Summer Herd Needs

So my sister is helping me with getting Borderlands set up. I can handle the care and general maintenance of the horses but the marketing is beyond my skill and knowledge. So my sister, bless her heart, stepped in and offered to help.

To help get the ball rolling, she's putting out a request for Borderlands (keep in mind we are not yet a non-profit and any donations are at this time not tax deductible).

Summer Herd Needs

Despite the rainy weather, summer is almost upon us. Borderlands is often asked what do we need. We always need sponsors who are willing to help pay for feed and vet bills as Shanna runs the entire operation out-of-pocket with no grants or government assistance. If you would like to do something smaller though, we have a summer needs list. If you are willing to donate one of these items by May 15th, it will greatly help the horses have a comfortable and pleasant summer. Please reply to this discussion (left-hand side of Borderlands Facebook page and click DISCUSSIONS) with what you would like to donate or you can email Stacy at speterswalters@yahoo.com to coordinate drop off or pick up of any items. Thank you for your continued support of Borderlands! The horses appreciate it!

If you think flies, gnats and mosquitoes are difficult for humans, try being a horse! The pesky insects non-stop bite the horses all summer long. The fly masks keep the insects out of the horses' eyes. The fly spray is like bug repellent. Vaseline will protect the horses' ears from gnat bites. Can you imagine getting bit all day by insects and not being able to do any more than stamp a foot or shake your head? (When I was out this weekend, the gnats had swarmed poor Dick's ears and had starting biting them until he bled. We cleaned them out, but Shanna will be starting Vaseline treatment this week on their ears.)

* 3 yearling fly masks (For our 2 fillies: Mayhem and Sahara and our little guy: Tommy)

*16 standard/large fly masks for the herd

*3 jars of Vaseline

* 4 gallons of fly spray (preferred final Fly T or Horse & Pony)



Sometimes people like to get treats for our horses. Apple licks, salt licks and jolly balls are all fun treats and toys for the horses, especially for the days before they can go to pasture.

We can always use lead ropes and halters. Thank you Darla for the awesome halters. Savanna is wearing the gorgeous pink one.

All these supplies can be found at Tractor Supply Company or Campbell Supply. The fly spray runs $40 per gallon. The fly masks are $13 per mask. Everything else is under $10.

We are working on our non-profit status, but if you would like a receipt for any of these items, we will gladly get you one.