Program Support
Over the past 10 years the Young Horse Teaching and Research
Program has received a great deal of support from a variety of sources,
at a variety of levels. All support is greatly appreciated and goes
directly towards the operation and continued improvement of the
program. Donations in cash or goods and services have been given
at the following levels:
- "Doctorate": more than $10,000 + on a continuing basis
- "Masters": $5,000- $9,999
- "Highest Honors": $1,000- $4,999
- "Honors": $500- $999
- "Baccalaureate": $1- $499
Sponsoring the Program
In the
past, the Young Horse Teaching and Research Program cost over $60,000
per year to run and was fully funded through the proceeds of the
auction and generous sponsors and donors. This year (2009), due to the
carry over of 4 yearlings and decision not to go on the expensive trip
to Canada to select high priced weanling, we anticipate we will
need ~$50,000 to cover our costs. However the proceeds of the
auction this year (2009) were less than $15,000, down over 50% from previous
years and we have lost at least one of our "Doctorate" sponsors.
We
deeply appreciate the donors who have stepped forward! In the 2009-2010 year we anticipate it
will cost $2000 to just maintain a horse here for the school year,
therefore horse sponsorships were set at $2000. Horses, however, can have multiple sponsors. Horse
sponsors will receive regular updates on the progress of "their" horse
from the students and, in addition to acknowledgements on this website
and in the auction program, be invited to special events, such as the
"coming out" party held in the fall and the VIP Preview in the spring just before the
auction.
In the past Student
sponsorships were solicited to cover the selection trip expenses.
This year we went to North Dakota for only 5 days
instead of doing 10+ days to cover Canada too, reducing the
cost/student to <$1000. Only two students went on that trip, and
both were generously sponsored. The 3 day Mustang selection trip to
Cornell's Wild Horse Adoption in August was very inexpensive too
(<$1000 total!) and our generous Doctorate sponsors more than
covered those expenses. These sponsors will also get letters from the students, recognition on the website and invitations to the special events.
Our anticipated horse expenses are
now covered for the up coming year (2009-2010). However donations are
always welcome and would provide a much needed "cushion" in case there
are unexpected veterinary costs and to cover public events and
advertising for the auction. We also encourage potential donors
to contribute to horse rescue facilities and organizations that are
actively trying to place/care for horses in need, not just lobbying for
more regulations (ie: US Wild Horse and Burro Association, Standardbred
Retirement Fund, ReRun, Last Chance4Horses, Mylestone Equine Rescue and
many others. There are also lists at the Unwanted Horse Coalition website). Contact Dr. Ralston for their contact information
2009-2010 Sponsors
Note: links to Sponsor website indicated by blue or green text
Horses
Joanna Barnish-RU Casanova (Mustang)
Carla Prentiss-RU Genesis
Stone Fence Pecherons: Mrs. Patty Greek Demond-RU Firedance
Dr. and Mrs. William Meyer-RU Honky Tonk
The Tack Shelter, Inc-RU Honky Tonk
Colts Neck Trail Riders-RU Firedance's weanling brother
Nancy Connolly-RU Canella (Mustang)
Carol O'Scanlon-RU Firedance
Julie Richards-RU Firedance
Sandra
Denarski and Johnson & Johnson: RU Shivna, RU Pardner & RU
the Good
Witch (Glinda)
Dr.
and Mrs. Bauer-RU Brisa, RU Marley (Mustang) and RU Rambling
Rose (Mustang), RU Casanova, RU Canella
Student Trip Sponsors
Joe Zawada (via purchase of high selling horse)
Lenore Carasia
Sandra Denarski and Johnson & Johnson
General Program Support 2009-2010
Doctorate:
Margrit McCrane/McCrane Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Bill Bauer
Masters:
Sandra Denarski
Idleacres, Cokato, MN
Nutrena-Cargill, Mankato, MN
Highest Honors:
Robin Rivello-US Wild Horse and Burro Association
Bureau of Land Management Save the Mustangs Fund
For information on supporting the program please contact Dr. Sarah Ralston at ralston@aesop.rutgers.edu.
Checks should be made out to Rutgers University Foundation and please
specify if you want to sponsor a horse, student, or other. Additional
support is always needed and appreciated, and will allow us to continue
building our program.
Doctorate
- The McCrane Foundation
- Wyeth
- Dr. and Mrs. Bill Bauer
- Sandra Denarski
(Johnson and Johnson matching gifts)
- Liz Durkin & Friends
- Idleacres, Inc.
- Nutrena, Inc.
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Masters
- McCauley Bros, Inc
- Joanna Barnish
- Class of 1954 Fund via Mr. Herb Hersh
- Wendy Neininger
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Highest Honors
Honors
- Keenan McAlister Equine (Bordentown, NJ)
- Dr. Jim Kenney (Colts Neck, NJ)
- Nancy Connelly
- Cathy Sims
- Dr. and Mrs. William Meyer
- Robert Stafford
- Leon Demond
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Baccalaureate
Special Friends who have helped every year with advise, support and help in so many ways
- Barbara and Tricia Haertlein (Hunterdon County Horse & Pony Association)
- Liz
Durkin-who bought Miss Genie the first year and has bought 5 other RU
grads since! She hosted the wonderful Reunion Party two years ago and
is one of our biggest promotors in the show world. We are deeply indebted to her support.
- Sarah Grossman and her parents, Stefan and Jo, who initiated this website while Sarah was here as a student.
- Jane Meggitt-who has written so many wonderful articles about the program
- Diana Orban (Equine Science Center) -help with advertising and promotion
- Julia Peterson-who bought Ubie the first year and has been back every year since!
- Susan and John Samtak (Somerset Horse & Pony Association)
- Katie Vogel-who started it all by adopting "Winston" and helping with every auction since!
- Ellen Weisfeld
- and many, many more!
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