Dear Friends

The last year has certainly had its challenges for all of us. The economy has impacted our families, friends and Indiana’s horses. I was talking recently with a horseman and a friend about the economy and its impact on the horse industry. His observation was that past economic downturns brought new owners to the equine industry as prices dropped, and the horses did not suffer. That did not happen this time. With this recession, more horses are left with no owners, no buyers and nowhere to go as businesses fail and banks repossess the farms. Every level of the horse industry is impacted.

With all this said, Friends of Ferdinand Inc. (FFI) must be doing something right. We continue to grow. This year, we have received support from two new grantors: the Charlotte Parks Foundation and the Equus Foundation. This year, FFI volunteers and Board members came together in a new way - to plan Rockin’ the Racehorse, our first major successful fundraising event. Tony Stewart has renewed his commitment to assist a different kind of racer, and we have supported and adopted more horses than last year: one horse at a time.

Historically, FFI has primarily taken horses from Indiana’s racetracks. When these horses’ first careers end, they find themselves in similar positions as many Americans: needing second careers. When taken directly from the race industry, the horses are generally healthy, in good weight, and have not suffered. Casting the net and catching those at-risk horses who have viable options for a productive second career spares the horse. Despite attempts from the Indiana legislation to provide for these animals with slot machine revenues, too many are falling through the cracks. Too many racehorses are given away to inappropriate homes only to have the very traits that made them successful racehorses become their albatross. Too many ex-racehorses are left to winter in a field, and starve. Too many equine athletes who are of sound mind and body, are slaughtered.

Assisting those horses that fall through the cracks, are neglected, or are standing in a kill pen and have potential is where my heart really lies. It is not easy to bring a horse back to it’s former beauty, but it is worth the effort to watch the light slowly return to it’s eye. Carefully feeding the neglected horse is not so inconvenient the first time you hear that eager nicker. But, they don’t always make it and that is the hardest thing in the world. I’d like to see FFI start to assist more of these horses, help them regain their strength, regain their beauty and learn skills that will help them find their way - one horse at a time. After all, there is nothing bigger than the heart of a racehorse.

Sara BusbicePresidentFriends of Ferdinand Inc.

MissionFriends of Ferdinand promotes equine welfare by providing second chances at life for retiring racehorses in Indiana.

VisionThe most effective way to ensure the future safety of a horse is to provide it with skills that make it valuable to a wide variety of future owners.

ContactFriends Of Ferdinand, Inc.PO Box 1784Indianapolis, IN 46206EIN: 027-0131224www.friendsofferdinand.org

Board of DirectorsSara Busbice, PresidentCelia Jackson, SecretarySusan Pratt, TreasurerKatherine SimonsLisa Kobek

Advisory BoardDr. Angela Blackwell, DVMDoressa BreitfieldDr. Crystal Chapple, DVMCara Chittendon, EsqStephanie LefebvreRobert WorlandJennie DeVoeDan Patton, CPA

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One Eyed Peak, Ozark, Cheersto Glory,

Riverman Council, Ghazi Rose, Sunny

Diamond, Oh Yellowbear, Ruby,

Precious, Mary, Mack, Kiri’s Fee, Mr. Bartlett, Highway Hero, Southe

the Soul, Our Angel, Printout, Swift Road,

Mancini Martini, Monroan’s Dancer,

Jessica’s Win, Mynard Road, Storm Cellar,

Aah Aah Chew, Unbridled Soldier,

Freeburn, Celtic Spirit, General Athenium, She's Got Wings,

Triple Fax, Wei Nine, Nagalong Saribel Cruz,

Shedroe Warrior, TWCat , Nightwing,

Sea Dar, Jimmy Kool, Icee's Rocket, Towne

Legend, Leggs , Moro Rapido, Sunny

Thoughts, Friendly Neighbor, Woodman’s

Star , Double Dots, Diatonic, Kalista

Tyann, Dixie Saltshaker, Blazen

Honey, Korbyn Gold, My Gal Flo, Bigg Mo,

Presidential Envoy, Sir Nasty, One Eyed Peak, Ozark, Cheersto Glory,

Riverman Council, Ghazi Rose, Sunny

SupportTony Stewart Foundation returns to support 10 more “Ex-Racers” in the Transition programGranting organizations provided $39,600 in funding to support FFI programs. Individuals and businesses donated $26,069 to support FFI horses. Ninety one cents of every dollar was spent on our Education and Equine Programs.

