MISSION & PROGRAMS

Mission:
Our mission has been, and continues to be, to provide a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing. Our populations include children and adults with disabilities, those who have been abused or neglected, the military and the impoverished.

Our organization conducts Equine Assisted Services in accordance with the EQUUS Foundation Guidelines on Qualifications of Organizations Conducting Equine Assisted Services (EAS).
Our organization does not provide 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.
98% 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 Unmounted Services
    Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)
    Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology
    Equine-Assisted Learning involving Academic Learning
    Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

19: Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers at Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

     1. Alexandra Cella

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         BSW and MSW
LMSW
EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional.

Pal-O-Mine provides thorough training and continuing education to all staff/independent contractors and instructors. Those that do no hold certifications are under the guidance of certified instructors/facilitators, and/or are in pursuit of certification.

     2. Christine Johnson

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         BSN,
EAGALA Advanced Certified Equine Specialist.

Pal-O-Mine provides thorough training and continuing education to all staff/independent contractors and instructors. Those that do no hold certifications are under the guidance of certified instructors/facilitators, and/or are in pursuit of certification.

     3. Dora Lupo

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         BS in Marketing/Management
Masters in Mental Health Counseling
CASAC, Masters Addiction Counselor, Reiki-Master Level,
EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional

     4. Eileen D'Amico

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Other

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         BA in Occupational Therapy
NYS State Registered and Licensed OT
Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist

     5. Ellen Lear

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         MSW,
Licensed Social Worker,
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional,
EAGALA Dual Certified Equine Specialist + Mental Health Professional.

Pal-O-Mine provides thorough training and continuing education to all staff/independent contractors and instructors. Those that do no hold certifications are under the guidance of certified instructors/facilitators, and/or are in pursuit of certification.

     6. Kathleen Henne

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Other

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders
TSSLD, CCC-SLP,
New York State License in Speech-Language Pathology,
Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) with the New York State Department of Education,

Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist

     7. Kim Berganza

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Other

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Kim graduated in July 2020 Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Health Science and M.S. in Occupational Therapy. She is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist and currently a member of the American Hippotherapy Association.

     8. Kimberly Sandtorv

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Other

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         New York State license in Speech-Language Pathology, and is a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disorders (TSSLD) with the New York State Department of Education. She also holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) with the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Kim is PROMPT trained. She is a member of the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) and a member of the Long Island Speech-Language Hearing Association (LISHA).

     9. Kimm Schmidt

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Kimm has more than 30 years of horse experience, including rescuing and owning two special needs horses, as well as placement of many others over the years. Working as a Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Executive Board Member at Quantum Leap Farm, Tampa FL, she obtained her PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) and CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Teaching Certifications. In addition to Kimm’s extensive horse experience, she has over 20 years of business experience, including owning and operating several successful business ventures. Kimm has been with Pal-O-Mine since spring of 2012 as a Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Job Coach for our J-STEP Program and as a Camp Counselor.

     10. Lauren Wendelken

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Academic Learning

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         MA in Deaf Education,
Certified NYS Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.

Pal-O-Mine provides thorough training and continuing education to all staff/independent contractors and instructors. Those that do no hold certifications are under the guidance of certified instructors/facilitators, and/or are in pursuit of certification.

     11. Lisa Gatti

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Academic Learning

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         BS in Elementary and Special Education,
EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist.

Pal-O-Mine provides thorough training and continuing education to all staff/independent contractors and instructors. Those that do no hold certifications are under the guidance of certified instructors/facilitators, and/or are in pursuit of certification.

     12. Mandi Budah

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         MA in Forensic Psychology, Bachelor's in Psychology and Sociology,
LMSW,
EAGALA Dual Certified Equine Specialist + Mental Health Professional.

Pal-O-Mine provides thorough training and continuing education to all staff/independent contractors and instructors. Those that do no hold certifications are under the guidance of certified instructors/facilitators, and/or are in pursuit of certification.

     13. MaryAnn McGrath

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         MSW,
Licensed Social Worker,
EMDR, Thought Field Therapy,
EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional

     14. Rachel Gearwar

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         MSW,
Licensed Social Worker,
EAGALA Dual Certified Mental Health Professional and Equine Specialist.

Pal-O-Mine provides thorough training and continuing education to all staff/independent contractors and instructors. Those that do no hold certifications are under the guidance of certified instructors/facilitators, and/or are in pursuit of certification.

     15. Rosemary Manginelli

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         MSW
LCSW, CASAC, NCACII, SAP, CCFC, CAP, ICRC-ADC
EAGALA Advanced Certified Mental Health Professional

     16. Tessa Van Florcke

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         BA in Psychology,
MSW,
LMSW,
CASAC-T, CCTP,
EAGALA Dual Certified Mental Health Professional + Equine Specialist.

