“Mend Them Teach Them.” The Empty Saddle Memorial Foundation’s motto defines its focus on our youth.
In the past three years, the ESMF has worked to honor the lost horsemen of the area by helping out with the education and the medical needs of area youth with donations made to the foundation in memory of its honorees. Honorees for 2010 were Neal Hermanson and Levi Wisness. Richard Bahm, A.J. Franzen and Bud Sperry were honored for 2011.
ESMF honorees spent an important part of their lives in the lives of their horses.
This time shaped who they were. Honest and confident, these honorees knew humility, self-discipline, respect, trust and the responsibility of leadership. It is hoped that these admired character qualities will inspire young people to follow in our honorees’ footsteps.
Donated funds are used to award educational scholarships and provide medical assistance to youth in the area. To date, the foundation has given more than $10,000 in scholarships and medical assistance. Donations can be awarded or given to recipients in the memory of the individual honorees, or all honorees.
The Empty Saddle Memorial Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) non profit corporation founded in April 2010.
For information about scholarship applications, youth medical assistance, membership or donations, contact Nick Lonski at 701-565-2044.
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