Horses For Healing, Inc. has not attained the Guardian designation for 2023. The following information is based on 2022. Some information will be missing until the 2023 Guardian designation is attained.

MISSION & PROGRAMS

Mission:
The mission of Horses For Healing, Inc. is the provision of client-centered, solution- focused, trauma- informed, evidence-based equine psychotherapy and complementary services that support healing from pervasive trauma. To provide services to all who suffer from complex trauma regardless of race, age, gender, culture. To provide a gold standard of care to our clients and our equine partners. And, to actively advocate for and provide a permanent home to elder/vulnerable horses so that they may have a new purpose.

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.
90% of our total programs and services are horse-related.
Our organization does not use satellite, overflow, foster, and/or outreach facilities
Number of facilities/locations where horses used in our programs are HOUSED AND CARED FOR or were HOUSED AND CARED FOR during 2022: 1
     1. Horses For Healing (*Main) Status: 2023 and 2022

Summary of organization's goals, strategies to achieve the goals, accomplishments, and capabilities to meet the goals, including its long-term plans to sustain its programs:
Horses For Healing and its Board of Directors meet annually for strategic planning. The goals for Horses For Healing are broken down into 3 categories: Current year goals, 3-year and 5-year goals. All Horses For Healing goals are derived from our mission and vision stated earlier in this application.
     Specific goals for current year:
     1. Provide evidence-based, best practice programming for our clients. Provide best practice practices for our equines.
     2. Increase program capacity in all program areas.
     3. Hire additional highly skilled staff who adhere to HFH principles with regard to client and equine care.
     4. Continue marketing and social media presence that supports our equine education and client awareness of programming.
     5. Increase fundraising efforts and efforts to secure additional grants/other funding streams.
     
     In addition to the above goals:
     3-Year goals: (2022-2024). Increase capacity for all services, build volunteer program infrastructure. Increase community engagement with regard to horse/human bond and the need to protect our equines from abuse/neglect.
     5-Year goals: (to 2026). Have satellite program up and running in order to increase programming availibility to clients. Increase equine welfare efforts on all social media. Increase awareness of equine welfare needs by providing on site opportunities to the community, stakeholders, prospective funders.

Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Our organization provides the following Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
    Therapeutic Mounted Services
    Therapeutic Unmounted Services
    Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

7: Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers at Horses For Healing

     1. Bethany C. Garcia, LMCH

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Horses For Healing

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Masters in Counseling
LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counseling
Equine Certified, OKCorral
New Mexico Behavioral Health Division, Department of Health, Certified Provider of Equine Therapy

     2. Caitlin Erickson,LCSW

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Horses For Healing

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Masters in Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Equine Certified,OKCorral
New Mexico Behavioral Health Division,Department of Health, Veteran and Family Services, Certified Provider of Equine Therapy

     3. Calle Poindexter-Hayes, MA

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Horses For Healing

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
PATH International Certified Mentor.

**Calle Poindexter provides our Ashva Yoga program.

     4. Celina Miera, LMSW

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Horses For Healing

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Masters in Social Work
Licensed Master Level Social Worker
Certified Equine Psychotherapy, OK Corral Equine Psychotherapy Certification
Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy by Department of Defense/Center for Deployment Psychology to provide CPT to veterans and other military

     5. Claire Ann Barr Johnson, MA,LPCC

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Horses For Healing

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Masters Degree in Counseling
LPCC, Licensed Clinical Counselor, Independent License
Equine Certified OKCorral and EAGALA in 2000.
New Mexico Behavioral Health Division, Veteran and Family Services, Certified Provider of Equine Therapy.

     6. Karen Seif, LMFT

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Horses For Healing

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         LMFT- Licensed Marriage and Family therapist
Cognitive Processing Therapy Certification, Dept. of Defense Center for Deployment Psychology
OK Corral Equine Certification

     7. Steven Johnson, LPCC

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Horses For Healing

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         LPCC- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
CPT-Cognitive Processing Therapy Certification, Department of Defense, Center for Deployment Psychology
OK Corral Equine Therapy Certification

Overview of our programs involved with providing EAS to individuals with special needs:
     Horses For Healing, Inc., 501c3 provides the following services:
     1.Equine-assisted Psychotherapy. Our equine therapy program is conducted by licensed mental health professionals. Our equine therapy program utilizes our horses for each session. We provide individual, family, group sessions for our clients.
     2. Ashva Yoga is provided for our military veterans/active duty and their families. Ashva Yoga combines mat work + horseback work to help our clients with balance and centering. A PATH Certified Master Level Instructor provides our Ashva Yoga programming.
     
