Quiet trail horses for riding and participation in veteran EFT program program
The Equus Effect, Sharon, CT
Could this be the next chapter for your horse?
We are looking for two horses who would be suitable as 'husband' horses. Engaging enough to participate in our veterans program, which includes natural horsemanship approaches to groundwork.
We are seeking a Horse that meets the following criteria:
Age Range:
Aged 15-20
Gender:
Geldings Mares
Breed Preference: The following breeds will
NOT be considered:
Appendix Quarter Horse
Arabian
Haflinger
Our organization has the following policies about horses who are sound and healthy but have the following chronic conditions that require medication:
Lyme Disease:
Accept
Cushing's Disease:
Accept
Thyroid Disease:
Accept with financial assistance for medication
Navicular Disease:
Accept with financial assistance for medication
Inflammation:
Accept with financial assistance for medication
Experience & Suitability
Temperament:
Calm and engaging. Cheeful, social, safe.
Activities that the equine will be expected to perform:
English Walk/Trot/Canter
Western Walk/Trot/Canter
Unmounted activities including handling when at liberty in a round pen or arena
Trail riding
Other Activities:
Our veterans' program includes natural horsemanship techniques...groundwork only. Jumping in hand over logs and ground poles on obstacle course is part of the program.
Current/former experience/training which could make the equine suitable for your program:
Dressage
English Pleasure
Eventing
Endurance
Hunter
Jumping
Polo
Trail Riding
Western Dressage
Western Pleasure
Western Ranch
Western Seat Equitation
Other Experience/Training:
We train all of our horses to respond to ground-based cues derived from natural horsemanship trainers...Buck Brannaman, Chris Irwin, etc.
Location
The equine will be located at The Equus Effect, 37 Drum Road, Sharon, CT 06069.
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Total acreage dedicated specifically to the horses: 8
Our organization has use of the following at this facility:
Structures/Barns: 1 Run-in sheds: 2
Pastures: 2 Paddocks/Pens: 1
Uncovered Outdoor Rings: 1 Covered Outdoor Rings: 0
Indoor Rings: 0
Horses have assigned stalls in the structure(s).
Horses are stalled for 4-8 hours per day, on average.
Horse Turn Out Practices:
Horses are out 9 to 15 hours per day
The following describes the pastures at this facility:
A dedicated staff person(s) is responsible for pasture management
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 man-made protection for horses (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 horses (i.e., shelters)
Fencing checks, such as broken or missing planks, loose fence posts, exposed or loose nails, detached wires, etc., are done regularly
The following items are consistent with our feed management plan and practices:
Horses are provided with individualized feeding plans, including supplements, according to age and any health issues
Feed plans are determined in consultation with a veterinarian
Supplement plans are determined in consultation with a veterinarian
Horses are fed in individual stalls
Staff and volunteers are trained in proper feed measurements and protocols and observed periodically to ensure they are feeding correctly
The feed chart is centrally located and updated as needed
The area(s) where hay, feed, grain, and supplements are stored are kept clean, free of debris and chemicals, and protected from weather and other animals in rodent-proof and mold-proof containers and grain bins
Feed, supplements and hay types are clearly labeled
Water sources, i.e., buckets, troughs, automatic waterers, etc. are kept clean, free of debris and chemicals, and protected from weather and other animals
Medications are kept in a locked, climate-controlled area
Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the ongoing assessment of horses in its care:
Horses are assigned a Henneke Body Condition score upon arrival at the facility
The Henneke Body Condition score is updated with each visit by the veterinarian
Horses at our facility may be treated by an equine chiropractor
Horses at our facility may be treated by an equine acupuncturist
Horses at our facility may be treated by an equine massage therapist
Horses at our facility may be treated by an equine nutritionist
Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the weight-carrying or workload capabilities of horses/equines in our care:
✔ Equines are not ridden; not applicable
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 given a physical exam by a veterinarian: 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
Our organization has the following worming protocols in place to control parasites:
The protocol for each horse is determined in consultation with a veterinarian
A de-wormer is used without fecal testing
Fly/Insect Control - Remedies used to control flies and insects:
Fly Spray Repellent
Fly Masks
Fans
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The Equus Effect 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 Equus Effect has the following policies in place prior to an equine being accepted and/or arriving at the facility:
The owner of a potential horse is interviewed over the phone or in person prior to seeing the horse
The horse 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 horse to and from the organization
Horses are not taken on trial
The Equus Effect 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
Lunging
Loading onto and unloading off a trailer
Mounting and dismounting
Riding at the walk
Riding at the trot
Riding at the canter
Tolerance to unusual objects and loud noises
Known vices, i.e., cribbing, biting, kicking, weaving, stall walking, etc
Grooming
Bathing
Following arrival at the facility, the following is performed:
Physical examination by a veterinarian
Physical examination by trained barn staff
Physical examination by a farrier
Physical examination by a dentist
Coggins test
Vaccinations
De-worming
Horses provided formal training (groundwork or riding):
2-3 times per week
Additional information about our intake, assessment & training policies and practices:
Since our program is based on groundwork, our primary concern is social in nature. Our horses have to be safe to work with for staff, volunteers and for the participants, most of whom are beginners.
We would hope that horses are sold with an honest assessment of their abilities and limitations. We are not averse to most, but would want to know up front what we are facing.
The organization has the following policies related to breeding and stallions:
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The Equus Effect has the following policies and procedures related to horses that need to be retired, are no longer useful, or are no longer manageable:
Horses remain at our organization for their lifetimes
In the case a horse is unmanageable and demonstrates repeated dangerous behaviors, the horse may be euthanized
In the case a horse is unsound and/or unhealthy and cannot be treated to relieve suffering, the horse may be euthanized
The organization has the following policies related to euthanasia:
Horses will be euthanized upon the recommendation of:
The following are authorized to administer the procedure for your organization in accordance with state laws:
The organization utilizes the following methods of euthanasia:
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The Equus Effect
37 Drum Road
Sharon CT 06069
203-803-9507
Last Updated 2020-08-23
Public Charity
Our Mission/How we are involved with horses:
OUR MISSION:
To provide veterans and others in high-stress situations with essential tools to meet life’s challenges and build healthy relationships through purposeful engagement with horses.
OUR VISION:
Our aim is to help veterans, MST survivors and others move beyond self-limiting patterns in their attitudes and behaviors in order to live productive, successful lives at home, work and school.
All of our programs entail groundwork with horses, resilience tools and didactic material we call Emotional Agility.
Primary Focus involving horses
(Horse Welfare, Public Service, Sport & Recreation):
Public Service
Our organization is directly responsible for the care and shelter of some of the equines involved in our programs and some of the equines in our programs are cared for and sheltered by other organization(s).
Our organization conducts Equine Assisted Services (EAS) in accordance with the EQUUS Foundation Guidelines on Qualifications of Organizations Conducting Equine-Assisted Services (EAS)). Our organization provides community outreach and/or public education programs involving horses. 100% of our total programs and services are horse-related.
Our organization conducts its horse-related programs at one facility.
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