Age Range:
Aged 6-9  Aged 10-14  Aged 15-20  

Gender:
Geldings  Mares  

Size Preference:
Large Horse (16.0 to 16.3h) Tall/Draft Horse (over 17.0h)

Breeds we will NOT consider:
We would prefer a non-gaited horse that is suitable for independent adult participants to ride at walk, trot, and canter.

Temperament:
The ideal equine is curious, thoughtful, and intelligent. We seek equines that can provide measured feedback to our participants regarding their balance, focus, and engagement.

Activities that the equine will be expected to perform:
    English Walk/Trot
    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
    Being lunged with a rider
    Being long-lined with a rider

Other Activities:
Program equines also participate in equine-assisted psychotherapy programs for civilian and military survivors of trauma.

Current/former experience/training which could make the equine suitable for your program:
    Dressage
    Eventing
    Hunter
    Hunter Seat Equitation
    Parade Horse

Other Experience/Training:
Formal training in disciplines such as dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation are welcome assets for participants learning the finer points of steering, lateral work, and independent riding. However, an equine's kindness and patience also are critical traits. It is essential for us to have equines that can help our participants to build mindfulness, felt safety, and authenticity.

The organization has the following policies about horses who are sound and healthy but have the following chronic conditions that require medication:
Lyme Disease: Accept subject to severity of condition
Cushing's Disease: Accept with financial assistance for medication
Thyroid Disease: Accept
Navicular Disease: Accept with financial assistance for medication
Inflammation: Accept subject to severity of condition