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Chair: Colleen Segarra
Contact Information:
Colleen Segarra, phishmare@aol.com
Throgs Neck:(718) 518-8046 Pine Bush:(845) 744-1728
The New York State Horse Council is strongly committed to supporting and upholding the concepts of humane and ethical treatment of animals. The NYSHC Humane Committe supports the work of legitimate Animal Welfare groups who are concerned with the protection and well being of equine animals. However, we do not support, approve or align our organization with those that are animal rights extremists. The American Horse Council promotes a concept which allows the horse to perform within its capacity, under humane conditions, as determined by experienced, knowledgeable horse persons. We as an industry embrace the Animal Welfare philosophy. The New York State Horse Council recognizes that in the wild, the horse lives a difficult life. Left on it's own, the life expectancy of a horse is quite low as a result of lack of food and medicine. As a domesticated animal, the horse is to be assured food, water, shelter and medicine to ward off disease and parasites, as well as humane treatment to allow the animal to live a productive life. The New York State Horse Council works to provide horse owners with information regarding the safe and humane upkeep of domesticated horses through it's continuing education programs. Many equine owners look to horse auctions or licensed livestock dealers as an easy way to sell their animal (s). Often these sales end with the equine destined to travel hundreds of miles in crowded trailers (oft times in double deckers; outlawed in New York State) with little to no food or water. Many of these trailers do not meet the sanitation requirements outlined on state agriculture domestic animal hauler and dealer licenses. The public needs to be educated to the many alternatives offered to them to decrease inhumane treatment of these equines and increase responsible equine ownership. The horse market has seen an influx of inferior quality horses; lame horses and horses lacking the required medical documentation. At this time, options do exist to conscientious horse owners that wish to sell or donate their horses. Throughout New York State, and the surrounding tri-state region, horse owners can call upon horse rescue organizations, local SPCA's, equine sanctuaries and rendering facilities. For the horse owners who have severely lame or debilitated horses, euthanasia must be mandated. Common threads that run through all the rescue/sanctuaries: · An in depth and critical screening process.
· Adoption contracts that prohibit the unauthorized transfer of the horses
· Retention of ownership.
· The right to conduct follow ups to check on the welfare of the equine.
· Foster programs until the equine is permanently adopted.
· Most have charitable organization status.
· Some also determine whether it is more humane to euthanize an equine
than to try to save it.
As an alternative to sending horses to slaughter the NYSHC has been organizing this information. This list is for informational purposes only and individuals wishing to utilize these facilities are encouraged to evaluate the programs thoroughly.
EQUINE RESCUE:
PO Box 392
Walden N.Y.
914-733-6085
Equine Rescue Inc. is located in Orange County and owned by Lynda B. The
sanctuary has a sixteen equine capacity and all incoming candidates for
the rescue are screened through the rescue's board of directors. This is
to ensure that there are the resources to rehabilitate and care for the
equine. If the rescue can't take an animal they will inform the owner of
alternative sanctuaries or rescues. As with the other rescues they have a
strict adoption candidate screening process.
Equine Rescue Resource Inc.:
P.O. Box 158
Throgs Neck, NY 10465
The Equine Rescue Resource Inc. (ERR) is a New York State charitable, tax
exempt (state and federal 501C3) organization helping horses in need. The
ERR goal is to create awareness on the issues surrounding the horse
industry while providing rescue, rehabilitation and placement services to
horses that have been abandoned, abused or neglected. Prospective homes
will be screened, site inspections of facilities conducted and a
protective placement agreement executed prior to placement. ERR
facilities are located in Orange County, NY.
H.O.R.S.E. Rescue and Sanctuary:
P.O. Box 432
York N.Y. 14592
716-584-8210
H.O.R.S.E. is owned by Chris and Mike Dodge south of Rochester N.Y. The
rescue takes in any horse that needs a home (including abused and
slaughter horses). The goal is to rehabilitate and adopt out the horses
given to the sanctuary.
H.O.R.S.E. has an adoption screening process and one of the main goals is
to match the person to the equine. The adopter must work with the animal
for four to six weeks prior to adoption to ensure a proper match. The
adoption contract indicates that the sanctuary retains ownership of the
equine and that the adopter has only custodial co-ownership. This is to
ensure that the equine can not be sold, traded or disposed of without the
organization's permission. The rescue does follow up visits to ensure the
equine's welfare. If an equine cannot be rehabilitated for adoption it
remains at the sanctuary through end of life.
