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Runnin' Free Ranch
Runnin' Free Ranch
1403 Old Bardwell Road
ENNIS, TX 75119
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EIN: 47-461535Founded: 2015
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Profile Last Updated May 25, 2022Public Charity
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Effective Date
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MISSION & PROGRAMS
Mission:The mission of Runnin’ Free Ranch (RFR) is to provide a non-judgmental, non-pressured environment where veterans, at-risk youth, individuals with special needs and their families can experience freedom, hope and positive life-changing relationships through the facilitation of equine assisted counseling and activities. We offer professional counseling services, mentoring programs and group sessions, utilizing equine assisted counseling/activities free of charge.
Our organization conducts Equine Assisted Services 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.
Our organization is directly responsible for the care and shelter of equines involved in our programs.
100% of our total programs and services are horse-related.
Our organization does not use satellite, overflow, foster, and/or outreach facilities
Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Our organization provides the following equine assisted services (EAS):
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
Not Checked:
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Driving Services
Therapeutic Vaulting Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Academic Learning
Overview of our programs involved with providing EAS to individuals with special needs:
Runnin Free Ranch exists to provide freedom to those held captive by the pain of their past, hope to those who are weary and life giving relationships through professional equine assisted counseling sessions. Each session is facilitated by a licensed professional counselor, an equine specialist and one or more horses.
Runnin Free Ranch provides individual counseling sessions, group sessions, mentoring programs and Operation Freedom to veterans, individuals with special needs, at-risk youth and their families through the facilitation of equine assisted counseling/activities and trauma focused equine assisted psychotherapy. Runnin Free Ranch provides opportunities to learn communication skills, team building, goal setting, confidence building, personal insight and how to build healthy connected relationships through the human/horse relationship experience.
We offer professional equine assisted counseling year round to ages 5 years old and up. The equine assisted counseling program works with at-risk youth, individuals on the autistic spectrum, those with cognitive disabilities, developmental delays or disabilities, language impairments, behavioral disorders, attention deficit disorder,mental health disabilities, emotional disabilities, genetic conditions/disorders, head trauma/brain Injury, intellectual disability, juvenile delinquency, learning disabilities, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance abuse issues, anxiety, depression. Before clients are accepted into the equine assisted counseling program an intake is conducted to determine if the individual is a good fit, will benefit from the equine assisted counseling and a treatment plan is assessed.
We also offer a summer youth program called Freedom Trail that focuses on building a relationship with your horse to work on trust, respect, assertiveness, intrapersonal and interpersonal change, and accepting responsibility for personal choices through group activities. Runnin Free Ranch also facilitates equine therapy through ground work activities to local nursing homes residents who have experienced strokes and other geriatric issues.
Our Operation Freedom Program works with veterans dealing with PTSD.
Community Outreach and/or Public Education:Overview of our programs involved with providing community outreach and/or public education programs involving horses:
Runnin Free Ranch facilitates equine assisted counseling workshops and retreats.
We have a summer youth program called Freedom Trail, senior program where residents of local nursing homes come to Runnin Free Ranch to experience equine activities.
We offer equine activities and counseling to veterans with PTSD called Operation Freedom.
Mentoring Programs for our youth and young adults incorporating equine activities.
We offer equine assisted learning opportunities to our local churches and businesses.
Research/Medical Use of Equines:
Our organization has never made, and would not ever consider making, equines available for research studies or medical training that involves invasive procedures and/or that which may cause pain or suffering to the equine.
Religious Affiliation:
Our organization does not promote religious education, religious purposes, or a specific religious faith or use donations for religious education or religious purposes; require participants to be of a certain faith; require participation in religious, instruction, activities or services; or require participation in prayer, worship, religious instruction or other religious activities as a condition of receiving social or secular services offered.
Auction Donation:
Our organization has never allowed, or would not consider allowing, an equine to be sold, transferred, released, or otherwise placed into possession of any person or organization that would cause or allow the equine to be sold at auction for slaughter.
Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Our organization provides the following Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
1: Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers at Runnin' Free Ranch
1. Amy Dojahn M.Ed., LPC-S
Our organization acquires horses/equines from the following source(s):
Donation
Purchase/Adoption from Owner
Our organization does not acquire horses/equines from the following source(s):
Lease
Auction
Kill pen/Feedlot
Return
Surrender
Seizure
Abandonment
Our organization will accept the following:
Geldings
Mares
Not Checked:
Pregnant Mares
Foals
Stallions
Only Stallions to be castrated
Additional information about our acquisition policies and practices:
The Ranch's main focus is adopting rescued horses that will be good partners in equine assisted counseling sessions. Two of our horses were adopted from a horse rescue called Throwaway Ponies and a third horse was donated by the owner who rescued him from a kill pen.
A current Coggins
Vaccination records that have been administered within the last 12 months
If health records are not available or are out-of-date, our veterinarian will administer appropriate vaccinations
Prior to a horse being accepted and/or arriving at the facility, the organization has the following policies in place:
The owner of a potential equine is interviewed over the phone or in person prior to seeing the equine
The equine is evaluated at its place of residence
The owner completes an application/contract which constitutes the agreement between the owner and our organization
The owner is financially responsible for the shipping of the equine to and from the organization
Equines are on trial for up to 30 days
The trial period may be reduced based on the equine's progress
During the trial period, the organization accepts total financial responsibility for the care of the equine, including board, feed, shoeing and any necessary veterinary care
The trial period may be terminated by either the organization or the owner for any reason
Following arrival of the equine at the facility, the following is performed:
Physical examination by a veterinarian upon arrival and/or prior to quarantine departure
Photographs are taken of each equine upon arrival at the facility and kept with the equine's health records
A Henneke Body Conditioning Score or other body conditioning score is assigned
Physical examination by a farrier
Vaccinations
De-worming
Upon intake, the organization has the following quarantine policy in place:
The equine is confined to a designated and separate area for isolation and quarantine at the facility for a prescribed period of time
The typical length of quarantine is: Up to 10 days
Horses are assessed for following skills and behaviors:
Retrieval from a pasture/paddock
Leading with a halter and lead rope
Temperament, disposition and attitude, such as rated from very calm to very high spirited
Saddling
Bridling
Lunging
Loading onto and unloading off a trailer
Mounting and dismounting
Riding at the walk
Riding by a beginner and/or unbalanced rider
Tolerance to unusual objects and loud noises
Known vices, i.e., cribbing, biting, kicking, weaving, stall walking, etc
Grooming
Bathing
Clipping
Tolerance to multiple handlers at the same time
Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the ongoing assessment of horses in its care:
Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine chiropractor
Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine massage therapist
Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine nutritionist
Physical examination by a veterinarian at least annually
No equines are ridden; not applicable
The following variables are considered in determining the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden:
No equines are ridden; not applicable
Horses provided formal training (groundwork or riding): 2-3 times per week
Additional information about our intake, assessment & training policies and practices:
We rely on the expertise of our veterinarian, farrier, purina nutritionist, professional horse trainer and horse chiropractor who come out periodically throughout the year.
Runnin Free Ranch has daily onsite visual observation for any variations in horses appearance. Runnin Free Ranch also uses the weight tape measurements to monitor any physical changes.
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, does NOT breed equines.
Our organization will never have an equine euthanized for space
Our organization may have a healthy equine euthanized if it is a threat to itself, other equines, or people and euthanasia is recommended by a veterinarian
Our organization may have an equine euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian after all reasonable treatment options have been explored
Euthanasia is done on site when possible to decrease trauma from transport
Disposal of the carcass is handled within 24 hours
The following are authorized to administer the procedure for your organization in accordance with state laws:
Veterinarian
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 does NOT re-home an equine to first time equine owners
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
The uploaded Re-homing agreement includes the following re-homing (adoption/purchase) statements:
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 the terms of our organization's agreement will be binding on any future individual or organization taking and/or in possession of the equine for any reason.
