FOSTERING:
Often at THE SECOND CHANCE RANCH we have a large number of "companion only" horses available for adoption - we have found that not alot of people want to "buy/adopt" a lame or old horse for use as a companion, but they are willing to "lease/foster" one. So we started up the Fostering Program.
Fostering an equine is very similar to "Free-Leasing". You are required to pay the costs of daily care for this horse, such as board/feed, vet, blacksmith, de-worming, trailering, etc but you do not own the horse and you do not pay a monthly lease fee to the owner of the horse. You will look after this horse as though it was your own. The horse will remain up for adoption - and in the event that someone is interested in coming to see the fostered horse, you must be willing to show the horse at a time that is convenient for both of you.
If during the time in which you are fostering this horse, you decide that you would like to adopt him/her, you do have the right to do so and adoption arrangements can be made. Adoption fees remain the same for foster families.
If during the time in which you are fostering this horse, you decide that you would like to cancel the fostering arrangements and return the horse toTHE SECOND CHANCE RANCH, you have the right to do so and arrangements can be made to have the horse trailered back to THE SECOND CHANCE RANCH. Trailering Costs to/from the foster home are your responsibility. (Can sometimes be provided free of charge on a case by case basis)
Important: All Horses & Livestock at THE SECOND CHANCE RANCH are Adopted Out (Sold) or Fostered (Leased Out) in AS-IS condition. THE SECOND CHANCE RANCH does not guarantee their soundness, health, conformation, personality, history, suitability for riding or breeding, or driving, etc. The information supplied on their web pages is information that was supplied to THE SECOND CHANCE RANCH by previous owners, or by the auction, or through our findings while the horse/livestock is at THE SECOND CHANCE RANCH.
SPONSORING:
The Sponsoring Program is designed for families/individuals/kids that would like to help care for a horse or pony, but don't have the facility or the money or perhaps the knowledge to have one of their own, or for anyone that would just like to help out! It is a great way for families to come spend some time with and animal, learn about horses, help groom, bath, walk and feed, all without the commitment of owning / housing a horse.
The average horse costs $100-$150 a month for feed alone (this does not include other costs such as vet, blacksmith, de-worming, blankets, fly spray, supplements, etc). You can help as much or as little as you want. You can send blankets, fly masks, grooming kit, $ for feed, etc. You get to chose which horse/pony you want to sponsor and if the horse/pony gets adopted out then you can choose another horse/pony. We will mention your name on the horses' page that you chose to sponsor.
Retired Companion-only horses that are long-term residents here at the Second Chance Ranch are in desperate need of sponsors!!
Any help with the following maintenance costs are always appreciated:
1. Senior Feed $14.00 per bag
2. Dewormer $7.00 per dose