Pal-O-Mine provides thorough training and continuing education to all staff/independent contractors and instructors. Those that do no hold certifications are under the guidance of certified instructors/facilitators, and/or are in pursuit of certification.

     17. Tina Rocco

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Other

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology,
CCC-SLP,
Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certificate with the New York State Department of Education,
New York State Licensed Speech Language Pathologist,
Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist

     18. Virginia Porto

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

         RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Bachelor's in History and Spanish, MSW, LCSW, EAGALA Certified Mental Health Specialist

Overview of our programs involved with providing EAS to individuals with special needs:
     1.Adaptive Riding and Unmounted Programs - Pal-O-Mine provides quality adaptive horseback riding to individuals with cognitive, physical, emotional and multiple disabilities. Adaptive horseback riding provides unique benefits to our students. The goals for each lesson are tailored to make improvements in the most needed areas of the rider’s life. Adaptive riding sessions are exceptional for improving fine and gross motor skills, balance, coordination, sensorimotor skills, language, and social skills. In addition, each one of our riding instructors excels in their field and continues with training and certification throughout their careers.
     
     2.Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) - Pal-O-Mine’s EAL programs incorporate horses experientially for educational, emotional, growth and learning. EAL uses unique approaches to create positive and constructive learning experiences for children and adolescents who are at risk of failing in the traditional academic setting. EAL sessions incorporate guided and safe horse interactions, positive interaction between students, animals and adults, as well as the incorporation of grade-level appropriate reading, writing, art and math skills. These approaches, combined with a varied and very specialized teaching staff helps to reengage the typically disengaged or defiant student and recreate a positive learning experience that carries over into the students’ traditional classroom experiences.
     
     3.Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) - Our Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) program follows the prescribed model designed by EAGALA, Inc., the leading international EAP training and certifying organization. Currently, Pal-O-Mine has 7 Licensed Mental Health Professionals and 11 Equine Specialists who are certified in the EAGALA model. Pal-O-Mine also is the host to the New York Metropolitan Networking Group.
     
     Pal-O-Mine offers individual, family and group therapy. Groups focus on issues including but not limited to grief, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, substance abuse, addiction and codependency. Participating populations include at-risk youth, women and the military. EAP affords clients the opportunity to gain knowledge about their behaviors while providing them with an emotionally safe environment for them to develop positive alternatives. The benefits to the client include increased self-esteem, improved communication skills, assertiveness, creative thinking, problem solving, development of coping skills and taking responsibilities for themselves.
     
     4.Hippotherapy - Hippotherapy is a treatment strategy provided by licensed and specially trained occupational therapists, physical therapists, or speech-language pathologists as part of a patient’s overall treatment plan. The therapist uses the movement of the horse to help address and improve a variety of deficits, including but not limited to: Deficits in sensory processing, gross motor, fine motor, balance, speech production, language, swallowing, and social skills. The horse’s walk provides multidimensional movement, which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive. This movement is modified by trained horse handlers under the direction of the therapist. The horse provides a dynamic base of support, making it an excellent tool for increasing trunk strength and control, balance, building overall postural strength and endurance, addressing weight bearing, motor planning and gait training. The effects of equine movement on postural control, sensory systems, and motor planning can be used to facilitate coordination and timing, grading of responses, respiratory control, sensory integration skills, attentional skills, speech production skills, swallowing and receptive, expressive and pragmatic language development.
     
     5.JSTEP (Job Security Through Equine Partnership) – The major focus of the J-STEP Program is to provide meaningful employment opportunities to adults with disabilities and to establish a green living program at Pal-O-Mine. Pal-O-Mine runs a state of the art vocational training center where young adults intern to gain valuable life skills including clerical and business management skills, daily living skills, nutritional skills and proper etiquette, financial literacy and management skills, organic farming, recycling and 3-D printing.
     
     6.Summer Employment Training – The Summer Employment Training Program (ETP) is an inclusive, innovative work study transitional program that provides workforce skills and leadership training to youth with a myriad of disabilities. The ETP provides engaging and effective out-of-school vocational training and character education and works to achieve the following goals: Provide economic and financial literacy skills through stipends; foster engagement in the learning process; decrease negative behaviors; improve character and awareness of the importance of good character; address emotional issues and trauma; and increase self-esteem and confidence.
     
