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Hello, this is my first time ever blogging, so if I am doing it wrong I apologize.

My name is Faith Lindsey, I am the founder and owner of Misty Creek. I started out as a Thoroughbred Rescue, and as I got these fabulous horses in, I just knew there was something more for them than trying to make a money hungry person happy, only in the end to be just thrown away like the garbage. I am happy to say that I did figure out what these guys are ready for. See these horses, they want so much to please, so much to belong, and so much to love back. Outside the horses, my passion is also in children, I love to help children. Now with these two loves together, I have been reforming Misty Creek into an Equine Therapy center. Yes, you say, there are those around, and yes they have been proven multi-times to be successful in bringing better mobility to children. Well YES you are right, but my center is different. Different in the way that in all these programs out there. I am yet to see one that has offered these services to ANY child, at ABSOLUTELY NO COST, not one red cent. No money, no insurance, nothing but the will for a child to want to ride a horse, and hopefully make ooooodles of progress to their present state. Also what bigger thrill than to know that they are riding a horse that once performed spectacular duties for someone, maybe even a champion horse. You see each one of these horses has it's own story, a story of hurt, and a story of success, well so does each child. Together, I see them making a new story.

Now my center consists of 3.3 acres. Unfortunately I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth. As a matter of fact, I prior to starting this project, drove an eighteen wheel truck over the road, that was until I was hit by another one. Now my days are with my horses. 4 to be exact, and one more coming in within the next few weeks. The last few weeks I have designed and have been breaking ground to put this center up. The new construction will consist of a 100'x120' barn, completely and totally handicapped accessible restrooms, riding arena, and benches, a railed track along the ceiling in the arena, to support children so they can not fall off a horse, stalls for a total of 8 horses, and a tack room. With the barn being made temp comforted for horses and guests, as well making it available for therapy any time of the year. Outside I will be placing a path all the way around the property so that children that are able to start riding on their own, can ride the path, also I will be putting up a Handicapped accessible meeting room, play ground, a Koi pond, and very nicely decorated pathways and areas of property so that all guests can enjoy the visit at Misty Creek.

To complete this project I am going to need to obtain sponsors and/or grants to total a cost of $250,000, I have a contractor that can complete all the necessary needs make this project a go. I will not continue to ask for funds on this project once it is completed, but we would accept all donations if someone chooses to keep contributing. Any and all Sponsors will be recognized on a special plaque wall that will be viewed in the barn annually, Uniquely, amounts of money contributed will fall into a level category, and each of these levels will be recognized in the name of a Famous Thoroughbred horse.

So now I am asking for help with sponsorship. I know times are tight, many have lost homes, jobs, and family. This is a bigger reason why I refuse to charge these families any money at all. Together we can make it possible for these kids to get the help that they need, and at any time, my facility can be visited by contributors to the project. My sponsors are the reason why this will work, and there will never be a time when they are not welcome to take a look at what they have helped become a step outside and dream, and into reality. I am also getting registered with the state of Missouri, working on becoming a member of the Better Business Bureau, and getting hooked up with a 501c3 so that all contributions can be recognized as a tax deduction. I really appreciate the time you took to view my blog. Please feel free at any time to respond to me, Thanks again Faith Lindsey

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Hi everybody... my wife and I are putting together an equine assisted self-learning process program.... we have three horses, (Dude, Maverick, and Quincy) we are adopting from a ranch that is disbanding due to the economy.

Our target populations are Veteran's with PTSD and TBI, their families, and "at risk youth". 

The equine assisted self-learning process (EASLP), is a powerful experience based program that uses specific situational exercises to address human issues in a safe but potent metaphorical manner.  Our program is inspired and derived from the OK Corral Series EAL and EAP programs created and developed by Greg Kersten. Equine assisted therapies are recognized for their amazing efficacy in helping folks learn how to overcome challenges in communication, relationship bulilding, grief, anger, emotional and mental trauma, and many other applications.

 We are working hard to bring this about with an impressive business plan that shows that the program will comfortably sustain itself when fully operational.

Our problem is that we lack sufficient start-up capital to launch this business in an expeditious manner.  We have run out of cash and cash flow, partly due to the greater economy's trevails.  But, that is another story.  Right now, we have hay, insurance, fencing, infrastructure, and veterinarian costs to meet.  My best guess is that it will take an additional $100,000 to get us operationally producing a profit over the next year.   Methinks that we could do it for less, depending on the community response to our program, perhaps just half that amount.

We humbly request help... (not an easy thing for us)... but, yeah, we could use some assistance to get our project up and running to serve our veterans, their families, and troubled teens.

 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are injuries most often sustained in battle.  Many of our war veterans coming home from Iraq, Afganistan, and other  battlefields around the globe are suffering from these two kinds of war injuries.  The effects of PTSD and TBI on our vets interferes with their ability to adjust to their post-war civilian life.  

Veterans often report problems in relationships and communication in their marriages and families, in their job place activities, and in social interaction with friends and neighbors.

Equine assisted learning and therapies are commonly known to produce dramatic positive effects for individuals who suffer from PTSD and TBI.  We have in our area a substantial number of vets who reside here needing these services or, in some cases, must reside far away from home to recieve these services.  We hope to address this situation.

