Placement Horses

The Placement Program had a fairly active year in 2009, however, we like so many other non-profit organizations have been subjected to the downward turn of the economy.  Those that were placed successfully have made their new families very happy and are enjoying their new roles as pleasure riding and/or driving horses.  Comments from new owners are very similar , “wonderful nature, great manners, pleasure to work with, and so personable!”.  Not surprising to those of us who are familiar with the breed, yet so rewarding to hear it again and again.

We have been very fortunate to have outstanding care-givers to the placement horses , they are treated as one of their own and we thank these individuals immensely for their continued care and support.  Our wish this year is to be able to work more directly in preparing the horses for their new roles as pleasure horses ; ground work skills, work under saddle, and new driving skills will all produce a more all round student ready for new adventures.  Of course it would be ideal if we had indoor facilities at our disposal, as the weather for the most part isn’t conducive to accomplishing much on a consistent basis!!  We would like to encourage those with time and talent to check out our volunteer opportunities and be a part of a rewarding opportunity in helping to place these horses in suitable homes.

Although this past year has been a difficult one it has also spurned our desires to find new methods to promote and provide more sustainable means of placing horses from our program or those in the industry having to downsize. We look forward to 2010 as being a year of new beginnings !

Performance Standardbreds  will be celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, so good things are meant to stay!!
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