The Dark Horse Ranch Foundation
The Dark Horse Ranch Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization incorporated in 2025
Mission
Our mission is to conserve and protect the critically endangered Dales Pony by supporting responsible breeding programs while fostering public awareness through demonstrations, exhibitions, and educational initiatives.
One of our key objectives is to focus on education to prevent the extinction of this wonderful pony breed. We provide education by providing links to other Dales Pony organizations, recommend books and videos, host and attend events, fairs, and shows around the state of IL and WI. We also produce a podcast and share social media content about the Dales Pony and Dales Pony Events.
Board of Directors
Jennifer HedrickJamie Westland WandellAlicia Ragni
Ways You can help
Donations - Your recurring tax deductible donation provides consistent, reliable support for our mission
Sponsor - Sponsor an event with a tax deductible donation and we will prominently promote your business
Social Media - be sure to like and subscribe to our social media pages, and share Dales Pony news and events within your social media community to help spread the word
Volunteer - Dark Horse Ranch is a 100% volunteer based organization that attends events all year long and always need volunteers. We need Grooms, Handlers, Riders, Trainers, Stall Crew, Feeding Crew, and more. Contact jennifer@darkhorseranch.org for further information.
Sponsor - Sponsor an event with a tax deductible donation and we will prominently promote your business
Social Media - be sure to like and subscribe to our social media pages, and share Dales Pony news and events within your social media community to help spread the word
Volunteer - Dark Horse Ranch is a 100% volunteer based organization that attends events all year long and always need volunteers. We need Grooms, Handlers, Riders, Trainers, Stall Crew, Feeding Crew, and more. Contact jennifer@darkhorseranch.org for further information.
More about the dales pony
Please visit our About the Dale Pony page for more information about this wonderful breed.