H.O.R.S.E. also has a sanctuary in Oakview CA. H.O.R.S.E. Rescue &
Sanctuary is a non-profit 501(C)(3) humane corporation and donations are
tax deductible.
HUMANE SOCIETY at LOLLYPOP FARM
99 Victor Rd.
Fairport N.Y. 14450
Lollypop Farm is the Rochester area's Humane Association's home base.
Besides taking in the usual dogs, cats puppies, and kittens this
organization takes in agricultural and exotic animals. The area has a
capacity for approximately 30 equines. Lollypop will accept horses from
owners and also investigates and rescues cruelty cases from Monroe and
surrounding counties. There is a strict adoption screening process and
they also try to match animal to potential owner. At Lollypop the adopter
must have a letter of recommendation from one of the following: a
veterinarian, farrier or trainer. The adopter works with the animal prior
to adoption. The Humane Association does a home visit before the equine
leave and a follow up visit six months later. The adoption contract states
that there is to be no breeding, using for money and no selling the animal
to another. Lollypop is not an end of life sanctuary.
New York Horse Rescue Corporation
PO BOX 435
Manorville, NY 11949
631-874-9420
Our Mission is to prevent the inhumane slaughter of injured and abused
horses. Our goal is to rehabilitate and place these horses in qualified
adoptive homes. We primarily rehabilitate and retrain Thoroughbred
racehorses.
Promises Kept Farm
HCR #1, Route 16
Summit, NY 12175
518-287-1870
Although this is not a rescue organization, they do provide retirement
services to horses in New York State.
Rerun (Recycling Racehorses)
Facility in Fulton, NY
Information call: (Kentucky Office)859-289-7786
email: rswart2@twcny.rr.com
Kentucky-based org giving ex-racehorses a second chance at a productive
life by first evaluating temperaments, talents and physical capabilities
and then matching the animals to new owners. We assist in the re-training
and recuperation process with the help of volunteers and paid personnel
skilled in horsemanship.
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation:
PMB 351
450 Shrewsbury Plaza
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702-4332
732-957-0182
For Thoroughbred racehorses coming off the track for the last time, the
nonprofit Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is very often the difference
between life and death. Since 1982, the nation's largest Thoroughbred
rescue organization has been providing lifetime haven to these gallant
equine athletes when they have nowhere else to go. The TRF Exceller Farm,
located in the Wallkill State Correctional Facility, prepares former
racehorses for new careers as pleasure and companion horses.
WESTERN NEW YORK EQUINE SANCTUARY INC:
6781 Ridge Road
Lockport N.Y. 14094
716-438-0182
WNYES is run by Carol Piazza and is located outside of Buffalo N.Y. This sanctuary accepts equines whose owners must relinquish them and those that are abused or neglected. The horses are located through various contacts the sanctuary has. The sanctuary uses foster farms to shelter the animals until they can be adopted out. The sanctuary will shelter a healthy animal with good temperament until a home is found.
STOLEN HORSE HOTLINE
Anyone who has lost a horse or had a horse stolen knows that trying to find the animal can be very frustrating. It is very difficult for law enforcement officials to search fo these horses--many times because of a lack of resources or manpower, and the tendency to treat horse theft as a civil matter. However, there are other options for the owners of lost or stolen horses. The horse owner can post information and pictures on the Internet. http://www.TheHorse.com/news.asp?fid=3603 For more information on horse identification, visit http://www.TheHorse.com/news.asp?fid=380
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DON'T LET YOUR HORSE FALL PREY TO THIEVES!
As many as 40,000 horses and ponies are stolen in the United States
annually. Find out how to theft-proof your horses in the Horse Theft
Prevention Handbook.
http://www.ExclusivelyEquine.com/ee.asp?PI=B11-1033
netposse.com - Stolen Horse International, Inc Home of NetPosse & Idaho Alerts
Other Humane groups/subjects of interest: For information on the Equine Placement Network and their current efforts visit: http://members.tripod.com/~SueE/HB1029.html Project Pegasus at http://www.vaultbbs.com/~equus/ is a website that identifys method to report inhumane treatment and animal rights groups. The Animal Welfare Council is a non-profit, tax exempt (501-c-3) organization established for charitable and educational purposes. Membership includes organizations, business entities and individuals who are actively involved in caring for animals in recreation, entertainment, sport and industry. www.animalwelfarecouncil.orgNorth American Equine Ranching Information
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