The Pony Express

EDIT: 10-22-2020 Thank you to everyone for the outpouring of love and support for Little Bit and Luna. We are fairly certain we have found the place for them to go together until we get back to our ranch. Stay tuned for our updates! We need temporary loving homes for Little Bit & Luna (six months or until we can get back to our ranch).They are lovely low maintenance ponies that need less feed than the rest of our herd. At our new location it is very difficult to make that happen for them. Please email me at [email protected] for more information. Thank you!

On September 27, 2020 The Pony Express Ranch was reduced to ashes as a result of the catastrophic effects of the Glass Fire. We are beyond devastated at the loss of our ranch, but incredibly grateful that all of our horses survived this horrific firestorm. Emergency funds are now needed to help bring our horses home. Our most immediate concerns are replacing 3,071 feet of our perimeter fence line . This will cost upwards of $80,000. This expense is not covered by our insurance. We currently have a GoFundMe set up or you can donate directly on our website. Any amount or share is appreciated. Please help us bring our horses home. Thank you!

Thank you Sonoma County Farm Bureau!

Sending lots of from Dottie, Peanut, Cooper & Frankie.

Little Bit gets a hug from one of our Pony Girls.

Linda & Frankie

The Pony Express Herd is all settled in. We are thankful to have such a beautiful place to call home.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out and shared our story. We miss seeing everyone at the Ranch and at Howarth Park. Your memories mean a lot to us and our ponies. We would love to see your photos! Please share them in the comments below!

Thank you Santa Rosa Press-Democrat for the great write up. https://www.pressdemocrat.com//the-pony-express-survived-/

We have had quite a few people reach out to ask how they can help us. Anything helps! How You Can Help: * You can make a one-time or monthly donation to help ensure the continued support of the horses at The Pony Express Ranch. Every dollar helps. Please go to our website The Pony Express Equine Assisted Skills for Youth @ www.theponyexpressrocks.org to make a one-time or monthly donation.... You can also donate to our Go Fund Me campaign at Go Fund Me * Lease or half lease a horse or pony that includes riding lessons, monthly horsemanship clinics, and unlimited ranch time Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00-4:00 * Adopt or foster a horse or horses to help cover the cost of care for each horse monthly. You can choose one or more horses to support or help support by going to www.theponyexpressrocks.org. Your name will be posted next to the horse’s portrait on the website. * Help with the monthly expenses for the herd. (See the list at the bottom of the page for specific information about needs.) Contact our nonprofit at 707-538-9323 or www.theponyexpressrocks.org for information on making item-specific donations. * Help The Pony Express meet other needs. Contact our nonprofit at 707-538-9323 or www.theponyexpressrocks.org for information on making item-specific donations. https://www.theponyexpressrocks.org/take-action Every month the horses at The Pony Express need: Farrier $50 Concentrated Feed $250-$500 (for older horses with weight and digestive challenges) Alfalfa and Orchard Grass Hay $250-$500 (Varies based on seasonal and individual needs of each horse) Psyllium Pellets (for better digestion) $50-$100 Arthritis Medications $150 Dewormer $140 Body Work and Chiropractic Sessions--- $125 One time per year: Hay $25,000 Annual Vaccinations @ $50.00/horse $600 Occasional needs: Emergency Vet Care $250-$1,000 per visit $500/month would help to manage these unknowns