If Wishes Were Horses Foundation

03/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported us in our spring fundraiser yesterday! We were blown away by your generosity and your interest in our program! We put together this slideshow for the event and wanted to share it with you all (it also features our newest horse, Duke!).

We were so grateful for Dustin Retzlaff and the UMM Jazz Combo for accompanying dinner with some smooth jazz. 🎶

Thank you to the clients who boldly shared their experiences with the program and the wonderful ways it's impacted their lives! 💓

Special thanks to those who donated auction items, participated in our auction, showed up to help with setup/teardown, prepared and served food, washed dishes, and provided decorations and equipment! Truly, this was a group effort, and this organization would not exist without all of you. We hope we can continue to provide equine-assisted services to this community for years to come!

03/20/2026

Happy first day of spring! 🌷

Come celebrate with us tonight at our fundraiser auction! We would like to thank the following groups and businesses for their generous support!

🌸 Accelerated Chiropractic and Natural Healing
🌼 B Inspired
🌸 Crystal Lanes and Entertainment
🌼 Don's Cafe
🌸 Grandstay Hotel and Suites Morris
🌼 Heartland Motor Company
🌸 Inherit Clothing Company
🌼 Lawn and Snow Dogs
🌸 Morris American Legion
🌼 Morris Pizza Ranch
🌸 Old No 1 Bar and Grill
🌼 Prime Steakhouse
🌸 Rentz Agency
🌼 Riverview, LLP
🌸 Smith Feedlots Beef
🌼 Stevens Community Medical Center
🌸 Sweet Lily's
🌼 The Homestead
🌸 Walmart Alexandria
🌼 Westmor Industries, LLC

Your support makes a lasting impact in our community!

03/17/2026

In recognition of Lent, we will provide a vegetarian option.

Our gluten-free brisket dinner can be served with gluten-free sourdough bread, please inform us to ensure we meet your dietary requirements.

Get your tickets @ 3rd Annual Spring Fling Fundraising Dinner | If Wishes Were Horse https://share.google/6o9CA3uAoAAu24aNE

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

Thanks to Prime Steakhouse for their gift basket. Bidding is open! $120 Value. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/if-wishes-were-horses-foundations-silent-auction

03/16/2026

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/if-wishes-were-horses-foundations-silent-auction

Welcome to our online fundraising auction. 📣Each item up for bid has been generously donated by our supporters, partners, and sponsors, with all proceeds directly benefiting our cause. By participating in our auction, you're not just acquiring remarkable items; you're also making a meaningful dif...

03/09/2026

Our silent auction is coming online. We will be adding more items to our auction. Keep checking in to see what's new! You can bid from anywhere, pick up your winnings at 7:45pm at the American Legion on March 20th, or call Donna (320)585-9474 to arrange a time to pick up at the farm
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/if-wishes-were-horses-foundations-silent-auction

Welcome to our online fundraising auction. 📣Each item up for bid has been generously donated by our supporters, partners, and sponsors, with all proceeds directly benefiting our cause. By participating in our auction, you're not just acquiring remarkable items; you're also making a meaningful dif...

03/07/2026

03/07/2026

If you attend our annual spring fundraiser Friday, March 20th at the Morris Legion, this is what you're supporting! One of my (intern Shannon) favorite moments with this student is watching his excitement for whatever horse he gets to spend time with (he loves them all equally), and his proud smile and exclamation of "I did it!" when he accomplishes something! One of his initial goals when he started the program was roping, and a few weeks ago he got to try it for the first time!

This program brings joy and a sense of purpose and accomplishment to so many, and that's what makes it all worth it! Please consider attending our spring fundraiser and donating to or participating in our silent auction! There will be:

🥩 a brisket dinner
🍸 cash bar
🎹 live music from the UMM Jazz Combo
💐 a spring-themed photobooth
💛 the chance to learn all about our program and the wonderful people we serve!

Our silent auction will include large-ticket items like an overnight stay at GrandStay Morris, private styling and shopping event at Inherit Clothing Company, and lawn treatments from Lawn and Snow Dogs! We're grateful for the way our community has come out to support us in the past, and we hope you'll do so again this spring! Click the link below for ticket purchase!

https://www.iwwh.org/event-details-registration/3rd-annual-spring-fling-fundraising-dinner

03/04/2026

A shoutout to these local contributors to our spring dinner and auction fundraiser happening on Friday, March 20th! Connecting with our local business owners has been such a pleasure this last week! Thank you for instilling such joy and vitality into our community!

02/26/2026

I've been asked to speak at the Spring Gathering for the Glacial Ridge Conference Women of ELCA, 2026. Please everyone join us on April 18th!