Have a voice! Get involved! Become a Member!

Membership in Second Hope Ranch, Inc. is for horse lovers only, for people that want to help, but realize that their limited financial resources and a single cry against the injustice of abuse and neglect will never make a difference. Only through joining together can we unite our voices to change the lives of horses forever.

Second Hope Ranch, Inc. members are composed of people from all over the United States, including our base in the Central Florida area. Your membership pays for the legal seizure and rehabilitation of abused and neglected horses.

We need your help because we can't do it alone. Only with your help - financially, mentally and spiritually - can we change what we cannot accept.

There are a few ways to become a member of Second Hope Ranch, Inc.:

Memberships

General Member:
General Membership is a minimum of $25 for one year.
contact us for our Membership form. We do not place our forms on the internet because we are constantly updating them. Once you get the form send it to us either fax, email or mail. Payment can be made with a check along with the application or email us to send you a PayPal invoice for $25.00.

Organizational Member:
Great for organizations or large groups at $75 for one year.
Our monthly Central Florida Horse Connection Magazine will be sent to the organization. Individuals who are members of the organization may join for a reduced rate of $10/person. The individuals must inform Second Hope Ranch, Inc. that they are a member of the organization when joining to receive the reduced rate; they will also receive the their own CFHC Magazine and may join the our email lists.

Sponsoring Member:
Only a minimum of $10 per month is required to become a Sponsoring Member.
Becoming a Sponsoring Member gives you an opportunity to become actively involved in the lives of thousands of horses. You can participate in the daily operations of Second Hope Ranch, Inc., and give us much needed advice as we expand our operations. You’ll hear the stories, see the pictures and be a part of the lives of the horses we rescue.

Online Payment options
The following payment options are available:

We use Pay Pal for payment processing of credit cards and online checks. Let us know and we will send you an invoice from PayPal for your generous donation.

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One-time Donation:
Not interested in becoming a member at this time but would like to make a donation? Let us know and we will send you an invoice from PayPal for your generous donation.

Don't live in the area? Then look into becoming a member.
Members of our organization live all over the United States and, through the internet, can take an active role in the lives of horses. It takes but a few minutes to make a donation and become a member. Taking care of horses, especially ones in need, requires a LOT of money for feed, hay and medical needs. Your monthly contribution can go a long way toward covering the cost of feeding one horse, and you will have access to more information so that you can feel actively involved in their rehabilitation.

BUSINESS & CORPORATE DONATIONS:

Second Hope Ranch, Inc. is on the front line, helping horses every day with sanctuary, medical care, adoptions and aiding law enforcement with legal seizures in abuse cases. On a county, state and national level, we offer information and assistance to individuals wanting help in reporting equine abuse and the care of abused horses.

By helping Second Hope Ranch, Inc., you are helping save the life of a lot of horses. As a company, you may find that supporting Second Hope Ranch, Inc. can increase employee moral.

Corporate Matching Gifts
A large number of corporations offer to match an employee's gift to the employee's favorite charity. To find out about matching funds from your employer, contact your Human Resources Department.

Sponsoring an Event
Your corporation can sponsor an event for Second Hope Ranch, Inc., thereby placing its name in the media as a strong supporter of horses nationwide.

To learn more about sponsorship, email us at admin@secondhoperanch.org

Workplace Campaigns
Employees may designate Second Hope Ranch, Inc. as their preferred charity in their corporate contribution plan. Check with your Human Resources Department to see if we can become a designated charity. If we are not on the list, you can mark "other charity" and fill in our full name - Second Hope Ranch, Inc.

Corporate Charitable Funds
Corporations often have funds available to support nonprofit charities. Ask your Human Resources Department for information about these funds and see if we are eligible. If so, please ask them to send the information and application material to:

Second Hope Ranch, Inc.
P.O. Box 700536
St. Cloud, FL 34770-0536

OTHER WAYS TO HELP US:

Through the generous donations of items by both individuals and corporations, Second Hope Ranch, Inc. avoids spending money to buy those supplies needed in our office, materials for the ranch and in our intensive care facility. Your donations of everything from computers to bandages saves us a tremendous amount of money and allows us to use donated funds to support our goals.

Cash
Second Hope Ranch, Inc. always accepts personal and business checks, money orders and bank cashier's checks. By donating directly to us, Second Hope Ranch, Inc. receives 100% of your contribution.

Stocks and Bonds
There are many tax advantages in donating stocks of publicly traded securities or Federal, State, municipal and corporate bonds to Second Hope Ranch, Inc. Consult your tax accountant for the details. We cannot accept stock that have restrictions.

Insurance
Placing Second Hope Ranch, Inc. as a named beneficiary in a life insurance policy will mean that our goal of providing a lifetime sanctuary for horses will continue well into the future.

Real Estate
Second Hope Ranch, Inc. willingly accepts donations of marketable, lien free real estate when given without restrictions.

Personal Property
We will accept cars, trailers, tractors and other large items as long as we can easily obtain them. A car in New York is of little use to us, but a tractor in Ocala is more than welcome. We will accept gifts of art, jewelry, collections and other items. Such donations having a declared value above $5,000 should have an appraisal prior to the transfer.

