MISSION & PROGRAMS
Mission:Penny Lane Foal Rescue is committed to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned foals throughout New Mexico and on the Navajo Nation, providing intensive socialization and foundation skills, and placing them into their loving, forever homes. We specialize in serving medically fragile orphaned Mustangs culled following the round ups.
We are dedicated to being a strong community resource for caretakers of orphaned foals, providing education, support, and financial assistance to help these most vulnerable little ones to thrive.
We are dedicated to bringing youth and volunteers together with our rescues to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential. We train our community to assist with rehabilitating, socializing, and providing foundation skills for our orphaned foals in preparation for adoption into their forever, loving homes.
Our organization provides programs involved with equine rescue, adoption & retirement
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.
Over 90% of our total programs and services are equine-related.
Our organization does not
CURRENTLY use satellite, overflow, foster, and/or outreach facilities.
Summary of organization's recent accomplishments, goals, strategies to achieve the goals, and capabilities to meet the goals, including its long-term plans to sustain its programs:Penny Lane Foal Rescue is committed to helping rescue and rehabilitate orphaned and abandoned foals throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. We provide intensive socialization and foundation skills training for a thriving future with humans of all ages. Over the past year, we rescued a 3 day old orphaned foal that was brutally attacked by a wild stallion, shortly after birth. She was nearly pawed to death, along her left side, and left her partially blind. Initially, we were concerned that her back had been fractured. After months of rehabilitation, Baby Starr became completely healed from her back injuries and regained her eyesight. She received intensive socialization and started her foundation skills from a variety of youth and adult volunteers. At 7 months old, she was adopted into her new home. We rescued a day old orphaned foal, shortly after Starr was brought to our facility, but unfortunately, he was not stabile enough to survive the transport from northern New Mexico to our facility.
We are a strong community resource for New Mexicans needing direct assistance and resources to care for orphaned and abandoned foals. We provided education and emergency supplies to the Navajo Rangers to stabilize orphaned foals, found in the field, for safe transport to partnering rescues in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. We formed a collaboration of four other equine rescues in Arizona and northern New Mexico that are experienced in rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned Mustang foals to increase the numbers that we can serve and decrease the transport time from the reservations to fully staffed equine veterinarian clinics. We coordinated the rescue of three additional orphans to other facilities in closer proximity to where they were found by the Rangers.
As part of our five year sustainability plan, we purchased two 2500 gallon water containers, installed gutters along the residence, and are collecting rain water for our new Regenerative Gardening Program. We have spent the past year building organic matter in our soil, raised beds, seed starting, and extensive water retention capacities. Our goal is to grow organic, nutrient-dense produce to promote the health and welfare of our rescues, volunteers, and our youth Horse Leader families. We have planted trees, berry forests, small orchards, and raised beds, with more to come! It's our goal to grow 25% of the nutritional of our rescues by year 5 of our project using regenerative and sustainable gardening practices and permaculture- methods.
Penny Lane Foal Rescue has expanded our youth empowerment programs to include the Little Farm Leaders Program for 5-9 years old, with a focus on home schooled students. We have Horse Socializers, ages 10-14, who are responsible for providing appropriate, respectful, and mutually beneficial socialization for our rescues. We have Advanced Horse Leaders, ages 14-18, who are responsible for providing positive-based foundation skills in preparation for placement into their forever homes. Our Giving Reins Leadership Program is for youth 15-22 years old to assume leadership responsibilities all around the rescue. This training program is for high school students through young adults to gain projects based learning, valuable volunteer work experience, build an electronic portfolio for future employment opportunities, acquire professional references, and explore their passions and career interests.
Please describe what steps your organization takes to ensure that:
1) the interactions between your equines and people are mutually beneficial and conducted in accordance with the
Guidelines for Human-Equine Interactions stated below;
2) all equines in the care of our organization and/or equines that participate in the organization's program have access to clean drinking water at all times; nutritious food in sufficient quantity, including natural forage such as pasture grass and/or hay; appropriate veterinary, farrier, and dental care; shelter and protection from the weather; sufficient safe space to move around comfortably on a daily basis; and daily opportunity to freely interact and have contact with other equines.
