EQUUS Foundation

MISSION & PROGRAMS

Mission:
Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy's mission is to improve the quality of life both physically and emotionally of adults and children of all abilities through equine assisted activities.

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):
    Therapeutic Mounted Services
    Therapeutic Driving Services
    Therapeutic Unmounted Services
    Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)
    Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology
    Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

16: Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers at Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

     1. Cassidy Fredrickson

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Cassidy is a PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Licensed Occupational Therapist.

2. Cassidy Godden

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

3. Diane Bemis

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Diane is a Licensed Occupational Therapist, certified PATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor and PATH, Intl. Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.

4. Edye Godden

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Edye is a Licensed Occupational Therapist and HETRA's Executive Director. She is a PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and a Certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist. She is a PATH, Intl. Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.

5. Heidi Mckenna

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

6. Jessica Arant

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

7. Kaitlann King

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Kaitlann is a licensed Occupational Therapist and PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor.

8. Katherine Smith

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Katherine is a Licensed Occupational Therapist and HETRA's Programming Director. She is a PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and a Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.

9. Kelly Baulisch

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University
Master of Science as Mental Health Practitioner from Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Social Services Administration from Bellevue University
Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner LMHP, a Drug & Alcohol Counselor LADC, and a Professional Counselor LPC

10. Lisa Stillahn

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Lisa is a PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and PATH, Intl. Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.

11. Lucy Charvat

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Master of Public Health

12. Renee Anderson

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Renee has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and is a licensed Physical Therapist

13. Rita Borgstadt

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Rita is a PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and PATH, Intl. Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.

14. Shelby Winnail

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Unmounted Services

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Shelby is a PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and PATH, Intl. Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.

15. Simone Sutton

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Completed AHA's Hippotherapy 1 and 2 courses

16. Tom Cramer

FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy

RELATIONSHIP: Employee

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Therapeutic Mounted Services

Therapeutic Driving Services

DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Tom is a PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and PATH, Intl. Certified Adaptive Carriage Driving Instructor.

Overview of our programs involved with providing EAS to individuals with special needs:
     Adaptive Riding:
     Adaptive riding is an equine-assisted activity that contributes to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs. Adaptive riding provides benefits in the areas of health, education, sport and recreation & leisure. Participants are learn to control the horse using such skills as reining and use of aids. All sessions are conducted by a PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and periodically reassessed by a licensed therapist. Adaptive Riding sessions are conducted in a group setting with 2 to 3 riders. Riders are accompanied by a leader and two sidewalkers if needed. Some participants progress to the point that they are able to ride independently.

     Occupational/Physical Therapy Services:
     Our Therapy Services are conducted by an Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapist. HETRA’s Therapists specialize in Hippotherapy and have been specially trained to use the movement of the horse to facilitate improvements in the participant. Therapists use traditional techniques such as neurodevelopmental treatment sensory integration as well as the movement of the horse in their treatment strategy. All goals are therapy directed such as improving balance, coordination, posture, fine motor control, articulation and increasing cognitive skills.

     Ground Based-Horsemanship: Life Skills Programming
     HETRA has long recognized the necessity for Life Skills services for individuals with disabilities, and was proud to announce the 2018 launch of a year-round comprehensive Life Skills Training Program. This program reaches beyond our arena and provides a comprehensive educational program to individuals with disabilities. Parents, caregivers and service providers in our community are searching for life skills and vocational training programs that offer new approaches to development and education. Our agricultural and equine-based campus provides participants a hands-on learning experience where development takes place through an expanse of activity found in our unique barn environment. Program basics include cleaning and maintenance of riding helmets, horse tack, session toys, equipment, and stalls. Participants also assist with facility and grounds maintenance, in addition to more advanced skill development, such as customer service and retail sales at HETRA’s used tack store. Participants learn to groom and tack horses allowing them to actively assist with our other programs. All activities are completed within a structured and self-supported environment.

     Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP):
     EFP is a form of psychotherapy involving horses. Due to the horse’s sensitivity to subtle changes, they are a powerful component to teaching life and coping skills in partnership with a Mental Health or Occupational Therapist. Horses respond differently to individuals depending on a person’s mental state. For example, if a person is fearful and anxious the horse more cautiously than if a person is confident and open. As a person’s mood changes throughout a session, the horse’s behavior will change as well. The horse provides the participant and therapist with important information regarding the participant’s changes in mood and behavior. This can provide participants with helpful growth opportunities that they can apply to their everyday lives.

     Equine Assisted Learning (EAL):
     EAL is an experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for educational, professional, and personal goals through Equine-Assisted Services. This approach utilizes the horse-human connection and is guided by planned experiences. Horses partner to help individuals or groups reach identified goals. Since horses are non-vocal and, as prey animals, are sensitive to human behavior, they serve as a powerful partner in allowing for insight to a person’s self-awareness. Horses are large yet gentle creatures and offer an opportunity for a person to grow in self-confidence and self-esteem through interaction. This program is facilitated by our PATH, Intl certified Equine Specialists in Mental Health and Learning in collaboration with a Mental Health or Occupational Therapist. We have provided Equine Interactive Learning Services to organizations such as Uta-Halee Academy, the YMCA, and Midwest Arts for Vets and Caregivers. We are looking into partnering with additional organizations.

