CASTLEWOOD RANCH FOUNDATION
Learn about our non-profit animal rescue's passion for saving ranch animals at risk. Join us in our Mission today!
About Our Foundation
We Are Dedicated To The Welfare Of Equines And Ranch Animals In Our Care
Our amazing team of on site staff and community volunteers are committed to providing for the well-being of all animals at the Ranch. Whether it's a boarded horse or one of our many equines rescued from the brink of slaughter, we are passionate about quality care. From facility management and strict bio-security, to husbandry and proper veterinarian care, we strive to do our best with limited resources. Follow our good work on Facebook at Castlewood Ranch Foundation, Inc.
The History Of Castlewood Ranch
Kelly Marie, CEO and founder of Castlewood Ranch Foundation, has been an avid animal and horse lover her entire life. She has over 40 years of equestrian experience and is also a skilled dog trainer. She rides English and used to be an ardent Hunt Field rider. She has been trained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and started the Mounted Ranger unit for a local County Parks Department. Despite Kelly's riding style, she respects all approaches to riding and training horses -as long as it is kind to the horse and safe for both horse and rider.
Castlewood started out as a horse boarding operation. But, Kelly saw the need for another energetic, nonprofit to support the never ending stream of at risk equines and ranch animals being slated for slaughter or euthanasia. In order to make a difference, she restructured her horse boarding operation into a non-profit promoting education, rescue, rehabilitation, re-homing and permanent sanctuary for selected at risk ranch animals. When you secure paid services from Castlewood Ranch you are actively supporting equine and ranch animal rescue.
Our Primary Mission Is To Rescue At Risk Equines
While we occasionally rescue a variety of ranch animals, our primary mission is is to rescue equines from the brink of slaughter.
Our goals include the following:
- Reduce the number of unwanted animals through the promotion of aggressive spay, neuter and castration policies.
- Provide for the well-being and rehabilitation of rescues in our care while soliciting lifelong, loving homes.
- Promote responsible animal ownership through education and youth programs like our Cowpoke Kids Club.
- Nurture donor and volunteer relations while actively engaging the community in fund raising activities including donations to and sales at our "Cowgurl Collective" not for profit store.
Our Board Of Directors and Head Trainers
Kelly Marie, CEO - CFO
Kimberly Lee, Board Member
Kelly Marie, CEO - CFO
Kelly invites you to call the Ranch and see what volunteer, sponsorship, horse leasing or boarding opportunities are available. Don't have time? You can always donate!
Donna Lee, Secretary
Kimberly Lee, Board Member
Kelly Marie, CEO - CFO
Donna has been an ardent animal lover and dog trainer her entire life. She cares deeply for the environment and animal welfare. Besides being on the Board for Castlewood Ranch Foundation, she supports Defenders of Wildlife.
Kimberly Lee, Board Member
Kimberly Lee, Board Member
Kimberly Lee, Board Member
Kim always advocates for the concept #AdoptDontShop. Along with her work on the Foundation's Board, she volunteers at her local shelter in the rabbit room, and has adopted several rabbits in need of new homes.
Sherri Lynne, Board Member
Sydney, Resident Horse Trainer
Kimberly Lee, Board Member
As an at large Board Member, Sherri brings clarity to difficult management decisions and helps the Board with Special Events coordination.
Sydney, Resident Horse Trainer
Sydney, Resident Horse Trainer
Sydney, Resident Horse Trainer
We are lucky to have Sydney on Team Castlewood. She has 15 years of horse training experience under her boots and helps to manage the handler under saddle program and rescue training program.
Taylor, Head Riding Instructor
Sydney, Resident Horse Trainer
Sydney, Resident Horse Trainer
We are proud to partner with Taylor Altizio, and her independent riding program www.SageStoneStables.com hosted at Castlewood Ranch. Besides offering onsite private and group riding lessons, Taylor manages our CowPoke Kids Camps.