Our LITTLE FARM LEADERS, 5-9 years old, experience joy and confidence as they build respectful and loving partnerships with our confidence builders, BB the donkey and Sammy and Chiquita, the minis. They are mentored by our more experienced youth Leaders and have a great time making new friends, learning about equine care, and take on physical challenges with their equine partners and mentors. Little Farm Leaders also acquire skills around regenerative gardening practices and helping our environment.
Our HORSE SOCIALIZERS and ADVANCED LEADERS, 10 years and older, provide much-needed socialization and foundation skills for our rescues to learn safe and appropriate interactions with humans of all ages. Socializers and Leaders are empowered to develop respectful, loving connections with our young Mustangs and to incorporate positive associations towards groundwork and advanced training. These youth build lifelong friendships, gain a significant understanding of equine care and behaviors, and assist with the operations of a working rescue.
Our GIVING REINS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM is for youth 15-22 years old to assume leadership responsibilities all around the rescue. This training program is for high school students through young adults to gain projects based learning, valuable volunteer work experience, build an electronic portfolio for future employment opportunities, acquire professional references, and explore their passions and career interests.
As mentioned, we purchased 2-2500 water storage tanks to ensure that our equines will always have access to clean water, should our well ever become inoperable. We also have a backup generator hard wired into our system if the power goes out for extended periods of time. Our horses have access to clean bales of alfalfa, Timothy grass, and complete feed. Through the Regenerative Gardening Program, we also intend to grow up to 25% of the nutritional needs of our rescues within the next four years. Our horses receive farrier care every 6-8 weeks and preventative veterinary care for their annual vaccinations and teeth floating. Our veterinarians are also available for any acute conditions that may arise. We also have two other backup veterinarians and trailers for transport to emergency veterinarian clinics, if needed.
Our rescues live among herds and have nearly constant access to other herd mates throughout the day in large paddocks and arenas to trot and gallop. We only stall our rescues during feeding times. Even the quarantine area has ample space to run about, and those in quarantine have access to our babysitter goats until they are no longer symptomatic or injured. There are run-in shelters throughout the rescue for our equines to get out of the elements. We also blanket our rescues throughout the winter months when temperatures drop below 45 degrees.
Equine Transition Services:Overview of our programs involved with rescue, rehabilitation, retraining, re-homing and/or retirement:
Penny Lane Foal Rescue is committed to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and abandoned foals from throughout New Mexico, providing intensive socialization and foundation skills training, and placement into their loving, forever homes. We specialize in serving medically fragile orphaned foals culled from the round ups.
Penny Lane Foal Rescue rescues foals from round-ups on public land and reservation, accepts transfers from other rescues and reservation Impound Facilities, and accepts surrenders from owners who can no longer care for their foals. The foals remain at our facility, and are unavailable for adoption, until they are completely rehabilitated, socialized, gelded, microchipped, and vaccinated. They continue securing their foundation skills while awaiting adoption into their loving, forever homes. While they are at Penny Lane Foal Rescue, these orphans receive on-going vet and farrier care, intensive socialization, and extensive foundation skills. Once adopted, Penny Lane Foal Rescue provides a minimum of monthly follow-up for adoptees throughout the first year of placement and quarterly follow-ups with adopters and adoptees following the probationary period to ensure the safety of our equines.
