Make a One Time Donation

Every euro goes directly to the horses.

The Chaar horse was close to disappearing. Today, with more than 70 in the herd, that story is changing — because of people like you. Your one-time donation funds the feed, veterinary care, and daily work that keeps this lineage alive.

  • Anyone can make a one time, monthly or yearly donation via our Paypal link.

    Just choose the amount and frequency, and then pay with your Paypal account or credit / debit card.

    You will receive an official receipt from our charity registered in France.

    Donate Here (Opens Paypal)

  • If you pay taxes in 🇫🇷 France, you can get 66% of your donation refunded.

    How does it work?

    1. Choose your donation amount and frequency through HelloAsso.

    2. Ger your tax receipt (reçu fiscal) - it’s sent to your email automatically.

    3. Use this receipt when filing your taxes to claim your refund.

    What does it cost you?

    Your receive a 66% refund on any donation. eg., if you donate 100 euros, it will only cost you 34 euro after the tax refund.

    Follow the link below to the HelloAsso Portal. It’s fast, secure and will go directly to the association.

    Donate through HelloAsso (Opens to their website)

  • Prefer to Donate by Bank Cheque?

    If you’d like to support the Chaar Appaloosa project but prefer not to donate online, you can send a bank cheque directly to us by post.

    Here’s how:

     1. Make the cheque payable to: Chaar Appaloosa Association

     2. Write “Donation for Chaar Appaloosa association” in the memo line.

     3. Send your cheque to the following address:

    Chaar Appaloosa Association, Nicolas POIRIER

    61 Beauséjour 35250 Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt, FRANCE

    Once we receive your cheque, we’ll send you a confirmation of your donation. Your support is invaluable and makes a real difference—thank you for helping us protect this rare and beautiful horse breed!

Where do the donations go?

Horses grazing on a snow-covered hillside under a clear blue sky.

Winter Food For 80 + Chaar Horses

During the winter as food is scarce, we supplement the diet of the horses with extra grain and foliage. Each year, as the herd grows, so does the budget to secure food for the entire winter. The mares especially need support in order to grow healthy foals for the spring season.

Group of wild horses grazing on a grassy plain with rolling hills and snow-capped mountains in the background during sunset.

Routine Veterinary Care, Vaccinations and Emergencies for 80 + Horses

Every horse in the herd is regularly vaccinated, dewormed, and monitored throughout the year. Our local vet makes regular visits to ensure the health of the breeding stock, with emergency care available when needed. As the herd grows, so does the cost of keeping every animal in strong health.

A white Mercedes-Benz truck carrying four horses on a dirt road in a rural area with hills and mountains in the background. Several people are nearby, some standing and talking.

Purchase New Equipment for the Farm

We are always fundraising to purchase new machinery such as new trucks for transportation, and grain storage facilities.

Improved equipment is a huge priority for the project as it saves our small team precious time and money on required daily tasks.

riding kyrgyz chaar horses on a grassy fields of celestial mountain

Salaries for Local Horsemen, `Vet and Project Leader

Our local Kyrgz team is the heart of the operation and works tirelessly to protect our current horse herds year round. They work alongside the international volunteers to promote the project worldwide, and are hosts when visitors come to the farm in Kyrgyzstan and during the annual Chaar Expedition.

A person wearing a green beanie, gray and black jacket, and gloves standing next to a white horse with black spots in a rural, snowy landscape with hills in the background.

Ongoing Costs For IT, Website & Marketing

We have ongoing operational costs such as online subscriptions, fees and website maintenance. As well as managing volunteers and social media content creation to spread the word about the Chaar association.

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Infrastructure Upgrades as the Herd Grows

Our growing herd is in need of new paddocks to accommodate the maturing mares and stallions in the coming seasons. The farm is always being fixed and improved to be more comfortable for the horsemen, volunteers and horses.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 100% of your donation goes directly to the Chaar horses and the team caring for them. This includes winter feed, veterinary care, staff salaries, transport, and farm infrastructure. We publish an annual financial report available to all members and supporters.

  • Yes. The Chaar Appaloosa Association is a registered nonprofit based in France. You will receive an official donation receipt by email, which can be used for tax purposes depending on your country of residence.

  • French tax residents can benefit from a 66% tax rebate on donations made via HelloAsso. For donors in other countries, tax deductibility depends on your local regulations. We recommend checking with your tax adviser. An official receipt is provided for all donations.

  • Yes. Donations via PayPal can be made in most major currencies. PayPal will handle the conversion automatically. Bank cheque donations should be made payable in euros.

  • Yes — and it makes a big difference. Monthly supporters from €15/month provide the stable, year-round funding that the breeding programme depends on. You can set up a recurring donation via PayPal or become an official monthly supporter through our monthly support option.