Words cannot adequately describe the loss of this amazing gelding! Cowboy was donated to Haven Acres in October of 2013 and has been an invaluable part of our program ever since. We have had many horses come and go, but it is rare that you ever find a horse like Cowboy… a horse that is so responsive, listening to your every cue, so patient, gentle, and respectful, a horse that wants to work each and every time you call on him.
Many of you know that Cowboy had come down with a virus shortly after Christmas, and he had managed to beat that and was finally back out with the herd. When we brought him in for his grain yesterday morning, he seemed fine at first, but when we went back to see if he was finished, we found that he had not eaten his grain and was laying down in his stall looking very uncomfortable. Colic is a dreaded word when it comes to horses. We don’t know what happened or why, but for some reason, he had a bowel blockage or a twisted intestine. The vet was called immediately, and we managed his pain as best as we could. Today, however, he worsened. The difficult decision was made to have the vet put him down since he was in so much distress.
The pain of losing Cowboy is real for so many, but we will hold tightly to the MANY wonderful memories we each have in our hearts. Cowboy, thank you for giving it EVERYTHING you had at Haven Acres! You brightened countless days, and we’ll always be grateful!
Special thanks to Clyde and Sue Johnson for donating this amazing horse to Haven Acres… certainly one of the very best gifts we’ve ever received!
The Haven Acres registration process is changing this year! This is how it will work… Parents will no longer need to call in to reserve a spot for their child (ren) on a specified date and time. In order to give everyone equal opportunity, please register your child (ren) on the registration page. To qualify, registrants must be ages 9-17 by June 3, 2019. Applications must be received by 11:59pm on April 1, 2019. The following day, we will randomly draw names (keeping families together) to determine which kids will be awarded the 40 available spots in the mentorship program. We will accept an additional 8 participants into the Deaf program. Calling in or registering earlier will not increase your odds of your child being in the program—as long as the applications are received by April 1st then your child will have the same opportunity as everyone else.
That means that registration is now open! Just make sure that you send in an application for your child before April 1st.
Thank you all SO MUCH!!! We raised a total of $3,995 yesterday for Giving Tuesday! That covers about a month of our costs! Wow! Thank you all so much for supporting us in this way. It’s a huge blessing from God.
Haven Acres is excited to announce the Midwest Bounty Round-Up! It will be a weekend conference to encourage, empower, and equip you for faith-based equine ministry. We are co-hosting this event in March with three other Similar Ministries in Minnesota. We are thrilled to be joined by Troy Meeder as Keynote Speaker. Troy is the Co-Founder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, the ranch where God started it all! Anyone is invited to this event, but early bird registration is due December 31st. Spots are limited for overnight guests, so make sure you register soon. We hope you join us!
One Amazing Horse
/in Uncategorized /by Jenifer HeathWords cannot adequately describe the loss of this amazing gelding! Cowboy was donated to Haven Acres in October of 2013 and has been an invaluable part of our program ever since. We have had many horses come and go, but it is rare that you ever find a horse like Cowboy… a horse that is so responsive, listening to your every cue, so patient, gentle, and respectful, a horse that wants to work each and every time you call on him.
Many of you know that Cowboy had come down with a virus shortly after Christmas, and he had managed to beat that and was finally back out with the herd. When we brought him in for his grain yesterday morning, he seemed fine at first, but when we went back to see if he was finished, we found that he had not eaten his grain and was laying down in his stall looking very uncomfortable. Colic is a dreaded word when it comes to horses. We don’t know what happened or why, but for some reason, he had a bowel blockage or a twisted intestine. The vet was called immediately, and we managed his pain as best as we could. Today, however, he worsened. The difficult decision was made to have the vet put him down since he was in so much distress.
The pain of losing Cowboy is real for so many, but we will hold tightly to the MANY wonderful memories we each have in our hearts. Cowboy, thank you for giving it EVERYTHING you had at Haven Acres! You brightened countless days, and we’ll always be grateful!
Special thanks to Clyde and Sue Johnson for donating this amazing horse to Haven Acres… certainly one of the very best gifts we’ve ever received!
Registration is Open!
/in Uncategorized /by Holly JanikThe Haven Acres registration process is changing this year! This is how it will work… Parents will no longer need to call in to reserve a spot for their child (ren) on a specified date and time. In order to give everyone equal opportunity, please register your child (ren) on the registration page. To qualify, registrants must be ages 9-17 by June 3, 2019. Applications must be received by 11:59pm on April 1, 2019. The following day, we will randomly draw names (keeping families together) to determine which kids will be awarded the 40 available spots in the mentorship program. We will accept an additional 8 participants into the Deaf program. Calling in or registering earlier will not increase your odds of your child being in the program—as long as the applications are received by April 1st then your child will have the same opportunity as everyone else.
That means that registration is now open! Just make sure that you send in an application for your child before April 1st.
For more information please visit the registration page.
Giving Tuesday Results!
/in Uncategorized /by Holly JanikThank you all SO MUCH!!! We raised a total of $3,995 yesterday for Giving Tuesday! That covers about a month of our costs! Wow! Thank you all so much for supporting us in this way. It’s a huge blessing from God.
Announcing the Midwest Bounty Round-Up
/in Uncategorized /by Holly JanikHaven Acres is excited to announce the Midwest Bounty Round-Up! It will be a weekend conference to encourage, empower, and equip you for faith-based equine ministry. We are co-hosting this event in March with three other Similar Ministries in Minnesota. We are thrilled to be joined by Troy Meeder as Keynote Speaker. Troy is the Co-Founder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, the ranch where God started it all! Anyone is invited to this event, but early bird registration is due December 31st. Spots are limited for overnight guests, so make sure you register soon. We hope you join us!
Click here for more information or to register.