SCR is a non-profit 501c3 organization, founded in 1991 by Katie Merwick.
The sanctuary resides in Elma, Washington at the Ferreira Farms training facility, specializing in natural horsemanship and sport horse rehabilitation.
Contact: info@secondchanceranch.org • www.secondchanceranch.org
Second Chance Ranch, PO Box 899, Elma, WA 98541
Staff: 8 board members and a cleaning staff of 3. Get out your brushes —we need volunteer groomers!
Horses: 33 on site—14 permanent residents; 11 for adoption; 3 on consignment; 5 in training
Progress: To date in 2005 we have rehabed and adopted out 23 horses and helped to place another 13 by posting on our website and screening adoptors.
Monetary Donations: Make a tax-deductible contribution and know that proceeds go directly toward veterinary care, food, supplies, and operational costs.
Wish List: Got tractor? We also need a generator (3500 watt); construction for covering the outdoor arena; sheet metal to complete the foaling barn; 600’ of electric fencing and posts for pasture fencing.
Sponsorship: Help with veterinary & food requirements.
Thanks: Special thanks to the following for the countless hours and wonderful care they have provided:
Dr. Mike Vanzwold, DVM
Dr. Bryant, Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital
Karin Carlson with Bowen Therapy
Mark Johnston, Farrier
Vicky and Gary Baze for their support and guidance!
Sandra Tillman—for many years of teaching our horses dressage, faster than I can learn it!