     Horses For Healing serves the following populations:
     1.Children, adolescents, adults in the civilian population.
     2.Veterans and their family members, active duty and their family members, and National Guard/Reserve and their family members.
     
     Horses For Healing clients have a trauma history that results in PTSD, anxiety, depression among other mental health issues. Our clients are referred to us by the Veterans Administration, Child Protective Services, State of New Mexico Behavioral Health Family and Veteran Service Division, MilitaryOneSource, other service providers, and physician's.
     
     Our clinicians and Ashva Yoga instructor are equine certified through EAGALA, OKCorral, and/or PATH.
     
     As described on our website, we provide clinical equine psychotherapy using horses as our therapy partners as we work on mental health issues with our clients. We utilize obstacle courses, ground work, horse care, and some riding as part of our therapy and yoga.


At a time when equestrian sports are under pressure to protect horses while making those sports more accessible, so too must all equine organizations ensure that horses are treated humanely when interacting with people with and without special needs. Our organization takes the following steps to ensure that horses are benefiting from their interactions with people:
     Horses For Healing takes the following steps to ensure our horses are benefiting from horse/human interactions.
     1. All clients/volunteers who interact with our horses receive education from our staff as to our expectations when they interact with our horses. Our expectations are kindness and respect at all times.
     2. Horses are monitored closely every day by staff to make sure they are "ready to work". Are they happy, healthy, and curious about the day?
     3. Horses are not overused in any one day.
     4. Horses understand our expectations of them. We are consistent in their training and all other routines.
     5. All horses are given a week off after 4 weeks of working with clients to give them the mental break they need.
     6. If, on any given day, a horse is dysregulated, or seems "out of sorts", they are given the day off and evaluated by staff for any health issues.

Overview of our programs involved with providing community outreach and/or public education programs involving horses:
     Horses For Healing participates in community outreach by inviting our stakeholders to our facility. Included in the visits are education and hands on activities that help our visitors understand the horse/human bond.
     
     Additionally, we participate as vendors in behavioral health conferences where we have information and our staff on hand to discuss our horses and the horse/human bond.
     
     Finally, we reach out to our referral sources and provide education about our programming and the horse/human bond.

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. 

Our Programs/Activities that are not equine-related and/or involving animals other than equines:
 Horses For Healing provides Mindfulness, Acupuncture, Massage, and Trauma Release to our veterans. These services do not include our horses.

EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICES CENSUS

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Equine Assisted Services (EAS)

2022 EAS Operations - EAS Providers: 7	Mounted Only	Unmounted Only	Both Mounted & Unmounted	Total
Horses/Equines participating in EAS programs at this facility
Number of horses/equines aged 3-8	0	0	0	0
Number of horses/equines aged 9-14	0	0	0	0
Number of horses/equines aged 15-20	0	0	0	0
Number of horses/equines Over 20	0	0	0	0
Total number of horses/equines participating in EAS programs at this facility	0	0	0	0
	Mounted	Unmounted
Number of hours per day each horse works	0	0
Number of days per week each horse works	0	0
Clients participating in EAS programs at this facility	Mounted Only	Unmounted Only	Both Mounted & Unmounted	Total
Total number of individual clients (not lessons) served annually
Average number of clients (not lessons) participating in activities per week
	Mounted	Unmounted
Number of days per week programs are conducted at this facility	0	0
Number of weeks per year programs are conducted at this facility	0	0
	Mounted	Unmounted
Average wait list time for a client

EQUINE CENSUS SUMMARY

Total Facilities: 1

     1. Horses For Healing (*Main) Status: 2023 and 2021

8 Total number of horses involved with your programs on January 1, 2021
PLUS: Horse Intake during 2021
1 Donated
0 Lease
0 Purchase from Owner
0 Auction
0 Kill Pen/Feedlot
0 Surrendered
0 Seized
0 Abandoned
0 Returned
0 Transfer
0 Born at facility
0 Adoption from Rescue
0 Owner Owned
1 Total intakes
LESS: Horse Departure during 2021
0 Horses adopted/sold:
0 Horses transferred/returned
0 Horses deceased
1 Horses euthanized
1 Total departures
8 Number of horses involved with your programs on December 31, 2021
8 Total number of active horses (not retired) including
horses undergoing rehabilitation and/or retraining.
0 Total number of horses permanently retired.

