Bomgaars in Lawrenceburg collecting items for Milan horse farm

Community rallying to support nonprofit

(LAWRENCEBURG, Ind.) – A Milan nonprofit suffered a tragedy when a lightning fire destroyed their barn and claimed six horses. 

The Impressive Dogwood Horse Ranch is owned by Ron Brandes. 

One of their missions is to provide horse therapy to those with special needs. 

A Go Fund Me was launched on Saturday and the community has generously donated more than $10,000 as of Wednesday.  

Several organizations have rallied to help the nonprofit. Randolph’s Farm in Moores Hill has volunteered to house the surviving horses. 

Also, Bomgaars in Lawrenceburg is collecting donations for the nonprofit. The store is loocated at 181 S Tanners Creek Drive in Lawrenceburg.

Here are the items being collected:

Pitchforks

Shovels

Rakes

Buckets

Wheelbarrows

Barn door Guards

Joint supplements

Probiotics

Gut supplements

Timothy pellets

Grain storage bins

Bucket holders

Brooms (big or small)

Hoses

Hose nozzles

Horse ties and/or cross ties

Wall feeders for grain and hay

Horse toys

Salt blocks big or little ones

Dewormer

Needles/syringes

Plastic totes

Watering troughs

Tack boxes

Bungee cords

Mounting block

Saddle pads

Lead ropes

Halters

Lunge ropes

Riding Helmets (all sizes)

Horse Treats

Gloves

If anyone wishes to leave a monetary donation with us that can be done in the form of a gift card