Volunteer!

Fun Feel-Good Story of Summer 2010...<-- click link to enjoy an emotionally rewarding story of CWER's outreach to "regular" members of our communities. Please remember -- your donations help make us able to do all we do -- from rehabilitation of a horse in trouble to helping family members find an easier way to reach each other during trying times...

We have events all thoughout the year where we can really use your help! Please contact us and make plans to come be apart of the work we do with the horses.

We have 'open volunteer hours' every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6-8PM. This is a time for any supporters who wish to come meet the horses, help with evening feeding, watch training, and for those who put in the effort and learn, many of our volunteers get assigned to do certain aspects of training with specific horses. Please call or email prior to attending the first time, so we will know to expect you and can get you good directions and information on how to dress, things you might need, etc. No horse experience necessary.

We have specific volunteers assigned to help with morning feedings on Monday-Friday. Please call mike at 217 649 7915 if you are interested in helping with morning feedings.

I'm sorry, no, we do not have regular 'open hours' every Saturday or Sunday. Thank you for understanding that the weekend hours are used for guests by appointment only, and for potential adopters to meet their possible horse. We are glad to make an appointment for any supporter who wishes to visit, so long as it fits around our schedules. Weekends are also often used to take horses to shows or events or other training lessons for them. Please do know that the Cross family lives AT CWER (actually CWER lives on the Cross' family home), and so there needs to be some time left for personal and family time.

Horses staying at Crosswinds have extensive recurring costs. For those with just basic maintenance needs, these include feed (all Crosswinds horses receive either Senior, Strategy or sweet feed, depending upon their special needs); hay; mineral supplement; (treats!); hoof trims; wormer; annual vaccinations. This page talks more about how sponsorships work and how to become a sponsor.

Memberships

Crosswinds is a membership-based Incorporation, so the support of regular annual members is a key piece of Crosswind's financial support. Annual memberships are available for $25/person, or $35/family. This page explains how to become a member.

Donations

As a 501c3 federally-recognized charity, we are REQUIRED to be funded primarily by donations from the general public. Adoption fees help cover some of our expenses, but most are covered by our generous donors. This page explains how you can help.

There are so many items that can help us to help the horses. Please visit this page to learn more!

  Training & Farrier Care  

CWER offers both professional horse training and professional hoof care (farrier/blacksmith), and all fees paid are donations and may be tax deductible!
 
Crosswinds is now a proud member of the Horse Banner Exchange

Crosswinds Equine Rescue, Inc. -- 8182 E 200 North Road, Sidell IL 61876 -- 217-649-7915 -- email