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!
Thank you so much to everyone who came to the Round Up! And thank you to everyone who served and donated! This was our best year ever. For the first time ever, we had no overhead cost at all this year because of so many people donating and helping in various ways! We raised just over $4,000 and had about 300 people in attendance.
All of the participants who had come during the summer were able to ride their horse in one of our events to show off their skills to their family and friends. Our events this year were an obstacle course, red light green light, a pumpkin ring toss, and egg ‘n spoon. Everything went well and the kids had a lot of fun at their last hurrah of the season!
This year we were able to add carnival games which created more fun for the whole family. We also had a mini horse “garage sale” with used horse figurines, toys, and books for the families to purchase, which was really fun to have! Along with those new additions we had the regular silent auction (thanks to SO many donors), food (also generously made and donated), and more.
Thank you SO much to everyone who made this possible! Summer volunteers, volunteers for the event, and those of you who went out and got items for the Round Up. We are so appreciative and never could have done it without you!
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After many hours of work and research, we are very excited to announce that Haven Acres has received the Guardian Designation from the Equus Foundation!
The Equus Foundation says that “Guardians are organizations on the Equine Welfare Network that demonstrate a commitment to public transparency by their willingness to publish and share extensive data about their programs, horse care practices, and governance.” In order to qualify, we had to revise and write (many) policies, post emergency preparedness signage, and fill out pages of information on how we care for our horses.
We’re so thankful for this opportunity as it opens up doors for potential funding in the future!
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We are still looking for 10-15 more solid, Christian men and women to volunteer for the summer at Haven Acres. A heart for God and a love for kids is a must. No horsemanship experience necessary. Commitment would involve weekly training in April and May as well as a 2-4 hour/week commitment one day a week in the summer and/or fall months. We need volunteers by April 9th as that is when training begins. For more info, please visit www.havenacresmn.org/get-involved
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.
Best Round Up Ever!
/in Uncategorized /by Holly JanikThank you so much to everyone who came to the Round Up! And thank you to everyone who served and donated! This was our best year ever. For the first time ever, we had no overhead cost at all this year because of so many people donating and helping in various ways! We raised just over $4,000 and had about 300 people in attendance.
All of the participants who had come during the summer were able to ride their horse in one of our events to show off their skills to their family and friends. Our events this year were an obstacle course, red light green light, a pumpkin ring toss, and egg ‘n spoon. Everything went well and the kids had a lot of fun at their last hurrah of the season!
This year we were able to add carnival games which created more fun for the whole family. We also had a mini horse “garage sale” with used horse figurines, toys, and books for the families to purchase, which was really fun to have! Along with those new additions we had the regular silent auction (thanks to SO many donors), food (also generously made and donated), and more.
Thank you SO much to everyone who made this possible! Summer volunteers, volunteers for the event, and those of you who went out and got items for the Round Up. We are so appreciative and never could have done it without you!
Received “Guardian” Status Through the Equus Foundation!
/in Uncategorized /by Holly JanikAfter many hours of work and research, we are very excited to announce that Haven Acres has received the Guardian Designation from the Equus Foundation!
The Equus Foundation says that “Guardians are organizations on the Equine Welfare Network that demonstrate a commitment to public transparency by their willingness to publish and share extensive data about their programs, horse care practices, and governance.” In order to qualify, we had to revise and write (many) policies, post emergency preparedness signage, and fill out pages of information on how we care for our horses.
We’re so thankful for this opportunity as it opens up doors for potential funding in the future!
Wanted: Summer Volunteers
/in Uncategorized /by Holly JanikWe are still looking for 10-15 more solid, Christian men and women to volunteer for the summer at Haven Acres. A heart for God and a love for kids is a must. No horsemanship experience necessary. Commitment would involve weekly training in April and May as well as a 2-4 hour/week commitment one day a week in the summer and/or fall months. We need volunteers by April 9th as that is when training begins. For more info, please visit www.havenacresmn.org/get-involved