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58 Gypsy Vanners Gifted in 2018 LexLin Gypsy Ranch is pleased to announce its largest donation to date, donating 58 Gypsy Vanner horses through its philanthropic program Gypsy Gift in 2018. In 2017, LexLin donated 20 horses. LexLin previously donated
Read moreCharitable Contributions Assist Needy, Homeless in East Tennessee Communities Villa Collina estate owner Dr. Eric W. Barton donated items valued at $113,333 in spring 2018 to East Tennessee nonprofit organizations in an effort to help less fortunate residents of Blount
Read moreMakes expansion dreams a reality for equine-assisted grief counseling center in Maryville, Tennessee Dr. Eric W. Barton, president and CEO of LexLin Gypsy Ranch, recently increased his donation to Blount County, TN-based Mane Support to a total donation value of
Read moreEquine therapy programs change lives on a daily basis. With over $1 million in donations prior to 2018 we plan to make the biggest impact yet through our Gypsy Gift program here at LexLin Gypsy Ranch. We have been blessed to
Read moreEditor’s Note: While we are actively pairing Gypsy Vanners with deserving PATH Accredited therapy centers across the U.S., we hope that you enjoy this fun blog written from the perspective of a Gypsy Vanner horse awaiting placement through the LexLin
Read moreLexLin Gypsy Ranch is pleased to announce its fifth year of Gypsy Gift, where the largest Gypsy Vanner Ranch in the United States will donate 20-plus LexLin Gypsy Horses in 2018 to equine therapy centers across the U.S. LexLin Gypsy
Read moreFollowing the successful return of the annual TVBA Keynote Dinner, Business Expo and Veteran Job Fair on Jan. 29 and 30, the Tennessee Veterans Business Association proved that the organization is back and better than ever! TVBA held its annual
Read moreImpactful donation bolsters equine-assisted grief counseling center in Maryville, Tennessee Dr. Eric W. Barton, president and CEO of LexLin Gypsy Ranch, recently presented an impactful $850,000 donation to Blount County-based Mane Support, enabling a substantial expansion of the nonprofit organization’s
Read moreEditor’s note: The following story appeared in The Daily Times — By Melanie Tucker Mane Support, Blount County’s and Tennessee’s only free-standing grief counseling center, has received a wonderful gift just in time for Christmas. That gift comes in the
Read moreVilla Collina recently hosted a 242nd birthday and a surprise wedding – all in one glorious weekend for the U.S. Marine Corps. The waterfront mansion marked the 242nd birthday of the Marines with a formal ceremony, dinner, specially decorated cake
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