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         | Gender: Gelding Breed: Haflinger
 | Age: 19 Height: 14.2
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		Offered by Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue
	 Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue, 3282 Centerline Rd, Varysburg, NY 14167
		
	
	 
	 
	
	
		 
		 
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Abe is located at Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue, 3282 Centerline Rd, Varysburg, NY 14167.
	
	
Total acreage dedicated specifically to the horses:  10
Our organization has use of the following at this facility: 
Structures/Barns:  0  Run-in sheds:  3
Pastures:  4  Paddocks/Pens/Turnout Areas:  0
Uncovered Outdoor Rings:  1  Covered Outdoor Rings:  0
Indoor Rings:  0
Horses do not 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 1-3; hours per day, on average.
The following describes the pastures at this facility: 
    All pastures are fenced to prevent escape or injury
    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 does not have turnout areas
How many hours per day, on average, are horses turned out: 
    Equines are out 24/7
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 groups
    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
Last Updated: 2025-09-21 							
					
               
              
				
  
    
          
 	
		  
		
		
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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
    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 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 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 scheduled visits
    The agreement states that adopters/purchasers can return an equine to our organization free of charge
    Our organization microchips all equines that are not already microchipped before the adoption and/or transfer of the equine if the organization has the authority to microchip the equine.
    The agreement includes the microchip number of the equine.
    The agreement states that adopters/purchasers are required to provide updates (photos, vet records) for as long as the adopter/purchaser is responsible for the care of the equine
Our organization requires references from the following:
	    Veterinarian
    Farrier
    Personal/Other
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: 
	$201 to $500
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Last Updated: 2025-09-21
   	
			
					
               
              
				
                   
                  
 	
		  
		
		
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      | Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue 3282 Centerline Rd
 Varysburg NY 14167
 716-289-7370
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 Public Charity Our Mission/How we are involved with horses:The focus at Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue is to rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and re-home draft horses that have been purchased from auctions or that have been surrendered to the rescue. For those horses that are not adoptable, Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue will be their forever home.
 
 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. | 
   EIN: 46-2065337
 Founded: 2012
 
 
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