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Help Us Transform Lives at Journey to the Heart Horse Sanctuary

 

Dear Friend,

Some wounds aren't visible to the eye. For survivors of trauma and abuse, the path to healing often feels impossible to navigate alone. At Journey to the Heart Horse Sanctuary, we've witnessed the profound transformation that occurs when wounded hearts connect with rescued horses in a safe, supportive environment.

 

Two Missions, One Sanctuary

Our sanctuary serves a dual purpose—providing a loving forever home for these rescued horses while creating a healing haven for women overcoming trauma. Led by our founder Crystal Anna, a certified 'Unhackable Life Coach', Equine-Assisted Learning Practitioner, and IEMT Advanced Practitioner, we offer a unique blend of evidence-based trauma recovery with the gentle wisdom that only horses can provide.

 

Why Your Support Matters

Despite the life-changing impact of our programs, many women who desperately need our services simply cannot afford them. Your donation directly helps us:

  • Provide scholarship programs for trauma survivors with financial limitations

  • Maintain exceptional care for these rescued horses who serve as healing partners

  • Expand our virtual programs to reach women unable to visit our sanctuary

  • Sustain our specialized trauma recovery services including Integrative Eye Movement Therapy

 

Your Gift Creates Ripples of Healing

When you support a woman's journey to healing, you don't just change one life—you transform families, workplaces, and communities. Our clients don't just survive; they rediscover their strength, reclaim their voices, and rebuild lives of purpose and joy.

Join Our Circle of Hope

Whether you can give $25 or $5,000, every contribution matters. Your generosity helps us sustain our sanctuary while reaching more women who are ready to take their first steps toward healing.

Will you partner with us today?

With gratitude and hope,

Crystal Anna
Founder, Journey to the Heart Horse Sanctuary

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"The horses saved me as much as I saved them. Now together, we're helping women find their way back to themselves." — Crystal Anna

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Budget

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Journey to the Heart Horse Sanctuary
Annual Budget 2024
Crystal Barnum, Founder
530-863-3367

Operating Expenses

Insurance

  • Sanctuary Policy: $1,455.00

  • Board of Directors’ Policy: $303.00

  • Extra Clinics ($50 x 4): $200.00

  • Equine-Assisted Policy: $135.91
    Total Insurance: $2,093.91

Horse Care & Maintenance

  • Feed & Bedding:

    • Hay: $12,825.00

    • Shavings: $500.00

    • Grain (Placer Feed Supply) ($791/month): $9,492.00

  • Supplements:

    • Starwest Botanicals ($300/month): $3,600.00

    • Amazon ($300/month): $3,600.00
      Total Supplements: $7,200.00

  • Trimming & Vet Care:

    • Hoof Trimming: $2,800.00

    • Veterinary/Emergency Fund: $5,000.00

    • Dental: $2,800.00
      Total Veterinary Care: $7,800.00

Facility & Operations

  • Wifi: $480.00

  • Phone: $600.00

  • Wix (Website): $291.98
    Total Office Expenses: $1,371.98

  • Volunteer Expenses (Birthdays, Thank You Gifts): $1,000.00

Miscellaneous Horse Supplies

  • Fly Masks: $280.00

  • Buckets and Forks: $300.00

  • Grooming Supplies, Fly Spray: $350.00

  • Showsheen and Oils: $740.00
    Total Miscellaneous Supplies: $1,670.00

Clinic Expenses

  • Food and Supplies ($75 x 14): $1,050.00

TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET: $51,430.91

Equine-Assisted Therapy Program Budget

Insurance & Program Support

  • Therapeutic Insurance: $392.00

  • Insurance (Meet & Greet/Thanksgiving): $120.00

Educational & Office Materials

  • Workbooks: $340.00

  • Journals: $219.00

  • Pens/Pencils: $28.00

  • Flipcharts & Pads: $52.00

  • Markers: $20.00

  • Sticky Notepads: $23.00
    Total Educational Materials: $682.00

  • Printer Ink: $250.00

  • Photocopying Handouts: $200.00

  • Miscellaneous Office Supplies: $200.00

  • Stamps for Mailings: $150.00

  • Trifold Brochures (500): $250.00

Program Operations

  • Food/Beverages/Paper Products: $350.00

  • Communications (60% of phone bill): $360.00

Personnel

  • Licensed Therapists ($200/hr x 42 hrs.): $8,400.00

  • Facilitators ($50/hr x 42 hrs. x 3): $6,300.00

  • Equine Specialist ($50/hr x 70 hrs.): $3,500.00

  • Salary (Sanctuary Owner - 5% of Grant): $1,200.00

Additional Considerations

  • Gas: TBD

  • Childcare: TBD

TOTAL EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAM BUDGET: $22,354.00

Total Annual Budget (All Programs & Operations): $73,784.91

Thank you for your support in making a difference in the lives of both horses and individuals in need!

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