Because we here at W.H.I.N.N.Y. have been
entrusted with the job of finding our adoptive horses the perfect
forever home, we don't take this job lightly. It is our
responsibility to ensure that they live out the rest of their
natural lives in peace and contentment with individuals and/or
families that love them. We set strict guidelines that must be
followed by the adopter(s). The majority of these guidelines are
based on common sense care. But since the lack of common sense is
one of the reasons there is a need for rescues , guidelines have to
be adapted and strictly adhered to in order for an adoption to be a
happy and successful one.
If you are seriously considering adoption, please read
the following guidelines:
No W.H.I.N.N.Y.
horse can be used for breeding No
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horse can be relocated to another care facility
without prior permission from W.H.I.N.N.Y. No
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horse can be sold, transferred, given away adopted
and/or transported out of the State of Ohio. No
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horse will be adopted out as either a Christmas or
Birthday gift. No
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horse will be adopted out to first time horse owners
to be housed on their property until they can and do prove to
W.H.I.N.N.Y. that they have the knowledge to care for the
adoptive horse properly. All
horses adopted from W.H.I.N.N.Y. will be required to have another
horse, goat or pony as a companion. Horses are herd animals and
they are happier with a buddy.
SHELTER
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horses must be
provided with adequate shelter* to protect them from the elements
and biting insects.
Three sided shelters
are adequate if:
(a) they are structurally sound with three solid walls and a
roof
(b) they are maintained in good repair and free from sharp edges
and obstacles
(c) they must be free from accumulated waste and debris and have
no standing water in them
(d) they must be of adequate size to accommodate all breeds
(e) Equines must be able to go in and out of the shelter with
ease and without fear of horses higher in the pecking
order
* Trees and tarp
covered wooden frames are NOT considered adequate
shelters. Barns must be structurally sound, maintained in good repair,
well ventilated and draft free and free of sharp edges and
foreign objects.
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horses
must have access to a stall:
(a) Stalls must be constructed of material of sufficient
thickness to properly contain a horse of any breed and size
(b) Stalls should be large enough to permit the horse to get up,
turn around, and not lie in, stand on or eat from areas
contaminated with its own feces or urine
(c) Stall ceilings shall be of sufficient size to prevent injury
to the horse
(d) Bedding must be suitable and as free from excessive dust and
mold as humanly possible
(e) Stalls must be kept clean , dry and free from excessive
manure and urine accumulation.
FEEDING
Grain and Hay :
(a) shall be kept in a clean dry environment secured from the
horses
b) shall be free from contaminants and stored in such a way as to
prevent rodents
(c) shall be of good nutritive quality
(d) shall be fed in sufficient quantity and have appropriate
nutritive value to allow the equine to maintain adequate weight
and body condition at a Henneke score of "5", unless
under a veterinarians supervision
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horses
must:
(a) be fed separately to ensure the horse receives nutrition in
sufficient amounts
(b) have access to natural forage or hay on a daily
basis
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horses on
a special feed and feeding schedule must be:|
(a) maintained as instructed unless changes are recommended by a
qualified veterinarian
(b) Complete record of change must be made available to
W.H.I.N.N.Y.
Salt blocks or bricks
and mineral supplements must be available at all
times.
PASTURES/PADDOCKS
W.H.I.N.N.Y. requires no less
than one and a half acres per horse for proper exercise and
grazing, and pasture should be the kind recommended for
horses.
Pastures, paddocks
and/or other outside areas of turn-out must be:
(a) free of objects and have adequate shade from the hot sun
(b) free of poisonous plants, trees and shrubs.
Fences* must be sturdy
and in good repair and of the kind recommended safe for
horses Gates must be sturdy and in good repair and free of sharp
edges, and have secure latches that can not be opened by
horses.
* Barb wire fencing is
not an acceptable choice for W.H.I.N.N.Y. horses. Severe injury
and death can and does occur if the horse is run through the
fence.
WATER
Water must be available at all
times and water receptacles must be kept clean and free from
contaminates.
Farm ponds and/or
streams are acceptable water sources if:
(a) they are continuously running , free of ice in the winter,
and not contaminated with feces and urine.
(b) An alternate source of clean fresh drinking water is supplied
when the other acceptable water source is unavailable.
(c) The quality and quantity of water available from the
acceptable water source must be sufficient for the amount of
horses it supplies.
HOOF CARE
Hoof care maintenance
and trimming must be:
(a) Done every six to eight weeks or as recommended by your
qualified farrier.
(b) Verification of such must be made available to W.H.I.N.N.Y.
upon request.
DE-WORMING
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horses
must be:
(a) de- wormed every three months or as recommended by your
qualified veterinarian.
(b) Verification of such must be made available to W.H.I.N.N.Y.
upon request.
VACCINATIONS
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horses
must be:
(a) Vaccinated by a veterinarian with the recommended vaccine for
your specific locale and area.
(b) Verification of such must be made available to W.H.I.N.N.Y.
upon request.
ADDITIONAL
W.H.I.N.N.Y. horses remain the
sole property of W.H.I.N.N.Y. for the life of the horse. No
transfer of ownership or registration papers will be supplied to
the adopter(s).
A representative of
W.H.I.N.N.Y. reserves the right to unannounced and/or announced
visits at any reasonable times, to the facility where the adopted
horse is kept to confirm that the adopter is providing the care
and maintenance in accordance with the terms set
forth.
No W.H.I.N.N.Y.
horse can be used for breeding
