships
Media Coverage
• Newspaper
• Radio
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Securing Sponsorships & Support
Event Sponsorship
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Personal/Business Relationships
Mailings to equine related organizations
Levels from $5,000 to $50
Dollars or In-Kind
Horse Sponsorship
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Support specific participating horse
Go to respective rescue of each horse
Weekly chart – keeping it competitive
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Securing Sponsorships & Support
(cont’d)
Adopters “Take Home Care Bucket”
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Donated products
Rescue Support
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Horse Sponsorship
Donated Products
Equally split event proceeds
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Judging & Awards
Each horse/trainer team competed and was
judged in 4 classes:
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Appearance and Fitness
Horsemanship (Showmanship if in-hand)
Arena style trail obstacles
Freestyle
Awards
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Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall scores
Sportsmanship Award
Belt buckle and long sleeve western shirt
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Adoption Terms
Rescues responsible for adoption application and
approval process of their participating horses
Adoption Fee Set at $750.00
Photo by Pamela Parton Photography
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SUCCESSFUL Inaugural Event June 17-19th
PROUDLY PRESENTED by Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse
Sanctuary
10 Natural Horsemanship Trainers
12 Tennessee Rescue Horses
10 horses adopted
10 sponsors – 2 ~ $5,000 Founder’s Circle Sponsors
Event Proceeds of $8,700 to help support Four (4) Tennessee
Equine Rescue Organizations
Website: www.rallyfortherescuestn.com
Contact: Hilda Keller or Dawn Roberts at
[email protected]