PEOPLE HELPING HORSES
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An organized, and well-run organization with a great schedule of events and multiple ways to contribute. Annual "Celebrate the Horse" and bi-monthly schooling shows involve the entire region in their program. Great way to spend a Saturday!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've watched as the horses arrive in dire straights, and leave fit, happy, and well trained, ready to enjoy an amazing life.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Let more people know about them, so others may help expand on what they already do. This is a classy operation, with top caliber leaders who plan all year long to make the program work.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
They have a positive attitude, and they keep in touch through modern media, sharing this attitude with their group.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Well educated, fun, talented, good horse people from all walks of life.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Change the horse world.
Ways to make it better...
If there were 50 hours to each day.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
More horses need them all the time.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Gretchen is a terrific leader, who inspires and motivates everyone around her.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I began helping with the Therapeutic Riding program, where you are able to get the horses ready for classes and assist the disabled riders. Then I began to help in the Rescue barn. I tended to the horses in the stalls to ensure they had clean water. I also was able to groom some of the horses and take them for short walks. I helped in the office with data entry and maintaining the facilities.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
6 horses were rescued while I was a volunteer due to malnutrition and other various reasons. In a short few months I saw these horses return to health and gain the ability to interact with people. It was an amazing experience to watch their rehabilitati
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make it more efficient.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
spending time with the horses
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
friendly and helpful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
rehabilitate and train many horses!
Ways to make it better...
the efficiency was slightly increased on the use of the volunteers time.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
finances. Horses are expensive!
One thing I'd also say is that...
they deserve all the help and support in the world!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I started volunteering at People Helping Horses in 2007 and have been hooked ever since. PHH is an organization that truly cares for the horses they take in. Every decision that PHH makes (in business, finances, events etc.) is first and foremost based on what is best for the horses. The staff at PHH has dedicated thousands of hours to organizing its volunteer programs and training its volunteers (Barn and Therapeutic Riding), making this a wonderful place to volunteer. Each volunteer that goes through their horsemanship training program learns how to safely and effectively handle the horses as well as how to help the organization in many other aspects. This makes for a very rewarding experience and sets a wonderful standard for volunteer programs. I am so grateful for the experiences I've had, knowledge I've gained, and relationships I've built in my time at People Helping Horses.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My entire life.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them the money they need to continue to do great work.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The knowledge and experience I gained working with rescue horses and therapeutic riding program.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Wonderful. Enthusiastic, giving, genuine and fun people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do wonders for the neglected and abused horses in this world, and for those with special needs who benefit from the therapeutic riding services they offer.
Ways to make it better...
PHH was closer to Seattle. :)
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
financial.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I had the privilege of visiting the PHH barns and helping at fundraisers with my daughter and granddaughters, all volunteers at PHH. I watched the experience bond them together and saw the character building in my young granddaughters as they helped care for the horses. Helping abused and damaged horses is a wonderful learning experience for children - while falling in love with horses and ponies, they grew in empathy and understanding for all living things. I believe they've developed what will prove to be a lifetime interest in caring for animals. Clearly, PHH not only rescues endangered horses, they also provide an invaluable learning experience for humans who have the opportunity to participate in their good works.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My own family.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I wish they had more financial resources to rescue more horses.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Being around horses - they're wonderful, despite all the damage some have suffered at the hands of humans.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Excellent !
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Wow - it could help so many more horses and ponies in the Pacific Northwest.
Ways to make it better...
I can't think of a thing.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Financial
One thing I'd also say is that...
This organization goes above and beyond all expectations in caring for abused and neglected horses and ponies.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The work being done at PHH is life-changing--and that's not overstating it. Horses come into the program abused, neglected, starving, suffering. Within weeks PHH transforms these sad, desperate animals into the beautiful, healthy, and loved horses they always deserved to be. And it's not just the horses that benefit from PHH. Every single person who steps into the barn is given the opportunity to grow and learn through their experiences with the horses. There is a spiritual connection that is formed that nourishes one in a way that is hard to describe. As I said before, it is life-changing.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My own life has been greatly improved by my experience with PHH.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
In working with People Helping Horses in a marketing aspect, I came to understand this organization has great vision. The leadership of PHH is constantly innovating how best to help the horses and the people who want to give to them, and how to do that most effectively. Their care and desire for all involved, horse and human, goes way beyond basic care and feeding, they truly get a second chance at a wonderful life.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Gretchen and her team have had to deal with the economic downturn just like many other non-profits. With donations down they have gone to work advocating for the horses and are winning the fight. They will continue to do so with their supporters help.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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