1. Rally for the Rescues - TN
From Unwanted….To Treasured

2. From Unwanted….To Treasured
Being a trainer myself and a proud owner of several awesome rescue horses, this contest was developed to help up and coming trainers gain some publicity but most importantly give a bunch of horses a chance at a good life. ~Hilda Keller
Rally for the Rescues main focus and goal is the HORSE. We want to show the public how talented and versatile rescue horses can be and produce horses who are ready to work for their adopters. It will also give support to the TN rescues that provide the rescue horses. It’s a win-win for the horses and the rescue organizations that advocate for the welfare of our state’s equines. 

3. Location & Venue From Unwanted….To Treasured Easily accessible
Accommodations
Camping areas
Motels
Restrooms
Food/Drink
Challenge/Clinic Areas
Indoor Arena
Outdoor Arena
Round Pen
Equine Housing
Photo by Pamela Parton Photography

4. Duration From Unwanted….To Treasured
Training period – approx. 120 days
Challenge Day and Event – 2 days
Sponsor Exclusive Event
Trainers Challenge
Educational Clinics
Trainers Clinics
Concert
Available for Adoption Showcase (new for 2017)

5. Target Audience From Unwanted….To Treasured
Goal is to show that rescue horses are as good as other horses
General Public
Educate on how rescues work
Gain support for rescues of state
Potential Adopters
Get these horses a loving home
Potential fosters for rescues
Other Trainers

6. Selection Process From Unwanted….To Treasured Trainers
~ Application and references
~ Approved foster by rescues
~ Natural horsemanship
Horses
~ Halter broke only
~ Easy to catch
~ Will load
~ 2 YO and Under – Youth
~ 3 YO and Older – Adult
Horses and trainers matchup are randomly drawn
Photo by Pamela Parton Photography

7. Media/Promoting From Unwanted….To Treasured Website Facebook
Ads at horse events
Tabling at horse shows
Press Releases
Personal relationships
Media Coverage
Newspaper
Radio

8. $$ Securing Sponsorships & Support From Unwanted….To Treasured
Event Sponsorship
Personal/Business Relationships
Mailings to equine related organizations
Levels from $5,000 to $50
Dollars or In-Kind
Horse Sponsorship
Support specific participating horse
Go to respective rescue of each horse
Weekly chart – keeping it competitive $$

9. Securing Sponsorships & Support (cont’d)
From Unwanted….To Treasured
Securing Sponsorships & Support (cont’d)
Adopters “Take Home Care Bucket”
Donated products
Rescue Support
Horse Sponsorship
Donated Products
Equally split event proceeds

10. Judging & Awards From Unwanted….To Treasured
Each horse/trainer team competed and was judged in 4 classes:
Appearance and Fitness
Horsemanship (Showmanship if in-hand)
Arena style trail obstacles
Freestyle
Awards
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall scores
Sportsmanship Award
Belt buckle and long sleeve western shirt

11. Adoption Terms From Unwanted….To Treasured
Rescues responsible for adoption application and approval process of their participating horses
Adoption Fee Set at $750.00
Photo by Pamela Parton Photography

12. PROUDLY PRESENTED by Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse Sanctuary
From Unwanted….To Treasured
SUCCESSFUL Inaugural Event June 17-19th
PROUDLY PRESENTED by Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse Sanctuary
10 Natural Horsemanship Trainers
12 Tennessee Rescue Horses
10 horses adopted
10 sponsors – 2 ~ $5,000 Founder’s Circle Sponsors
Event Proceeds of $8,700 to help support Four (4) Tennessee Equine Rescue Organizations
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Contact: Hilda Keller or Dawn Roberts at