The agreement states that re-homed equines cannot be bred
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 are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for one year
Our organization requires references from the following:
Veterinarian
Personal/Other
Transfer of ownership occurs: After one year
The average equine re-homing (adoption/purchase) fee received by your organization:
Not applicable; None received
Our organization has the following policies and procedures related to horses that need to be retired, are no longer useful, or are no longer manageable:
Equines may remain at our organization for their lifetimes
Equines may be found suitable homes by our organization
Equines may be returned to their owners
In the case an equine is unmanageable and demonstrates repeated dangerous behaviors, the equine may be euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian
In the case an equine is unsound and/or unhealthy and cannot be treated to relieve suffering, the equine may be euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian
Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
Runnin Free Ranch does not intend to re-home any of our horses. Our heart and desire is that each of our horses live out the rest of their lives here even when they are retired from our equine assisted counseling programs. However, in the event it is unavoidable Runnin Free Ranch will take all precautions necessary to ensure that the horse is going to a proper home fit for the horse and potential new owner.
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Driving Services
Therapeutic Vaulting Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Academic Learning
Overview of our programs involved with providing EAS to individuals with special needs:
Runnin Free Ranch exists to provide freedom to those held captive by the pain of their past, hope to those who are weary and life giving relationships through professional equine assisted counseling sessions. Each session is facilitated by a licensed professional counselor, an equine specialist and one or more horses.
Runnin Free Ranch provides individual counseling sessions, group sessions, mentoring programs and Operation Freedom to veterans, individuals with special needs, at-risk youth and their families through the facilitation of equine assisted counseling/activities and trauma focused equine assisted psychotherapy. Runnin Free Ranch provides opportunities to learn communication skills, team building, goal setting, confidence building, personal insight and how to build healthy connected relationships through the human/horse relationship experience.
We offer professional equine assisted counseling year round to ages 5 years old and up. The equine assisted counseling program works with at-risk youth, individuals on the autistic spectrum, those with cognitive disabilities, developmental delays or disabilities, language impairments, behavioral disorders, attention deficit disorder,mental health disabilities, emotional disabilities, genetic conditions/disorders, head trauma/brain Injury, intellectual disability, juvenile delinquency, learning disabilities, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance abuse issues, anxiety, depression. Before clients are accepted into the equine assisted counseling program an intake is conducted to determine if the individual is a good fit, will benefit from the equine assisted counseling and a treatment plan is assessed.
We also offer a summer youth program called Freedom Trail that focuses on building a relationship with your horse to work on trust, respect, assertiveness, intrapersonal and interpersonal change, and accepting responsibility for personal choices through group activities. Runnin Free Ranch also facilitates equine therapy through ground work activities to local nursing homes residents who have experienced strokes and other geriatric issues.
Our Operation Freedom Program works with veterans dealing with PTSD.
Community Outreach and/or Public Education:
Runnin Free Ranch facilitates equine assisted counseling workshops and retreats.
We have a summer youth program called Freedom Trail, senior program where residents of local nursing homes come to Runnin Free Ranch to experience equine activities.
We offer equine activities and counseling to veterans with PTSD called Operation Freedom.
Mentoring Programs for our youth and young adults incorporating equine activities.
We offer equine assisted learning opportunities to our local churches and businesses.
Research/Medical Use of Equines:
Our organization has never made, and would not ever consider making, equines available for research studies or medical training that involves invasive procedures and/or that which may cause pain or suffering to the equine.
Religious Affiliation:
Our organization does not promote religious education, religious purposes, or a specific religious faith or use donations for religious education or religious purposes; require participants to be of a certain faith; require participation in religious, instruction, activities or services; or require participation in prayer, worship, religious instruction or other religious activities as a condition of receiving social or secular services offered.
Auction Donation:
Our organization has never allowed, or would not consider allowing, an equine to be sold, transferred, released, or otherwise placed into possession of any person or organization that would cause or allow the equine to be sold at auction for slaughter.
EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICE PROVIDERS
Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Our organization provides the following Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
1: Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers at Runnin' Free Ranch
1. Amy Dojahn M.Ed., LPC-S
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Runnin' Free Ranch
RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Amy Dojahn has a Master's in Counselor Education and has been a licensed professional counselor for 27 years and a supervisor for counseling interns for 4 years. Amy has also received training in Natural Lifemanship and EAGALA. Sessions are always facilitated by the licensed professional counselor and a trained equine handler.
