THANK YOU EVERYONE! THE RAFFLE IS CLOSED. WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE WINNER PUBLICLY THIS WEEK AND WILL BE CONTACTING THE WINNER VIA EMAIL. WE DID NOT SELL OUR MINIMUM AMOUNT, SO THE RAFFLE IS A 50/50 WITH THE WINNER RECEIVING $500!

Early December 2015, HAHS rescued 14 miniature horses who were in desperate need of help. HAHS received a phone call about the deteriorating conditions of these minis and mobilized to help them. One owner had suddenly died, and the other had serious health problems preventing continued care of them. HAHS staff and investigators traveled several hours south with a large trailer and discovered 14 miniature horses in need of immediate farrier care. HAHS immediately took eight of the most critical cases and brought them back to HAHS to begin rehabilitation. The next week, HAHS returned to rescue the remaining six miniature horses. They too were loaded onto the trailer and brought to HAHS, where they, like the other eight, received farrier care and a veterinary exam including blood work. Some of the ponies with very long hooves also received x-rays before the farrier could start with corrective trimmings. Our vet also checked their teeth and noted that they all are in need of dental care.

 They have all been making great progress and all seem to be walking more comfortably. Most of the minis will have to undergo several more treatments by the farrier before their hooves, leg muscles and bones have healed and returned to normal, however, their prognosis is excellent!

 With such a large rescue, our initial intake costs are extremely high. The farrier charges $60/pony for their first corrective trim and several trims will be necessary to restore their hooves to a healthy condition. A dental treatment (with sedation) is $175/pony. Blood work and a Coggins test is $35/pony. With all this in mind, it costs HAHS $270/pony just for initial intake and care! Our total cost to initially triage the 14 ponies and geld the one stallion totals $4,080. This does not even take into consideration the cost of stabling and feed.

 Some of the ponies have long feet, but with corrective trimmings, will recover quite well. Others, like the stallion, have a long road ahead of them with a slow recovery process.  All fourteen ponies are curious and friendly, although some of them are nervous about being handled. We are excited to continue working with them and gain their trust!

Raffle Rules

Entries will not be accepted after 7pm on Tuesday February 16, 2016. The winner will be notified by telephone and/or mail on or about February 17, 2016. Winner will be announced on or about February 17, 2016.

Eligibility: Raffle open to legal residents of the U.S. and over the age of 18. Employees of the Hooved Animal Humane Society and their immediate families living in the same household are ineligible to enter. Void where prohibited. All taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of the prize winners. Winners will be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability (unless prohibited) and Publicity Release within 21 days after the prize notification or prize will be rewarded to an alternate winner. Unless otherwise prohibited, entry into Raffle constitutes permission to use a winner’s name, likeness and address (city and state) for advertising and promotional purposes for this and similar promotions without further compensation. By entering Raffle, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules. Winners release and hold harmless the Hooved Animal Humane Society, and its officers, directors, employees, attorneys and agents from any damage, injury, death, loss or other liability that may arise from their acceptance or use of any prize or their participation in this promotion.

Required Notices of Financial Statement Availability

Although our financial report is always available upon proper request by writing to Hooved Animal Humane Society, 10804 McConnell Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, certain states as part of charity regulations require the following statements:

Colorado: Residents may obtain copies of the registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, (303) 894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/ re: Reg. 20033007106

Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. Florida Registration #CH5252.

Georgia: A full and fair description of the Hooved Animal Humane Society and its financial statement are available upon request at the address indicated above.

Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding the Hooved Animal Humane Society are on file with the Illinois Attorney General.

Maryland: Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.

Michigan: Hooved Animal Humane Society Charitable Registration Number MISC28404

Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Hooved Animal Humane Society may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.

New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION *AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE* MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 *AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir.htm*. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.

New York: Upon request, a person may obtain a copy of the Hooved Animal Humane Society’s last financial report by writing to HAHS at the address above, or by writing to Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.

North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at (888) 830-4989 (within North Carolina) or (919) 807-2214 (outside of North Carolina). The license is not an endorsement by the State.

Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Hooved Animal Humane Society may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Virginia: Upon request, Hooved Animal Humane Society’s financial statement may be obtained from the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218

Washington: The notice of solicitation as required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file at Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504-0422, 1-800-332-4483. A potential donor can obtain additional financial disclosure information at a published number in the office of the secretary.

West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.