Safe Landings is an EQUUS Foundation service to connect riding programs in need of program horses with rescue and transition centers as well as owners with horses in need of a next chapter.

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Washington, MO

Seeking small stocky horse or large pony for therapeutic riding



We are seeking a Horse and/or Pony that meets the following criteria:
Age Range:
Aged Under 6  Aged 6-9  Aged 10-14  

Gender:
Geldings  

Size Preference:
Large Pony (13.3 to 14.2h) Small Horse (14.3 to 15.3h)

Breeds we will NOT consider:
Arabian

Activities that the equine will be expected to perform:
    English Walk/Trot/Canter
    Horsemanship (grooming, tacking up & handling by individuals with disabilities)
    Unmounted activities including handling when at liberty in a round pen or arena
    Hippotherapy
    Being lunged with a rider
    Being long-lined with a rider
    Trail riding
    Vaulting

Current/former experience/training which could make the equine suitable for your program:
    Dressage
    Driving
    Trail Riding
    Vaulting
    Western Dressage

The organization has the following policies about horses who are sound and healthy but have the following chronic conditions that require medication:
Lyme Disease: Not Accept
Cushing's Disease: Not Accept
Thyroid Disease: Not Accept
Navicular Disease: Not Accept
Inflammation: Not Accept


Location: The equine will be located at Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc., 785 Yellow Finch, Washington, MO 63090


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More about where will the equine be located?


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Total acreage dedicated specifically to the horses: 26
The organization has use of the following at this facility:
Structures/Barns: 1  Run-in sheds: 1
Pastures: 6  Paddocks/Pens/Turnout Areas: 0
Uncovered Outdoor Rings: 1  Covered Outdoor Rings: 0
Indoor Rings: 2

Horses have assigned stalls in the structure(s).
Horses are stalled for 9-12 hours per day, on average.
Horse Turn Out Practices:
    Equines are out 9 to 15 hours per day

The following describes the pastures at this facility:
    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
    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


Horses have access to clean drinking water at all times

Hoof care is provided for each horse: Every 4-8 weeks and when an issue arises

Dental care is provided for each horse: Annually and when an issue arises

Each horse is visually and physically checked by personnel at the facility: Every day or 6 days a week




Acquisition, Breeding, Intake & Training Policies


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The organization requires the following with respect to the health status of the equine prior to acceptance and arrival at the organization:
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The organization has the following policies in place prior to an equine being accepted and/or arriving at the facility:
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Following arrival at the facility, the following is performed:
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Our organization has the following policies and procedures in place pertaining to the ongoing assessment of horses in its care:
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Horses provided formal training (groundwork or riding):   *Missing



The organization has the following policies related to breeding and stallions:


Re-homing Policies


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Rehoming
Our organization has the following re-homing (adoption/purchase) policies and procedures in place:
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The organization requires references from the following:
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Transfer of ownership occurs:   *Missing

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:
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Re-homing Agreement *Missing

Equine Retirement and Euthanasia Policies


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The 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:
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The organization has the following policies related to euthanasia:
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The following are authorized to administer the procedure for the organization in accordance with state laws:
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785 Yellow Finch
Washington MO 63090

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