Foundations
Foundations are the life blood of Second Hope Ranch, Inc., giving us the ability to save hundreds of horses throughout the country. Foundation support is critical to our goals, so we welcome their support in promoting the safety and well being of horses and in utilizing horses in our work with people. Private, family and community foundations can help Second Hope Ranch, Inc. in our many programs that are vital to the horses and people we serve.

The following are just a few of the programs for which Second Hope Ranch, Inc. seeks foundation support:

1) Education in proper equine management
2) Aiding law enforcement in enforcing equine protection laws
3) Hands-on programs for all children and the community.

General Bequests
Placing Second Hope Ranch, Inc. in your will is an excellent way to provide for the care and protection of horses in the future. You can name Second Hope Ranch, Inc. as a direct beneficiary or as a contingent beneficiary in the event that an originally designated beneficiary does not survive you.

Please feel free to contact us regarding any of the above at 321-402-1993

DONATING YOUR EQUINE:

Knowing that you must leave your horse is a very painful experience. For whatever reason - money, illness, lack of time, location - when you realize that you and your best friend need to separate, it's up to you to make a decision about his future. There are a number of options available, depending on his skill, physical health and age. Let's take a look at the choices.

Auction Sale
Absolutely the worst choice of all. Your horse's future is taken completely out of your hands for the sake of a few dollars. He might end up with someone who will love him as much as you, but there is a greater chance that his value will continue to degrade and he will end up at the slaughterhouse. Once the gavel falls you've lost your horse forever.

Individual Sale
If your horse is valued at $2,000 or more, this is a consideration. You will reclaim some of your investment and you might be able to insert certain clauses into the sales contract that offer a minimum of protection for your horse, such as a first buyback option. Such a sales contract MUST be written by an attorney and may still not hold up in court. Consider what might happen if your horse loses most or all of its value due to a permanent injury or illness. The new owners might decide to take the horse to the auction or might sell it to someone who has no knowledge of horses.

Lease
Suggested to be far better than a sale, and usually on a temporary basis, a lease will allow you time to reconstruct your circumstances so you can bring your horse home again or allow you time to find a better situation for him. You just need to be sure to not lose track of where your horse is. You may even want to keep the horse on your property and have someone lease temporarily.

Give It Away
That wonderful child that hangs around your barn, that older couple that says they love your horse, are they an option? Again, once ownership is transferred, you've lost complete control. The child grows up, the older couple becomes too old to care for the horse and your friend's future becomes very uncertain. We never recommend giving a horse away. The person you give your horse too may not have the knowledge necessary for the owning of a horse.

Donation
There are a number of options in this area for you to consider, particularly if your horse is healthy. Throughout the United States there are a few Retirement Ranches, hundreds of Equine Rescue and Welfare Organizations, Therapeutic Riding Centers, Equine Related Mental Health Facilities and other places that might provide a home for your horse.

Euthanasia
Never a pleasant thought, but putting your horse down might be the most humane and considerate action you could take. People who know about horses don't want a horse with physical problems. Rescues such as Second Hope Ranch, Inc. often spend many times over the value of a horse to bring it back to a comfortable condition but still cannot find someone to adopt it.

You may find, after searching long and hard, that there is simply no place for your horse and that the possibility of your best friend ending up in a bad situation or being sent to slaughter is very real. Letting him gently pass away is a far better alternative than an uncertain future that might hold starvation, beatings and a downward slide into the pits of a slaughterhouse.

Disposal
After euthanasia comes the problem of properly disposing of the body. What are the options? The least expensive methods? Check with your local zoning regulations in your area to find out some of your options.

Association Membership Levels:

General Member - $25 year includes monthly CFHC magazine mailed

Family Membership - $50 year includes monthly CFHC magazine mailed   

Executive Membership - $75 year includes monthly CFHC magazine delivered

A person belonging to an Organization with a paid Executive Membership, are eligible to join at $10 per year for General Membership or $25 for Family Membership, which includes our monthly CFHC magazine delivery

Contributor - $100 one time fee, includes monthly CFHC magazine delivered for one year

Donor - $250 one time fee, includes monthly CFHC magazine delivered for one year    

Sponsor - $500 one time fee, includes monthly CFHC magazine delivered for one year

OR

Sponsoring Member monthly membership -

Only a minimum of $10 per month is required to become a Sponsoring Member. This membership has a one year required commitment from each individual.
Becoming a Sponsoring Member gives you an opportunity to become actively involved in the lives of thousands of horses. You can participate in the daily operations of Second Hope Ranch, Inc., and give us much needed advice as we expand our operations. You’ll hear the stories, see the pictures and be a part of the lives of the horses we rescue.

Patron - $1000 one time fee, includes monthly CFHC magazine delivered for one year

Benefactor - $3000 one time fee, includes monthly CFHC magazine delivered for one year

And of course, any other one time donation will be accepted. Each Level of membership has individual benefits. Contact us for a list of benefits.

UPCOMING ! MEMBERS ONLY:

The daughter who won't lift a finger in the house is the same child who cycles madly off in the pouring rain to spend all morning mucking out a stable. ~Samantha Armstrong