Summary: 8 on 1/1/2021+ Intakes - 1 Departures = 8 on 12/31/2021

Total days that equines were in the care of Horses For Healing, Inc. during 2021: 2737
Horses For Healing Prior Year information not updated.

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:
Horses For Healing takes a limited number of horses as therapy partners. Our policy is to have horses that have been in unacceptable situations, have been injured and no longer can do their job, are aged or at risk of being sent to slaughter. Our therapy horses come to us via adoption/purchase /donation.
     **However, HFH is committed to horses that we aren't able to utilize at our facility but still fall in the above, risk categories. Specifically, if we are contacted about a horse that someone would like for us to have for our program and we do not have the space to accommodate, we work with our veterinarian, our trusted local horse advocates to place the horse. An example would be: We receive a call about a horse that has a career ending stifle injury and the owner is considering sending to an unsafe place, or slaughter, HFH will reach out to our resources such as our veterinarian, local horse facilities, trainers, other equine-non-profits to support the process of that horse ending up in a safe environment. Similar to a phone tree where information is disseminated and then an action occurs. This is our way to give back to equines.

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

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 not taken on trial

Not Checked:

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
    A Henneke Body Conditioning Score or other body conditioning score is assigned
    Physical examination by a farrier
    Blood work other than Coggins
    Fecal test
    Vaccinations
    De-worming

Not Checked:
    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
    Physical examination by a dentist
    Coggins 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 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
    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
    Clipping
    Tolerance to multiple handlers at the same time

Not Checked:
    Riding by a beginner and/or unbalanced rider
    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:
    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):   2-3 times per week

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

Additional information about our breeding policies and practices:
To confirm, our horses remain at our facility for their natural lifetime.

POLICIES: EUTHANASIA

The organization has the following policies related to euthanasia:
    Our organization will never have an equine euthanized for space
    Our organization will never have a healthy equine euthanized under any circumstances
    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 may have a healthy equine euthanized if it is a threat to itself, other equines, or people and euthanasia is recommended by a veterinarian
    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

Additional information about our euthanasia policies and practices:
To distinguish,if one of our horses is under general anesthesia, and the vet decides said horse requires euthanasia,the second option would be utilized.

POLICIES: RE-HOMING

Re-homing Agreement not applicable.
Our organization has the following re-homing (adoption/purchase) policies and procedures in place:
    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 has the following policies and procedures related to horses that need to be retired, are no longer useful, or are no longer manageable:
    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.

Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
Should the need arise to retire one of our horses and we cannot accommodate the horse at our existing facility, we are in the planning phase to retire horses at a facility in Indiana located at Horses For Healing Retirement Farm. We are currently able to accommodate retired horses at our existing facility.

EQUINE CARE & SHELTER/FACILITY INFORMATION

Total facilities at which our organization cares for and shelters horses used in our programs: 1
Our organization does not use satellite, overflow, foster, and/or outreach facilities

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Horses For Healing
973 Camino Hermosa Corrales NM 87048
Contact: Claire Ann Johnson
Contact's Phone: 505-803-7459
Contact's Email: claireann@horsesforhealing.net

Does your organization own, lease or use a part of this facility? Lease

Provide the contact information for the individual or organization responsible for investigating abuse in the county where the facility is located, including mailing address, email address, and phone information.
     Corrales Animal Control, 4324 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87048; Phone: 505-898-0401; Email: ckeller@corrales-nm.org Also New Mexico Livestock Board, 300 San Mateo Blvd., #1000, Albuquerque, NM 87108; Phone: 505-841-6161

Does your organization conduct Equine Assisted Services (EAS) at this facility in accordance with the EQUUS Foundation Guidelines on Qualifications of Organizations Conducting Equine Assisted Services (EAS)? Yes

Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers AT THIS FACILITY, including instructors, specialists, therapists, counselors, coaches and/or facilitators (full-time, part-time, volunteer, independent contractors, and/or providers accompanying clients) that conduct Equine Assisted Services (EAS) in accordance with the EQUUS Foundation Guidelines on Qualifications of Organizations Conducting Equine Assisted Services (EAS) AT THIS FACILITY:  7

Equine Assisted Service Providers Assigned to this Facility: (see Equine Assisted Service Provider Section below for details)

