Join Us in Writing the Next Chapter of Our Story
Many families shoulder a heavy financial burden while caring for a child with a disability. We're dedicated to lightening that load by slashing therapy costs. Our riders pay roughly 50% of the cost of a lesson in rider fees; the rest comes from generous donations, fundraising, and grants, ensuring every child can stay in the saddle!
Your gift to Banbury Cross:
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Provides care for therapy horses
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Funds the maintenance of our 20-acre facility
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Ensures therapy remains affordable for ALL rider families
At Banbury Cross, there are countless ways to become part of our journey and make a difference. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, every contribution you make is not only deeply appreciated but also tax-deductible.
Here are some of the ways you can support our program:
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Make a Monetary Contribution: Whether you prefer to donate online via PayPal or mail us your contribution, every dollar makes a difference. You can also visit us in person to make your donation!
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Sponsor a Rider: Provide vital support to our riders by sponsoring their participation in our program.
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Sponsor a Horse: Help ensure the well-being and care of our beloved program horses by becoming a sponsor.
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Donate From Our Wish List: Check out our wish list and contribute essential items that will benefit our program.
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Attend our Derby Day Fundraiser: Join us for a memorable evening at our Derby Day Fundraiser.
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Host a Fundraiser: Organize a fundraising event in your community to support Banbury Cross.
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Make Banbury Cross Your Kroger Plus Charity: Select Banbury Cross as your charity of choice when you shop at Kroger, and a percentage of your purchases will support our program.
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Become an Event Sponsor: Support our annual events such as Derby Day in May and our Horse Show in August by becoming a sponsor.
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Donate a Silent or Live Auction Item: Contribute to our fundraising efforts by donating items for our silent or live auctions.
Together, we can continue to write the next chapter of our story, transforming lives and spreading joy through the power of equine assisted activities. Thank you for your unwavering support and generosity.
Seeking inspiration for donations? Here are some critical program needs to consider supporting! And don't forget, Banbury Cross is a registered 501c3 charitable organization!
Wish List
SUPPLIES
-Zonk It Fly Spray (our horses are allergic to other brands)
-Wood Shavings-used as bedding
-Hay-clean, grassy mix
-Grain-from Maher Feed and Supply
-Paper Products and Ink
-Bottle of Water (for volunteers)
-Hot Chocolate Packets and Keurig Pods
-Toilet Paper
-Paper Towels
-Ice Melt for Winter
EQUIPMENT
-Rainbow Reins with Rein Clips
-Peacock Stirrup Rubber Inserts
-Soft Leather Stirrup Leathers
-Rakes, Shovels, Pitchforks
-Wheelbarrows
-Large Trashcans
-Brooms
-Turnout Blankets/Fly Sheets (waterproof only)
-Horse Trailer
Interested in donating a horse?
We welcome in-kind donations of goods and services. On occasion we do accept the donation of therapy horses if the equine is determined to be a good fit for our riding program. A good place to start:
-Ages 8-20
-Sound and Healthy
-No Major Vices
-Does Not Spook Easily Inside Arena or Outside
-Calm and Quiet Disposition
-Caring and Gentle Towards People
-Behaves with Other Horses
-Can Tolerate Being Completely Outside
All prospects will be evaluated prior to arrival at the farm and if given a trial, will go through an extensive trial/training period before being inducted into our program.