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Jimmy Kool, whose retirement was supported by the Tony Stewart Foundation, is now called Sawyer and was adopted last year. “He has lots of friends and is silly in the pasture when his face isn't in the feeder. He went to the Dane County Fair this summer with my daughter. He rocked especially in his dressage class. “ Pam Groth, WI

Southe the Soul was adopted by his foster home where “he has since made a new best friend in a little girl, who also... needed a kind soul to show her the ropes. He spent the summer being ‘tortured’ by afternoon rides, and baths! True to the horse he is , he embraces every single minute of it! Sully attended the October fest horse show and he took his girl through the beginner classes in his normal class and elegance. ... there is something to be said about a girl and her horse, whether it be young or older... “ Patti Davis, IN

“Swift Road is SO SMART! Swifty is learning his lessons well, and doesn't seem to forget, even when I go months between rides. And he is so consistent. He rarely gives me any grief when I ride, and even then it's more energy and playfulness. He has really learned how to be a horse, enjoy his pasture mates, and prefers the outside of his stall, but remains a real "people" horse, wanting attention (and peppermints!) “ Bill and Linda Carter, IN

Freeburn retired from Indiana’s racetracks sound and after his time in training with his foster mom, turned into a fabulous hunter prospect. With a good head on his shoulders, this guy developed into a horse that is suited for intermediate riders. He was adopted this fall into a hunter/jumper show home and is now living in Illinois.

“It's hard to believe that it's been two years since I adopted Aah Aah Chew as a "toy". He's been everything I could have hoped for. I prefer trail riding with him to arena work, unless we're playing soccer. Out on the trail he's energetic, aware, and often downright funny. He's full of personality and he and I are a fabulous match. At our barn soccer is a contact sport, and Chewie never lets me down. Whether he truly loves it, or just reads me that well, I'm not sure. Either way he is a joy to me.” Cathi Skriver, Iowa

“Storm Cellar, also known as Storm has an " I will try anything you ask at least once attitude". When out on the trail people can not believe he is an off-track thoroughbred. He will go over or through anything, like he was born to be on the trail. At home he is playful trying to enlist his herd mates in a game of, catch me if you can!” Lori White, IN

We thank our Event Sponsors

As guests arrived, they were greeted by six thoroughbred ex-racehorses accompanied by either their adopters or foster

volunteers. Guests enjoyed appetizers, cocktails and some hands-on time with the horses on the lawn.

Following dinner, guests bid on silent auction items including authentic halters worn by AP Indy and Awesome Again as well

as Hoosier Park entertainment packages, a pony party and more. Proceeds from the silent auction assisted horses retiring

from racing the following month.

McDavitt Veterinary Clinic

Zionsville, IN

Special thank you to RwebbPhotography and Rob DeVoe for

volunteering their time and talents behind the camera lens.

See you there next year!

The highlight of the evening was a private concert by FFI’s advisory board member Jennie DeVoe. Voted best

singer/songwriter in Indy, Jennie is an advocate for animals large and small. Jimmy “Maddog” Matis kept everyone laughing

throughout the evening as the event emcee.

And then it was back out to the barn to say goodnight to the poniesbefore they headed home after a fun-filled evening of showing off

and raising funds to save more ex-racers. With over 120 attendees, together we raised the funds to offset the cost of five thoroughbreds. The evening was a huge success!

What does a homeless horse look like? Not too much different than your own horse. Friends of Ferdinand horses are show-horses, eventers, dressage mounts, trail horses, and companions. Homeless horses look like every other horse that is loved and cared for. The only thing missing is a stable home and an owner to provide them with a future.

The best care anywhere Friends of Ferdinand invests in the health and well-being of our horses – both for the horses, and for their adopters. Each horse has a dedicated team of vets, farriers, trainers and riders that are preparing them for adoption.

Second Careers Retraining Every horse receives 60 days of professional retraining in basic skills, as well as experience out on the trails and in local shows. We get to know the horses so that we can better help adopters find just the right horse.

Peace of Mind Horse shopping is stressful. Our adoption process is meant to be supportive and stress free. We work with you, your vet and trainer so that you choose the perfect horse. If it doesn’t work, or your situation changes, an Friends of Ferdinand horse always has a place to go.

Over 60 horses assisted off the track into new homes

29 horses supported by FFI’s adoption program

100% volunteer

Fast Floyd: This grey gelding is unraced because he was too slow to go to the track. He is uncomplicated, sound and quite suitable for an intermediate rider. He is currently ridden by both novice and professional riders, and has proven himself to be willing, tractable and honest. Floyd is available for adoption.

Woodman Star: It is said that a 10 year-old thoroughbred is just coming into its prime. That is true for Woody. He is simply an all-around nice horse, with a good mind that is ready to show off in the dressage arena and then explore the trails. With his quarter-horse build, he can easily accommodate any size rider and is suitable for novice through advanced riders. Woody is available for adoption.

Kalista Tyann: Kalista is an athletic mare that loves to fly – jump that is. We are looking for a competitive home as a jumper or eventer. Adored by her foster mom, Diana is all smiles while riding Kali. She is a forward mare that requires an experienced rider. Kalista is available for adoption.