Through our Elva Mico Emergency Assistance Fund, Penny Lane Foal Rescue provides education, support, resources, and financial assistance to other care takers of orphaned foals throughout New Mexico and on the Navajo Nation. Our Orphaned Foal Emergency Kits contain 50 lbs. of foal-specific powdered and pelleted milk replacers, 100 pounds of foal-specific complete feeds, 1 month of Ulcergard, 1 winter blanket, 1 foal halter and lead rope, thermometer, emergency medical supplies, and instructions for their use. We also provide frequent follow-up and case management services pertaining to the care of these orphans throughout the first six months their life ensuring these most vulnerable little ones thrive within their community. Additionally, Penny Lane Foal Rescue provides catastrophic foal care assistance grants within our state to pay veterinarians directly for their services related to saving orphaned foals.
Community Outreach and/or Public Education:
Overview of our programs involved with providing community outreach and/or public education programs involving horses:
Penny Lane Foal Rescue is involved in animal welfare consortiums and groups throughout neighboring communities to advocate for the improvement of equine standards of care. We offer education and resources pertaining to the care of foals across New Mexico. We have attended school and community events to promote equine welfare through hands-on educational experiences in previous years but have not been as active this past year. Penny Lane Foal Rescue provides several opportunities throughout the week at our facility for adult volunteers and youth to assist in the rehabilitation, socialization, and foundation skills of our rescued orphaned foals.
Penny Lane Foal Rescue has partnered with rural veterinarians across the Navajo Nation offering financial support to promote comprehensive gelding clinics in Crownpoint and Shiprock. We offer gelding assistance for colts through a year old to encourage early gelding and responsible horse ownership throughout New Mexico and on the Navajo Nation. We provide education and assistance to the Rangers and individuals on the reservations pertaining to the care and placement of orphaned foals left behind after round ups. We advertise our emergency orphaned foal assistance regularly on Craigslist in the Farm and Garden section throughout New Mexico so that those caring for these most vulnerable little ones can get the resources and support needed to help them not only survive, but to thrive.
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:
Penny Lane Foal Rescue uses highly socialized goats as babysitters for the orphaned foals. Because these most vulnerable little ones must be quarantined from the rest of the herd until they do not pose a threat, they need the constant companionship of another herd mate that is not susceptible to the biohazards of equine-specific bacteria and viruses.
EQUINE CENSUS SUMMARY
Total Facilities: 1
Total days that equines were in the care of Penny Lane Foal Rescue during 2023: 3823
Average length of stay for an equine based on equines under the care of the organization during 2023: 319 days (3823/12)
Average number of equines during 2023: 10 (3823/365)
10 Total number of horses involved with your programs on January 1, 2023
PLUS: Horse Intake during 2023
0 Donated
0 Lease
0 Purchase from Owner
0 Auction
0 Kill Pen/Feedlot
0 Surrendered
0 Seized
0 Abandoned
0 Returned
2 Transfer
0 Born at facility
0 Adoption from Rescue
0 Owner Owned
2 Total intakes
LESS: Horse Departure during 2023
0 Horses adopted/sold:
0 Horses transferred/returned
1 Horses deceased
0 Horses euthanized
1 Total departures
11 Number of horses involved with your programs on December 31, 2023
7 Total number of active horses (not retired) including
horses undergoing rehabilitation and/or retraining.
4 Total number of horses permanently retired.
Summary: 10 on 1/1/2023+ 2 Intakes - Departures = 11 on 12/31/2023
POLICIES: ACQUISITION
Our organization acquires horses/equines from the following source(s):
Donation
Return
Surrender
Seizure
Abandonment
Our organization does not acquire horses/equines from the following source(s):
Lease
Purchase from Owner
Auction
Kill pen/Feedlot
Our organization will accept the following:
Not Checked:
Geldings
Mares
Pregnant Mares
Foals
Stallions
Only Stallions to be castrated
Additional information about our acquisition policies and practices:
Penny Lane Foal Rescue rescues orphaned and abandoned foals across New Mexico and on the Navajo Nation. We accept orphans that are owner surrendered, rescue transfers, seized, and astray foals. While we have previously accepted orphans from auctions and feedlots, we have made the difficult decision not to financially negotiate with these entities for possession of foals as it likely perpetuates the exploitation of horses for meat. Because we have limited capacity, we specialize in rescuing and rehabilitating medically fragile orphaned foals. We will assist in the rescue of mare and foal pairs if they have another safe placement lined up.
