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EQUINICITY: OUR JOURNEY WITH THE HORSE

A photographic celebration by our Executive Director Kellie Gibbs

now at Castle Rock BBQ, Wilcox St

Our mailing address:

2004 Lake Gulch Rd.

Castle Rock, CO 80104-9741

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PLEASE BE PATIENT, NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!

303.814.0085

TIGER UPDATE

Tiger, our 22 year old Connemara stallion, was having troubles due to a large melanoma in his intestines. A procedure was done to decrease its size; he diet was altered to an all-soft diet. He is doing well, gaining weigh, being ridden and driving with his new cart that Heidi got him. We would like to repeat the procedure to diminsh the melanoma more, but still owe for the current vet bills. Donations are needed to bring us current, then to pay for a repeat procedure. He also needs a sponsor to help pay for his food. Thank you!

HOW DO I SPONSOR A HORSE?

OUR MISSION

The Epona Project, a 501C3 nonprofit, is a Colorado nonprofit that uses cutting edge natural horsemanship techniques and traditional horse training methods to educate horse enthusiasts and train, rescue, rehabilitate, and gentle wild and problem horses and educate their owners

Co-founder Sandy MacFarland works on gentling Tango, a BLM mustang gelding

What We Are

The Epona Project is a group of horse trainers, consultants, riding instructors, sponsors, mentors, ranch management and horse rescue experts who collaborate in order to support a holistic program that uniquely serves each individual horse, rider and potential owner

Why We Exist

The Epona Project was created because of the many horses who are abandoned, neglected, unhandled, mistreated, sent to slaughter auctions, or improperly trained, that can benefit from a very specialized rehabilitative approach

No single approach to training or retraining fits every horse. Instead, a broad range of natural horsemanship methods provide the tools necessary to build or rebuild a horse's foundation It is that critical foundation that allows a horse to confidently and safely become a partner with its future owner or rider. Many horses sent to slaughter lack even the most basic training. Others have suffered emotional trauma at the hands of harsh and severe handlers. Some have never been handled at all and labeled as "dangerous." Most have the potential to provide years of satisfaction to owners including children and adults

Cofounder, Exec. Director Kellie Gibbs works in the roundpen with Armani, a gelding rescued from a local kill auction

Who We Are

The Epona Project staff diligently evaluates each horse and develops an individualized program to meet its needs. Before a horse leaves for a new home, it must meet a high level of criteria to ensure that each area has been adequately addressed

Without this process, these "problem" horses often end up back at slaughter auctions or neglected again. The Epona Project founders have enlisted the help of a broad range of qualified horse experts, trainers and riding instructors. This group works cooperatively during each horse's stay, directly benefiting the long term well being of each horse