     1. Bethany C. Garcia, LMCH
     2. Caitlin Erickson,LCSW
     3. Calle Poindexter-Hayes, MA
     4. Celina Miera, LMSW
     5. Claire Ann Barr Johnson, MA,LPCC
     6. Karen Seif, LMFT
     7. Steven Johnson, LPCC

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Veterinarian Information
*Vet Assessment Not Current.
Horses For Healing (*Main) Vet Assessment Not Current/Vet Assessment has not been provided by the veterinarian for this facility.
Veterinarian: Kevin Dralle, DVM
Clinic Name: Albuquerque Equine
6901 2nd Street NW
Albuquerque   NM   87107
Phone: 505-344-1131

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Grounds
Total number of horses/equines currently involved with your programs at this facility: 8
Of the total number of horses/equines currently involved with your programs at this facility, the number of horses that are microchipped: 0
Total number of horses at this facility INCLUDING those not involved with your programs: 8
Maximum capacity of horses at this facility: 8
Total acreage dedicated specifically to the horses: 1.5
Our organization has use of the following at this facility:
Structures/Barns: 1  Run-in sheds: 1
Pastures: 0  Paddocks/Pens: 3
Uncovered Outdoor Rings: 2  Covered Outdoor Rings: 0  Indoor Rings: 0

Regarding structures at this facility where horses are stalled:
Do horses have assigned stalls in the structure(s)?    Yes    
Do all stalls/enclosures allow horses to lie down, stand up and turn around?    Yes    
Is there adequate ceiling & beam height (a minimum of 12 feet above the tip of the horse's ear) when standing in all stalls/enclosures?    Yes    
How often are the stalls/enclosures cleaned? 6-7 Days a Week
Are floors constructed and maintained for both good drainage and traction?    Yes    
Is there a ventilation and circulation system in place to control temperature and prevent buildup of toxic gases?    Yes    
Is wiring inaccessible to horses and maintained for safety?    Yes    
Are fire prevention/protection measures (fire alarms, extinguishers and sprinkler systems) maintained and in good working order?     Yes    
Is there adequate lighting to ensure safety in all areas of facility?     Yes    
Are emergency contacts, including veterinarian contact information, conspicuously posted in easily accessible locations?    Yes    
Are human and equine first aid kits easily accessible?     Yes    

How many hours per day, on average, are horses stalled? 4-8
How many hours per day, on average, are horses turned out:
    Equines are out 4 to 8 hours per day

The following describes the pastures at this facility:
    This facility does not have pastures where equines can graze on pasture grass

Not Checked:
    This facility has a written plan in place for pasture management, which includes guidelines for seeding, fertilizing, irrigation, mowing, dragging, harrowing, manure removal, removal of debris, the control of poisonous plants, and a schedule for cleaning
    A dedicated staff person(s) is responsible for pasture management
    All pastures are fenced to prevent escape or injury
    Barbed wire is used for fencing
    Electric fencing is used; electric wires or tape fence are visibly marked
    Fencing checks, such as broken or missing planks, loose fence posts, exposed or loose nails, detached wires, etc., are done regularly
    Pastures are rotated
    Pastures have natural protection for equines (i.e., trees)
    Pastures have man-made protection for equines (i.e., shelters)

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

Not Checked:
    This facility does not have turnout areas
    Barbed wire is used for fencing
    Electric fencing is used; electric wires or tape fence are visibly marked

The following policies and procedures are in place at the facility to restrict public access and to keep horses safe:
    The property owner, staff member or caretaker lives on the premises and ensures that public access is restricted and is responsible for the security of the facility and equines
    Equines are checked overnight
    Hold Harmless signs are posted
    Entrance gates are locked at night
    Visitors are only permitted at specific times
    Visitors are only permitted in specific areas
    The property is fitted with motion lights
    The perimeter of the property is fully fenced

Not Checked:
    A security guard is present at night
    By Appointment Only signs are posted.
    No Trespassing signs are posted
    Authorized Personnel Only signs are posted
    The property is fitted with a security system monitored by police or a professional service
    The property is fitted with a security system that is monitored internally by staff (or the property owner)

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Equine Care

Horse Health Care/Barn Management Records: What system is used to collect and store health/horse care records?
    Notebook or equivalent (technology not utilized)
    Onsite computer with cloud-based backup storage system

The following items are consistent with our feed management plan and practices:
    Equines 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
    Equines 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

