Sponsor a Horse

Sponsors provide for all the needs of their horse including: hay, feed, hoof care, health care (supplements, worming, dental, and veterinary), and upkeep of their home. Sponsors also provide for any special health, training, or equipment needs for their horse, guaranteeing they receive individualized care. The Rescue Horses at Peace Ranch are in full-time service to the community, helping children and families in crisis, Military/EMS, and anyone in need. They deserve the best we can give them.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: Grand Champion: $4500 | Champion: $2250 | Blue Ribbon: $1125

Sponsors can make their donations annually, quarterly, or monthly. Sponsorships can be paid electronically via PayPal or by mailing a check to:

Peace Ranch
2570 Hoosier Valley Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49685

Do you have questions about sponsorships? Email execdir@peaceranchtc.org

Grand Champion Sponsors receive:

A Sponsorship Certificate
Bio and information about their horse.
A letter twice a year from their horse giving updates.
A private Ranch tour and visit with their horse twice a year. (by appointment)
A tax deductible opportunity to support a living cause.
For Business Sponsors: an equine assisted team building event for your staff.

Learn More About Sponsorships

Our first Mustang!

This year, Peace Ranch will join the national effort to safely and humanely place wild Mustangs by adopting rescued Mustangs and giving them training and a safe home. Our first Bureau of Land Management Mustang had arrived!

Introducing “Wiingash” which means Sweetgrass. Kenny Pheasant, who is Anishinaabe and belongs to the Wiikwemkoong First Nation, gave our native horse its Native American name, stating “it is one our four sacred medicines of our medicine wheel teachings. It represents the northern direction, and it is the white color on our medicine wheel.” It symbolizes healing and peace.

Born: 2021
Breed: Mustang
From: Sandwash Basin
Came to Peace: May 12, 2023

2024 Fully Sponsored in Honor of Kenny Pheasant by an Anonymous Donor

Sanctuary Horses & Alpacas:

Rescue horses that have found a permanent home due to their special needs.

Special Need: Cruelty, Trauma

Born: 2001
Breed: Paso Fino
Came to Peace 2009
2024 Fully Sponsored by
Dorthea Balsiger

Special Need: Feral, unable to be handled for grooming or vetting. Unstable relationship with humans. Lacks basic haltering and leading skills.

Born: 2011
Breed: Mule
Came to Peace 2023
*Collaboration with* *Crossroads Donkey Rescue*
2024 Fully Sponsored by
Bill Weiss

Special Need: Neglect

Born: 2011
Breed: Donkey
Came to Peace 2014
*Collaboration with* *Crossroads Donkey Rescue*
2024 Fully Sponsored by
Bill & Mary Swift

Special Need: Feral, Cruelty, Trauma

Born: 2006
Breed: Norwegian Fjord
Came to Peace 2014
2024 Sponsored by
Allen Greenman
*Champion Sponsor*
Bill & Mary Swift
*Champion Sponsors*

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Born: 2017
Breed: Pony
Came to Peace 2021
2024 Fully Sponsored by
Karen Kennedy

Special Need: Feral, Neglect

Born: Coming soon
Breed: Arabian
Came to Peace 2024
*Collaboration with* *Horse North Rescue*
2024 Fully Sponsored by
Craig & Laurie Wilson
*Champion Sponsor*
Mike & Angela Goodall
*Champion Sponsor*

Special Need: Feral, Trauma

Born: 2004
Breed: Saddlebred Cross
Came to Peace 2010
*Collaboration with* *Horse North Rescue*
2024 Fully Sponsored by
Bev Cuthbert
*Grand Champion Sponsor*
Arleta Bernson
*Blue Ribbon Sponsor*

Special Need: Neglect

Born: 2003
Breed: Halflinger/quarter horse
Came to Peace 2006 (our first rescue horse)
*Collaboration with* *Horse North Rescue*
2024 Fully Sponsored by
Janis Chaffey
*Grand Champion Sponsor*
Laura Nagy
*Blue Ribbon Sponsor*

Special Need: Cruelty, Neglect

Born: 2004
Breed: Morgan
Came to Peace 2009
2024 Fully Sponsored by
Ed & Phyllis Girrbach,
**Great Lakes Potato Chip Co.**

Special Need: Hoof / Foot Issues

Born: 2008
Breed: Mini Horse
Came to Peace 2024
*Collaboration with* *Horse North Rescue*
2024 Sponsored by
Markus & Sharon Wegmeyer Trust
*Champion Sponsor*

Alpaca

2024 Sponsored by
Richard & Anna Stump
*Champion Sponsor*

I Need Another Sponsor!

Support Herd:

Horses that do not have Sanctuary Needs but are kept for the health and safety of the herd.

Special Strength: Calm, Well Grounded

Born: 2005
Breed: Halflinger
Came to Peace 2013
2024 Sponsored by
Beryl Striewski
*Blue Ribbon Sponsor*

I Need Another Sponsor!

Special Strength: Herd Leadership

Born 2003
Breed: Morgan
Came to Peace 2004
2024 Fully Sponsored by
Tami Beliva & Marilyn Heath
*Champion Sponsors*
Michael & Trina Ochs
*Champion Sponsors*

The Cats:

Lucky (2010-2024) followed Farmer Paul home from the deep woods over the ridge many years ago when he was still a kitten. He has been a good “uncle” to Grace and Hope who came as kittens in 2020 from a skinny momma with too many mouths to feed. Together, they are the first line of protection from rodents and other critters who might find our barn a comfortable place to live, and they are the first point of connection for many children and adults. Lucky came to Peace to find Hope and Grace.

Sponsorship provides for all their needs including feed, veterinary care, and regular flea/wormer.