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Operation Dream Horse

Published on Jun 21, 2013

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

RAPHAELLA

OPERATION DREAM HORSE
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ALLY

  • Ally is my favorite horse and I have been riding her for 6 years
  • Last month she injured her leg
  • The veterinarian thought it was an infection, but its not going away
  • Ally is "green" and wasn't trained to jump at the level I aspire to compete on
  • She is 22 and needs to retire.

As A Rider

  • Riding is my passion.
  • It isn't just a phase
  • I have a natural talent for it
  • I plan to compete in college
  • I need a horse on my level
Shari considers me as her next superstar out at the barn. I'm capable of learning and progressing through riding levels quickly, and the horses that I have access to now, aren't capable of enabling me to reach my full potential as a competitive rider.
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This is Ella

  • Raphaella is a Holsteiner out at Shari's
  • She is expertly trained in jumping and dressage
  • She is my DREAM horse
  • The owner is in desperate need of a home
  • Her price has dropped tremendously
Ella is worth $30,000+ but she has a condition similar to diabetes in humans where she can't have sugar. This is why she hasn't sold already. Now, the owner just had a baby and can't ride her anymore, so she is just trying to find a good home. Shari and mom think that we can get her for $10,000.

Nitty Gritty

  • Mom said she would pay entirely for Ella
  • Most of the costs would fall on her
  • However Shari would want us to keep
  • Ella at her place.
  • Mom can't afford to pay for Ella and board
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Board at Shari's

  • Boarding at Shari's is beneficial as well as necessary
  • Because Ella is Insulin Resistant, she needs special care
  • It would be $375 a month for a regular pen
  • I know this is a lot, but this includes food and stall cleaning
  • Mom is going to pay all other expenses such as shoeing
Boarding at Shari's also helps me to become a better rider because she will pressure me to ride more often and she will educate me as an instructor. Shari also has an amazing facility and all the right resources.
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Long Term

  • In order to continue horseback riding, I cleared my schedule this year
  • I plan on riding every day after school (as time permits)
  • Riding ties into my future career as a veterinarian
  • I can use Ella as my FFA project
  • I plan on taking her to college with me

A Passion

  • I will do ANYTHING to make this happen
  • This is a once in a lifetime oppurtunity
  • Ella and I together would be truly amazing
  • Take some time to consider this
  • Let me know what you think 😊
I'm not being influenced by anyone else, this is entirely me and my own idea. Mom hasn't even seen this. If you want I can even work for you or something, but this won't happen without you. When you have the time call me :)
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