Fostering a Horse

Welcome!

This blog is about my Foster Horse, Cinnamon. I am helping Cinnamon get into adoptable shape so that she will find a loving, forever home.

If you are a horse person that has the time, resources and energy to foster a rescue horse, I encourage you to contact myself or Falcon Ridge Equine Rescue to learn more about the opportunity!

What is Horse Fostering?
Fostering a horse means that you take on responsibility for feeding, boarding, caring for and sometimes training a rescued horse. The purpose of fostering a horse is to get the horse in better shape and more accustomed to being handled and/or ridden so it is adoptable to a wider range of people.

Why Foster a Horse?
Fostering a horse is a great way to be involved with horses without taking on the long term commitment of owning a horse. Fostering helps rescued horses become adoptable to a wider range of people, which improves their chance of finding a great home. There is currently an overabundance of rescue horses looking for homes or foster care. Without sufficient space in local rescue organizations, many horses are being sent to slaughter.

Foster Care Cost
The cost is about $400 per month, which includes boarding, feed, supplements, farrier and vet care. This is heavily dependent on where you plan to keep the horse and varies by location and boarding amenities.

Time Commitment
I spend on average one hour per day with Cinnamon, five days per week. Usually, I groom and exercise her five days per week, then give her one day off completely and one day that I just check on her and hang out.
I hope that the total process with her will take about 3 months, at which point she'll be ready to be adopted.

Benefit to You!
Not only are you helping a horse, but you're donating to a worthy cause and getting the benefit of a wonderful and fulfilling hobby! It is an incredibly rewarding, soothing and fun experience that I am very grateful for.

How to Get Involved
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email me at cdobransky@gmail.com or visit  http://www.falconridgerescue.org/ to learn about the Falcon Ridge Foster Program and the horses.

Thanks!

Claire
858-200-6609