Any equine adopted from Penny Lane Foal Rescue will return to our facility if the Adopter is unable to or chooses not to care for said equine.
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:
If health records are not available or are out-of-date, our veterinarian will administer appropriate vaccinations
Not Checked:
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.
A health certificate signed by a veterinarian and dated no more than seven days prior to arrival is provided to our organization either prior to or upon arrival of the equine attesting to the health status 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
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Following arrival of the equine at the facility, the following is performed:
Physical examination by a veterinarian upon arrival
A Henneke Body Conditioning Score or other body conditioning score is assigned
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
Blood work other than Coggins
Vaccinations
De-worming
The equine is microchipped if the scan indicates that there is no microchip
Not Checked:
Physical examination by a dentist
Coggins test
Fecal test
The equine is scanned to check for a 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:
More than 30 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
Tolerance to unusual objects and loud noises
Grooming
Bathing
Tolerance to multiple handlers at the same time
Not Checked:
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
Driving (Pulling a carriage)
Known vices, i.e., cribbing, biting, kicking, weaving, stall walking, etc
Clipping
Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the ongoing assessment of horses in its care:
Physical examination by a veterinarian at least annually
The Henneke Body Condition score or other body conditioning score is updated at least annually
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
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
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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:
No equines are ridden; not applicable
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
Not Checked:
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:
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
No equines are ridden; not applicable
Not Checked:
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:
Penny Lane Foal Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, provides intensive socialization and foundation skills to orphaned and abandoned foals. Most of our orphans arrive days to weeks old. They are immediately met by our vet for evaluation of their needs. They are often started on antibiotics and receive wound care and physical therapy, usually throughout the first month or until completely rehabilitated. They are also on special diets such as milk replacers and formulated foal feed. They receive constant socialization during the rehabilitation process and are partnered with a goat babysitter for companionship. Once rehabilitated and out of quarantine, they are introduced to an equine babysitter. We then begin foundation skills training on a daily basis. All of our colts are gelded usually between 6-8 months old. They continue to receive daily foundation skills training and human/equine socialization on a daily basis until they are adopted.
POLICIES: BREEDING
The organization has the following policies related to breeding and stallions:
Our main facility where our organization conducts its programs does NOT breed equines.
Not Checked:
One or more of the facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, breeds equines
One or more of the facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, are permitted to house stallions
POLICIES: EUTHANASIA
The organization has the following policies related to euthanasia:
Our organization will never have an equine euthanized for space
Our organization 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
Disposal of the carcass is handled within 24 hours
Not Checked:
Our organization will never have an equine euthanized under any circumstances
Our organization will have an equine euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian if the equine is a threat to itself, other equines, or people
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:
We have not had to euthanize any of our foals at our facility. If after all treatment options were exhausted, and at the recommendation of our veterinarian, we would consider euthanizing a foal. If there was a high likelihood of suffering without any opportunity for a good quality of life following rehabilitation, we would definitely consider euthanasia. Currently, we have had a 100% success rate for rehabilitating the medically fragile orphaned foals brought to our facility.
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 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
Not Checked:
Our organization does NOT re-home an equine to first time equine owners
Adopters/purchasers are NOT required to provide updates
Our 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
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
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Equines may be returned to their owners
Equines may be sent to auction
In the case an equine is unmanageable and demonstrates repeated dangerous behaviors, the equine may be euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian
If a suitable home cannot be located within 12 months, the equine may be euthanized
The organization will accept financial responsibility for equines in the current care of the organization that need to be retired or are no longer able to contribute to the mission of the organization if all alternatives have been explored to find the equine an appropriate placement and space is not available for the equine to remain at the organization.
