MISSION & PROGRAMS

Mission:
The mission of StableStrides is to significantly improve the wellbeing of individuals through a connection with horses.

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 some of the equines involved in our programs and some of the equines in our programs are cared for and sheltered by other organization(s).
100% of our total programs and services are horse-related.
Our organization uses satellite, overflow, foster, and/or outreach facilities which adhere to all the policies, procedures and practices of our organization

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

23: Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers at Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

16: Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers at Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

     1. Adam Morrison

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Ms. Morrison's qualifications include:
- BSW - Eastern Washington University
- MSW - Arizona State University
- Registered Psychotherapist - State of Colorado
- PATH Intl. ESMHL
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified from National Counsel of Behavioral Health
- Child and Adult CPR/First Aid Certified from American Red Cross

     2. Aimee Wilson

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Aimee is employed by Children's Hospital Colorado and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Aimee leads treatment for her clients receiving Hippotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Aimee's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- BS in Physical Therapy
- BS in Exercise Therapy
- Physical Therapist, Colorado License
- AHA Hippotherapy Certification Level 1 and 2
- PATH Intl. Registered Therapist

     3. Amanda Stoltz

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Amanda is employed by Children's Hospital Colorado and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Amanda leads treatment for her clients receiving Hippotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Amanda's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Occupational Therapist, Colorado License
- AHA Hippotherapy Certification Level 1 and 2

     4. Amy May

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Ms. May's qualifications include:
- BA - Trinity University
- MFA (Academy of Art in San Francisco
- PATH Intl. TRI
- PATH Intl. ESMHL
- Child and Adult CPR/First Aid Certified from American Health and Safety Assoc.

     5. April Phillips

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Ms. Phillips' qualifications include:
- PATH Intl. ESMHL
- PATH Intl. CTRI
- PATH Intl. Mentor
- American Heart Association First Aid CPR AED for Adult, Child and infant
- Bachelor of Science

     6. Autumn Hayes-Diggs

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Autumn is employed by Children's Hospital Colorado and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Autumn leads treatment for her clients receiving Hippotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Autumn's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Speech Language Pathologist, Colorado License
- AHA Hippotherapy Certification Level 1 and 2

     7. Brittany Williams

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Ms. Williams qualifications include:
- Bachelors of Science in Sports Management from Lockhaven University
- Life Guarding for the Professional Rescuer from American Red Cross
- CPR/AED First Aid Certified from American Red Cross
- PATH Intl ESMHL
- PATH Intl CTRI in training
- American Swimming Coaches Association Level 1 Disability Swimming certification

     8. Carrie Gillies

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Carrie is employed by Children's Hospital Colorado and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Carrie leads treatment for her clients receiving Hippotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Carrie's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Occupational Therapist, Colorado License
- AHA Hippotherapy Certification Level 1 and 2
- PATH Registered Therapist

     9. Chester DeAngelis

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Mr. DeAngelis' qualifications include:
- BSW (SUNY Plattsburgh)
- MSW (University of Denver)
- LCSW (State of Colorado)
- PATH Intl. CTRI, ES, Mentor
- Eagala Certified Professional (Mental Health Professional and ES)
- Animal Assisted Social Work Certificate from University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work
- Eagala Military Services Professional Designation
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified from National Counsel of Behavioral Health
- Child and Adult CPR/First Aid Certified from American Health and Safety Assoc.

     10. Debbie Karber

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Ms. Karber's qualifications include:
- PATH Intl. ESMHL
- PATH Intl. CTRI
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Wesley School of Nursing, RN Diploma
- Registered Nurse License, State of Colorado

     11. Estella Hughes

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Ms. Hughes' qualifications include:
- Bachelors of Arts- English and American Language and Literature, Theater and Speech / Minors in Political Science and Art
- School Counseling Degree in progress, University of Tennessee.
- Horse Master in Combined Training (Eventing) from Potomac Horse Center, Maryland
- American Riding Instructor Association Certified in Recreational Riding Level 3, Dressage Level 2, and Eventing Level 1
- Certified Tellington Touch Practitioner
- PATH Intl. CTRI
- PATH Intl. ESMHL
- Canadian Certified Vaulting Instructor
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- USEF Member, Safe Sport Certified
- Instructor Member, Rocky Mountain Dressage Society
- Certified Level 1 Eagala
- FEI level 1 Vaulting Instructor
- United States Pony Club Center Administrator
- Interscholastic Equestrian Association Coach

