Walkin N Circles Ranch, Inc.
New Mexico Horse Rescue
Adoption
While this soul may not have come to me first, I will be the last caretaker...
In many cases, horses are rehabilitated for use again, or are needed as companion horses at a private home. In those instances, we strive to match the best homes with the best horses, which may become adoptable. As the nature of the ranch is such that these horses have come for shelter and protection, it will be the unwavering commitment of the ranch to assure that the next home is a permanent one with a stable environment.
| Trust We have protected this horse until you arrived…we have personally selected you to care for this wonderful little soul for the rest of his days… |
WNCR considers a stable environment to be one where the horse will not be subjected to situations of stress. Stressful environments differ and must be reviewed in each case to assure that the horse is receiving at least the same care, if not better, than he/she was receiving at the ranch. Each horse has basic needs, however, not every horse can live and flourish in certain environments.
Basic requirements of a horse are not complicated. A horse needs shelter from inclement weather, constant access to fresh water, regular feeding and grooming, and regular check-ups from the vet and farrier.
A horse does not need a 'show quality' barn environment, expensive tack and grooming devices. A horse needs to be brushed, cared for, loved and respected most of all. There are many homes that can provide this environment to our special horses. Some of the horses, by their very presence at our ranch, may need additional special care. All potential adoptive owners will be screened to assure that the horse's needs (either general or special) shall be perfectly suited with the adoptive home.
E V A L U A T I N G T H E H O R S E A N D T H E H O M E . The adoption committee of WNCR will perform an evaluation of the proposed new home. The prospective owner(s) will be required to pass the certification program at WNCR. The adoption fees range according to the horse. The fee can be as little as $100.00 or over $2,000.00. It depends solely on the age, usefulness and quality of the horse.
| Music To an abandoned or abused horse the words 'your new owner is here to take you home' is pure magic… |
Once the certification program has been passed, the owner(s) premises or designated boarding facility have been evaluated, and any required fieldwork (reference interviews, etc.) has been accomplished, the prospective adopter submits the adoption fee and possession of the horse is granted. WNCR retains legal ownership of the horse.
Follow up visits are made to determine if the horse is adjusting, remains injury free and healthy in his/her new home. Any concerns will be expressed, clearly, at the visits. If, at any time, the adoption needs to be terminated, whether for poor findings or poor fit (horse/owner), the horse will be reclaimed by WNCR. The owner has the right to change his/her mind as well.
Every adopting family agrees, in writing, that the horse will never be resold, given away, or put on a lease to other individuals. The intent of finding a home is not to have the horse resold or sent to another place to live. If for any reason the adopting family does not any longer wish to maintain the horse, the horse will be returned to WNCR for possibly replacing in another adoptive home or to retire as a sponsor horse at WNCR.
For the protection of our horses, WNCR reserves the right to refuse adoption to any individual for any reason, stated or unstated. WNCR will protect its horses and stables at any cost. Therefore, both WNCR and the adoptive family must duly sign a formal, inclusive document of adoption. The document is legal and binding.
A medical disclosure is made available to the adopter to advise, in writing, of any known lameness or illness or injury. Also covered in the document will be recommended health care schedules and farrier schedules. The adoptive home will agree to (as much as possible) stick to the routines outlined by the experienced staff at WNCR.
Walkin' N Circles Ranch
P.O. Box 626
Edgewood, NM 87015
Telephone: (505) 286-0779
