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Support the Asil Arabian horses of SpiritWind Desert Arabians, LLC

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How Can Your Donation Help?

The preservation, and conservation, of the original Desert Arabian horse is largely a Pursuit of Passion and a Labor of Love.  That is not to say that it is a frivolous cause - quite the contrary, but it is a venture of dedication that takes resources, time, money, and a lifetime of hands-on co-existence with one of God's finest creatures on Earth. One might argue that is blessing enough, and possibly that is why those of us who do this, quietly in the shadows, persist.
We like nothing more than to share and educate about these fine animals and hope to welcome others with new heart and passion to join us, and ultimately take our places when the time comes. Many of us have done our best to secure these rare bloodlines for 30, 40, 50, 60, plus years! Lifetimes spent believing, knowing, that despite the challenges and heartaches it brings - it IS worth it. 
The truth is it does take a Village. It takes collaboration now, and over generations as well. Those of us who choose this path are hard-working, independent, self-sufficient types. We don't ask for help, not comfortably anyway. But, in order for these rare bloodlines to survive these times and to flourish into the future it will take a collective contribution toward the effort.
Your contribution, your acknowledgment, great or small helps to ensure the future for these amazing creatures who possess the original essence and genetics of the breed. Their genetic nucleus is necessary to ensure the future of the original Arabian horse and must be guarded and maintained, for once it is lost, it is lost forever. We all Thank You for your interest!

 

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Hay
Supply

Hay expenses
have increased by more than 120%
in the last 3 years.

*Average requirements are 5 Ton of Hay/Horse/Year*

Feed & Supplements

Older horses, pregnant mares, youngsters, training and competing horses, injured or rehabilitating horses ALL need special nutrition.

*A favorite has gone from $39/bag to $54/bag!*
 

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Medical

De-Wormers, Vaccinations, Medications, Dental care, Gut care, Pain management, Emergencies. 
Each horse deserves consistent quality care in their own Stage of Life.

*Ivermectin De-wormer - the cheapest example - increased from $2.00/tube to a minimum of $8.00/tube*
(Average 1 tube/horse, 2-3x/year)

 

Farrier (Foot) Care

Trims, shoes, boots, specialty care - Quality care has doubled here, and continues to rise.

*$50-$60/trim; Minimum of $130/shoeing.
Most repeat at approximately 8 weeks*

 

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Equipment Maintenance & Repairs

ALL Older models: diesel truck, skid-steer, horse or hay trailers, quad, mower, chainsaw, batteries, tires; Anything needed to operate a ranch needs regular maintenance, service, & repairs, and sometimes replacement.
 

*1 gallon of diesel motor oil nearly doubled in price now at $22.00/gallon; Routine oil change on the truck = $120.00; Parts - if you can get them, are up 100%*

Facility Maintenance & Repairs

Posts, t-posts, wire, rails, boards, gates, labor, gravel, straw, shavings, sheet metal, paint, hardware, feed tubs, water troughs, on and on and on.

*The cost of everything is grossly over inflated*

Ranch (Hired) Help

Physical Labor - building fence, moving manure; Critter sitting; occasional Horse Training.

*It takes a Village*

Foal Registrations & Genetic Testing

Arabian Horse Association new foal registrations ($100), transfers of ownership, record of breeder, identify important genetic markers, artificial insemination set-up and fees, etc.

*Ensuring proper documentation and proof of clearance from major health concerns for the breed*

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Guidelines

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Please indicate in the NOTES section if you would like to hear back from "us" about how your awesome contribution helped here at SDA! 

Thank You!

*Please Note*

SpiritWind Desert Arabians, LLC appreciates your interest and support for the Asil Arabian horses. Please note that donations are a legal gift with no ownership or obligation attached in return to you, the Donor. SDA will honorably apply any donations toward the cause as stated. Furthermore, SDA is not a 501c organization and therefore donation status for tax purposes may reflect this.

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We ALL Appreciate Your Support!

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Sumatra

Ginger Sprite SDA - screeching halt, BjDavison

Sprite

Sariah and Wyatt

The 3 sisters: Binty, Gus, Dancer

Thank You!

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SDA

Psalms 91:4

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