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Gentle Carousel Therapy Horses is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity.

Your donations are tax deductible. Help us grant wishes, make memories and bring a little magic into the world.

Gentle Carousel Inc.

P.O. Box 1672

High Springs, FL 32655

Phone: 352-226-9009

E-mail:

MiniHorseTherapy@att.net

Therapy Horse Angel working at a photo shoot.

New Reading Is Magic poster. Yes Magic really did work with Luke the elephant.

Magic appearing on The Ilene Silverman Show.

Therapy Horses Magic and Moonbeam on

James Gurney, the best-selling author and illustrator of the Dinotopia book series created original artwork for our Reading Is Magic program.

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Thank you Girls Horse Club for making Gentle Carousel the organization you adopted this year!

"Magic and Gentle Carousel,

Inspiring children to read is magical. You are making a difference!"

Chris Soentpiet - Acclaimed children's book author and illustrator

Magic and Moonbeam behaving like pros for a television interview at the Ronald McDonald House.

"Keep up the wonderful work you do. I often tell people that Lassie was the first therapy dog--the first to be allowed in hospitals more than 50 years ago!

Best, Jon " Jon Provost - Appeared as Timmy Martin on Lassie

" Gentle Carousel Therapy Horses.

Your Reading Is Magic program and volunteers are heroes every time they walk into a school or library. Using little miniature horses to inspire young children to read is most creative. Congratulations on your wonderful charity, spirit and service to your community.

- Bill Bennett " Former Secretary of Education William J. Bennett

Reading Is Magic in the News!

Magic receiving grant check from Walmart for Reading Is Magic program.

Winning photo of Therapy Horse Circus and the Grady House Dalmatians.

Look for Therapy Horse Circus in Spring 2009 EquuSSource Magazine

Hear podcast of film writer, producer, director and best selling author (The Soul of A Horse) Joe Camp talk about Gentle Carousel Therapy Horses on the radio!

"To Magic and The Gentle Carousel Horses... What an awesome thing y'all are doing. Thanks so much! God Bless"

-Joe Camp

Therapy Horse Magic with four-time Olympian and ten-time US Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year, Karen O'Connor.

Look for Therapy Horse Stardust in Horse Illustrated magazine.

Contest winning photo of Therapy Horse Circus.

Feature article about Gentle Carousel in Miniature Horse World magazine.

Thank you to the following radio stations for broadcasting interviews with Gentle Carousel!

Professional baseball player Jon Townsend of the Los Angeles Angels has supported Gentle Carousel on our therapy visits.

Gentle Carousel horses are in the news!

Therapy Horse Magic with David O'Connor, president of the United States Equestrian Federation, Olympic gold medalist and Pan American Games and World Equestrian Games medalist.

Joe Camp and Benji Team Up With Gentle Carousel

With Joe Camp and Benji

Where: Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club

8300 NW 31st Lane Road

Ocala, Florida 34482

When: October 3, 2009

Limited Seating Available

Charitable Donation: $100

Time: Private VIP Sponsor Reception at 6:00 PM

Cocktails at 6:30

Dinner begins at 7:30

VIP sponsor tickets include a private reception with Joe Camp, your photo taken with Benji and Joe and a copy of Joe Camp's latest best selling book "The Soul Of A Horse" signed for you personally.

Dinner begins at 7:00

Enjoy a Live Auction that will be offering the items:

A trip to Paris, France

A trip to Italy

A trip to Switzerland

2010 Kentucky Derby

A catered dinner at your home with Benji and Joe as your guests

BENJI, the actual star of Benji Off The Leash! will be flying from California to Florida with film writer, producer, director, bestselling author and man behind the canine superstar, Joe Camp for this special event.

We are so grateful that Joe, his wife Kathleen and Benji are willing to donate their time to support our therapy horses.

For anyone who loves horses or animals of any kind, this once in a lifetime magical dinner and event will touch your heart.

You will have the opportunity to meet Joe Camp and Benji in person and hear Joe speak about his relationship with horses, making movies with Benji and so much more.

The beautiful miniature therapy horses of Gentle Carousel will also attend and visit with guests.

"The Magic of Horses" is a benefit for Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses. Your own life will be enriched and at the same time you will help Gentle Carousel grant wishes, make memories and bring a little magic into the world.

Benji was just named Oprah's Favorite Onscreen Animal!

"Lassie may be a classic choice, but this time around, Benji edged her out by a hair. While we appreciate Lassie and Timmy's bond, Benji is a stray with serious spunk. He may not have any pedigree, but Benji gets the job done. In his first film—released in 1974—Benji uses his keen canine senses to help save children from kidnappers. Plus, this pound puppy inspires audiences to open their hearts and homes to mutts of all shapes and sizes."

See Benji on Oprah's website

What is being said about The Soul Of A Horse.

