To all GSA’s volunteers and supporters.   
We had a great time at the Horsemanship Clinic and Fundraiser on Saturday, June 7, 2014 and raised some more money to help rescue five more horses and pay for some vet bills.  Thank you to all that participated, and to all the people who came out to support us. 

We really appreciate the Purina horsemanship (Robert Liner and his team) demonstration and the folks from the Circle L 5 Riding Club who brought their horses, showed us their moves, and let us ride.
Robert Liner has also offered up a staff and volunteer safety clinic and a 3-day horse training workshop.   
Without your efforts this would not have been possible. I look forward to the upcoming GSA reception that will be held September 25, 2014 at 320 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas Texas.  

Also, I will be donating most of the items left from the Horsemanship clinic. Also, we have rescued a dog Ms. Sweetie who’s name was changed to Zola ( the shy One).  Zola ( Rat Terrier) was rescued after GSA’s Terry Ottley fed Zola for four months at Cedar dale and Bonnie view, Dallas, TX.  Zola was injured by movie box app download horses that stepped on her and broke her leg.  Needless to say GSA’s made sure Zola was taken care with an orthopedic surgery cost of over $2,500.00.  Zola has a foster family Meril, Mark and Evan that have fallen in love with Zola.  Now we need to pay the bill. 

Thanks a million from all the cats, dogs and the horses. 

Gabby’s Sanctuary ARK (GSA) had a very successful 1st Annual Horseman Clinic on May 19, 2013.  We had fun watching children and adults enjoy themselves on the 14 acres of land.  Our featured Horseman, Overton Brooks demonstrated the basic groundwork that any level from beginners to advance could use as a horsemen.  Gabby’s Sanctuary ARK raffled off 7 bikes that were donated by Wal-Mart of Cedar Hill, TX.  Food was catered by Ron Williams and City Wide CDC picked up the cost of the food.  Walmart has donated dog food, cat food, clothing, lawn mowers and more, which GSA has been able to share with the low-to-moderate income community.  The lawn mowers were donated to Citywide CDC for young men between ages 14-18 to be used for entrepreneur opportunities.  GSA is assisting in job creation as well, to low-to-moderate income communities.

I want to thank everyone that took part in making this event a success, especially the Cedar Hill Police department. They were able to provide an event permit for GSA without the required 30 advance notice.

Also, Gabby’s Sanctuary ARK partnered with QFactor Chiropractic with the Oklahoma tornado relief drive. GSA provided a truck load of dog and cat food for the displaced animals. May 25th is when all donations were delivered to Oklahoma’s Tornado victims. Items needed: Water, blankets, non-perishable food, batteries, pet food, flashlights, diapers, baby formula, aspirin, Tylenol, bandages, baby food, tents, feminine products, soap, toothbrushes, deodorant, underwear, socks and more.

We are planning a cocktail fund-raiser in September. Details to follow. I hope to see you there.