FAQ
Another Chance 4 Horses purchases horses in need or in danger. We quarantine, rehabilitate, and place them with the following methods:
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Adoption -AC4H retains ownership- horses requiring this form will be marked "Adoption". review form |
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Transfer of Ownership -AC4H does not retain ownership but protects the horse with an agreement - review form |
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Special Needs or hard to place horses with $0 fee are listed for free on our website. No waiting for an opening. This allows us to focus on horses in need right now and current owners do not have to wait for an opening in our organization. Also, because the equine doesn't incur any expenses through AC4H we do need to charge a fee to recoup care and keeping costs on hard to place horses. Current owners choose which form they want used with their horse. |
Please also see What do we rescue them from?
** We have vet references, farrier references, equine dentist references, personal references and references from adopters.**
Are all horses on the website owned by Another Chance 4 Horses?
No! We assist horses we do not own by acting as intermediaries they include:
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Consignment horses privately owned that are looking for homes a donation is given to AC4H's when they find homes through our site. |
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PMU horses are owned by farmers liquidating their herds because of reductions in the industry. |
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Kill buyer and broker owned horses - These horses come from a variety of sources (auctions, brokers, killbuyers, ect) and are in the hands of someone who has told us they will send to slaughter, feedlot, auction or otherwise put the horse in danger or kill the horse if we do not intervene. AC4H has no control over the destiny of these equines and only present information that is presented to us. These horses may be pmu's but because we normally cannot trace where they came from and most times they do not have a paper trail. |
| 4) | Special Needs or hard to place horses with $0 fee listed for free on our website. No waiting for an opening. This allows us to focus on horses in need now and current owners do not have to wait for an opening in our organization. Also because the equine doesn't incur any expenses through AC4H we do need to charge a fee to recoup care and keeping costs on hard to place horses. Current owners choose which form they want used with their horse. |
I found a horse that I like but I have questions or I have questions
in general.
We are happy to help you get the answers that you are looking for please Contact Us.
I found a horse that I want to give a forever home to, what do I do next?
Procedure:
All horses are placed on first come first serve basis - payment for horse and completion of the proper form is necessary in order for us to mark them "pending" on the website.
** Any and all questions and offers will be presented to current owners of equines. **
Pricing and Information:
We are only responsible for setting prices on horses we own.
AC4H acts as an intermediary for horses currently owned by farmers, brokers, private owners, etc. We do not set the price for any horses listed in this capacity, and reserve the right to add a donation fee to cover our costs. All donations will graciously be applied directly to the rescue efforts of AC4H. We are all volunteers. All offers will be presented, but must be in writing.
Payment Methods - Cash, certified check, money order and personal
check (personal check must clear before horse is released). We do NOT except
payments through PayPal unless it is a special circumstance!
Disclosure:
Another Chance 4 Horses and divisions of Another Chance 4 Horses are acting as intermediary between any equine listed on the site not owned by AC4H to assist in finding new homes for the horses. The information given is received and posted directly from the current owner of the horses. We do not guarantee the accuracy of this information nor claim any liability for transactions. We will gladly present any and all offers and questions to current owners.
Shipping:
We can assist in finding transportation for your new equine friend by putting you in touch with independent shippers or groups that independent shippers belong to such as yahoo groups. However, Another Chance 4 Horses is not affiliated with any shipper or shipping company. Shipping is not the responsibility of AC4H's but the person acquiring the equine. We are acting as an intermediary between shipper or shipping company and have no liability regarding shipping nor do we endorse any shipper. See shipping for current quotes by shipping companies.
Yahoo Groups offering shipping help:
Equine
Transportation
Equine
Transportation2
Hitch-hiking Horses
Haulahorse
Horse
Transport Review
Always Quarantine New Horses:
Regardless of where or how you transport your new equine friend our advice is to quarantine any new equine friend and always consult a professional veterinarian for assistance and evaluation of any equine problems.
AC4H makes no claims regarding this information it is simply posted as a reference. Always contact your veterinarian regarding your equine friend.
| 1) | Quarantine, Quarantine, Quarantine! |
| 2) | Always consult a vet if you have any problems long distance advice from someone who isn't a liscensed professional is wonderful to assist in treatment when providing information to the attending vet - but doesn't take the place of the attending vet. |
| 3) | Always start with a mild wormer so the horse isn't bound up with parasites trying to pass causing colic. Talk to your vet about the proper treatment method |
| 4) | To prepare for any new arrival always consult your vet for vaccination and options of protection for your current pets. |
I Want to Help - what can I do?
Volunteer/Community Service, Become Foster Helpers, Write Grants, Coordinate a Fundraiser, Hold a Clinic, Donate - time, money or items. We collect used cell phones, proof of purchase coupons found on the back of feedbags and miscellaneous items. We are a community rescue - it takes everyone's help! Tell someone about AC4Horses. Email for more information. Also see http://www.horse4orce.com/.
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