EQUINE SPIRIT PROGRAMS - WARRIOR SPIRIT - TOHONO OODHAM 2017.PDF

Last updated: 05/08/2017
General information
Organization Equine Spirit Programs
Contact First name Julie
Contact Last name Jimenez
Contact e-mail equinespiritprograms@gmail.com
Contact phone number 4802992506
Address
Street 17016 E. San Tan Blvd
City Queen Creek
State AZ
ZIP Code 85142
From what tribe is the Tohono O’odham Nation
organization requesting the
grant?
Total grant amount request 25000
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TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION
RFP 12% GAMING DISTRIBUTION
a. Explain the perceived need and how the proposal will address the need.
It has been the experience of Equine Spirit Programs staff in the previous program
years, to record the repeated requests for and expressed need for the provision of
alternative mental health programming to the underserved population of area veterans.
This need correlates with data collected by city state and national information coverage.
EAL addresses this need by providing easily accessible life skills programming which
promotes documented need for veteran directed solutions to their health and personal
healing. It is estimated that approximately 20 military members and family members will
be served with 32 hours of services to be provided.
We offer a life skill focused program that utilizes a research based equine
assisted learning model. The goal of ESP programs is to promote improved
mental and physical health by utilizing equine assisted learning through the
development of personal interactions between humans and horses. The targeted
area of growth for this grant proposal will be to assist and engage veterans in
their healing process through equine assisted learning. ESP founders are a
military family with active military personnel currently serving with a heart for our
military in service to our country.
GOAL: The goal of this equine assisted learning (EAL) program is the healthcare
education and learning of specific skills as defined the individual or group for the
increase of resiliency characteristics for our military warriors and/or the family
members who care for them. This is an experiential process where the
individuals or groups participate with horses in assigned ground activities.
There is no riding in this program. ACTIVITIES: 4 cycles of 8 (1hour) EAL
sessions will be delivered at the Equine Spirit Ranch in Queen Creek.
Participants are continually engaged in their own healing process. The solutions
offered include the specific needs of the veteran, with respect their culture, and
meets them on their own terms. Programs are adapted to serve the needs of the
veterans returning to their community and the needs of the family members who
support and care for them. The veteran program utilizes the research based

E.A.G.A.L.A. (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Assn) curriculum, designed
and adapted for 8 sessions which includes an evaluation component. Each
session can accommodate up to 12 participants. Evaluation: Staff conducts
ongoing observation w/ supporting notes to monitor participant’s progress during
delivery, with discussion and assessment of the findings with program team, to make
necessary adjustments for ongoing program improvements. Each session reviews the
previous week’s findings with the participant and aligns the information with the
relevancy to their everyday life. Staff conducts a client satisfaction survey at the end of
each cycle. EAL is a research based strategy to health & education, two of Tohon
O’odham’s ffunding priorities.
b. Describe the population being served who will benefit from this proposal
Area underserved veterans who have either received behavioral health services and
have not experienced success in their treatment or are interested in engaging in an
alternative route for their mental health healing. ESP programs include the specific
needs of the veteran, with respect their culture, and meets them on their own
terms. Programs are adapted to serve the needs of the veterans returning to their
community and the needs of the family members who support and care for them.
c. Budget requested, total amount requested.
Warrior Spirit Program Budget
Line Item Amount Requested $25000.00
Program horses $ 4950
Program supplies $ 930
Facility rental/arena time $ 4579
Liability insurance $ 1935
Mental health prof. $ 2805
Eagala equine specialist $ 2145
Equine assistant $ 825

Equine helper $ 396
Program evaluation $ 825
Corral/arena set up $ 4950
Corral/arena clean up $ 660
Total Budget $ 25000
Warrior Spirit Program Budget Detail
1. 4 horses are part of the program team and are rotated to accommodate the need for equine
for various sessions. Horses are leased at $150 per hour x 33 program hours $4950.00.
2. Includes the items used to interact with the horses in the actual activities, i.e. buckets, cones,
brushes, curry combs, lead ropes, halters, incentives for participants. $28 x 33 program hours,
$930
3. Arena time will be required to conduct all program sessions $4579.00
4. Insurance is required for those at possible risk of being sued by third parties for negligence.
Among the most usual classes of mandatory policy are those that cover businesses who offer
professional services to the public. Public policy therefore requires that such businesses should
carry insurance so that if their activities do cause loss or damage to another, money will be
available to pay for compensation.$1935
5. Contracted professional fees allows the program to contract with the certified mental health
professional $85 x 33 program hours $2805.00
6. Contracted professional fees allows the program to contract with the certified equine
specialist $65 x 33 program hours $2145.00
7. Contracted professional fees allow the program to contract with an equine assistant. $25 x
33 program hours. $825.00
8. Contracted professional fees allows the program to contract with an equine helper $15 x 33
program hours $ 396.00
9. Allows for staff hours needed to process all evaluation data collected for each program
session & cycle and create a data summary of program services at the end of the program
year. $825.00
10. Coral and arena set up staff will be required to set up for all program session’s $150 x 33
program hours. $4950.00

11. Coral and arena take down and clean up after each program session$420 x 33 program
hours. $660.00
d. List all other funding requests that have been made and provide status
Current applications have been submitted to Gila River Indian Community and Ft.
Mcdowell Indian Community. Applications are currently pending.
e. Indicate whether the agency has received 12% distribution from Tohono Oodham
Nation or any other tribes amount and date.
ESP has not received any funding from Toho Oodham. ESP has received $25000 in
October 2016 from Gila River Indian Community.
f. Identify contact person, and alternate contact person for follow-up, include email
address, phone, mailing address, and fax.
Julie Jimenez 4802992506 17016 e. san tan blvd Queen Creek, AZ 85142
equinespiritprograms@gmail.com no fax
Andy Miritello 4802506240 17016 e. san tan blvd Queen Creek AZ 85142
Spottedpony1450@hotmail.com
g. Identify priority area – Health Care and Education
h. Proposal is from a non-profit, include gov’t entity that will be working with non profit –
Maricopa County