Dude's Ranch ERC & Von Dutch Fundraiser, April 4th @ 7 pm

Power and Motion:

The Photographs of Nigel Skeet

Featuring the horses of

Dude's Ranch Equine Rescue Center

Hosted by Prophet

Join us Friday, April 4th, 2008 at 7pm

for a very special evening at Gallery 819, the Von Dutch events space located behind the LA store at 819 N La Brea (Just South of Santa Monica and North of Melrose).

The evening will feature a collection of Skeet's award winning photographs of famous rock stars, celebrities and the horses of Dude's Ranch ERC, a horse sanctuary located in Acton, California

www.dudesranch.com

The event, which is co-sponsored by Patron, Guitar Center and 98.7, also features a very special performance by the band, Steel Train, with guest, Jackson Cook (Von Dutch Artist in Residency), Ryan Crosby (Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Mya) and Jon Peter Lewis (American Idol).

There will be open bars and a silent auction, as well as some very special four legged guests!

Donations of any amount will be accepted during the event. If would like to donate to this very worth while charity, you may write your check out to Dude's Ranch ERC, or in cash at the horse display at the event.
The photographs on display and auction items may be purchased with cash, check, Master Card, Visa, or American Express.

RSVP REQUIRED:

rsvp@vondutch.com

Contact Yosi Sergant at EMG for all PR inquiries - 323-658-8700

Below is the actual invitation produced by Von Dutch.

http://www.sixshooterla.com/powerandmotion.html

Please follow the link and then RSVP to Von Dutch. The event will be held in the showroom on LaBrea near Melrose in Hollywood.

Voodoo Magic Child- Available for adoption

Voodoo Magic is 12 yrs old ,16.2 hds, gelding, TB. GREAT under saddle, he works the arena and trails but needs an intermediate rider. He has a good get up and go! Flashy and excellent mover. He moves more like an arabian look than a TB. Voodoo is a very sweet horse that follows us around. Loves to play with the other horses and mingle around the pasture. He has no vices that we can find. Clips, ties, loads, a real nice guy!

We have a tons of photos for you to review. For more info feel free to give us a call. 661-269-2473. Or email us at info@dudesranch.com.

January storms bring snow on mountains near Dude's Ranch

Our latest horse arrivals. Please adopt us!!

We are available immediately for adoption.

Please find it in your hearts to include us into your family.


Mustang Grulla filly, yearling. (both right) Completely green. She isn't been worked much and needs an experienced handler. She has a very fuzzy coat but her color is really nice. She was heading off to slaughter and now needs a loving family.

Dakota, (left) Paso Fino 12 yrs old gelding, 14.2 hds. A good all around gaited horse, no need to change your seat, he's a smooth seated mount. Lots of energy and needs an intermediate rider

PAL- ( below) 3 yrs, gelding, halter broke and ready for training. Approx 15 hds and growing. Sweet but shy. A really gorgeous face.

Angel- Sorrel mustang yearling, Sweet and with sparkle.

She will make a wonderful western pleasure prospect.

For more info on our adoptions please feel free to give us a call.

Planned giving, donations and Dude's Ranch ERC services

Welcome to Dude's Ranch ERC blog.

Please take the opportunity to read our blog.
Open up all of the months as there are different post and subjects in each of the months. We talk about ... The special topics that concern horse rescue and animal welfare isssues.

Planned giving and donations. Volunteers and help wanted.


Horses available for adoption. What does adoption mean?


We are having Open Horse Adoptions on January 9th at our Acton location. Please send us an email at info@dudesranch.com or give us a call at 661-269-2473.


Dude's Ranch ERC services include:

Lessons

Trails/ private horse rentals

Horse training

Boarding

Adoptions

Horse Transport

Horsemanship clinics to large and small groups.

You may also access on our website , http://www.dudesranch.com/ or give us a call at 661-269-2473. Our foundation address and all correspondence is where you would send your donations and gifts: Dude's Ranch ERC 23679 Calabasas Rd #616, Calabasas, Ca. 91302


Our blog is where we have most of the updates to our website but our main website is http://www.dudesranchequinerescue.org/ and http://www.dudesranch.com/.

Thank you for stopping by!!

Talk to us about Donations, Planned Giving And Sponsorships!

This is to all our good friends…

With achieving the closure of ALL of the slaughter houses in the U.S., there is now more than ever a need for rescues like us to step it up and find homes for these unwanted horses.

Planned Giving Opportunities
D.R.E.R.C. a place where unwanted horses go on to loving homes.. . Through retraining, rehabilitation and better nutrition our horse become very happy and healthy animals. We need your help for that to happen. Our need for your cash dollars is extremely important, especially since the cost of feed is expected to double due to the current drought and increasing fuel prices. As a non –profit organization (501 c(3 ) ) your donation is totally 100% tax deductible.

How can you make this happen? By including a bequest to Dude’s Ranch E.R.C. in your will, living trust, or other estate plans, you can help ensure that unwanted horses will continue to find the loving homes they deserve and influence generations-yet-to-come through your love and support.

You can designate Dude’s Ranch E.R.C. to receive a particular dollar amount or asset on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis by having a certain amount deducted from your checking or credit card account; or name the Dude’s Ranch E.R.C. as a beneficiary of a set percentage of your estate. Gifts of all sizes are essential to helping us continue the very important work we do here.

You don’t have to be wealthy to donate or help out. Any amount is appreciated.

Sponsorships
You may select one of our rescue horses to sponsor. Your sponsorship will cover their training, special nutrition programs and medical care. A very worth while cause! With an annual gift of $1000.00 or more you become a Foundation Ranch Member. This allows you to enjoy annual luncheons, receive our newsletters, special updates and other special event opportunities and benefits.

Please call Chellie at D.R.E.R.C. at 661-269-2473 , or visit our website at WWW.DUDESRANCHEQUINERESCUE.ORG for more information to make a tax-deductible contribution.

Tinkerbell, Welsh Pony

Tinkerbell, is a welsh mare. 10yrs old, She is great for a novice/ intermediate child. 10hds or so. She's a good little jumper (2')and loves it!! She does need a strong rider. Ties, trailers, goes on trail, does everything. No vices or issues.