     7.Corporate Training - Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is an experiential approach that fosters real lasting change. It is a unique opportunity that goes beyond traditional leadership programs to restore balance in people’s lives while teaching critical thinking, clear communication and social skills. A typical training involves activities on the ground with the horses (there is no riding), which provides opportunities for team discovery through experiential learning. Prior horse experience is not necessary to benefit from this program. Equine Assisted Team Leadership programs are effective in situations as diverse as: Building cohesion; Navigating cultural differences; Mitigating crisis; Screening candidates for new hire; Collaborating with staff to enhance communication and adapt to new management style and initiatives.
     
     Pal-O-Mine provides thorough training and continuing education to all staff/independent contractors and instructors. Those that do no hold certifications are under the guidance of certified instructors/facilitators, and/or are in pursuit of certification.

Overview of our programs involved with providing community outreach and/or public education programs involving horses:
     Though we do not provide community outreach services, we provide services to individuals with physical, emotional, cognitive and psychological disabilities.

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:
 JSTEP Vocational Development (Job Security Through Equine Partnership)
     Community Awareness and Education
     Other animals include: cats, sheep, miniature donkeys, chickens.

POLICIES: ACQUISITION

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

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

Our organization will accept the following:
    Geldings
    Mares

Not Checked:
    Pregnant Mares
    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:
    A current Coggins
    Vaccination records that have been administered within the last 12 months
    If health records are not available or are out-of-date, our veterinarian will administer appropriate vaccinations

Prior to a horse being accepted and/or arriving at the facility, the organization has the following policies in place:
    The owner of a potential equine is interviewed over the phone or in person prior to seeing the equine
    The equine is evaluated at its place of residence
    The owner completes an application/contract which constitutes the agreement between the owner and our organization
    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
    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
    The trial period may be terminated by either the organization or the owner for any reason

Following arrival of the equine at the facility, the following is performed:
    Physical examination by 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 farrier
    Physical examination by a dentist
    Coggins test
    Blood work other than Coggins
    Fecal test
    Vaccinations
    De-worming

Upon intake, the organization has the following quarantine policy in place:
    The equine is confined to a designated and separate area for isolation and quarantine at the facility for a prescribed period of time

The typical length of quarantine is:   Up to 10 days

Horses are assessed for following skills and behaviors:
    Retrieval from a pasture/paddock
    Leading with a halter and lead rope
    Temperament, disposition and attitude, such as rated from very calm to very high spirited
    Saddling
    Bridling
    Lunging
    Loading onto and unloading off a trailer
    Mounting and dismounting
    Riding at the walk
    Riding at the trot
    Riding at the canter
    Riding by a beginner and/or unbalanced rider
    Jumping
    Tolerance to unusual objects and loud noises
    Known vices, i.e., cribbing, biting, kicking, weaving, stall walking, etc
    Grooming
    Bathing
    Clipping
    Tolerance to multiple handlers at the same time

Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the ongoing assessment of horses in its care:
    Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine chiropractor
    Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine acupuncturist
    Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine massage therapist
    Equines 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 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


Horses provided formal training (groundwork or riding):   Daily

Additional information about our intake, assessment & training policies and practices:
The barn manager and staff monitor each horse's body condition on a daily basis. Nutritional intake is adjusted as needed to maintain optimal body condition for each horse. The Henneke Body Condition score is not used.

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.

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

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

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
    Our organization does NOT re-home an equine to first time equine owners
    Our organization will only re-home an equine to a location where another equine resides
    Potential adopters/purchasers must visit our organization and be observed with the equine on site
    The distance of a potential adopter/purchaser's home from our facility is a consideration for when re-homing an equine
    Our organization conducts a site visit of the adopter/purchaser's facility before the transfer of the equine to the adopter/purchaser's facility

The uploaded Re-homing agreement includes the following re-homing (adoption/purchase) statements:
    The agreement reflects that any individual or organization in possession of the equine as of the date of the agreement and any time thereafter is bound to not sell the equine at auction for slaughter or allow the equine to be sold, transferred, released, or otherwise placed into possession of any person or organization that will cause or allow the equine to be sold at auction for slaughter.
    The agreement states that should the adopter decide to re-home the equine, our organization must 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 re-homed equines cannot be bred
    The agreement states that adopters/purchasers can return an equine to our organization free of charge
    The agreement states that adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for one year

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

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:
Not applicable; None received

Our organization has the following policies and procedures related to horses that need to be retired, are no longer useful, or are no longer manageable:
    Equines may remain at our organization for their lifetimes
    Equines may be found suitable homes by our organization

Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
Due to the nature of our trial period for new incoming horses, it is a very rare circumstance that a horse is re-homed/adopted. This has not been necessary for many years. However, in the event a current horse would be in need of a new home, the above answers would reflect how we would proceed with transfer of ownership in that circumstance.