EQUINE WELFARE NETWORK PROFILE
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding
1136 Priestford Road
Street, MD 21154
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 475
Abingdon, MD 21009
Phone: 443-528-7793 MAKE AN INQUIRY
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EIN: 26-0068227Founded: 2003
Profile Last Updated February 28, 2023
Public Charity
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AWARDED ANNUALLY
Effective Date
May 2022
Effective Date
May 2022
The Guardian Seal of Transparency is awarded annually to recognize an organization's commitment to transparency and accountability by their willingness to make comprehensive data about their programs, horse care practices, and governance available for public scrutiny. The Guardian Seal of Transparency is NOT an endorsement.
Awarded Annually
Effective Date: May 2022
Last Updated: February 28, 2023
Effective Date: May 2022
Last Updated: February 28, 2023
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding has not attained the Guardian designation for 2023. To view the 2022 Guardian information, click here.
MISSION & PROGRAMS
Mission:Our mission is to encourage healing and celebrate life with individuals and groups whose minds, bodies and spirits will benefit from the transformative connection between people and horses. Our vision is to establish CTR as the premier equine-based therapeutic healing and learning center in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Our organization conducts Equine Assisted Services in accordance with the EQUUS Foundation Guidelines on Qualifications of Organizations Conducting Equine Assisted Services (EAS).
Our organization provides community outreach and/or public education programs involving horses.
Our organization is directly responsible for the care and shelter of equines involved in our programs.
100% 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 Learning involving Academic Learning
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
Not Checked:
Therapeutic Driving Services
Therapeutic Vaulting Services
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)
Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology
Overview of our programs involved with providing EAS to individuals with special needs:
CTR offers Adaptive Riding Lessons on our farm for children and adults who live with physical, neurological, psychiatric, and behavioral disabilities and diagnoses. We also offer unmounted services that include groundwork lessons through a program called Discovery Horses for the same population of people.
We also provided adaptive riding and unmounted adaptive lessons through our Horses and Heroes Program to over 80 veterans who live with disabilities and diagnoses, through our partnership with the Veterans Administration at Perry Point, MD.
CTR offers Personal and Professional Development through EAS sessions with our healing herd of horses that focus on these areas-- Team Building; Leadership; Grief and Bereavement; Women's Empowerment; and Healthy Boundaries for Front Line Workers. A licensed Psychologist who contracts with CTR conducts these sessions, and CTR certified staff participates as horse experts. In 2022, 58 unmounted participants experienced these EAS services. We interacted with these participants through our community partners and did not request or require diagnoses. Our most successful of these EAS sessions was a series of workshops that focused on personal and professional development for Front Line Workers. We served these Front-Line Workers over the course of 6 events, and participants who attended included the staffs of public and private schools, a local university, the Humane Society of Harford County, and clinicians/therapists for the Centers for Trauma, Stress and Anxiety.
CTR's Horse-Powered Learning Program is available as well as Field trips on and off the farm. This program is an Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program, designed by our resident educator on staff, and the subject focus for each EAL session is typically Reading, Math, and Science. Over the past year, we conducted 8 Pony Express Visits to the Harford County Public Libraries with our Shetland Pony, Buttons, who encouraged 367 young people to learn about horses, horse care, and practice their literacy, horse biology, and math skills through a series of fun games and activities.
Community Outreach and/or Public Education:Overview of our programs involved with providing community outreach and/or public education programs involving horses:
CTR is a Horse Discovery Center as designated by the Maryland Horse Industry Board under the Maryland State Department of Agriculture.
CTR partners every year with the Harford County Public Library to bring Horse-Powered Learning to school aged children at library locations around the county.
CTR participates in the Harford County Veterans Resource Fair, held annually around Veteran's Day.
CTR annually participates in the Harford County Youth and Family Resource Fair, which showcases services available to families whose children live with differing diagnoses and abilities.
Through attending these community-outreach events, CTR was able to interact with new members of the public in 2022--answering questions about Equine-Assisted Services (mounted and unmounted), and Horse-Powered Learning opportunities in the community.
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.
Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Our organization provides the following Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Academic Learning
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
9: Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers at Serenity Hill Farm
1. Cathy Schmidt
2. Gayle Zorbach
3. Jessica Johnson
4. Katy Santiff
5. Laural Lagan
6. Lisa Foehrkolb
7. Megan Ferry
8. Michelle Perry, Ph.D.
9. Virginia Iannone, Ph.D.
Our organization acquires horses/equines from the following source(s):
Donation
Our organization does not acquire horses/equines from the following source(s):
Lease
Purchase/Adoption from Owner
Auction
Kill pen/Feedlot
Return
Surrender
Seizure
Abandonment
Our organization will accept the following:
Geldings
Mares
Not Checked:
Pregnant Mares
Foals
Stallions
Only Stallions to be castrated
Additional information about our acquisition policies and practices:
We have experienced difficulties trying to adopt horses for our Adaptive Lesson Program from Equine Rescue Organizations because they "don't adopt to Lesson Barns" as per their policy dictates. However, through patience and diligence, we have fostered a new relationship with Omega Horse Rescue in Pennsylvania. They trust our organization due to our transparent and humane practices, in addition to our adherence to PATH standards. They have allowed us to adopt two equines from them, one in 2021 (as noted in the Equine Census).
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
The owner is financially responsible for the shipping of the equine to and from the organization
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 owner/donor is financially responsible for the care of the equine, including board, feed, shoeing and any necessary veterinary care
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
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 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
Bathing
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:
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 massage therapist
Physical examination by a veterinarian at least annually
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
Horses provided formal training (groundwork or riding): As needed; no set schedule
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, does NOT breed equines.
Our organization will never have an equine euthanized for space
Our organization may have a healthy equine euthanized if it is a threat to itself, other equines, or people and euthanasia is recommended by a veterinarian
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
Senior staff with appropriate training
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
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.
Our organization requires references from the following:
Veterinarian
Farrier
Personal/Other
Transfer of ownership occurs: Immediately (at the time of adoption/purchase)
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
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
Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
CTR homes an equine with the reasonable expectation that we can and will provide that animal a home for life on our farm. In rare circumstances, we may have to rehome an equine, and adoptors must sign and follow our rehoming agreement.
Therapeutic Driving Services
Therapeutic Vaulting Services
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy/Counseling (Mental Health)
Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech-Language Pathology
Overview of our programs involved with providing EAS to individuals with special needs:
CTR offers Adaptive Riding Lessons on our farm for children and adults who live with physical, neurological, psychiatric, and behavioral disabilities and diagnoses. We also offer unmounted services that include groundwork lessons through a program called Discovery Horses for the same population of people.
We also provided adaptive riding and unmounted adaptive lessons through our Horses and Heroes Program to over 80 veterans who live with disabilities and diagnoses, through our partnership with the Veterans Administration at Perry Point, MD.
CTR offers Personal and Professional Development through EAS sessions with our healing herd of horses that focus on these areas-- Team Building; Leadership; Grief and Bereavement; Women's Empowerment; and Healthy Boundaries for Front Line Workers. A licensed Psychologist who contracts with CTR conducts these sessions, and CTR certified staff participates as horse experts. In 2022, 58 unmounted participants experienced these EAS services. We interacted with these participants through our community partners and did not request or require diagnoses. Our most successful of these EAS sessions was a series of workshops that focused on personal and professional development for Front Line Workers. We served these Front-Line Workers over the course of 6 events, and participants who attended included the staffs of public and private schools, a local university, the Humane Society of Harford County, and clinicians/therapists for the Centers for Trauma, Stress and Anxiety.
CTR's Horse-Powered Learning Program is available as well as Field trips on and off the farm. This program is an Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program, designed by our resident educator on staff, and the subject focus for each EAL session is typically Reading, Math, and Science. Over the past year, we conducted 8 Pony Express Visits to the Harford County Public Libraries with our Shetland Pony, Buttons, who encouraged 367 young people to learn about horses, horse care, and practice their literacy, horse biology, and math skills through a series of fun games and activities.
Community Outreach and/or Public Education:
CTR is a Horse Discovery Center as designated by the Maryland Horse Industry Board under the Maryland State Department of Agriculture.
CTR partners every year with the Harford County Public Library to bring Horse-Powered Learning to school aged children at library locations around the county.
CTR participates in the Harford County Veterans Resource Fair, held annually around Veteran's Day.
CTR annually participates in the Harford County Youth and Family Resource Fair, which showcases services available to families whose children live with differing diagnoses and abilities.
Through attending these community-outreach events, CTR was able to interact with new members of the public in 2022--answering questions about Equine-Assisted Services (mounted and unmounted), and Horse-Powered Learning opportunities in the community.