POLICIES: ACQUISITION
Our organization acquires horses/equines from the following source(s):
Donation
Purchase/Adoption from Owner
Our organization does not acquire horses/equines from the following source(s):
Lease
Auction
Kill pen/Feedlot
Return
Surrender
Seizure
Abandonment
Our organization will accept the following:
Geldings
Mares
Not Checked:
Pregnant Mares
Foals
Stallions
Only Stallions to be castrated
Additional information about our acquisition policies and practices:
The Ranch's main focus is adopting rescued horses that will be good partners in equine assisted counseling sessions. Two of our horses were adopted from a horse rescue called Throwaway Ponies and a third horse was donated by the owner who rescued him from a kill pen.
POLICIES: INTAKE, ASSESSMENT & TRAININING
Prior to a horse being accepted and/or arriving at the facility, the organization requires the following with respect to the health status of the horse:A current Coggins
Vaccination records that have been administered within the last 12 months
If health records are not available or are out-of-date, our veterinarian will administer appropriate vaccinations
Not Checked:
If health records are not available or are out-of-date, the owner is responsible for having vaccinations administered.
A health certificate signed by a veterinarian and dated no more than seven days prior to arrival attesting to the health status of the equine is provided to our organization either prior to or upon arrival of the equine
If health records are not available or are out-of-date, the owner is responsible for having vaccinations administered.
A health certificate signed by a veterinarian and dated no more than seven days prior to arrival attesting to the health status of the equine is provided to our organization either prior to or upon arrival of the equine
Prior to a horse being accepted and/or arriving at the facility, the organization has the following policies in place:
The owner of a potential equine is interviewed over the phone or in person prior to seeing the equine
The equine is evaluated at its place of residence
The owner completes an application/contract which constitutes the agreement between the owner and our organization
The owner is financially responsible for the shipping of the equine to and from the organization
Equines are on trial for up to 30 days
The trial period may be reduced based on the equine's progress
During the trial period, the organization accepts total financial responsibility for the care of the equine, including board, feed, shoeing and any necessary veterinary care
The trial period may be terminated by either the organization or the owner for any reason
Not Checked:
Equines are not taken on trial
Equines are on trial up to 60 days
Equines are on trial for 60 or more days
During the trial period, the organization accepts financial responsibility for the care of the equine, including board, feed, shoeing and any necessary veterinary care, up to a fixed amount agreed upon by the organization and the owner
During the trial period, the owner/donor is financially responsible for the care of the equine, including board, feed, shoeing and any necessary veterinary care
Equines are not taken on trial
Equines are on trial up to 60 days
Equines are on trial for 60 or more days
During the trial period, the organization accepts financial responsibility for the care of the equine, including board, feed, shoeing and any necessary veterinary care, up to a fixed amount agreed upon by the organization and the owner
During the trial period, the owner/donor is financially responsible for the care of the equine, including board, feed, shoeing and any necessary veterinary care
Following arrival of the equine at the facility, the following is performed:
Physical examination by a veterinarian upon arrival and/or prior to quarantine departure
Photographs are taken of each equine upon arrival at the facility and kept with the equine's health records
A Henneke Body Conditioning Score or other body conditioning score is assigned
Physical examination by a farrier
Vaccinations
De-worming
Not Checked:
Physical examination by trained barn staff
Physical examination by a dentist
Coggins test
Blood work other than Coggins
Fecal test
The equine is scanned to check for a microchip
The equine is microchipped if the scan indicates that there is no microchip
Physical examination by trained barn staff
Physical examination by a dentist
Coggins test
Blood work other than Coggins
Fecal test
The equine is scanned to check for a microchip
The equine is microchipped if the scan indicates that there is no microchip
Upon intake, the organization has the following quarantine policy in place:
The equine is confined to a designated and separate area for isolation and quarantine at the facility for a prescribed period of time
Not Checked:
The equine is confined to a designated and separate area for isolation and quarantine off-site for a prescribed period of time
The equine is not quarantined
The equine is confined to a designated and separate area for isolation and quarantine off-site for a prescribed period of time
The equine is not quarantined
The typical length of quarantine is: Up to 10 days
Horses are assessed for following skills and behaviors:
