OK, now I am NOT looking to stir up trouble. I have a serious question and I would prefer honest, non-judgemental, inflammatory responses.
Oh, and Country, don't get too excited, it's just research!
I have begun to research rescues and reading thru contracts and fine print. I understand most of these poor animals have come from abuse or neglect and the rescuses want to be as sure as humanly possible that they have forever homes (not sold to slaughter, BYB, back in the same conditions, etc). I totally agree. HOWEVER...at what point do you say ok the horse is yours forever?
Most, tho not all, of the rescues retain control of the horses for life, to include where it's kept and how far you can move. I could understand and agree to a 1 of joint ownership but gosh, once I can prove to you that I love this horse and take care, why can't I go about my life with this new addition?
My understanding from a couple groups (no names will be posted) is that if I move farther than 4 hours from them, I must give them back the horse. Others require I notify them if I want to change vets or farriers.
My family is spread all over the US. If something happens to either of our parents and we need to move to care for them (ok, I'd rather move them here, but you never know) I wouldn't want to give up my beloved animals. Goodness, we jumped thru all kinds of hoops so we could take our dog to Germany, I'm not going to "dump" a horse because I move to another state.
I'm guessing this may be due in part to people who can "hold out" for a year of good behavior and then go bad. But really, if I put a year into this horse, am I really going to then start abusing it or sell at auction? Maybe there are people out there who would and I'm just too nieve to realize it? :shrug:
Now for those that want to tell me: if you can't abide by the terms look elsewhere, well that's a no brainer and not at all helpful to educating me and others like me with similar questions.
So someone involved with a rescue organization please help me understand the thoughts and motives behind this.
Thanks in advance,
Dawn
Oh, and Country, don't get too excited, it's just research!
I have begun to research rescues and reading thru contracts and fine print. I understand most of these poor animals have come from abuse or neglect and the rescuses want to be as sure as humanly possible that they have forever homes (not sold to slaughter, BYB, back in the same conditions, etc). I totally agree. HOWEVER...at what point do you say ok the horse is yours forever?
Most, tho not all, of the rescues retain control of the horses for life, to include where it's kept and how far you can move. I could understand and agree to a 1 of joint ownership but gosh, once I can prove to you that I love this horse and take care, why can't I go about my life with this new addition?
My understanding from a couple groups (no names will be posted) is that if I move farther than 4 hours from them, I must give them back the horse. Others require I notify them if I want to change vets or farriers.
My family is spread all over the US. If something happens to either of our parents and we need to move to care for them (ok, I'd rather move them here, but you never know) I wouldn't want to give up my beloved animals. Goodness, we jumped thru all kinds of hoops so we could take our dog to Germany, I'm not going to "dump" a horse because I move to another state.
I'm guessing this may be due in part to people who can "hold out" for a year of good behavior and then go bad. But really, if I put a year into this horse, am I really going to then start abusing it or sell at auction? Maybe there are people out there who would and I'm just too nieve to realize it? :shrug:
Now for those that want to tell me: if you can't abide by the terms look elsewhere, well that's a no brainer and not at all helpful to educating me and others like me with similar questions.
So someone involved with a rescue organization please help me understand the thoughts and motives behind this.
Thanks in advance,
Dawn