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.
EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICE PROVIDERS
Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Our organization provides the following Equine Assisted Services (EAS):
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Academic Learning
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
9: Total number of Equine Assisted Service Providers at Serenity Hill Farm
1. Cathy Schmidt
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Serenity Hill Farm
RELATIONSHIP: Employee
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
PATH International Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist
2. Gayle Zorbach
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Serenity Hill Farm
RELATIONSHIP: Employee
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Academic Learning
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist, Loyola College – Certification in Early Childhood Development (MASTERS DEGREE IN EDUCATION), MEd University of Maine – Concentration in Motor Development, Bachelor of Science – Towson State College, Physical Education/Psychology, 38 years Harford County Public Schools
3. Jessica Johnson
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Serenity Hill Farm
RELATIONSHIP: Employee
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
CTRI in Training, providing mounted and unmounted adaptive lessons under the supervision of a CTRI at all times
4. Katy Santiff
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Serenity Hill Farm
RELATIONSHIP: Employee
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Program Director of CTR
CTRI in Training, providing mounted and unmounted adaptive lessons under the supervision of a CTRI at all times
5. Laural Lagan
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Serenity Hill Farm
RELATIONSHIP: Employee
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) through PATH International
6. Lisa Foehrkolb
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Serenity Hill Farm
RELATIONSHIP: Employee
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) through PATH International
7. Megan Ferry
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Serenity Hill Farm
RELATIONSHIP: Employee
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Therapeutic Mounted Services
Therapeutic Unmounted Services
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
PATH International Advanced Riding Instructor, Mentor, and Equine Specialist, B.S. Equine Studies - Centenary College
8. Michelle Perry, Ph.D.
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Serenity Hill Farm
RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Dr. Michelle Perry is a licensed psychologist who teaches participants professional and personal development at CTR, in partnership with our healing herd of horses (through EAS).
9. Virginia Iannone, Ph.D.
FACILITY PARTICIPATION:
Serenity Hill Farm
RELATIONSHIP: Independent Contractor
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Equine-Assisted Learning involving Personal and/or Professional Development
DEGREES, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Stevenson University, who teaches professional development, personal development, and leadership to participants at CTR, through partnership with our herd in unmounted services (EAS).
POLICIES: ACQUISITION
Our organization acquires horses/equines from the following source(s):
Donation
Our organization does not acquire horses/equines from the following source(s):
Lease
Purchase/Adoption from Owner
Auction
Kill pen/Feedlot
Return
Surrender
Seizure
Abandonment
Our organization will accept the following:
Geldings
Mares
Not Checked:
Pregnant Mares
Foals
Stallions
Only Stallions to be castrated
Additional information about our acquisition policies and practices:
We have experienced difficulties trying to adopt horses for our Adaptive Lesson Program from Equine Rescue Organizations because they "don't adopt to Lesson Barns" as per their policy dictates. However, through patience and diligence, we have fostered a new relationship with Omega Horse Rescue in Pennsylvania. They trust our organization due to our transparent and humane practices, in addition to our adherence to PATH standards. They have allowed us to adopt two equines from them, one in 2021 (as noted in the Equine Census).