     Adaptive Carriage Driving:
     HETRA offers participants who do not wish to or cannot be mounted on a horse the rewards of interaction and control of a horse while driving from a carriage seat. Using a horse and carriage gives participants an alternative or an addition to riding, opening up the world of horses to those who may be unable to ride due to weight, balance, fatigue, fear of heights, the inability to sit astride, or other issues. Adaptive Driving is all about imparting knowledge of safety, horses, harnessing, and driving skills to children and adults using teamwork. All Adaptive Driving sessions are conducted by a PATH, Intl. certified Driving Instructor. Our Adaptive Carriage Driving is currently on pause as we search for a suitable carriage driving horse.

     Equine Services for Veterans:
     Veterans, military personnel, and their families of any age and type of disability are encouraged to explore participation in this program. Our Equine Services for Veterans program is designed to evaluate and provide opportunities for improvement physically, mentally and socially. The program consists of monthly Veteran's Experience Events, in which horses help ease the transition from military to civilian life through EAL and EFP.

     Miniature Horse Onsite Learning:
     Through our Miniature Horse Onsite Learning program, we bring our miniature horses to organizations such as schools and other nonprofits within the Omaha Metro. Our Therapists and Instructors collaborate with school teachers and counselors to provide comprehensive program that meets the students’ academic, social and emotional needs. This program was created out of a need to bring our services to underserved communities who are unable to come to our campus due to lack of access to transportation.

Community Outreach and/or Public Education:

Overview of our programs involved with providing community outreach and/or public education programs involving horses:
     HETRA provides informational booths at public events. For example, we have provided educational booths at the International Horse Show, a volunteer fair, and a pediatric physical therapy clinic, among others.

     Our public education programs involving education include our Horse 101 and 102 courses. These courses provide education to those who are interested in learning more about how to care for horses. Horse 101 focuses on basic concepts of horse care including breeds, grooming, and tacking. Horse 102 is for those with previous horse experience or who have already completed Horse 101 and includes education on topics such as saddle fit, nutrition, and lunging.

     HETRA University provides the public, EAS professional community, volunteers, and participants with a multitude of virtual programming including webinars, "Story Time with the Minis", coloring pages and worksheets, and much more. Our virtual programming can be viewed at https://hetra.org/programs/hetra-university/.

     We provide Miniature Horse Visits to nursing and assisted living homes, group homes, special needs childcare facilities, adult day programs, and more in the Omaha Metro Area. Designated staff members travel with our two miniature horses and handle them during the visits. These visits provide the community with the opportunity to learn about opportunities at HETRA such volunteering or participating in our programs.

Research/Medical Use of Equines:
Our organization has made equines available for research studies or medical training.
Please explain where and for what purpose equines are/were provided to use in research or medical training.
     We are completing a research study with the Creighton School of Physical Therapy on the effects of horses’ movement on children with autism. This study is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Each of our staff involved in the study are CITI trained. The study in no way involved invasive or painful procedures.

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.

Our Programs/Activities that are not equine-related and/or involving animals other than equines:
None

POLICIES: ACQUISITION

Our organization acquires horses/equines from the following source(s):
    Donation
    Lease
    Purchase/Adoption from Owner
    Return

Our organization does not acquire horses/equines from the following source(s):
    Auction
    Kill pen/Feedlot
    Surrender
    Seizure
    Abandonment

Our organization will accept the following:
    Geldings
    Mares
    Pregnant Mares

Not Checked:
    Foals
    Stallions
    Only Stallions to be castrated

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:
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:
    A current Coggins
    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
    Equines are on trial for up to 30 days
    Equines are on trial up to 60 days
    Equines are on trial for 60 or more 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:
    The owner is financially responsible for the shipping of the equine to and from the organization
    Equines are not taken on trial
    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
    Physical examination by trained barn staff
    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
    Physical examination by a dentist

Not Checked:
    Coggins test
    Blood work other than Coggins
    Fecal test
    Vaccinations
    De-worming
    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 typical length of quarantine is:   10 to 20 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
    Mounting and dismounting
    Riding at the walk
    Riding at the trot
    Riding at the canter
    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
    Tolerance to multiple handlers at the same time

Not Checked:
    Loading onto and unloading off a trailer
    Jumping
    Driving (Pulling a carriage)
    Bathing
    Clipping

Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the ongoing assessment of horses in its care:
    The Henneke Body Condition score or other body conditioning score is updated at least annually
    Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine chiropractor
    Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine acupuncturist
    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:
    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

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:
Our organization evaluates at least annually and maintains a written record of the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden

Not Checked:
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
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:
    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

Not Checked:
Our organization does not evaluate 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): Daily

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

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

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

POLICIES: RE-HOMING

View Re-homing Agreement
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
Potential adopters/purchasers must visit our organization and be observed with the equine on site

Not Checked:
    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
    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
    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.
None of the statements are included.

Not Checked:
    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 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 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 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 one year
    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
    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:
Personal/Other

Not Checked:
    Veterinarian
    Farrier
    Not applicable or no references required.

Transfer of ownership occurs:   Immediately (at the time of adoption/purchase) or less than one year

The average equine re-homing (adoption/purchase) fee received by your organization:
Less than $200

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 be found suitable homes by our organization
    Equines may be returned to their owners
    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 remain at our organization for their lifetimes
    Equines may be sent to auction
    In the case an equine is unmanageable and demonstrates repeated dangerous behaviors, the equine may be euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian
    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