"Joe shows that animals can change your perspective and perhaps even your life. This book is about compromise, trust, and love. There are life lessons to be learned here that go beyond the pasture and affect the quality of your life. Read this book and feel your heart open."

Mike Thompson
Writer-Producer of the new Universal film TRAVELING

Joe Camp is a natural when it comes to understanding how animals tick and a genius at telling us their story. This book is a must-read for those who love animals of any species."

Monty Roberts
Author of New York Times Best-seller The Man Who Listens to Horses

"One cannot help but be touched by Camp's love and sympathy for animals and by his eloquence on the subject."

Michael Korda
The Washington Post

"I wish you could hear my excitement for Joe Camp's new book, The Soul of a Horse. It is unique, powerful, needed."

Dr. Marty Becker
Best-selling author of several "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books; Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host and
Popular veterinary contributor to ABC's "Good Morning America"

"I read The Soul of a Horse and I see the soul of a man. I am absolutely captivated."

Dr. Robert M. Miller, DVM
Author, Lecturer, Equine Veterinarian
2004 Western States Hall of Fame

"Joe Camp writes about horses with empathy, curiosity, and a deep regard for equine instincts and behavior. It's a book that encourages the reader, gently, to step into the herd and learn."

Debbie Moors
Horse & Rider

Benji posing for photographers with fellow actors Alicia Silverstone, Ed Asner, Wendie Malick (above), Broadway star Gretchen Wyler and from "Two And A Half Men" Angus T. Jones.

Benji and Joe Camp on national television at the Genesis Awards accepting Best Family Picture Of The Year for Benji Off The Leash.

"A breath of fresh air."
Dave Kehr - New York Times

"Surefire family entertainment! I'm giving this film my HOT vote!"
Leonard Maltin- Hot Ticket

"A good one! And it sends a valuable message."
Roger Ebert - Chicago Sun Times

"One of the best family movies of the decade!"
Christopher Largen - Amazon.com

A Readers Digest Family Favorite.

Joe Camp filming Benji Off The Leash.

BENJI'S AMAZING CAREER

Benji is the only American actor who can boast that three movies bearing his name have finished their year of theatrical release in the top ten-percent of box office grosses for the year. Benji co-starred in a movie with Chevy Chase and starred in four ABC primetime specials and a Saturday morning series for CBS and the release of Benji Of The Leash.
In September of 2002, the original Benji movie made People Magazine's all-time "Top 20 Must-See Family Movies."
Benji is the only canine actor to ever have his name placed in contention for an acting Academy Award. During the release of the original Benji movie, there were so many film writers praising the dog's ability to express emotion on the screen that Joe thought Why not? Several ads ran in Daily Variety and Hollywood Reporter suggesting Benji for the acting award, but Joe admits that Benji did not get nominated.
Over 74 million people have seen Benji in the theaters, more than half of them adults.

More than a billion people have watched Benji on television.
Two of Benji's primetime specials have been nominated for Emmys.
Benji's title theme was nominated for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe.
Benji has twice been named the American Guild of Variety Artists' Animal Entertainer of the year.

Sponsorship Opportunities for

To Benefit Gentle Carousel Therapy Horses and Gentle Carousel’s Reading Is Magic Program

The Platinum Chariot Sponsorship - $10,000

Prominent placement of company logo on all print advertising, invitations, event website and newsletter. A full page program listing and recognition during the event.

A private lunch with Joe and Kathleen Camp (and Benji) with photographs.

A visit by Gentle Carousel Therapy Horses and Benji to hospital/charity of your choice.

Eight VIP tickets that include private reception and reserved sponsor seating.

Personally autographed books by Joe Camp.

The Diamond Surry Sponsorship - $5,000

Company logo and recognition on print advertising, invitations, event website and newsletter.

A visit by Gentle Carousel Therapy Horses to hospital/charity of your choice.

1/2 page program listing.

Four VIP tickets that include private reception and reserved sponsor seating.

Photographs with Joe Camp and Benji.

Personally autographed books by Joe Camp.

The Golden Carriage Sponsorship - $2000

Placement of company logo and recognition on event website, newsletter and 1/4 page program listing.

Two VIP tickets that include private reception and reserved sponsor seating.

Personally autographed books by Joe Camp

Photographs with Joe Camp and Benji.

The Silver Stagecoach Sponsorship - $1000

Placement of company logo and recognition on event website, newsletter and program listing.

Two VIP tickets that include private reception and reserved sponsor seating.

Photographs with Joe Camp and Benji.

Personally autographed books by Joe Camp

Contact: 352-226-9009

MiniHorseTherapy@att.net

Gentle Carousel Therapy Horses is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity.

Your donations are tax deductible.

Gentle Carousel is recognized as a non-profit charity in the state of Florida. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." ~Winston Churchill

Gentle Carousel Inc.

P.O. Box 1672

High Springs, FL 32655

Phone: 352-226-9009

E-mail: MiniHorseTherapy@att.net