The uploaded Re-homing agreement includes the following re-homing (adoption/purchase) statements:
The agreement states that the re-homed equine CANNOT be sold, adopted, transferred, auctioned, released, given away, or otherwise placed into the possession of another individual or organization under any circumstances and must be returned to our organization should the adopter decide that he/she is no longer able, or no longer wishes, to care for the equine.
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 if there is any breach of contract the equine must be returned to our organization
The agreement states that our organization reserves the right to make unannounced visits
The agreement states that our organization reserves the right to make scheduled visits
The agreement states that adopters/purchasers can return an equine to our organization free of charge
The agreement states that adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for one year
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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 adopters/purchasers can return an equine to our organization for a fee
The agreement states that adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for two years
The agreement states that adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for three or more years
None of the statements are included.
The organization does not re-home equines under any circumstances; our organization retains custody of our equines and ensures care of the equines for their lifetimes.
Our organization does not have the authority to transfer ownership and/or does not own any of the equines involved with our programs.
Our organization requires references from the following:
Veterinarian
Farrier
Personal/Other
Not Checked:
Not applicable or no references required.
Transfer of ownership occurs:
After one year
The average equine re-homing (adoption/purchase) fee received by your organization:
Over $1,500
Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
For the first year of adoption process, the Director conducts weekly on-site visits during the first month of placement to assist with any training or care issues. Following the first month, a monthly visit is conducted on-site for the next 11 months. Ownership is transferred to the new adopter, but Penny Lane Foal Rescue remains as the primary contact on the microchip for the life of the horse. On our transfer document it stipulates that any Penny Lane Foal Rescue equine that has been adopted must return to our facility if the adopter cannot or does not want to care for it any longer. We have stipulated that we will pursue civil litigation for the entire cost of caring for the adopted horse if this mandate is breached. Our adopters remain in contact with us following the transfer of ownership with photos, emails, and texts.
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 CURRENTLY use satellite, overflow, foster, and/or outreach facilities.
Penny Lane Foal Rescue
Contact: Shani Silver
Contact's Phone: 505-373-3203
Contact's Email: pennylanefoals@gmail.com
Currently operational
Total number of horses/equines currently involved with your programs, under your care, and/or owned by your organization at this facility: 11
Total number of horses at this facility INCLUDING those counted above: 11
Maximum capacity of horses at this facility: 15
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.
New Mexico Livestock Board
300 San Mateo NE #1000
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 841-6161
New Mexico Livestock Boardwww.nmlbonline.com
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)? No
Additional information about this facility:
The property is on a dry, fenced-in lot with shelters composed of metal. Some of these shelters have their own turnout areas. Infrared security cameras are in operation around the entire facility with two weeks of recording. While a fire inspection is conducted, there are little to no flammable materials that could ignite on the facility and potentially harm the horses. We have purchased a fire extinguisher, if needed.
Penny Lane Foal Rescue
Veterinarian Information
Veterinarian: Dr. Bradley Root and Dr. Janae Eberly
Clinic Name: ABQ Equine Clinic
6901 2nd St NW
Albuquerque NM 87107
Phone: 505-344-1131
Overview: Penny Lane Foal Rescue (*Main)
Total acreage dedicated specifically to the horses: 3.5
Our organization has use of the following at this facility:
Structures/Barns: 0 Run-in sheds: 8
Pastures: 0 Paddocks/Pens/Turnout Areas: 2
Uncovered Outdoor Rings: 2 Covered Outdoor Rings: 0 Indoor Rings: 0
How many hours per day, on average, are horses turned out:
Equines are out 24/7 except they are brought in to feed
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
Electric fencing is used; electric wires or tape fence are visibly marked
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
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
No Trespassing signs are posted
Hold Harmless signs are posted
Authorized Personnel Only 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 property is fitted with a security system that is monitored internally by staff (or the property owner)
The perimeter of the property is fully fenced
Not Checked:
A security guard is present at night
By Appointment Only signs are posted.
