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Location: Maine | We are a small horse shelter located in Maine in need of a reliable and safe trailer. The floor has rotted out on the 1977 Bonanza and we have no one to fix it (or fix-it volunteer is facing a serious medical issue and can't deal with this at the moment). We are not looking for a freebie, we are just looking for a great deal on a new 3-horse BP trailer. We have raised some cash toward the purchase and are continuing with fundraising efforts (above and beyond the ongoing fundraising for day-to-day operations).
I would like to know if anyone could suggest a trailer manufacturer or dealer who might be willing to work with us on this. We could possibly do payments, depending on the amount. We currently have a little less than $2K to put down. We'd prefer something that is aluminum skin or treated steel (Galvanized steel?) and with the auto-quality paint - something that might last us a good while, however we will not be too picky if someone were to offer us a really fabulous deal.
As stated, we are 501(c)3 and anything that would be "shaved off" the price would be considered a tax-deductible donation. Again, we are not looking for a handout, just a hand in getting something safe and reliable to transport horses in need. (Of course if someone was kind enough to donate a trailer completely, then we would have more to spend on hay, grain, veterinary and farrier services for the shelter horses.. and we would gratefully accept that!)
Thank you
Andrea Barstow, Managing Director
First Light Farm Equine Shelter
Perry, Maine
www.firstlightfarm.org |