Horsey Ladies Okanagan fundraiser corrals $5,000

Nov 25, 2021 | 12:00 PM

The 20th annual Horsey Ladies Okanagan fundraiser took place online through Facebook for the second year due to Covid.

Thanks to the generosity of their sponsors, and including donations from their own committee members, the non-profit group was able to offer 12 prize buckets this year.
Anyone could buy a $20 ticket towards a prize bucket with items such as the wine & chocolates crate, the lucky lotto basket, golfing, gift certificates and more.

The prize draw was held at the Spallumcheen Golf Course on Saturday Nov. 20, where there would normally be a dinner banquet for 132 Horsey Ladies, but not since Covid.

Of the 12 winners, one was from Alberta, one from 70 Mile House, and the others from the Okanagan/Shuswap.

“Our volunteer committee was very pleased that $5000 from ticket sales was raised and given to this year’s chosen recipient: Angie Loakimidou and Ron Hopkins of Forever Home Sanctuary located in Lavington,” a news release from the group stated. “Their vision: “To create a farm animal sanctuary in order to care for and act as advocates on behalf of farm animals. To educate and create a healing and bonding environment between them and the public.”

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To date, the Horsey Ladies Okanagan have given out over $119,300 to deserving groups and charities since 2002.

Also, they have “I’M A HORSEY LADY” decals for sale through www.equimage.ca in Falkland.

“Support us and put one on your vehicle, your horse trailer or your fridge! Owner Tammy has offered to donate $4 from each one sold towards the annual fundraiser,” the release said.

The Horsey Ladies is described as a group of horsey gals gathering in the spirit of sharing their passion for horses and giving back to the community.

To find out more, check their Facebook page.