The Denver chapter of Architecture for Humanity has partnered with the Hudson Ranch outside of Pueblo, CO to design and build a covered riding arena. In 1994 the Hudson's donated the ranch to the 4H Foundation and Farmers Union and Youth Charitable Foundation
The ranch is comprised of 1850 acres, 1250 which are directly accessible from our site along highway 78 southwest of Pueblo, CO. Another 600 acres are located along the west edge of St. Charles Canyon closer to Buela, CO.
60 adult cattle and 53 claves are maintained on the property. Aside from equine therapy the ranch is host to several activities. It boasts the highest ceiling allowed by the FAA for model rocket launches. Rocketeers account for over 1600 launches a year through various organizations including 4H.
Other activities include: hiking, camping, fishing recreational riding, and target practice.
Here are some of the donated materials we have already:
(2) Truss packs
Assorted Steel sections and lenghts
Assorted Telephone Poles, Railroad Ties, and 1x timber of varying lengths and conditions
(20) Tire Bales
Assorted loose tires
Conveyor belt material of various lengths and widths
Concrete Blocks
Here is what we still need:
Straw Bales (construction grade)
Sheathing for two seperate roofs
Clear material for day lighting (corrugated plastic)
Roofing material
Decent quality framing lumber
Mechanical fasteners, screws, bolts, nails (assorted)
Barn Door Hardware
Modular ranch fencing
Concrete and rebar
Addtional Telephone poles and rail road ties
We are willing to accept anything that can be of use. Team members and staff are willing to pick up any useful donated materials.
Other:
We are going to need a bunch of man power to help get this thing built. We will definately need a light weight crane and auger to drill the holes for our columns
Assorted tools for construction, saws, hammers, compressors, hammers, squares, saftey equipment, scaffolding, come-alongs, wooden stakes, drills, impact hammers, chain saws, laser level, tape measures, etc.
