Autumn
Quarter Horse mix Mare Age: 22 Height: 14.3 hands
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Offered by Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
Windham, ME
Best career/placement option for repurposing Autumn:
Pasture Mate
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Autumn is located at Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, 279 River Road, Windham, ME 04062.
Total acreage dedicated specifically to the horses: 90
Our organization has use of the following at this facility:
Structures/Barns: 2 Run-in sheds: 18
Pastures: 7 Paddocks/Pens/Turnout Areas: 18
Uncovered Outdoor Rings: 1 Covered Outdoor Rings: 0
Indoor Rings: 1
Horses have assigned stalls in the structure(s) or exclusively assigned shelter locations where they are separated from other horses with a barrier.
Horses are stalled for 13-16 hours per day, on average.
The following describes the pastures at this facility:
All pastures are fenced to prevent escape or injury
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:
All turnout areas are fenced to prevent escape or injury
Turnout areas have man-made protection for equines (i.e., shelters)
Fencing checks, such as broken or missing planks, loose fence posts, exposed or loose nails, detached wires, etc., are done regularly
How many hours per day, on average, are horses turned out:
Equines are out 4 to 8 hours per day
Equines are out 24/7
Equines are out 24/7 except they are brought in if there is inclement weather
Equines are out 24/7 except when they are being trained
The following items are consistent with our feed management plan and practices:
Equines are provided with individualized feeding plans, including supplements, according to the equine's age, breed/type, condition, size, work level and any health issues, consisting of nutritious food provided in sufficient quantity and access to adequate natural forage, or be fed daily, or as recommended by the organization's veterinarian
Feed plans are determined in consultation with a veterinarian
Supplement plans are determined in consultation with a veterinarian
Equines are fed grain in individual stalls
Staff and/or 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 contaminants, debris and chemicals, protected from weather and other animals, and be positioned or affixed to minimize spillage.
Medications are kept in a secure area
Clean, potable water is available at all times for all equines, or if not at all times, at least twice daily
Hoof Care: How often is hoof care provided for each horse? Every 4-8 weeks and when an issue arises
Dental Care: How often is dental care provided for each horse? Annually and when an issue arises
Horse checks: How often are horses visually and physically checked by personnel at the facility? Every day or 6 days a week
Our organization has the following parasite and fly/insect control protocols in place, including remedies used to control flies and insects:
Fly/Insect Control Remedies:
Fly parasites
Fly Traps and Tapes
Fly Spray Repellent
Fly Masks
Fly Sheets
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Last Updated: 2025-08-25
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Rehoming:
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
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
Adopters/purchasers are NOT required to provide updates
The agreement reflects that any individual or organization in possession of the equine as of the date of the agreement and any time thereafter is bound to not sell the equine at auction for slaughter or allow the equine to be sold, transferred, released, or otherwise placed into possession of any person or organization that will cause or allow the equine to be sold at auction for slaughter.
The agreement states that should the adopter decide to re-home the equine, our organization must grant approval of any individual or organization intending to take possession of the equine for any reason prior to the equine being placed into the possession of such individual or organization, including being provided written notification of the name, address, and telephone number of any individual or organization intending to take possession of the equine for any reason.
The agreement states that 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 adopters/purchasers can return an equine to our organization free of charge
Our organization requires references from the following:
Veterinarian
Farrier
Transfer of ownership occurs:
Our organization retains ownership of the equine for its lifetime
The average equine re-homing (adoption/purchase) fee received by your organization:
Not applicable; None received
Additional information about our rehoming policies and practices:
While adopters are not charged an adoption fee, adopters are asked to make a donation to the MSSPA to support the care of the herd. At the time of adoption, title to the horse becomes fully shared between the adopter and the organization.
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Last Updated: 2025-08-25
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Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals
279 River Road
Windham ME 04062
207-892-3040
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Public Charity
Our Mission/How we are involved with horses:
The mission of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is to protect the health and welfare of neglected and abused equines. The vision of the Society is to eliminate equine abuse and neglect.
The MSSPA provides superior rehabilitative care as well as access to veterinary services 24 hours a day, and cares for between thirty-five and forty equines on its farm facilities. Each year dozens of horses are placed at the Society's farm facilities by Maine law enforcement agencies. Surrenders are accepted on a case by case basis. Following rehabilitation, most animals are adopted into permanent, forever homes. Those unsuitable for adoption remain at the Society in sanctuary for the balance of their natural lives.
Primary Focus involving horses
(Horse Welfare, Public Service, Sport & Recreation):
Horse Welfare
Our organization operates programs involved with horse rescue, foster care, rehabilitation, adoption and/or retirement. Our organization's primary activity is equine rescue, adoption & retirement.
Our organization is directly responsible for the care and shelter of equines involved in our programs.
Our organization provides outreach and/or public education programs involving horses.
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EIN: 01-0212545
Founded: 1972
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