Retrieval from a pasture/paddock
Leading with a halter and lead rope
Temperament, disposition and attitude, such as rated from very calm to very high spirited
Saddling
Bridling
Lunging
Loading onto and unloading off a trailer
Mounting and dismounting
Riding at the walk
Riding by a beginner and/or unbalanced rider
Tolerance to unusual objects and loud noises
Known vices, i.e., cribbing, biting, kicking, weaving, stall walking, etc
Grooming
Bathing
Clipping
Tolerance to multiple handlers at the same time
Not Checked:
Riding at the trot
Riding at the canter
Jumping
Driving (Pulling a carriage)
Riding at the trot
Riding at the canter
Jumping
Driving (Pulling a carriage)
Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the ongoing assessment of horses in its care:
Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine chiropractor
Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine massage therapist
Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine nutritionist
Physical examination by a veterinarian at least annually
Not Checked:
The Henneke Body Condition score or other body conditioning score is updated at least monthly
The Henneke Body Condition score or other body conditioning score is updated at least annually
Photographs are taken of each equine monthly and kept with the equine's health records
Photographs are taken of each equine annually and kept with the equine's health records
Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine acupuncturist
Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the weight-carrying or workload capabilities of horses/equines that are ridden in our care: The Henneke Body Condition score or other body conditioning score is updated at least monthly
The Henneke Body Condition score or other body conditioning score is updated at least annually
Photographs are taken of each equine monthly and kept with the equine's health records
Photographs are taken of each equine annually and kept with the equine's health records
Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine acupuncturist
No equines are ridden; not applicable
Not Checked:
Our organization evaluates at least annually and maintains a written record of the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
Our organization evaluates at least annually and maintains a written record of the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
The following variables are considered in determining the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden:
No equines are ridden; not applicable
Not Checked:
Equine age, weight, breed, body condition, fitness, balance, health and soundness
Equine conformation to include the top line, length of back, strength and width of loin, bone density (measured by the circumference of the cannon bone just below the knee)
Size, shape, condition and angle of the hooves
Participant weight, height, body proportions, balance, fitness and riding skills as well as behavioral issues and safety concerns
Weight and proper fit of the saddle and other equipment
Terrain and footing in the working environment
Duration and frequency of working sessions, as the frequency with which an equine is subjected to maximum weight carrying and/or workload
Nature and pace of work, repetitive or varied, radius of turns, degree of incline and regularity of footing when equine is subject to maximum weight-carrying capacity
Temperature and/or weather conditions
Seasonal impact on the equines' workload and weight-carrying capabilities and limitations
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
Equine age, weight, breed, body condition, fitness, balance, health and soundness
Equine conformation to include the top line, length of back, strength and width of loin, bone density (measured by the circumference of the cannon bone just below the knee)
Size, shape, condition and angle of the hooves
Participant weight, height, body proportions, balance, fitness and riding skills as well as behavioral issues and safety concerns
Weight and proper fit of the saddle and other equipment
Terrain and footing in the working environment
Duration and frequency of working sessions, as the frequency with which an equine is subjected to maximum weight carrying and/or workload
Nature and pace of work, repetitive or varied, radius of turns, degree of incline and regularity of footing when equine is subject to maximum weight-carrying capacity
Temperature and/or weather conditions
Seasonal impact on the equines' workload and weight-carrying capabilities and limitations
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
Horses provided formal training (groundwork or riding): 2-3 times per week
Additional information about our intake, assessment & training policies and practices:
We rely on the expertise of our veterinarian, farrier, purina nutritionist, professional horse trainer and horse chiropractor who come out periodically throughout the year.
Runnin Free Ranch has daily onsite visual observation for any variations in horses appearance. Runnin Free Ranch also uses the weight tape measurements to monitor any physical changes.
POLICIES: BREEDING
The organization has the following policies related to breeding and stallions:The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, does NOT breed equines.
