Quality
horses for adoption
At Equihab we find the best horses, give them rest &
rehabilitation, and make them available to you. Each horse
is seen by a vet before you adopt and goes through thorough
evaluation. You can see what horses we have up
available today.
We see all breeds, ages, and sizes. We are located close
to the racetracks, livestock horse auctions, and the Amish
of Lancaster county. If you're looking for a quiet beginners
horse, consider a quarterhorse or ex-Amish Belgian. If you
need an athlete, you can find thoroughbreds both recently
off-track to mature to 20something in age. Ponies, minis,
mixed breeds, arabs, and warmbloods have all been re-homed
through our program.
If you don't see what you want today, bookmark this page
and check back again soon.
Adopting a horse should be easy, and we work to make it a
pleasant process. We do answer questions
on the horses before you submit your references!
We don't place the horse with the first person who shows
up with a trailer; instead he is shown to several people over
the course of 1-2 weeks and the best match is chosen. If you
do find one you like, we do ask for references & a site
check for the horses' safety, but we'll not keep you waiting
a month for an answer.
We don't micro-manage people. Instead we equip adoptive homes
with a well matched horse, follow up visits or calls, education,
and support. You're free to decide if your horse needs blanketed,
should be feed Brand X feed, or should be stalled.
We do adopt out-of-state but only generally within our region:
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia.
When multiple people are interested in the same horse, preference
will be given to those living near Cecil County, Maryland.
We're not a dealer in so many ways
We operate on a not-for profit basis. This means people can
get horses from us for what it cost us (or less!) of getting
the horse ready for a new home. Sound horses can be had for
$1,500 and under.
Not many dealers will always take their horse back no matter
what. Think of it as a free retirement farm when he/she gets
older. Or, if you try your best & still have to return
him, if you do so within 30 days we will give you a credit
for your adoption fee.
We can afford to turn business away: We don't have to "make
the sale". The horses stay with us as long as it takes
to find them a suitable home. Hopefully you'll stay with us
long enough to allow us to find you that perfect horse you're
searching for.
The services doesn't end when you get the horse. Are you
having trouble finding a better vet? Don't know where to turn
for nutrition or saddle fit? Want a second opinion on your
farrier's trim? Just let us know
Even if you don't adopt from us, come to one of our meetings
or events. You'll make new friends & learn about important
horse-related issues.
Dispelling the myths
Horses at a rescue aren't inferior. He could've ended up
there merely because of a nasty divorce forcing a quick sale,
and that good horse was about to be loaded on a slaughter
bound truck.
As people outgrow horses, it raises the question of where
those outgrown horses go. Some just don't know how to market
the horse, and find themselves unable to sell after months
of trying.
Some do have papers. Some were former winning racehorses
or show horses. Sometimes it's a wonderful horse with an injury
the former owner just didn't (or couldn't) deal with.
Equihav horses are always seen by a vet before being adopted,
so you never wonder if the horse might be sick. We encourage
you to bring your own vet, farrier, or trainer, too. Horses
coming in from any questionable places are put into isolation
quarantine, so you don't have the fear of bringing Strangles
home unexpectedly.
Remember: ANY horse out there today could
end up in a bad situation and turn up at a rescue.
A win-win
When you adopt from Equihab you give that horse a second
chance and you free up resources so we're able to pull the
next horse from dire circumstances. You get a healthy horse
who's up to date on all maintenance, and at a fraction of
full retail purchase price.
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