I hope this finds you warm and well. As winter loosens its grip, we’re surfacing from a different kind of hibernation—not one of rest, but of resilience. While the world outside has been cold and still, we have been anything but.
We’ve been trudging through mud and ice, hauling five-gallon buckets of warm water when the pipes froze solid. We’ve broken ice from troughs in the bitter dawn and soaked feed to keep bellies full and bodies warm. We’ve stood in the freezing rain, comforting horses that once knew hunger and fear. And now, as spring approaches, we find ourselves like a bear waking from hibernation—hungry, depleted, and in desperate need of support.
Winter has drained us. Our primary fundraisers happen between May and November, and right now, we are stretched thinner than ever. Toni’s Ponies is entirely donor-funded. Every single dollar we raise goes toward feeding, sheltering, and caring for these animals. It costs an average of $400 a month per horse for feed, veterinary care, and farrier visits. With 24 horses in our care, that’s $9,600 a month—$115,000 a year. And right now, we need help.
Many of our horses have suffered before finding safety here. Some were abandoned, too old or sick to be “useful.” Some came off feedlots, one step away from slaughter. Some arrived so thin and weak they could barely stand. Others have lost the only family they’ve ever known, surrendered by owners who simply couldn’t afford to keep them. No matter their pasts, they all deserve love, dignity, and a safe place to call home.
This is where you come in.
If you’ve supported us before, from the bottom of our hearts—thank you. We truly could not do this without you. If you are new to Toni’s Ponies, please consider joining us. Even $10 a month makes an enormous difference. One-time donations, sponsorships, and sharing our story help more than you know.
And here’s our urgent ask: please share this message. Forward this email, post it on social media, tell a friend. The more people who hear our story, the more horses we can save.
Toni’s Ponies is more than a rescue—it’s a community. It’s a place where neglected horses find love again and where people come together to make a difference. If you can donate, please do. If you can share, please help spread the word.
By donating through Zeffy, you can set up a monthly sponsorship or a one-time gift. The best part? Zeffy covers all processing fees, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the horses.
Mark your calendars for our upcoming events!
June 7 : Pirate Festival
Come join us at Mike Wallace park in the Beer/Rum Tent! We’ll also be slinging Italian ices as well! And of course we’ll be selling merch!
June TBD: Bake Sale
No firm date yet but we will be looking for those that would like to contribute to the bake sale as well as sell day of! In front of Grocery Outlet.
June - August (Thursdays 10:30am-11:30am): Pony Play
We are excited to be offering a weekly kids activity hour called Pony Play! This is geared for ages preschool - elementary but all ages are welcome! We’ll pair a kids activity with grooming and visiting with ponies! $10 a family.
July 4: Kingston 4th of July Parade
Come one, come all! Put on your pink (don’t forget a sun hat) and get ready to walk down our main street and represent TP in the Kingston Parade!
July 11-13: Annual Yard Sale
This is the biggest yard sale in Kingston and you wont want to miss it! Treasures for everyone. All sales by donation!
August 16: BBQ & Brew
We always have a blast at the Hood Canal Brewery! Come on down for some amazing BBQ, great beer, and some live music!
September 13: Picnic with the Ponies
This is our invitation to the community to come on out (wear boots!) and meet the horses. We’ll tell you their stories, have brushes ready for grooming and even have a hotdog lunch available for purchase!
November 8: Gala
Get your bellbottoms out! Come join us under the disco ball for our 4th annual Toni’s Ponies Gala. Our theme is DISCO! Dance the night away and bid on some amazing silent auction items! We always have a blast!