The property is fitted with a security system monitored by police or a professional service
Equine Care/Emergency Preparedness: Penny Lane Foal Rescue (*Main) 2024 and 2023 This section is required.
Horse Health Care/Barn Management Records: What system is used to collect and store health/horse care records?
Onsite computer with onsite backup storage system
Onsite computer with cloud-based backup storage system
The organization utilizes its own system to maintain records
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
Equines are fed in groups
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
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Do horses have access to clean drinking water at all times? Yes
Hoof Care: How often is hoof care provided for each equine? Every 4-8 weeks and when an issue arises
Dental Care: How often is dental care provided for each equine? Annually and when an issue arises
Horse checks: How often are equines 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
A de-wormer is used without fecal testing
Fly/Insect Control: What remedies are used to control flies and insects?
Fly Traps and Tapes
Premise Sprays/Insecticides
Fly Spray Repellent
Fly Masks
Fly Sheets
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
Our organization follows the biosecurity guidelines of our veterinarian
Sick, affected and/or quarantined equines do not have contact with other equines or other animals
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
A specific individual is assigned to care for sick, affected and/or quarantined equines
Sick, affected and/or quarantined equines are cared for last if the caretaker must also care for healthy equines
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
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
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
Equipment used by sick, affected and/or quarantined equines is cleaned of organic debris and disinfected after each use
Latex gloves are worn when working with sick, affected and/or quarantined equines
Personnel are required to leave the facility (or shower and change clothing) after working with quarantined equines
Not Checked:
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 piles are covered
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)
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
A notebook or binder with photos and information on each equine is easily accessible
Equine photos and profiles are available on the website
Staff/volunteers are provided training on conformation, markings, colors, and breeds
Team leaders work with new staff/volunteers until they are able to identify the equines
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Name plates are located on the stall
Photos 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
Staff and volunteers are provided with an information packet with equine profiles, including photos and detailed descriptions
Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to tack, apparel and equipment:
All equines have specifically assigned tack, apparel and equipment that is not 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
Assigned tack is clearly labeled
Tack is stored in a climate-controlled location
Helmets are cleaned/disinfected after each use
Helmets are replaced at least every five years.
No equines are ridden; not applicable.
Not Checked:
Saddles are shared
Saddle pads are 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
Helmets are shared
Helmets are replaced after a fall
Emergency Preparedness: Penny Lane Foal Rescue: *Main This section is required.
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 procedures are posted prominently
Emergency phone numbers are posted prominently
The facility owns or has access to a generator
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
All staff/volunteers are briefed regularly on emergency preparedness/safety procedures
The organization has a written emergency preparedness/safety plan (EPP)
Not Checked:
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
Power outages
Fire
Natural Disasters - thunderstorm, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, etc
Protocols to notify emergency personnel
Not Checked:
Terrorist attacks
Building/facility exit plans
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: Semi-annually
Smoke detectors are checked: Not at all/NA
Electrical Systems are checked: Daily
Fence lines are checked: Weekly
Turnout Areas are checked: Weekly
Sprinkler systems are checked: Not at all/NA
Fire drills are conducted: Not at all/NA
Review of safety protocols with staff are conducted: Monthly
Review of safety protocols with volunteers are conducted: Monthly
The Emergency Preparedness Plan is reviewed and updated: Annually
Equine Transportation
2-horse van/trailer with truck:
2 Owned onsite 0 Access onsite but not owned 0 Access offsite;
3-horse van/trailer with truck:
0 Owned onsite 0 Access onsite but not owned 1 Access offsite;
4-horse van/trailer with truck:
0 Owned onsite 0 Access onsite but not owned 0 Access offsite;
6-horse van/trailer with truck:
0 Owned onsite 0 Access onsite but not owned 0 Access offsite;
8-horse van/trailer with truck:
0 Owned onsite 0 Access onsite but not owned 0 Access offsite;
10-horse van/trailer with truck:
0 Owned onsite 0 Access onsite but not owned 0 Access offsite;
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL REPORTING
Financial Reporting
Budget: $10K to $100K
Equine Budget: $10K to $25K
Month Fiscal Year Ends: 12
Type of Financial Reporting (Audit, Review, Compilation): Compilation
Type of IRS Filing (990, 990-EZ, 990-N): 990-N
Does the uploaded Pro Forma 990/990 represent ? Yes
View The IRS Form 990/Pro Forma 990
Governing Body:
Board meetings per year: 3
Number of Board Members: 5 Number of Voting Board Members: 5
Board Compensation:
Is the Board Chair compensated? No Is the 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.
