Does your horse have what it takes to join our program?
San Diego Therapeutic Horsemanship is in search of a new horse for our Freedom Reins Veterans’ therapeutic horsemanship program.
Benefits of donating your horse to San Diego Therapeutic Horsemanship
Your horse will receive:​​
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A loving home
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Boundless affection
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Routine hoof, veterinary and dental care
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Specialized training to maximize there therapeutic potential
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Tax-deductible charitable contribution
What Are We Looking For in a Therapeutic Program Horse?
We would like our new partner to have the following qualities:
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8 - 15 years of age
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14 – 16 hands
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Heavy boned with the ability to carry 20% of their body weight
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Sound at the walk, trot, and canter
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Comfortable in the arena and on trail
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Quiet temperament, non-reactive
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Well seasoned to sights and sounds
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Enjoys people
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Enjoys grooming and bodywork
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Gets along well with other horses
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Quiet for farrier and vet
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Trailers well
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Comfortable with both arena and trail work.
We will require a 60-day trial lease before permanently accepting program horses.
The horse we are looking for is probably a “been there, done that” kind of horse, perhaps a horse that is ready to retire from their current career and looking for a gentler job.
Our Process
Step 1.
Initial Outreach
This stage is about determining your horse's eligibility, how the horse will fit into our center, and set expectations.
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Step 2.
In Person Evaluation
A San Diego Therapeutic Horsemanship staff member will visit the horse in person. It will be groomed, tacked and ridden.
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Step 3.
Lease Period
We require a 60-day trial lease before permanently accepting a horse. During the trial, the horse will be evaluated by our staff to determine its temperament, soundness, and ability to participate in the program.
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