Not Checked:
    Equines are fed in groups

Do horses have access to clean drinking water at all times?     Yes    

Hoof Care: How often is hoof care provided for each horse? Every 4-8 weeks and when an issue arises

Dental Care: How often is dental care provided for each horse? Annually and when an issue arises

Horse checks: How often are horses visually and physically checked by personnel at the facility? Every day or 6 days a week


Parasite Control: Our organization has the following worming protocols in place: (Check all that apply
    The protocol for each equine is determined in consultation with a veterinarian

Fly/Insect Control: What remedies are used to control flies and insects?
    Fly parasites
    Feed Through Products
    Fly Traps and Tapes
    Premise Sprays/Insecticides
    Fly Spray Repellent
    Fly Masks
    Fans

The following represent the biosecurity practices in place at facility:
    Our organization follows the AAEP's Biosecurity Guidelines and/or the UC Davis Biosecurity Guidelines
    A specific individual is assigned to care for sick, affected and/or quarantined equines
    Sick, affected and/or quarantined equines do not have contact with other equines or other animals
    Restricted access signs are posted at primary points of access to sick, affected and/or quarantined equines
    Hand sanitizers and footbaths are available at all primary points of access to sick, affected and/or quarantined equines
    Stalls, aisle ways, and common areas are disinfected after conclusion of the quarantine
    Trailers/vans used by sick, affected and/or quarantined equines are cleaned and disinfected after each use and cleaning takes place away from where equines are sheltered
    Equipment used by sick, affected and/or quarantined equines is not shared and is clearly labeled
    Latex gloves are worn when working with sick, affected and/or quarantined equines

Not Checked:
    The organization has a written biosecurity plan
    All staff are trained in best practices related to biosecurity
    All volunteers are trained in best practices related to biosecurity
    Sick, affected and/or quarantined equines are cared for last if the caretaker must also care for healthy equines
    Manure and bedding from sick, affected and/or quarantined equines is disposed of in specific areas designated for infectious materials - not put in open air piles, and not spread on pastures
    Shared equipment used by sick, affected and/or quarantined equines is cleaned of organic debris and disinfected after each use
    Personnel are required to leave the facility (or shower and change clothing) after working with quarantined equines
    Equines are not quarantined on arrival.

The following represent the manure removal practices in place at facility:
    Manure is piled in an area where equines are not located
    Manure is hauled, sold or given away
    Manure piles are composted or spread on pastures
    Our organization adheres to the manure management guidelines set by state and/or local authorities

Not Checked:
    Manure is stored in dumpster(s)
    Manure piles are covered

The following steps are taken to help staff and volunteers readily identify each horse on the property::
    Equines are assigned the same stall/location each day
    Name plates are located on the stall
    Equines wear halters with nametags
    A map/diagram is posted showing the location of each equine with equine names and photos
    Equine photos and profiles are available on the website
    Staff/volunteers are provided training on conformation, markings, colors, and breeds

Not Checked:
    Photos are located on the stall
    A notebook or binder with photos and information on each equine is easily accessible
    Staff and volunteers are provided with an information packet with equine profiles, including photos and detailed descriptions
    Equines are assigned the same stall/location each day

Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to tack, apparel and equipment:
    Saddles are shared
    Saddle pads are shared
    Blankets, sheets and turn out apparel are fitted and utilized for each equine appropriate to the equine's needs and the weather conditions
    Blankets, sheets and turn out apparel are cleaned regularly as needed
    Tack is cleaned after each use
    Tack is inspected for overall working condition before each use by trained personnel
    Tack is assessed for fit before each use by trained personnel
    Tack is assessed for fit by trained personnel when an equine's body condition changes
    Tack is assessed for fit by trained personnel when an equine's disposition changes
    Tack is stored in a climate-controlled location
    Helmets are shared
    Helmets are cleaned/disinfected after each use
    Helmets are replaced after a fall

Not Checked:
     All equines have specifically assigned tack, apparel and equipment that is not shared
    Bridles are shared
    Bits are shared
    Blankets are shared
    Sheets are shared
    Turnout apparel is shared
     Halters are shared
    Tack is cleaned weekly
    Tack is cleaned only when needed
    This facility enlists the services of a professional saddle fitter at least once a year
    Assigned tack is clearly labeled
    Helmets are replaced at least every five years.
    No equines are ridden; not applicable.

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Emergency Preparedness
The following plans, policies, and procedures are in place at the facility to handle emergencies and address weather related issues, fire safety procedures, and/or any additional hazardous scenarios the facility could potentially experience:
    Emergency phone numbers are posted prominently
    The facility maintains at least two weeks of hay, feed, shavings and medications
    The facility collects and maintains medical information from staff, volunteers, and clients
    The facility maintains appropriate liability and/or workers' compensation insurance
    The organization has a written emergency preparedness/safety plan (EPP)

Not Checked:
    Emergency procedures are posted prominently
    The facility owns or has access to a generator
    All staff/volunteers are briefed regularly on emergency preparedness/safety procedures

The written EPP addresses the following areas:
    Local fire department and/or the state's emergency planning department procedures
    Medical emergencies for clients, staff, and volunteers
    Medical emergencies for equines
    Evacuation plans
    Fire
    Natural Disasters - thunderstorm, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, etc
    Protocols to notify emergency personnel
    Building/facility exit plans

Not Checked:
    Power outages
    Terrorist attacks

The facility follows the specific procedures to help PREVENT emergency situations:
    Smoking is strictly prohibited
    NO SMOKING signs are posted prominently
    Hay is stored away from permanent or temporary structures where equines are stalled
    Permanent or temporary structures where equines are stalled are kept free of dust, cobwebs, trash, cleaning rags, and other flammable items
    Aisles and doorways are kept clear
    Heaters with automatic shutoff settings are used

Not Checked:

How often are the following checked or performed?
Fire Extinguishers are checked: Monthly
Smoke detectors are checked: Monthly
Electrical Systems are checked: Annually
Fence lines are checked: Daily
Turnout Areas are checked: Daily
Sprinkler systems are checked: Not at all/NA
Fire drills are conducted: Not at all/NA
Review of safety protocols with staff are conducted: Annually
Review of safety protocols with volunteers are conducted: Annually
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is reviewed and updated: Annually

Equine Transportation
2-horse van/trailer with truck:
    1 Owned onsite   Access onsite but not owned  1 Access offsite;
3-horse van/trailer with truck:
     Owned onsite   Access onsite but not owned   Access offsite;
4-horse van/trailer with truck:
     Owned onsite  1 Access onsite but not owned   Access offsite;
6-horse van/trailer with truck:
     Owned onsite   Access onsite but not owned   Access offsite;
8-horse van/trailer with truck:
     Owned onsite   Access onsite but not owned   Access offsite;
10-horse van/trailer with truck:
     Owned onsite   Access onsite but not owned   Access offsite;

GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL REPORTING

Staff & Volunteers:
Chief Staff Officer (CSO):  Claire A Barr Johnson, MA,LPCC, Executive Director
Employees/Independent Contractors:   Full-Time:  4  Part-Time:  3  Volunteers:  6
Staff Recruitment, Screening and Training processes including employees and independent contractors:
    Prospective staff/independent contractors complete a written application/agreement
    Our organization has a practice in place to ensure that the organization has sufficient knowledge of the background of prospective staff and independent contractors that may impact the safety of your clients and your horses, such as whether prospective staff/independent contractors serving in the capacity as staff have been convicted of a sexual offense or convicted for animal cruelty or neglect. Such practices must comply with local, state, and federal mandates.
    Staff and/or contractors are required to complete a Liability Release/Hold Harmless Agreement
    Staff and/or contractors are required to provide Emergency Medical Information
    Staff and/or contractors are required to sign a Photo Release
    Prospective staff/independent contractors are required to undergo a Background Check
    Staff and/or contractors carry current health insurance
    Staff and/or contractors have a written job description
    Staff and/or contractors are evaluated on an annual and as needed basis or with any change in their job description
    Staff and/or contractors are updated on all the organization's policies and procedures on an annual and as needed basis or with any change in policy or procedure
    Staff and/or contractors receive training that includes safety guidelines, confidentiality, equine handling, equine identification, and emergency procedures; additional training is job specific
    Staff and/or contractors have a supervisor and is responsible for keeping their supervisor up to date on work related activities
    The organization provides a handbook to every member of the staff, including employees and/or independent contractors serving in staff positions;
    The handbook includes information, such as hours of work, vacation, sick leave, dress code, cell phone usage, and the protocol for dismissal
    The handbook is reviewed annually and updated
    One or more staff members or contractors are trained in CPR and human first aid
    One or more staff members or contractors are trained in equine first aid