Should you desire to assist us in this endeavor, there are several options we could consider.

1.  The first is a tax-deductable donation to DAYSTAR RANCH INC, a California 501 c 3 organization who assists ranches like ours to offer equine services for the healing of people.

2.  There is direct gifting to our Ranch by way of cash, hay, building material, of other needed items.

and,

3.  In some cases, we may consider a short term loan arrangement.

You can contact me on my email:  jim_busher@hotmail.com

We had a business and horse business until the market fell. Well things have been crashing down hill ever since.  

My husband broke his neck c2, c6, c7 and several other things. He lost his business and can't do what he used to, the Dr. says he is totally disabled but SS doen't agree. I have a bad back, surgery, lung surgery, ran through a glass door when I was young and disabled left leg, hand. I have been bipolar and ADHD now checking me for cancer and heart problems, so yes I stay depressed and pray that God will understand our needs and help us.

We have 36 horses, 10 dogs and 6 cats. We have been giving horses away to good homes, but I am disabled but working only 20 hours a week. Can't even pay electric with my 160.00 per week.

 I am looking for more work, but we have ran out of money and I have to feed the animals and live. If there is anyone out there that can help with feeding the animals or financial it would be God sent.

There are many people in our conditions and SS doesn't care, But my animals need to be fed until I find them homes, wwe have given away 22 now. But please help!

Thank you for reading our post. Our email is carcomres2@aol.com

I have a dream career for when I finish college.

I will get into Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

I will help children and adults alike.

God will move us into a ministry if he feels we are ready for it.

It will be Broken Horses helping Broken People.

I took on more than I could chew.I am a single mother of a 4 year old son, and an 11 year old daughter. I am a professional horse trainer ad compete in barrel racing. I was doing well buying, selling and training horses early last year, but now I have a huge late rent payment and 22 horses, 4 goats, 2 dogs, and of course 2 children to feed and take care of.I am loosing my mind and strugging everyday trying to find a way to feed them. No one is buying what I have right now, and not only is it hard for me to advertise with eletricity, but now I no longer have it. So I have to borow the internet, and,well, its all a big ole stress thats about to kill me. I work my rear off everyday, hardly have time to sit, and everything just seems to be going against me. I survive on gratefulness and appreciation to the lord for my kids. and as stressed out as I get, and as cranky as I've been lately, I sure feel blessed knowing I wake up to the most beautiful treasures I could ever imagine. Its really rough right now, not knowing what to do with my horses before they starve, I already am out lectric, but just mentioning my kids right now made me smile. So if there is anyone who who can help wth my situation, I would greatly appreciate it. If I can help any of you by offereing a great day outdoors giving your kids a pony ride or a riding lesson for free, I will. I know as stressed as
I am, the kids have suffered in more way than one. If I can help you feel good about seeing a smile on your kids face. I will!!!! I'm in the Phonix area. Have a great day!

Please someone help us rescue a horse from slaughter.. he is 6mths old and is £600 plus delivery to the uk total is £1000... He is such a beautiful baby :( i want to rescue him.. if i dont he will start his 3 day journey to italy for slaughter with no water/Feed the whole time :( its breaking my heart but i am just so powerless, i cant afford to buy him :(

I am 51, married. I have had horses since I was 6. I am seeking a loan from a private investor for 15000.00 inorder to build a barn and exercise paddock for my 2 horses. I plan to builld a three stall barn to board an additional horse to delfray costs.  Any information that can be directed to me would be great. Any information on private investors,grants, or other sources .

I am a site director for a before and afterschool program. I help my 86 year father with his flower shop gratis, i am a theraputic foster parent speciallizing in teenage girls, also an EMT

thank you

P.A. Hiscoe

My husband and I operate a small family campground in the Adirondack area of New York. The mortgage is paid off. After the death of our sons we were getting back on track financially when I lost my job and had to have a hysterectomy. My current job was at a pay cut and I now have to pay $100 a week for health insurance. Our youngest daughter is in her last year of college. Finances forced us to file a chapter 13 (100%) plan which we are currently paying. Our campground is the only private one in a large area, the rest are state owned and don't provide electric or sewer hookups. The wiring is in need of upgrading and we have a few sewer sites. the majority of our business is seasonal campers and we need to install more septic systems. We are in need of a grant to do these things so we can stay in business, especially the electrical. Due to the bankruptcy still in process we can't take out any loans so we are cut in between the rock and the hard place. The business barely breaks even now with the taxes and all so by improving we can make a go of it. We have been here 19 years. Raising a family and dealing with life's ups and downs have made it rough but we have stuck with it. Our dream was to build a log home. The foundation is about done, the logs were cut and peeled by hand, and then illness prevented our proceeding with it in a timely manner so the logs were too rotten to use so we cut them up for firewood and are starting again. Luckily we have 38 acres of mostly woods. We are hard working and devote all of our time to making this dream happen. Any help would be appreciated. We have two horses we rescued from euthanasia and six grandchildren so we stay busy. I work in a group home for the mentally ill and my husband now works for a landscaper which is seasonal work.