TOBY WELLS FOUNDATION
Horses Heard. Lives Changed.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Toby Wells Blue Apple Ranch remains focused on saving at-risk animals, rehabilitating them and connecting them with disenfranchised children through programs that build compassion and responsibility while connecting with nature.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Raising the BAR Internship Program
Raising the BAR: Technical Experience and Mentoring (TEaM)
“Raising the BAR” TEaM members gather weekly (2:1 participant/staff ratio) for a valuable “hands-on” educational experience:
18 Week program focsued on building both soft and hard skills in the following areas:
3 Pillars
o Horse/Ranch Technical Work Training (care for horses, grounds, business, etc.)
o Environmental/Sustainability
o Life skills (Project-Based Learning, collaborative work, accountability)
Blue Apple Ranch tracks participants during our 18 weeks together. Our nurturing environment promotes positivity and we celebrate when each Intern achieves their personal best.
- Measurements
o Skills acquired (Job specific & interpersonal)
o Knowledge base (Horse/Ranch care/business & Environmental)
o Application of skillsets/knowledge
o Subjective wellbeing
Self-Efficacy
Leadership
Purpose/Choice
Blue Apple Ranch provides TEaM members with uniforms (job/ranch appropriate attire). Expectations and goal setting are constantly reviewed and refined during our time together. Staff facilitates the concepts of independent work, teamwork, and problem solving, as our projects take form. We have found that TEaM members begin to connect their respective effort (and application of skills/knowledge) to positive quantitative and qualitative results.
While Blue Apple Ranch is providing applicable real-world skills, we do recognize we are working with young adults and work to ensure TEaM members enjoy their investment of time and effort:
Other areas of Enrichment:
- Regular physical activity
- Horseback riding
- Time Outdoors/in Nature
- Caring for another (person/animal)
Learn About It!
Toby Wells Blue Apple Ranch offers field trip opportunities for under-served youth and also for children from military households.
Care About It!
Sanctuary care for at-risk, abandoned and neglected equines.
Where we work
Awards
Accredited Sanctuary 2011
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, GFAS
Member Center 2010
PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International
One of the Top 62 San Diego Family Foundations 2012
San Diego Business Journal
Member Center 2012
California State Horsemanship Association
Woman of the Year Award presented to Adrienne Wells Holmes - Director 2013
CA State Assembly - Brian Maienschein's Office - 77th District
10News Leadership Award Winner 2006
KGTV Channel 10 (San Diego)
Affiliations & memberships
Chamber of Commerce 2012
External reviews
Photos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals with freedom from hunger and thirst
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The Wells Family through their work at Blue Apple Ranch, with other rescues &the San Diego Horse Coalition have a proven track record of providing both immediate support and lifelong care for equines.
Number of animals with freedom from discomfort
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Toby Wells Blue Apple Ranch is committed to providing both short and long-term care for equines whether they reside at BAR or are provided assistance while remaining in their good home.
Number of animals with freedom from pain
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Through BAR's commitment to providing compassionate care, we strive to keep all animals both directly in our care and those we help in their homes free from pain.
Number of animals with freedom to express normal behavior
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Every horse in BAR's care is provided their own stall and are hand-walked daily to their pasture assignments to enable mobility and the freedom to display normal behavior.
Number of animals with freedom from fear and distress
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Through our commitment to compassionate care of all animals, we work to ensure animals in our direct care and as many within our reach are free from fear and distress.
Number of animals rehomed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
When we rehabilitate a horse and realize they would benefit from their own family, they are placed in our, "Adopt Me" program to find their forever home. Currently, we have 15 horses for adoption.
Number of animals rehabilitated
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
As primarily a sanctuary, we rescue horses least likely to find a home. Those assessed and found able to move forward, join our program department or are made available for adoption.
Number of animals euthanized
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
BAR supports the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA's) guidelines on euthanasia. The animal's freedom from discomfort is paramount. Euthanasia is used as a last option.
Total dollars of operating costs per animal per day
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Hours of mentoring
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our, " Raising the BAR" Internship Program serves at-risk, foster youth wanting to gain both confidence & work-readiness skills.
Number of youth who demonstrate that they have developed a strong sense of self
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Under the guidance of Dr. Jason Richardson & Dr. Fernando Soriano we have developed a pre, during & post questionnaire with the purpose of measuring confidence and sense of self. All interns improved
Number of youth who demonstrate that they have developed knowledge about occupations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The, "Raising the BAR' Internship Program, exposes students to a variety of careers & occupations. Career Day is a central focus with students having an opportunity to visit with professionals.
Number of youth who demonstrate that they have developed positive relationships
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Dr. Jason Richardson, professional psychologist, shares that interns are yearning for both belonging and relationships. BAR's family atmosphere both encourages & supports positive relationships.
Number of public events held to further mission
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Toby Wells Blue Apple Ranch is committed to hosting events that raise both awareness & fundraising dollars while also supporting the spirits of at-risk youth & animals.
Number of paid participants on field trips
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
BAR has recently expanded its offerings to include, "Learn About" field trips with an emphasis on healthy lifestyles, ranch life and compassion toward animals. Some options include animal interaction
Average price of field trip tickets
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Field trip ticket prices vary based on both activities and length of time at the ranch.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Toby Wells Blue Apple Ranch is growing into a community foundation whereby members of the community wishing to extend a helping hand and those in need come together.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is build capacity in our programming to provide more opportunities for both people and animals.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our primary strategy is to continue to build relationships with other organizations that assist people and animals and to collaborate in the delivery of programs that build a brighter future for people and animals.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our organization has the financial strength to build program capacity as well as the trained staff to continually improve our program offerings.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have built solid partnerships with local organizations that also provide programs for people and animals to develop our summer camp program, our equine rescue and adoptions program and also our internship program. Our goal is to continue to grow in the number of participants in each of our programs.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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TOBY WELLS FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 05/02/2019
Mr. Lloyd Wells
Wells Entities
Term: 2002 -
Lynn Wells
Retired
Dale Holmes
Professional Cyclist
Adrienne Wells Holmes
Wells Entities
April Wells West
LT Farms
Mike Erwin
Colliers International
Jerry Richardson
Retired
Sue Herndon
Keller Williams
Ed Fudurich
CECO
Tony Papania
Volvo
Ryan West
West Properties
Lloyd Wells
Wells Entities
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes