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Yes, but we do have a limited placement area. Scroll down for more information.
No. Our goal is to place horses in their forever homes.
"Foster" is only used for tax purposes. Terms are the same as an adoption.
No. We retain ownership. Horses cannot be sold, traded, or given away. They must be returned to us if you can no longer keep them.
No. Fosters cover all the expenses, but can deduct them off their taxes.
Located in Boyertown, PA 19512
This 11/12-year-old, 16hh Standardbred gelding is being returned to us through no fault of his own and is searching for a foster home where he can settle in for life. Charlie is the definition of kind. He’s dog gentle, people-loving, and has the kind of ground manners that make you exhale a little easier. He wants to be good — and he tries, every single time.
He came from a life as an Amish cart horse, so riding is still a newer chapter for him. He understands the basics but will need someone patient to help build his confidence under saddle. Hitch him up, though, and he knows his job — giving it his all like he always does. He’s currently feeling better than ever, with past soreness improving through consistent hoof care. He stands quietly for the vet and farrier, but prefers to be the boss in the field — so thoughtful herd placement is important.
He is UTD on shots and coggins, has good ground manners, and stands well for the vet and farrier. No placement fee.
Our horses are not for sale. We place horses only in carefully screened private homes, with the expectation that they will remain there for the duration of their lives. Horses will not be placed in for-profit lesson programs, therapy programs, or similar operations. We also do not offer short-term foster placements unless the horse is entering a training program or requires urgent care due to extenuating circumstances.
Our placement agreements are legally binding and mirror the terms of a full adoption. The term “foster” is used solely for the caregiver's benefit, allowing them to track and deduct the horse’s annual expenses for tax purposes.
Foster Responsibilities and Expenses
Geographic and Housing Requirements
We place horses in fully screened homes located within a four-hour radius (although we do make some geographic exceptions in emergency cases) of Hughesville, MD (ZIP: 20637), covering parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Homes must meet or exceed Maryland’s Standards of Care, including:
Application Process
To begin the screening process:

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