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
Not Checked:
A health certificate signed by a veterinarian and dated no more than seven days prior to arrival attesting to the health status of the equine is provided to our organization either prior to or upon arrival of the equine
A health certificate signed by a veterinarian and dated no more than seven days prior to arrival attesting to the health status of the equine is provided to our organization either prior to or upon arrival of the equine
Prior to a horse being accepted and/or arriving at the facility, the organization has the following policies in place:
The owner of a potential equine is interviewed over the phone or in person prior to seeing the equine
The equine is evaluated at its place of residence
The owner completes an application/contract which constitutes the agreement between the owner and our organization
The owner is financially responsible for the shipping of the equine to and from the organization
Equines are 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 owner/donor is financially responsible for the care of the equine, including board, feed, shoeing and any necessary veterinary care
The trial period may be terminated by either the organization or the owner for any reason
Not Checked:
Equines are not taken on trial
Equines are on trial for up to 30 days
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
Equines are not taken on trial
Equines are on trial for up to 30 days
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
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
Not Checked:
Physical examination by a veterinarian upon arrival and/or prior to quarantine departure
A Henneke Body Conditioning Score or other body conditioning score is assigned
Coggins test
Blood work other than Coggins
Fecal test
Vaccinations
De-worming
The equine is scanned to check for a microchip
The equine is microchipped if the scan indicates that there is no microchip
Physical examination by a veterinarian upon arrival and/or prior to quarantine departure
A Henneke Body Conditioning Score or other body conditioning score is assigned
Coggins test
Blood work other than Coggins
Fecal test
Vaccinations
De-worming
The equine is scanned to check for a microchip
The equine is microchipped if the scan indicates that there is no microchip
Upon intake, the organization has the following quarantine policy in place:
The equine is confined to a designated and separate area for isolation and quarantine at the facility for a prescribed period of time
Not Checked:
The equine is confined to a designated and separate area for isolation and quarantine off-site for a prescribed period of time
The equine is not quarantined
The 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: 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 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
Bathing
Tolerance to multiple handlers at the same time
Not Checked:
Riding at the canter
Jumping
Driving (Pulling a carriage)
Clipping
Riding at the canter
Jumping
Driving (Pulling a carriage)
Clipping
Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the ongoing assessment of horses in its care:
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 massage therapist
Physical examination by a veterinarian at least annually
Not Checked:
The Henneke Body Condition score or other body conditioning score is updated at least monthly
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
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 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: The Henneke Body Condition score or other body conditioning score is updated at least monthly
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
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 nutritionist
Our organization evaluates at least annually and maintains a written record of the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
Not Checked:
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
No equines are ridden; not applicable
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
No equines are ridden; not applicable
The following variables are considered in determining the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden:
Equine age, weight, breed, body condition, fitness, balance, health and soundness
Not Checked:
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
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
No equines are ridden; not applicable
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
Our organization does not evaluate the weight-carrying and workload limitations for each equine that is ridden
No equines are ridden; not applicable
Horses provided formal training (groundwork or riding): As needed; no set schedule
POLICIES: BREEDING
The organization has the following policies related to breeding and stallions:The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, does NOT breed equines.
Not Checked:
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, breeds equines
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, are permitted to house stallions
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, breeds equines
The facility or facilities where our organization conducts its programs, including foster facilities, are permitted to house stallions
POLICIES: EUTHANASIA
The organization has the following policies related to euthanasia:Our organization will never have an equine euthanized for space
Our organization may have a healthy equine euthanized if it is a threat to itself, other equines, or people and euthanasia is recommended by a veterinarian
Our organization may have an equine euthanized upon the recommendation of the veterinarian after all reasonable treatment options have been explored
Euthanasia is done on site when possible to decrease trauma from transport
Disposal of the carcass is handled within 24 hours
Not Checked:
Our organization will never have a healthy equine euthanized under any circumstances
Euthanasia is done at the veterinarian's facility
Our organization will never have a healthy equine euthanized under any circumstances
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
Senior staff with appropriate training
Not Checked:
A certified euthanasia technician
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
A certified euthanasia technician
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
POLICIES: RE-HOMING
View Re-homing AgreementOur 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
Not Checked:
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
Potential adopters/purchasers are encouraged to do a short-term, on-site foster with the equine
Adopters/purchasers are NOT required to provide updates
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
Potential adopters/purchasers are encouraged to do a short-term, on-site foster with the equine
Adopters/purchasers are NOT required to provide updates
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.
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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 re-homed equines CANNOT be sold, adopted, transferred, auctioned, released, given away, or otherwise placed into the possession of another individual or organization under any circumstances.
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 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 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 one year
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.
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 re-homed equines CANNOT be sold, adopted, transferred, auctioned, released, given away, or otherwise placed into the possession of another individual or organization under any circumstances.
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 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 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 one year
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
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Not applicable or no references required.
Not applicable or no references required.
Transfer of ownership occurs: Immediately (at the time of adoption/purchase)
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
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
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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
If a suitable home cannot be located, and space is not available for the equine to remain at the organization, the organization will secure a suitable home for the equine and accept financial responsibility for the lifetime of the equine
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
If a suitable home cannot be located, and space is not available for the equine to remain at the organization, the organization will secure a suitable home for the equine and accept financial responsibility for the lifetime of the equine
Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
CTR homes an equine with the reasonable expectation that we can and will provide that animal a home for life on our farm. In rare circumstances, we may have to rehome an equine, and adoptors must sign and follow our rehoming agreement.