Sponsorship Opportunitites
Riderships:
Fieldstone Farm's Ridership Program in 2010: A snapshot
Expenses
- Total cost of Ridership Program in 2010: $782,196
--Amount requested by families unable to pay the lesson fees: $104,334
--Ridership subsidy (57% of each lesson is subsidized): $677,862
Income
- Total restricted Ridership dollars requested from foundations, groups and individuals: $276,800
- Lesson fees paid by clients: $319,873
- Balance of Ridership Program costs are covered by general operating support
Fieldstone Farm relies on donations from individuals, foundations and corporations to support the program. Families, schools and other sending institutions may apply for "Riderships", the means by which Fieldstone Farm provides financial assistance to clients and families unable to pay the full lesson fee. Many families are unable to pay even the subsidized fee. Riderships are instrumental in making equine-enriched opportunities for people with disabilities available to everyone. At Fieldstone Farm, we know that families with children or adults with disabilities incur additional expenses for equipment, special diets, therapies, tutoring and a variety of other costs not covered by insurance. As a non-traditional therapy, health insurance does not typically pay for any of the fees associated with equine-related therapeutic intervention, however some of our students have received reimbursements for our Hippotherapy (physical therapy on the horse) Program. Our belief in the therapeutic value of our programs drives us to secure funding to ensure that no client misses out on this opportunity because of funding limitations. It is our policy that no client is turned away due to inability to pay his or her lesson fees, but we can only maintain this approach is with the support of the community. Every rider, family or sending institution makes some kind of contribution toward their fees, but those needing additional Ridership assistance are sincerely grateful for the valuable experiences it allows.
Financial Assistance requested in 2010:
Average Ridership Amount Requested: $800/private student/yr. $3,162/group/yr.***
**School groups requested $15,000 more in Ridership assistance in 2010 than in 2009.
Maureen Foster
Development Director
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
16497 Snyder Rd. (no mail)
PO Box 23129 (mail only)
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
P: (440) 708-0013, ext. 123
F: (440) 708-0029
www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com
Fundraising event sponsorships:
RIDE-A-THON - SUNDAY, MAY 20th
Join horse people from all over the region as they rally to raise pledges and ride the trails of the South Chagrin Reservation and challenge their horses to a unique agility course. In addition, our used tack sale has great deals on gently used riding apparel and tack both Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. Refer to the chart below to be a Fieldstone partner for this year's Ride-A-Thon:
| Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsorship Fee | $2,000 | $1,200 | $750 | $500 |
| Tax deductible Amount | $1,800 | $1,100 | $750 | $500 |
Please contact Event Specialist Nancy Markle at nmarkle@fieldstonefarmtrc.com for details on each level or for more information.
CHEFS UNBRIDLED - SEPTEMBER 15TH
Our second Chefs Unbridled promises to be an evening of unparelled food prepared by numerous top local area chefs, delectable drinks and wonderful music, all enjoyed with friends under a big tent on the grounds of the nearby Chagrin Valley Hunt Club. Back by very popular demand will be Chefs Chris Hodgson of Dim and Den Sum and Hodge Podge, who was also featured on the Food Network along with Chef Scott Kuhn of Washington Street Bistro and The Welshfield Inn, to bring you a tasting dinner to remember!
Through your sponsorship you can be a part of this incredible event and have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of students with disabilities at the same time. All proceeds go to benefit the students and programs at Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center.
Contact Nancy Markle, Events Specialist at 440.708.0013 ext. 126 or email nmarkle@fieldstonefarmtrc.com for details.
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