Dutton is a 15YO 16+hh Dutch Harness Horse gelding. He was surrendered to the sanctuary by his owner when she was no longer able to meet his nutritional needs. He is now at a good body weight and feeling good. He was an Amish cart horse, has good ground manners, and loves people. He is not been ridden recently, but will take a rider, but has limited training. He needs someone patient that can teach him about being a riding horse. He is available for on-site foster only meaning he will reside with us, but can be walked across the street to the park or hauled locally for riding. $200/mo fee.
April 6 deadline! Her current foster would like her moved.
She is a 2006 model 16.1hh bay Thoroughbred mare. She is WTC capable, and can do small courses but will pull up lame with too much jumping so pleasure only. She is barefoot so she will need front shoes for regular work. We believe she was a dressage or eventing horses, so she has been trained under saddle. She is not suitable for a beginner - she needs an intermediate rider.
Nigerian Dwarf. 3-4 year old weather.
Nigerian Dwarf. 3-4 year old female.
Nigerian Dwarf. 3-4 year old female.
Nigerian Dwarf. 2 year old weather.
Nigerian Dwarf. 2 year old weather.
Nigerian Dwarf. 2 year old female.
Nigerian Dwarf. 1 year old weather.
Nigerian Dwarf. Less than 6 months old. Weather.
Nigerian Dwarf. Less than 6 months old. Weather.
Our horses are not for sale. They are placed in screened private homes (we do not place horses in for-profit lesson, therapy, etc. programs) with the intent they will remain there until their passing. We do not do trials or short-term fosters except in certain circumstances. They are placed with legally binding agreements and the same terms as a full adoption; the term "foster" is for your benefit and allows you to track and deduct the horse's yearly expenses.
We are located in Hughesville, Maryland. The horses posted are not at our location; their location is noted in the post. Some are still in quarantine, but available once our vet clears them.
Homes are responsible for hauling the horse to their location along with expenses incurred while the horse is in their care, i.e., grain, hay, farrier, vet, etc. Foster care expenses are tax deductible.
Horses are placed in fully screened homes within 5 hours of our location (Hughesville, MD 20637) in the following states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Homes must agree to sign a lifetime agreement. Homes are expected to meet (exceed) Maryland's Standards of Care. No barbed wire or single-strand electric will be approved; high tensile fence is acceptable, but all fencing must be well maintained. Additionally, there must be a permanent structurally sound three-sided 10x10 shelter space available per horse.
To complete our screening process email [trfsanctuary@gmail.com] us responses to the following along with clear photos of the shelter and fencing where the horse(s) will be kept:
Full Legal Name:
Property Address (where horse(s) will be kept:
Mailing Address (if different):
E-mail Address:
Phone Number:
Which horse(s) are you interested in?
What is the intended use of the horse?
Do you have other horses? What kind?
Do you own/rent your residence?
Do you own/lease the property where this horse will be kept, or do you plan to board?
If lease, do you have a formal written lease? How long is its term (in years)?
How many acres do you have?
What type of fencing?
Please describe your level of expertise in the following areas:
Who will ride the horse? What is their age and riding level?
Who will be responsible for feeding/training/general care?
If you are the responsible party, who takes care of the horse when you are out of town?
How much do you anticipate spending yearly on feed/hay, farrier, veterinary care?
How often does a horse need worming, farrier care, dental care?
What vaccinations do you give?
What would you do with the horse if you had to move?
What is the name and number of your veterinarian? *
What is the name and number of your farrier? *
Have you ever been issued a warning/citation, or been convicted for a violation against animals? If so, please explain?
Have you ever rehomed, sold, sent a horse to auction or surrendered a horse?
If so, please explain?
* Your vet and farrier reference MUST have seen your horse(s) at their current location in the last year. In the event you have not had a horse in the last year or so but still want to adopt we will allow it IF the horse is boarded at a fully compliant professional boarding facility with vet and farrier references. In Maryland, stables must be fully licensed. https://portal.mda.maryland.gov/stables
We call all references, we review pictures, we look up address...
Horse can be boarded or kept at home, but the screening process is the same - no exceptions.
Our sanctuary has over 30 residents in need of sponsors to help feed and care for them. Please consider a sponsorship today!
Travellers Rest Farm Sanctuary
7450 Emory Place, Hughesville, Maryland 20637, United States
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