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Nicasio, CA

Seeking Therapeutic Riding Trail Horse or Pony



Seasoned, quiet, friendly horse or pony that has a calm temperament and easygoing personality.

We are seeking a Horse and/or Pony that meets the following criteria:
Age Range:
Aged 6-9  Aged 10-14  Aged 15-20  Aged Over 20

Gender:
Geldings  Mares  

Size Preference:
Medium Pony (12.2 to 13.2h) Large Pony (13.3 to 14.2h) Any size pony Small Horse (14.3 to 15.3h) Large Horse (16.0 to 16.3h) Tall/Draft Horse (over 17.0h)

Breeds we will NOT consider:
Thoroughbred, Gaited Horse

Temperament:
Calm and quiet. More whoa than go. Can walk in a string on the trail while being lead by a horse handler. Used to being groomed. Likes kids.

Activities that the equine will be expected to perform:
    English Walk Only
    Western Walk Only
    Horsemanship (grooming, tacking up & handling by individuals with disabilities)
    Hippotherapy
    Trail riding

Other Activities:
The horses are lead by a horse handler most of the time and walk on the trail with other horses, not alone.

Current/former experience/training which could make the equine suitable for your program:
    Dressage
    Driving
    English Pleasure
    Eventing
    Endurance
    Hunter
    Hunter Seat Equitation
    Jumping
    Parade Horse
    Polo
    Reining
    Trail Riding
    Vaulting
    Western Dressage
    Western Pleasure
    Western Ranch
    Western Seat Equitation

Other Experience/Training:
A horse that is not reactive or super sensitive as it will have different handlers most days.

The organization has the following policies about horses who are sound and healthy but have the following chronic conditions that require medication:
Lyme Disease: Accept subject to severity of condition
Cushing's Disease: Accept subject to severity of condition
Thyroid Disease: Accept subject to severity of condition
Navicular Disease: Accept subject to severity of condition
Inflammation: Accept with financial assistance for medication


Location: The equine will be located at Halleck Creek Ranch, 1740 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio, CA 94946


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More about where will the equine be located?


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Total acreage dedicated specifically to the horses: 40
The organization has use of the following at this facility:
Structures/Barns: 0  Run-in sheds: 13
Pastures: 5  Paddocks/Pens/Turnout Areas: 13
Uncovered Outdoor Rings: 1  Covered Outdoor Rings: 1
Indoor Rings: 0

Horses have assigned stalls in the structure(s).
Horses are stalled for 1-3; hours per day, on average.
Horse Turn Out Practices:
    Equines are out 24/7 except when they are being trained
    Equines are out 24/7 except when they are used for the conduct of the organization's programs

The following describes the pastures at this facility:
    This facility has a written plan in place for pasture management, which includes guidelines for seeding, fertilizing, irrigation, mowing, dragging, harrowing, manure removal, removal of debris, the control of poisonous plants, and a schedule for cleaning
    A dedicated staff person(s) is responsible for pasture management
    All pastures are fenced to prevent escape or injury
    Electric fencing is used; electric wires or tape fence are visibly marked
    Fencing checks, such as broken or missing planks, loose fence posts, exposed or loose nails, detached wires, etc., are done regularly
    Pastures are rotated
    Pastures have natural protection for equines (i.e., trees)
    Pastures have man-made protection for equines (i.e., shelters)

The following describes the turnout areas other than pastures at this facility:
    This facility has a written plan in place for the maintenance of turnout areas, which includes a schedule for cleaning, manure removal, and dragging
    A dedicated staff person(s) is responsible for the maintenance of turnout areas
    All turnout areas are fenced to prevent escape or injury
    Turnout areas have man-made protection for equines (i.e., shelters)
    Fencing checks, such as broken or missing planks, loose fence posts, exposed or loose nails, detached wires, etc., are done regularly


Horses have access to clean drinking water at all times

Hoof care is provided for each horse: Every 4-8 weeks and when an issue arises

Dental care is provided for each horse: Annually and when an issue arises

Each horse is visually and physically checked by personnel at the facility: Every day or 6 days a week




Acquisition, Breeding, Intake & Training Policies


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The organization has the following policies related to breeding and stallions:


Re-homing Policies


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has the following policies and procedures related to horses that need to be retired, are no longer able to contribute to the mission of the organization, and/or are no longer manageable:
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Equine Retirement and Euthanasia Policies


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