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Advantages of Donating:
Sport Equine Receives between 4 and 8 donated horses per month from all walks of life for many different reasons. I've listed the most common reasons below along with answers to the most frequently asked questions.
People donate horses, tack, materials and more for a tax write off write off from our affiliate 501C3 Corporation on a regular basis. Some just want to reduce their tax burden, increase their refund while skipping the hassles of marketing and selling on their own. Selling horses can be risky and difficult, especially in a weakened economy. For some the process of selling a beloved horse they've owned for years is just too painful and they realize their limits in marketing skills and exposure which can affect the quality of the outcome. If the horse is not a good match for you it may be a difficult sale because you cannot show it at its best. Professional training and marketing services are very costly if the horse doesn't sell quickly and for many it's better to cut losses rather than continuous investing in the wrong horse. Some people just want to support this operation that does so much for horses and their owners. Our mission with donated horses is to work diligently with the training and development of every one to bridge the gap between the unwanted / unused to the kind of horses great horse owners are looking for.
Rescues:
Sport Equine frequently takes sound horses with performance potential from hardship situations, unused and even other rescue organizations' horses if we spot potential or any 'diamond in the rough.' Though we are not a retirement facility where horses can live out their days, we actively seek out the unlikely "fallen through the cracks" horses with hidden talent and potential just waiting to be developed. The horse industry has an over abundance of horses with a deficit of qualified trainers to develop them to their full potential. We believe the solution is to reduce breeding/production while focusing efforts on training the ones we have to make them wanted and protect them from tragic outcomes. Our mission is to help every horse get the opportunity it deserves to have a productive life. Some of the best horses come from the most unlikely places and we keep an open mind when evaluating horses allowing them to show us what they enjoy and are good at directing their careers accordingly. Though we try to take only animals that can withstand training, we realize there are varying levels of usefulness and jobs for all ages and types of horses.
VOLUNTEERS AND WORKING STUDENTS:
We believe in using our resources to help horses and individuals in need and for this reason can always use volunteers. We provide work experience and on the job training in all aspects of ranching, horsemanship, care and training in exchange for volunteer help. Sometimes volunteer and working student positions can lead to paid positions once a level of proficiency is reached. Volunteers and Working Students are an integral part of this operation and we are always seeking individuals for these positions regardless of age and experience level. We are happy to barter for horse board, training, lessons and even some short and long term room and board.
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