Not Checked:
    Staff and/or contractors provide parent/guardian information if applicable
    Staff and/or contractors are subject to Random Drug Screening

Volunteer Recruitment, Screening and Training processes:
    Prospective volunteers complete a written application/agreement
    Our organization has a practice in place to ensure that the organization has sufficient knowledge of the background of prospective volunteers that may impact the safety of your clients and your horses, such as whether prospective volunteers have been convicted of a sexual offense or convicted for animal cruelty or neglect. Such practices must comply with local, state, and federal mandates.
    Every volunteer is required to complete a Liability Release/Hold Harmless Agreement
    Every volunteer is required to provide Emergency Medical Information
    Every volunteer is required to sign a Photo Release
    Prospective volunteers are required to undergo a Background Check
    Every volunteer has a written job description
    Every volunteer is evaluated on an annual and as needed basis or with any change in their job description
    Every volunteer is updated on all the organization's policies and procedures on an annual and as needed basis or with any change in policy or procedure
    Every volunteer receives training that includes safety guidelines, confidentiality, equine handling, equine identification, and emergency procedures; additional training is job specific
    Every volunteer is assigned a supervisor (staff member and/or senior volunteer) and is responsible for keeping their supervisor up to date on work related activities
    The supervisor assesses the volunteer's abilities and assigns specific duties to the volunteer based on their skills
    The organization provides a Volunteer Handbook to every volunteer
    The Volunteer Handbook includes volunteer-related information, such as hours of work, dress code, cell phone usage, and the protocol for dismissal
    The Volunteer Handbook is reviewed annually and updated
    The organization holds regular orientation sessions for volunteers and prospective volunteers that includes an overview of the organization, its mission, activities, volunteer responsibilities and expectations, safety guidelines, and a tour of the facility

Not Checked:
    Every volunteer provides parent/guardian information if applicable
    Every volunteer carries current health insurance
    The organization records and maintains written attendance information and hours on every volunteer
    Every volunteer is subject to Random Drug Screening

Governing Body:
Board meetings per year:  6
Number of Board Members:  5  Number of Voting Board Members:  4

Board Compensation:
Is Board Chair compensated?  No  Is Treasurer compensated?  No
Are there any other Voting Board Members that are compensated?  No

Board/Staff Relationships:
Are any members of the Board, Staff or Program Participants related to each other through family or business relationships? Yes
If yes, provide the name, title, responsibility and family/business relationship of each Board, Staff member and/or Program Participant.
One family relationship. Executive Director is related to Board member through marriage. Board member is son-in-law of Executive Director

Board Affiliations:
Are any Board members or Staff associated with and/or compensated by another organization with a relationship or business affiliation to your organization? Yes
If yes, provide the name, title, responsibility and family/business relationship of each Board and/or Staff member, and the name of the related organization.
Executive Director and husband own the property where programs are conducted.

Conflict of Interest:
Does your organization have a written conflict of interest policy that ensures that any compensated board member is a NON-VOTING (Independent) board member or that any compensated board member or any board member related to a compensated staff member, independent contractor, or any related board members, or any individual or organization that might benefit from a board decision, abstains from voting on issues impacting such compensation and requires officers, directors or trustees, and key employees to disclose at least annually in writing interests that could give rise to conflicts?  Yes


Compliance:
Below is a list all local, state and federal licenses held by the organization, and/or accreditations or compliances with the published standards of an accrediting organization, if applicable:  Horses For Healing is required to hold a local business license from the Village of Corrales, NM. The license is renewed annually in March. Expiration date is 03/31 of each year.

Organization documents available on our website:
    None

Organization documents available on request:
    Most recent Financials
    Most recent IRS Form 990
    Most recent Annual Report
    Equine Intake Guidelines
    Bylaws

Additional explanation regarding governance, staffing and volunteer practices or further explanation of the answers above.
Our written conflict of interest meets the standards to address family.
     
     **Volunteers: Starting in January of 2022 Horses For Healing will recruit volunteers and has updated its volunteer policies and procedures to reflect the changes. A volunteer coordinator has been designated to train, support, and supervise our volunteers.

Budget:  $100K to $500K
Equine Budget:   $50K to $100K
Month Fiscal Year Ends: 06
Type of Financial Reporting (Audit, Review, Compilation): Review
Type of IRS Filing (990, 990-EZ, 990-N): 990
Does the uploaded Pro Forma 990/990 represent 2022? Yes
View The IRS Form 990/Pro Forma 990