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Horse For Adults/Children In Mounted EAAT



Sound at the walk, trot and canter Curious and even-tempered Safe for beginner riders

We are seeking a Horse that meets the following criteria:
Age Range:
Aged 6-9  Aged 10-14  

Gender:
Geldings  Mares  

Size Preference:
Large Pony (13.3 to 14.2h) Small Horse (14.3 to 15.3h) Large Horse (16.0 to 16.3h)

Breeds we will NOT consider:
Please no gaited horses

Temperament:
Calm, curious, adaptable, interested in people.

Activities that the equine will be expected to perform:
    English Walk/Trot/Canter
    Horsemanship (grooming, tacking up & handling by individuals with disabilities)
    Hippotherapy
    Being long-lined with a rider

Current/former experience/training which could make the equine suitable for your program:
    Dressage
    English Pleasure
    Parade Horse
    Trail Riding
    Western Dressage
    Western Pleasure

The organization has the following policies about horses who are sound and healthy but have the following chronic conditions that require medication:
Lyme Disease: Not Accept
Cushing's Disease: Not Accept
Thyroid Disease: Not Accept
Navicular Disease: Not Accept
Inflammation: Not Accept


Location: The equine will be located at , , ,


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More about where will the equine be located?


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

Do horses have assigned stalls? *MissingHorses are stalled for *Missing hours per day, on average.
Horse Turn Out Practices:
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The following describes the pastures at this facility:
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The following describes the turnout areas other than pastures at this facility:
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Do horses have access to clean drinking water at all times?   *Missing

Hoof care is provided for each horse: *Missing

Dental care is provided for each horse: *Missing

Each horse is visually and physically checked by personnel at the facility: *Missing




Acquisition, Breeding, Intake & Training Policies


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The organization requires the following with respect to the health status of the equine prior to acceptance and arrival at the organization:
    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, the owner is responsible for having vaccinations administered.
    If health records are not available or are out-of-date, our veterinarian will administer appropriate vaccinations

The organization has the following policies in place prior to an equine being accepted and/or arriving at the facility:
    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 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
    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
    The trial period may be terminated by either the organization or the owner for any reason

The organization assesses equines 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 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
    Bathing
    Tolerance to multiple handlers at the same time

Following arrival at the facility, the following is performed:
    Physical examination by a veterinarian upon arrival
    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
    Fecal test
    Vaccinations
    De-worming
    The equine is confined to a designated and separate area for isolation and quarantine at the facility for a prescribed period of time

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
    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 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

Horses provided formal training (groundwork or riding):   2-3 times per week

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


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


Additional information about intake, assessment & training policies and practices:
Prior to arrival at the facility a PPE, chip scan, and Coggins are performed. Prior to or following arrival, needed vaccinations are delivered in accordance with state and regional requirements and fecal test and or de-worming drugs are administered if recommended by our vet. Each horse in our care is evaluated for weight-carrying and workload limitations, regardless of the extent of their involvement in our programs. Some equine may or may not be ridden by qualified trainers and exercisers if it is suitable for that equine’s health, conditioning and training needs, but Ride On St. Louis does not currently offer or provide mounted programming for clients. Sidewalker training includes components that would incorporate a mounted horse, either by volunteers and or staff, with respect to the equine’s carry-weight limit. Each participate in training completes a liability and release waiver. We do not anticipate offering Sidewalker training with mounted components in 2023. Ride On St. Louis currently utilizes portions of our Sidewalker training and Sidewalker training manual to train unmounted safety and best practices for volunteers and staff in roles outside the scope of Sidewalker.

The organization has the following policies related to breeding and stallions:
    Our main facility where our organization conducts its programs does NOT breed equines.


Re-homing 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 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
    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 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 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 our organization reserves the right to make scheduled visits


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

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

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:
    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 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 rehoming policies and practices:
Horses generally remain at our facility and in our care while they are training, in service and retired. If a horse is being leased, he may return to his owner after he has been discharged from the program. Sometimes a horse may be permanently retired to retirement home Out2Pasture in Columbia, MO or enter into Ride On St. Louis's permanent retirement program Always Home. In rare cases, horses that our equine management team feel are no longer suited for equine-assisted services, but may be suited for other careers or activities, are re-homed to appropriate individuals and or organizations with vetted, qualified owners, caretakers, riders and or trainers (if applicable). New owners may sell the horse under circumstances outlined in our contract. Ride On St. Louis retains first right of refusal. The contract states that "the Buyer agrees that under no circumstances will Equine be sold or transferred to any slaughterhouse or person who sells animals to slaughter houses... [but] if Buyer ever chooses to sell, transfer or giveaway the Equine they will give Seller the first right of refusal to re-possess or purchase the Equine... If ownership is transferred, Buyer with notify Seller with the name, address, and telephone number of the new owner to which the Equine may be transferred... [and] subsequent owner will complete a copy of the Agreement, and... be bound by the terms".

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Equine Retirement and Euthanasia Policies


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The organization 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:
    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 unsound and/or unhealthy and cannot be treated to relieve suffering, the equine may be euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian

The organization has the following policies related to euthanasia:
    Our organization will never have an equine euthanized for space
    Our organization will 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
    Euthanasia is done at the veterinarian's facility
    Disposal of the carcass is handled within 24 hours

The following are authorized to administer the procedure for the organization in accordance with state laws:
    Veterinarian



More About Ride On St. Louis, Inc.


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Ride On St. Louis, Inc.

  
636-464-3408
Last Updated 2023-07-05

Public Charity

Mission/How we are involved with horses:
Ride On St. Louis promotes health and enriches lives through love, joy and holistic healing. Our credentialed experts have met rigorous criteria and standards of practice in the field, demonstrating a deep understanding of disabilities, equines, teaching methodologies and human-animal interactions, to provide equestrian instruction and therapeutic value to people with special needs, by ethically partnering with specifically selected and conditioned equine athletes and companions. Our programs focus on facilitating function, integration, and or increasing overall wellness to benefit people with mild to medically complex health challenges, and ensure the optimal wellbeing of the equines in our care and service.


Primary Focus involving horses (Horse Welfare, Public Service, Sport & Recreation):  Public Service
The organization is directly responsible for the care and shelter of equines involved in the organization's programs.

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

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

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

The organization conducts its horse-related programs at one facility.



EIN: 43-1885666
Founded: 1998

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