Marlene Ludlow, a voting Member at Large, is the mother of the Executive Director, Shani Silver. Marlene helps secure additional donations for Penny Lane Foal Rescue from her contacts with the senior community. She stepped down from her Secretary position this past year which is now filled by Stephanie Singer, a Real Estate Investor.
Board Affiliations:
Are any Board members providing services to your organization or compensated by your organization, or are any Board members or staff members 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.
The Executive Director owns the facility 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: Penny Lane Foal Rescue holds a business license with the city of Rio Rancho. No other licenses are required at the local, state, or federal level. We are a verified member of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. We are a member of a Home for Every Horse and report to the Equine Welfare Data Collective through the United Horse Coalition.
Organization documents available on our website:
None
Organization documents available on request:
Most recent Financials
Most recent IRS Form 990
Equine Intake Guidelines
Adoption/Foster Agreement
Bylaws
Staff & Volunteers:
Chief Staff Officer (CSO): Shani Silver, Executive Director
Employees/Independent Contractors: Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 0 Volunteers: 20
Staff Recruitment, Screening and Training processes including employees and independent contractors:
Not applicable; We do not have paid staff or utilize contractors to perform staff functions.
Volunteer Recruitment, Screening and Training processes:
Prospective volunteers complete a written application/agreement
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
Every volunteer provides parent/guardian information if applicable
Every volunteer carries current health insurance
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 records and maintains written attendance information and hours on every volunteer
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
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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.
Prospective volunteers are required to undergo a Background Check
Every volunteer has a written job description
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
Every volunteer is subject to Random Drug Screening
Additional explanation regarding governance, staffing and volunteer practices or further explanation of the answers above.
Penny Lane Foal Rescue is an entirely volunteer-run equine rescue. As a smaller, entirely volunteer-run equine rescue, it can be challenging to attract new Board Members from the community who are committed to our cause and can bring skills and dedication to the rescue. We attract many semi-retired volunteers from education and health care who often move out of the area once retired. We ask that our Board Members assume the responsibilities of bringing in new donors, volunteers, or can serve on a regular basis at our rescue. We are always looking to diversify our Board but want to fill those positions with individuals who will further our mission and promote the welfare of orphaned foals throughout New Mexico, rather than being merely placeholders.
It is very important to Penny Lane Foal Rescue that we build a strong, diversified Board of Directors. We are seeking active members who are interested in the daily operations of the rescue, are motivated to secure donations and make regular donations, can inspire others to volunteer their time or services, and will be equine ambassadors and educate the public about humane welfare. We are only interested in having Board Members who care about our rescues and contribute in meaningful ways to promote our mission and equine welfare.
Penny Lane Foal Rescue Board of Directors is currently composed of:
Shani Silver, Voting Member. Executive Director, Board President, and Special Educator;
Marlene Ludlow, Voting Member. Member at Large, Artist;
Stephanie Singer, Voting Member. Secretary, Real Estate Investor;
Elaine Lucero, Voting Member. Treasurer, Retired Pharmacist (Will be resigning after this year or when we select a new Treasurer);
Nancy Buffalow, Voting Member. Member at Large and Volunteer Coordinator, Retired Educator