BONANZA 2023

What is BONANZA?

Bonanza is an annual  fundraising event sponsored by Oliver’s Kids Foundation to provide resources for helping children in need.  (hOofin’ iT hippotherapy is one of the recipients of funds raised through Bonanza.)  This cowboy-themed event will take place at the Oliver Angus Ranch Arena, 11811 Douglas Cemetery Road, Highfill, Arkansas.  Bonanza attendance was over 800 in 2021! 

100% of the admission price goes to the Kids Foundation to support hOofin’ iT!

Admission cost will include great food, live music (artist to be announced), dancing, arena events. and a silent auction. Bonanza t-shirts will also be available for purchase.

Tickets and other purchases may be made be paid by CASH, check, debit or charge. (CASH IS PREFERRED)

Who is invited? The invitation is open to friends of friends, of friends, of friends, and so on! If you’re reading this…you’re invited.

Bonanza Saloon: A variety of beverages are offered at the Bonanza Saloon. (A PHOTO ID is required to visit the Bonanza Saloon.)

What do you wear to BONANZA? Attire is ….comfortable; but cowboy boots and hats are always welcome!

Where is Bonanza? Bonanza is held at the Oliver Angus Ranch Arena, 11811 Douglas Cemetary Road. Highfill, AR. (On Hwy 264 from Cave Springs, go 2 miles west of the southern entrance of XNA National Airport. Watch for BONANZA signs.)

All proceeds from the Kids Foundation annual fundraiser, BONANZA, support hOofin’ iT, Occupational Therapy Services (Hippotherapy).

What is Hippotherapy? Hippotherapy is a form of physical, occupational and speech therapy in which a therapist uses the characteristic movements of a horse to provide carefully graded motor and sensory input. A foundation is established to improve neurological function and sensory processing, which can be generalized to a wide range of daily activities. The movement of the horse is a means to a treatment goal when utilizing hippotherapy as a treatment strategy. (‘Hippo’ is derived from the Greek word ‘hippos’ meaning horse.)

Learn more about the Kids Foundation and hOofin’ iT!

Watch this short video about how money raised through Bonanza benefits the students participating in hOofin’ iT, Hippotherapy. (Video courtesy of David Whisel and DW2 Video Productions)