Welcome to the Upstate NY Gelding of the Year Online Photo Contest Fundraiser hosted by Begin Again Horse Rescue (BAHR), a 501(c)(3) charity, of Lima, NY. Your entries and votes for the contest will support establishing funds for our new gelding fund called Raveman's Gelding Crusade (named after a BAHR rescue that was surrendered as a stallion, gelded by BAHR and successfully adopted). With the rescue work we do, Begin Again is constantly reminded that one of the leading problems facing the equine population is overbreeding. Rather than hold a more traditional low cost gelding clinic for a day, our new gelding fund will provide funds upfront to help pay for gelding at the recipient's farm. We believe this method is less stressful for the horse and easier to coordinate for the recipient. Our grant recipients will be located within a 2 hour radius of the rescue. They will complete applications for the funding and go through a reference checking process in advance. We will directly pay area veterinarian performing the gelding procedure.

We are excited about this new program and the opportunity to do our part to reduce overbreeding. Now, we need your help to establish the funding. We have set our first year goal at $2,500.00 which we believe will cover the costs of gelding 6 to 7 horses. We would be thrilled to surpass that goal and be able to reach out to help more horses this year. This is where you can help, have fun and win prizes donated by our generous supporters. To promote geldings of all breeds and ages, we encourage you to submit a favorite photo you have taken of a gelding that you own or lease and then ask your family and friends to vote for them to be the voter's choice Upstate NY Gelding of the Year. There is a small $5.00 fee for photo entries and a $1.00 voting fee. Both are considered tax-deductible donations and will be applied directly to Raveman's Gelding Crusade. What a fun way to donate to a great cause, with a chance to win the title and some fantastic prizes for you and your gelding! Please click on Rules for complete participant guidelines and eligibility requirements.

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