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Cowboys for Kids is a 501(c)(3)
charitable Corporation with offices in Colorado and New York
operating throughout the nation. The organization has
operated continuously since September 18, 2001. The core
mission of Cowboys for Kids is to offer both therapeutic and
character building avenues to physically impaired,
underprivileged, and at-risk children by instilling in them
the virtues of the American Cowboy and the Western way of
life. No other American icon has exhibited such courage,
compassion, and honesty as the cowboy. These values are
disappearing in American society. Cowboys for Kids aims to
bring those desirable values back through the children we
involve in our programs. Cowboys for Kids is also dedicated
to helping raise funds for established research
organizations in need of our support.
Many exciting and
beneficial functions are scheduled year round at the T-Bone
Ranch for our children, guests, and members. Cowboys for
Kids will also hold several fund raising events at the ranch
such as Country Music Concerts, Cowboy Poetry Gatherings,
chili cook-offs, trail rides, fishing
expeditions, cross-country skiing trips, rodeos, and other
exciting events throughout the year. One of most important
services to be provided to the children involves horses.
Equine therapy has proven to be a very beneficial method in
the amelioration of many physical and psychological ailments
in children as well as adults. Another key focus of Cowboys
for Kids is the promotion of animal welfare. All children
who attend the ranch will be constantly reminded by staff of
how important it is to treat our four-legged friends with
kindness, love, and respect.
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