Sunny Thoughts: “I've been riding him consistently since I brought him home - can you believe it!! There is no drama with this horse. I'm actually truly believing that I can show next season and getting back that confidence has been a long time coming. I knew from the minute I got on him that he was ‘the one’ and I have not been disappointed. I think I kind of love him.” Nancy Carey, IL

Moro Rapidoe: “Roxie has been with me since March. During that time she has blossomed from a quiet little wallflower to a very confident mare. We have been trail riding, done hunter shows, dressage shows, horse trials, hunter paces, been fox hunting, you name it and she is

game. She really tries to do whatever is asked from her, and I couldn’t have designed a better horse for me!” Rachel Brandenburg, OH

Class of 2009-2010

ProgressMore horses supported and adopted through the FFI Transition Program than any other year! Twenty-nine horses supported, rehabilitated and re-trained in the current economic climate.

Friends of Ferdinand Inc.2009-2010 Statement of Financial Expense and Position

New DirectionNew Board MembersA huge WELCOME and THANK YOU! to Lisa Kobek and Katherine Simons

DynamicA new website and a social media presence brings FFI to the public. FFI’s website receives an average of 100 hits per day.

EngagementFFI is 100% volunteer run. Everything from the Board of Directors, website management and caregivers for the horses are donated time and talent. Volunteers donated over 10,000 hours for Track-listings, Foster Care, Transport, Adoption, Special Events and Operations

91 cents Ninety-one cents of every donated dollar goes to programs that support the horses. From a donor or grantor perspective, it just does not get any better than that!

Program Expenses

Fundraising Expenses

Operation Expenses

Fundra is ing and Donations 26,068.97$

Grants 39,600.00$

Adoption Fees 12,700.00$

Contributions - In-Kind 5,632.36$

84,001.33$

Expenses

Bus iness Regis tration Fees 100.00$

Postage, Mai l ing Service 91.84$

Telephone, Voicemai l 123.23$

Insurance 181.00$

Internet Service

Transaction fees 403.00$

Miscel laneous 218.78$

1,117.85$

Fundra is ing Expenses 12,009.43$

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Educationa l Expenses 3,206.97$

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Boarding Fees 22,141.94$

Hay, gra in and bedding (foster) 10,980.03$

Tra ining 4,675.00$

Suppl ies , Vaccines , and Supplements 1,549.84$

Farrier 3,360.00$

Veterinary 14,656.69$

Transportation 895.61$

Internet l i s tings 414.05$

58,673.16$

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8,993.92$

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M&I Bank 32,001.21$

Tota l Cash 32,001.21$

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Tony Stewart Foundation

Thoroughbred Charities of America

Equus Foundation

BlueHorse Charities

After the Finish Line

Brennan Equine Welfare Fund

Unwanted Horse Coalition

Indiana HBPA

Lilly Hearts and Hands

Acacia, Nicholas LatkaAmy LatkaAmy StaplerAnnalisa ScamporrinoAnne DantzigAnne GriffinAron DiBacco Audrey ReynoldsBarbara BougherBill and Linda CarterBob KobekBob ThompsonBrad TramontanaBradley OwensBrianna WheelerCarol McKenzieCarol O'DonnellCelia JacksonCharles ValentineCheryl Russell-MillerChristine CaggleChristopher WarrenCourtney WatkinsDanielle Goodman-BenderDavid HooperDavid MooreDiana CooperDonna GrayDorothy WackerDorresa BreitfieldDr. Angela Blackwell, DVMDr. Bruce McDavitt, DVMDr. Crystal Chapple, DVMDr. Steve Adams, DVMDr. Younts, DVMEllen ZehnderErica KubeaErica PhillipsErin ThompsonGail and Joe RiggsGwynn WillsHeather HoffmannHelen and Martha MorrisIngrid SchoenleinJames HopeJane and Dan PattonJeanne DagenetteJeff SmithJennie DeVoeJennifer FosterJennifer HudspethJennifer SteinJessica WhitfieldJoAnn FeinJohn Barbaglia

John GillispieJohn Snodgrass

Juanita and Anna WoodenJudith BernierJudith SmithKaren MarchmanKathleen BarbagliaKathleen LewisKelly MerketKelsey ScrogginsKevin Cline

Kim and Theresa JohnsonKim HannonLaura GingerLinda HeinyLinda HoodLisa KobekLori WhiteMargaret GermerMartita GoshenMatthew GeierMichele Jackman

Mickey and Evelyn Wright and SimonsNancy CareyNatalie RenenningNona VanDammePam NickolesPamela GilbertPatricia Kappes

Patricia Newton-CurranPatricia SormaniPeggy GermerPenny ManningRachel OdenbeckRachel SkirvinRaymond PrattRebecca WebbRich Gustafson

Rita Sinasohn-PharrRobert KobekRobert SpoonmoreRobert WorlandRuth GaffneySandra PrattSandra ScrogginsSara BusbiceSara Ivie

Sarah-Jayne and Collin BowersSharon Finlinson

Shelley and Glenn BrunkerStephanie LefebvreSusan HaleSusan McCauslandSusan PrattThaddeus BrownTheresa LuleyTim HughesTracy HutchinsVicki DaughteryVictoria Dobson

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