Not Checked:
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, breeds equines
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, are permitted to house stallions
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, breeds equines
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, are permitted to house stallions
POLICIES: EUTHANASIA
The organization has the following policies related to euthanasia:Our organization will never have an equine euthanized for space
Our organization may have a healthy equine euthanized if it is a threat to itself, other equines, or people and euthanasia is recommended by a veterinarian
Our organization may have an equine euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian after all reasonable treatment options have been explored
Euthanasia is done on site when possible to decrease trauma from transport
Disposal of the carcass is handled within 24 hours
Not Checked:
Our organization will never have a healthy equine euthanized under any circumstances
Euthanasia is done at the veterinarian's facility
Our organization will never have a healthy equine euthanized under any circumstances
Euthanasia is done at the veterinarian's facility
The following are authorized to administer the procedure for your organization in accordance with state laws:
Veterinarian
Not Checked:
A certified euthanasia technician
Senior staff with appropriate training
Employee of animal control shelter or humane society with appropriate training
Veterinary student under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian
Not applicable. Our organization prohibits euthanasia under any circumstances
A certified euthanasia technician
Senior staff with appropriate training
Employee of animal control shelter or humane society with appropriate training
Veterinary student under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian
Not applicable. Our organization prohibits euthanasia under any circumstances
POLICIES: RE-HOMING
View Re-homing AgreementOur 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 does NOT re-home an equine to first time equine owners
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
Not Checked:
Potential adopters/purchasers are encouraged to do a short-term, on-site foster with the equine
Adopters/purchasers are NOT required to provide updates
Potential adopters/purchasers are encouraged to do a short-term, on-site foster with the equine
Adopters/purchasers are NOT required to provide updates
The uploaded Re-homing agreement includes the following re-homing (adoption/purchase) statements:
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 the terms of our organization's agreement will be binding on any future individual or organization taking and/or in possession of the equine for any reason.
The agreement states that re-homed equines cannot be bred
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 are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for one year
Not Checked:
The agreement states that re-homed equines CANNOT be sold, adopted, transferred, auctioned, released, given away, or otherwise placed into the possession of another individual or organization under any circumstances.
The agreement states that should the adopter decide to re-home the equine, our organization must grant approval 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, including being provided written notification of the name, address, and telephone number of any individual or organization intending to take possession of the equine for any reason.
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
The agreement states that adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for three or more years
None of the statements are included.
The organization does not re-home equines under any circumstances; our organization retains custody of our equines and ensures care of the equines for their lifetimes.
Our organization does not have the authority to transfer ownership and/or does not own any of the equines involved with our programs.
The agreement states that re-homed equines CANNOT be sold, adopted, transferred, auctioned, released, given away, or otherwise placed into the possession of another individual or organization under any circumstances.
The agreement states that should the adopter decide to re-home the equine, our organization must grant approval 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, including being provided written notification of the name, address, and telephone number of any individual or organization intending to take possession of the equine for any reason.
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
The agreement states that adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for three or more years
None of the statements are included.
The organization does not re-home equines under any circumstances; our organization retains custody of our equines and ensures care of the equines for their lifetimes.
Our organization does not have the authority to transfer ownership and/or does not own any of the equines involved with our programs.
Our organization requires references from the following:
Veterinarian
Personal/Other
Not Checked:
Farrier
Not applicable or no references required.
Farrier
Not applicable or no references required.
Transfer of ownership occurs: After one year
The average equine re-homing (adoption/purchase) fee received by your organization:
Not applicable; None received
Our organization has the following policies and procedures related to horses that need to be retired, are no longer useful, or are no longer manageable:
Equines may remain at our organization for their lifetimes
Equines may be found suitable homes by our organization
Equines may be returned to their owners
In the case an equine is unmanageable and demonstrates repeated dangerous behaviors, the equine may be euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian
In the case an equine is unsound and/or unhealthy and cannot be treated to relieve suffering, the equine may be euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian
Not Checked:
Equines may be sent to auction
If a suitable home cannot be located within 12 months, the equine may be euthanized
If a suitable home cannot be located, and space is not available for the equine to remain at the organization, the organization will secure a suitable home for the equine and accept financial responsibility for the lifetime of the equine
Equines may be sent to auction
If a suitable home cannot be located within 12 months, the equine may be euthanized
If a suitable home cannot be located, and space is not available for the equine to remain at the organization, the organization will secure a suitable home for the equine and accept financial responsibility for the lifetime of the equine
Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
Runnin Free Ranch does not intend to re-home any of our horses. Our heart and desire is that each of our horses live out the rest of their lives here even when they are retired from our equine assisted counseling programs. However, in the event it is unavoidable Runnin Free Ranch will take all precautions necessary to ensure that the horse is going to a proper home fit for the horse and potential new owner.