PONY TALES REFUGE AND REHAB INC
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The over-population and quality of the American equine and the lives of American equines.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Adoptions
It is our goal to find a home for every horse that enters our gates! Our Adoption Specialists evaluate every horse to help them find the most perfect match with a new family. From highly trained/skilled horses to the most amazing companions for their new family and pasture mates. Every horse deserves a home to call their own.
We make the adoption process as easy as possible while continuing to thoroughly vet potential homes. Any horse adopted from Pony Tales is welcome back here at any time and the adopter can choose to try another horse looking for a home.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals with freedom from pain
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of animals with freedom from fear and distress
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of animals rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of new grants received
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of facilities improved
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of sheltered animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of rallies/events/conferences/lectures held to further mission
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Adoptions
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Average number of dollars received per donor
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Average number of days taken to respond to customers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Average number of days of shelter stay for animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Number of animals rehomed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of animals euthanized
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of animal adoptions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Holding steady
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?
Pony Tales is working to improve the American equine through education and owner assistance. With the right tools, most people are good and have good intentions. Our goal is to help them if at all possible to continue to care for their equine, improve the quality of care the equine receives, and help with quality of life decisions.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Pony Tales has plans to conduct free or low-cost castration clinics at least on an annual basis. We are also starting a euthanasia fund to help owners address what is often best for the horse, provide the resources they need, and help them through the process.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
In 2018 we held our first castration clinic with the help of the Unwanted Horse Coalition. We hope to work with them again this year and beyond. However, if we are unable to get funding through them, we have access to resources that will allow us to host the clinics on our own. For the euthanasia, we are working on a network of veterinarians and contractors around the midwest. If the owner is simply unable to be there, we will meet the veterinarian there on their behalf.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Last year 11 stallions were gelded. We often field inquiries from people with a sick, injured, lame horse asking us to take them in or what they should do with them. Our advice is generally that they should be put down unless a veterinarian determines otherwise. This has helped a handful of horses already to our knowledge.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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PONY TALES REFUGE AND REHAB INC
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2023
Cindy Prince
Wade Aspen
Nate Prince
Casey Boyea
Kenzi Brost
Karl Rynish
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? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
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? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable