DreamCatcher Horse Ranch Summer Camp – Orlando Sentinel
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Six-year-old Morgan Allen plays a game with her instructor Sophia Beecham in which the rider turns around in their saddle. DreamCatcher Horse Ranch is having its 4th summer camp at their facility north of Clermont. (George Skene, Orlando Sentinel / July 8,...
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Kids Camps! Thanksgiving/ Winter camps 2022 information Thanksgiving/ winter camp registration form Credit card authorization form (for payment of camp) Volunteer sign-up thanksgiving/ winter camp Spring Break Camp 2023 information Spring Break camp registration form Credit card authorization form (for payment of camp) Volunteer sign-up spring break camp All Summer Camps 2023 information Summer Camp Registration form 2023 (ages 5-15) Buckaroos Camp Registration form 2023 (ages 2-5) Credit card authorization form (for payment of camp) Volunteer sign-up summer camp ...
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Gypsy 5/20/2007 Paint Horse Mare Rescued May 2019 Height- 15hh Weight- 1200lbs Lesson horse Gypsy was an oener giveup because she couldn’t handle her attitude problem, which just required the correct understanding and training. She is now much better and loves attention and people. She is in our lesson program and summer camp! Monthly Sponsorship- DCHR Sponsorship Program Form (every month) Farrier Sponsorship-DCHR Farrier Sponsorship (every 6 weeks)...
Read MoreWillard, Jenny, Coco, Eddie
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Willard 12/12/2006 wooly Donkey gelding Rescued January 2014 Was abandoned and had awful feet Loves attention and is very vocal Jenny 12/25/2006 Miniature Donkey mare’ Rescued March 2010 Loves attention and knows how to smile! Fun Fact- Check out the cross on her back Coco 2016 Miniature Donkey mare Rescued 2018 She was unknowingly pregnant when she was rescued and sadly had a still birth one month after rescuing her She got pregnant in summer 2021 by a donkey we rescued and had many fields away and he somehow got through 6 fences and in with our donkeys for a short time but long enough to impregnate Coco (this is why we dont take stallions) Ed was happy about this as she could finally have a baby after loosing the other one when she was rescued. She was owned by our beloved friend Ed Spokoski that volunteered at DCHR but he sadly passed away 7/25/2022 we promised him that all his animals would live here forever and be taken care of for the rest of their lives Eddie 7/26/2022 Miniature Donkey mare Foal of Coco Eddie was born exactly 24 hours after her owner passed away, so we named her Eddie in honor of Ed She is the sweetest natured donkey we have ever been around, and Coco is the best mom to her She will live with her mom for the rest of her life and never be seperated Monthly Sponsorship- DCHR Sponsorship Program Form (every month) Farrier Sponsorship-DCHR Farrier Sponsorship (every 6 weeks) ...
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Kody 6/14/2004 Belgian/ Percheron Draft Gelding Son of Elsa Height- 16.3 hh Weight- 2000lbs Trail horse/ Sanctuary horse Kody was born from Elsa after she was rescued from the PMU lot. they were owned for many years before it became too much for the owner and she wanted them to go to the same home and stay together forever. He loves doing lesson, summer camp and trail riding! Monthly Sponsorship- DCHR Sponsorship Program Form (every month) Farrier Sponsorship-DCHR Farrier Sponsorship (every 6 weeks) ...
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Braveheart 8/6/2000 Quarter Horse Gelding Rescued in August 2018 Height- 15.1hh Weight-1100lbs One late evening I was contacted by someone telling me they had to get help for a horse or he would be euthanized in the morning! She stated that he had been injured over the weekend but could not afford medical care, I was told that he had been kicked in the eye by another horse. I told her I would take him but I had to get everyone ready to go to get him the medical attention ASAP, I immediately called our eye specialists at the University of Florida to inform the of the situation and they got me in the next morning. When I picked up Brave the owners would not allow us on property they walked him to the street, this was hard because he couldn’t see out of the eye making him extremely uncomfortable. After leaving it was determined that this injury was well over a week old and was definitely not a kick due to the way he was injured. At UF he received a CT scan confirming that he had been impaled by wood. He ended up losing the eyeball and his eye orbit was also shattered and he lost some bone. He also has special farrier care because he has issues with his hooves but this is maintained. Braveheart healed up with specialized care of daily medical treatments and also rehabilitation to reteach him with his one eye. He excelled and now is just like any other horse! He has even been to horse shows and won ribbons! Monthly Sponsorship- DCHR Sponsorship Program Form (every month) Farrier Sponsorship-DCHR Farrier Sponsorship (every 6 weeks) 9 months after surgery Braveheart is enjoying riding lessons and summer...
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Volunteers always Needed and Welcomed! DCHR could not be what it is today without our volunteers and friends …Thank you from all the animals whose lives were saved thanks to your dedication!!! DCHR welcomes Volunteers to help in our mission. We are approved to sign off on your school hours and community service hours (Community service must have prior interview & approval from DCHR) Here are some examples of what help is needed daily Stall/ field cleaning Feeding chore help (8am & 4pm) Farm cleanup Horse grooming/ bathing Assisting with lessons and parties Farm maintenance Skilled volunteers welcomed Crafting/ gift shop Carpenter Mechanics Plumber Administrative- Grant writing Fundraising Public outings Summer volunteers You can become a camp counselor and earn your high school graduation requirement hours with us. Our camps are from 9am-2pm volunteer camp counselors can stay until 6pm to assist with feeding if you wish For ages 14 & up, seniors also welcomed! No experience is necessary, You will receive volunteer training. Seasoned volunteers are available to answer your questions and assist you in learning to work with horses and doing barn chores If you are interested in helping out and becoming one of our volunteers, Please review our Volunteer opportunity form Then download our application form ( Adult volunteer application & Junior volunteer application) or you can contact us and we can get you the forms. Once you submit the forms back to us please contact us to arrange a time for you to come and meet the team! Forms to print- please print ALL PAGES Volunteer Application-Adult volunteer application& junior volunteer application volunteer single Waiver updated 2019 VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION without people like you we could not continue with our quest to help these wonderful Equines in need! So if you think you or a member of your family would like to spare a few hours a week helping us please contact us with what you would like to do to help and also complete the attached form and get it back to us. we look forward to hearing from you and having you as part of our DreamCatcher Family! ...
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Looking for something fun to do? We offer a wide range of equine activities for all ages and experience! Please schedule an appointment before coming to ensure availability, we are volunteer based Daily Ranch Hours- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Contact us here for an appointment- click here Monday- 9am-4pm Tuesday- 9am-4pm Wednesday- CLOSED Thursday- 9am-4pm Friday- 9am-4pm Saturday- 9am-4pm Sunday- 9am-4pm Barn tours Guided tour of our rescue! Click Here for more information! WALK AROUNDS You can come to our rescue by appointment and walk around the facility, pet the horses, and other farm animals! Click Here for pricing & more information! Trail riding For ages 6 & up, Kids through seniors! 40 minutes long Guided walking trail only No experience necessary! Click here for more information! Riding lessons For ages 6 & up kids through seniors! Beginner through Advanced Western and English One on one with the instructor Click Here for more information! Mini Riding lessons For ages 2-5 Click Here for more information! Hand led pony/ horse rides available for all ages! Click Here for more information! Parties for all ages! Birthday party Trail party Lesson party Group events Click Here for more information! Grooming sessions & lessons learn how to groom a horse! Click Here for more information! Sponsor A Horse Click Here for more information! Specialized programs Kids Camps Summer, Thanksgiving, Winter & Spring Break camps available for all ages and abilities Click Here for more information! Ask us how to become a volunteer! All proceeds go back into the feed and care of the equine rescue! Contact us with Questions or for More...
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Our mission at DreamCatcher horse rescue is to rescue, rehabilitate and educate. We strive to rehabilitate each equine with their own individually required vet care, farrier care and nutritional needs. We provide a safe shelter, personal attention and unconditional love so that we can heal their traumatic past. We invite our community to our facility for educational equine programs. We want to share the rewarding love and joy our equines give back to us. Our goals are to create awareness and to educate the community on preventing cruelty, rescue and rehabilitation. Our commitment to these equines is to be their voice and give them the chance they deserve.