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Johnathon
16.2 Athletic TB gelding



Gender: Gelding
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age: 14
Height: 16.2

Offered by Rising Starr Horse Rescue
Windy Knoll Farm, 6723 Peaks Road, Bedford, VA 24523

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Ready to start your way. Johnathon has a big personalty. He will need a experienced person.

Suitability and Training

On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being Calm and 5 being Spirited,Johnathon is a 3.00

Best career/placement option for repurposing Johnathon:
    Competition
    In Training/Under Evaluation

More about career/placement options:
Fancy TB lots of potential. Not yet broke to saddle

Areas in which Johnathon has experience:
    Dressage
    Eventing
    Hunter
    Hunter Seat Equitation
    Jumping


Where is Johnathon located?


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Johnathon is located at Windy Knoll Farm, 6723 Peaks Road, Bedford, VA 24523.

Our organization has use of the following at this facility:
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Dental Care: How often is dental care provided for each horse? *Missing
Horse checks: How often are horses visually and physically checked by personnel at the facility? *Missing
Parasite Control: Our organization has the following worming protocols in place:
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Fly/Insect Control: What remedies are used to control flies and insects? :
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Last Updated: 2023-10-23

Our Rehoming Policies


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Rehoming
Our organization has the following re-homing (adoption/purchase) policies and procedures in place:
    All potential adopters/purchasers complete a written contract which constitutes the agreement between our organization and the new owner
    Our organization will only re-home an equine to a location where another equine resides
    Potential adopters/purchasers must visit our organization and be observed with the equine on site
    The distance of a potential adopter/purchaser's home from our facility is a consideration for when re-homing an equine
    Our organization conducts a site visit of the adopter/purchaser's facility before the transfer of the equine to the adopter/purchaser's facility
    Potential adopters/purchasers are encouraged to do a short-term, on-site foster with the equine
    The agreement reflects that any individual or organization in possession of the equine as of the date of the agreement and any time thereafter is bound to not sell the equine at auction for slaughter or allow the equine to be sold, transferred, released, or otherwise placed into possession of any person or organization that will cause or allow the equine to be sold at auction for slaughter.
    The agreement states that should the adopter decide to re-home the equine, our organization must be notified of the name, address, and telephone number of any individual or organization intending to take possession of the equine for any reason prior to the equine being placed into the possession of such individual or organization.
    The agreement states that if there is any breach of contract the equine must be returned to our organization
    The agreement states that our organization reserves the right to make unannounced visits
    The agreement states that our organization reserves the right to make scheduled visits
    The agreement states that adopters/purchasers can return an equine to our organization free of charge
    The agreement states that adopters/purchasers can return an equine to our organization for a fee
    The agreement states that adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for two years

Our organization requires references from the following:
    Veterinarian
    Farrier
    Personal/Other

Transfer of ownership occurs:   After two years

The average equine re-homing (adoption/purchase) fee received by your organization:  Over $1,500

Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
All horses are micro-chipped, with a lifetime membership that must stay in RSHR name. We have a 70 question application before a potential adopter can visit the farm.

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Last Updated: 2023-10-23

More About Us


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Rising Starr Horse Rescue
6723 Peaks Road
Bedford VA 24523
203-257-8345
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Public Charity

Our Mission/How we are involved with horses:
Rising Starr Horse Rescue saves, rehabilitates, retrains and rehomes abandoned, neglected, or abused horses. By giving America's horses a second chance at life, we give the community a chance to experience the love, patience, and compassion horses have for humans. We do this by rescuing horses in need and educating the public through our programs. Our talented and specialized group of veterinarians, care staff, volunteers, and trainers work together, committed to each horse's rehabilitation, Re-training, and Re-homing to ensure that they become healthy, happy, and confident horses. Our Mission does not stop there, as we also strive to educate others around us about the Reality and responsibility of horse ownership. We provide guidance on decreasing the number of unwanted horses in the United States. ​


Primary Focus involving horses (Horse Welfare, Public Service, Sport & Recreation):  Horse Welfare

Our organization operates programs involved with horse rescue, foster care, rehabilitation, adoption and/or retirement.

Our organization's primary activity is equine rescue, adoption & retirement.

Our organization is directly responsible for the care and shelter of equines involved in our programs.

Our organization conducts Equine Assisted Services (EAS) in accordance with the EQUUS Foundation Guidelines on Qualifications of Organizations Conducting Equine-Assisted Services (EAS)).

Our organization provides community outreach and/or public education programs involving horses.

100% of our total programs and services are equine-related.



EIN: 47-4027991
Founded: 2015

Equine Welfare Network Guardian
2023

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