     12. Haley Rosario

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Haley is employed by Cedar Springs Hospital and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Haley leads treatment for her clients receiving Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Haley's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Master of Social Work (University of Denver)
- Registered Psychotherapist (State of Colorado)

     13. Jacquline Kramer

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Ms. Kramer's qualifications include:
- BSW (University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
- MSW (University of South Carolina)
- LCSW (State of Colorado and South Carolina)

     14. Jennifer Cupples

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Jennifer is employed by Children's Hospital Colorado and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Jennifer leads treatment for her clients receiving Hippotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Jennifer's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Speech Language Pathologist, Colorado License
- AHA Hippotherapy Certification Level 1

     15. Kathryn Goeas

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         - BS (Shidler College of Business School-University of Hawaii)
- PATH Intl. CTRI
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified from the National Council for Behavioral Health
- Child and Adult CPR/First Aid Certified from American Health and Safety Assoc.

     16. Kelly Moss

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Kelly is employed by Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson Army Post and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Kelly leads treatment for her clients receiving Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Kelly's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Licensed Psychologist, Colorado License
- EAGALA Certified Professional

     17. Kristen Van Ackeren

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Kristen is employed by UCHealth/Memorial Hospital and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Kristen leads treatment for her clients receiving Hippotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Kristen's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Physical Therapist, Colorado License
- Certified Lymphedema therapist
- Certified Vestibular Therapist
- Level I and II Hippotherapy Certification
- NDT Certified
- AHA BLS Provider Certification

     18. Laura Barney

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         - BS Psychology - Montana State University
- MA Counseling - University of Texas at San Antonio
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor National Counsel of Behavioral Health

     19. Lea Guise

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Lea is employed by Children's Hospital Colorado and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Lea leads treatment for her clients receiving Hippotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Lea's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist, Colorado License
- AHA Hippotherapy Certification Level 1 and 2
- PATH Intl. Registered Therapist

     20. Maggie Roberts

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Ms. Roberts qualifications include:
- BS in Equine Training and Instruction -St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
- PATH Intl. CTRI
- PATH Intl. ESMHL
- CPR & First Aid through American Heart Association
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified from National Counsel of Behavioral Health
- Child and Adult CPR/First Aid Certified from American Health and Safety Assoc.

     21. Meagan Winegar

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         - Associates and Bachelors in Psychology - Liberty University
- Masters in Professional Counseling - Liberty University
- Registered Psychotherapist - State of Colorado

     22. Megan Meloon

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Megan is employed by Children's Hospital Colorado and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Megan leads treatment for her clients receiving Hippotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Megan's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist, Colorado License
- AHA Hippotherapy Certification Level 1 and 2

     23. Melissa Perry

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         RELATIONSHIP: Accompany Clients

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

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

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Melissa is employed by Children's Hospital Colorado and partners with StableStrides to ensure her clients have access to equine assisted services. Melissa leads treatment for her clients receiving Hippotherapy services at StableStrides and works with StableStrides staff, volunteers, and therapy horses to provide the service.

Melissa's degrees, licenses, and/or certifications include:
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist, Colorado License
- AHA Hippotherapy Certification Level 1 and 2
- PATH Registered Therapist

     24. Sarah Price

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         - MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - UCCS in 2014
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- BA in Psychology and Theatre - Saint Louis University 2007
- MA in Theatre and Drama Therapy - Kansas State University 2009
- Registered Drama Therapist (RDT)
- Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
- EMDR Basic Trained
- ESMHL through PATH Intl.
- Child and Adult CPR/First Aid Certified from American Safety and Health Institute
 

     25. Tracy Desiderio

         FACILITY PARTICIPATION:

         Main Facility at Latigo Trail Equestrian Center

         Dom Cimino Wellness Center at Norris Penrose

         RELATIONSHIP: Employee

         SERVICES PROVIDED:

         Therapeutic Mounted Services

         Therapeutic Unmounted Services

         DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

         Ms. Desiderio's qualifications include:
- PATH Intl. CTRI, ESMHL
- BS in Sociology/Criminology - Colorado State University Pueblo
- MS in Pharmacy - University of Florida
- Masterson Method Equine Specialist
- Certificate Autism Spectrum Disorders - University of California Davis
- US Army Veteran - Veterinary Services NCO
- Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute - California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
- Child and Adult CPR/First Aid Certified American Red Cross

Overview of our programs involved with providing EAS to individuals with special needs:
     Clients are served via three core programs:
      - Hippotherapy (“hippo” being the Greek word for horse) is physical, occupational, or speech therapy that is part of an integrated treatment plan to achieve targeted outcomes. Treatment is led by a specially trained and licensed physical, speech, or occupational therapists and utilizes the three-dimensional movement of the horse to influence the rider physically and neurologically. Clients increase core strength, muscle memory, flexibility, balance, coordination, and more.
      - Therapeutic Riding (TR) is an adaptive horseback riding lesson taught by a certified therapeutic riding instructor. Clients learn to influence the actions of the horse in a manner that addresses his/her own cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs. As clients gain independence they commonly move from Hippotherapy into TR.
      - Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) is a mental health therapy that is led by a licensed mental health therapist. It helps clients make the connection, or re-connection, between thoughts and feelings. Clients learn to approach rather than avoid emotions and uncomfortable situations. EFP is experiential and solutions-focused so clients are challenged to find solutions to problems in a timely and effective manner using the horse as a medium.


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 promotes religious education or religious purposes or uses donations for religious education or religious purposes; requires participants to be of a certain faith; requires participation in religious, instruction, activities or services; or requires participation in prayer, worship, religious instruction or other religious activities as a condition of receiving social or secular services offered. Select Yes or No: *Missing


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:
 n/a

POLICIES: ACQUISITION

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

Our organization does not acquire horses/equines from the following source(s):
    Auction  
    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

Additional information about our acquisition policies and practices:
We will accept any horse into our program that passes an initial examination from our Equine Director, a subsequent six-week trial period at StableStrides, and a veterinary examination. We do not have the financial resources to accept horses who need extensive training/care and cannot begin working in our programs within a reasonable amount of time after successful completion of their six-week trial period.

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, the owner is responsible for having vaccinations administered.
    If health records are not available or are out-of-date, our veterinarian will administer appropriate vaccinations

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 up to 60 days
    The trial period may be reduced based on the equine's progress
    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 a veterinarian upon arrival and/or prior to quarantine departure
    Physical examination by trained barn staff
    Photographs are taken of each equine upon arrival at the facility and kept with the equine's health records
    A Henneke Body Conditioning Score or other body conditioning score is assigned

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:   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
    Riding by a beginner and/or unbalanced rider
    Tolerance to unusual objects and loud noises
    Known vices, i.e., cribbing, biting, kicking, weaving, stall walking, etc
    Grooming
    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:
    The Henneke Body Condition score or other body conditioning score is updated at least annually
    Photographs are taken of each equine annually and kept with the equine's health records
    Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine chiropractor
    Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine acupuncturist
    Equines at our facility may be treated by an equine massage therapist
    Physical examination by a veterinarian at least annually
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):   2-3 times per week

Additional information about our intake, assessment & training policies and practices:
For the horse to qualify for Hippotherapy, the horse must be able to pass a EMPI test by the end of our trial period. This is then test annually to ensure quality of therapy.

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 at the veterinarian's facility
    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 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 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 if there is any breach of contract the equine must be returned to our organization

Our organization requires references from the following:
    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 be found suitable homes by our organization
    Equines may be returned to their owners
    In the case an equine is unsound and/or unhealthy and cannot be treated to relieve suffering, the equine may be euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian