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 The
main reason the farm exists is for the horses. When a horse or pony is surrendered
to the farm, we evaluate it and start a rehabilitation program. That horse
is immediately available for sponsorship through its rehabilitation. After
the animal has recovered, it may move into a co-ownered program, or be adopted
out. There are some horses with special needs, or older horses, that are
given lifetime care at our farm. Although they can’t be adopted out, these
animals still need sponsors and co-owners.
Occasionally, animals other than horses and ponies are placed at the farm.
Please click on the Other Animals link to check out these animals. |
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| Surrendering
a Horse or Pony to the Farm |
Live
and Let Live Farm does not investigate abuse or neglect cases. If an owner
can no longer care for their horse or pony, they are requested to contact
us directly. We arrange to make a site visit and, if there is room at the
Farm, determine if and when the animal can come to us. The owner must sign
complete and total ownership of their animal over to the Farm. Although
there is no charge to turn over an animal to Live and Let Live Farm, we
encourage owners that are surrendering their animal to make a tax deductible
donation to help provide for the care of their animal. Click
to download Owner Release Form. |
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| Adopting a Horse/Pony from the Farm |
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The
first step in adopting an animal from us is to fill out a pre-adoption
application and come for a tour of the Farm. General Farm tours are done
every Sunday at 2:30pm. We will not adopt you a horse sight unseen. We
do our best to assure a good match for both you and the horse/animal.
So we ask that you first sponsor (sponsorship to adopt generally is not
available for Premarins) or foster to adopt a horse first if you have
other horses at home. We request that you come and spend time volunteering/working
with an animal prior to adopting them. Most premarins are pre-adopted
in order to be able to save them from unfortunate circumstances, as we
do not have the funds to save a trailer load. If you are an experienced
horse person, and would like to take the horse home for a trial period,
we offer a Foster Program. We may also want to make a site visit prior
to your adopting. Co-ownership is only done with special horses staying
at the farm indefinitely.
There is a general office fee of $200 to adopt a horse that
has been surrendered to the Farm. Along with this fee, a predetermined,
tax-deductible donation amount will be required which is computed by the
amount we have invested into the animal and its abilities.
Total
adoption fees vary greatly depending on the animals needs, cost of care,
capabilities, breed, all to be determined by individual animals and circumstances.
Total adoption fees for horses may be from $500 to $2500 which includes
the $200 administration fee. Average horse adoption is $900.
Live and Let Live Farm adoptions are done at the discretion
of the Executive Director and/or the Board of Directors, with the final
deciding factor being that the animal has "clicked" with the humans that
want to adopt him or her. Adoptions are “as is” situations and there may
be health and/or behavioral issues that Live and Let Live Farm is not
aware of with the animals. Adoption fees are nonrefundable. If an adoption
does not work out or circumstances change that owners can no longer keep
the adopted animal, the animal can be surrendered and returned to Live
and Let Live Farm. Click
to download pre-adoption application
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| Live and Let Live Farm was
able to rescue four truckloads of Premarin mares, pregnant mares and foals
in 2004/2005. Thanks to your help, these 104 horses were saved from slaughter
and adopted to loving homes. Click
here to read more about their story and see photos of their arrival.
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| Horses Available
for Adoption, CO-ownership Programs, or Sponsorships |
- Elsbeata
- a 14 year old, grey Thoroughbred mare. Presently companion horse only.
- Animated
Feature - an 11 year old 15 +/- bay beautiful TB mare.
She has been ridden in the past but has to be restarted.
- Apachee
- a 16 year old, 15 plus hands, registered Appaloosa recently gelded
and just learning to be socialized.
- Bingo
- a very handsome 14 year old chestnut, 16 - hand registered Thoroughbred
gelding that has raced, currently under evaluation and rehabilitation
- Buttercup - a14 plus hands Arabian
chestnut mare
- Callie
or Miss California - a 15 +/- hand, 9 year old paint
mare. She has been ridden in the past and enjoys being ridden although
not ridden much in the past year. She was ridden at the rescue with
a halter and ropes and did great. Needs some ground work as not handled
much in the past year.
- Coconut
- a 10 year old, Gray Appaloosa X, 14 plus hand mare. She loves kids
and has good ground manners. Loves to be loved, accepts the saddle and
weight but not known to be trained for riding.
- Comanchee
- a 21 year old, black and white, 13 +/- hand, Chincoteague pony gelding.
He is a very friendly pony and is able to be ridden by children.
- Dallas
- a 17 year old, 16 +/- hand, bay, Appendix Quarter horse gelding. Dallas
is a beautiful boy and can be ridden by a light rider.
- Deputy
- A 20 year old, 15 +/- hand, Appaloosa gelding. He is rideable and
looking for his forever home.
- Fortune
Cookie - a 21 year old 15+/- hand TB chestnut mare with
a white star and 1 white sock. She needs to have ground work and build
a trust relationship. She will make someone a great horse.
- Frosty
- a new 17 year old registered, 15 +/- hand Chestnut with flax mane
and frosted coloring Missouri Fox Trotter mare
- Furby
- a 15 year old chestnut thoroughbred gelding, 15 plus hands. Good natured,
likes people. He has been doing some hunter and ring work. Must be a
good rider to trail ride with Furby as he has done trials but needs
a confident rider for trail riding.
- Ginger
- a 10 year old Arabian chestnut mare. Sweet, beautiful and great confirmation
but not yet trained to ride.
- Lady
Serene - a 15 +/-hand, Lippit Morgan mare in her mid
to late teens. She has a very old fashioned build and "type"
look and move. She was abused at one time but has mostly been out to
pasture for the past few years and is now coming along well with Horsemanship
through feel and clicker training.
- LT
- a 20 plus year old gelding, 15 plus hands, liver chestnut, Quarter
horse with possibly some draft X. Friendly and has been ridden on trails.
- Miranda - a 14 plus hands, Arabian
chestnut mare
- Ms.
Lady - a 15 +/- hand, bay 20 year old Tennessee Walker
Mare. She use to be ridden on trails and in parades but its been years
so she must be restarted from the ground to work through her new home
and life.
- Mystery
- a 10 year old, 12 hand Arab X pony
- Paris
- a 20 year old, 15 +/- hand, Thoroughbred mare. She is a seal bay/black
mare who has been ridden.
- Patch
- a 33 year old, seal bay/black with a white stripe, 15 +/- hand, Connemara/Thoroughbred
cross mare. Patch is . She is a sweet horse that should not be ridden
but would make a wonderful companion horse.
- Pax
- a 15 + hand, Bay, 12 year old QH appendix type, gelding. He is friendly,
likes people and is great with farrier. He is trained to ride "to
what extent is unknown at this time."
- Princess
- a 13 +/- hand, 12 year old buckskin mare. She use to show but now
has a leg injury which requires rehabilitation.
- Sage
- a 9 year old Bay, 14 plus hand, Anglo Arab, great on the ground with
some professional training several years ago so must be started from
scratch for riding. Great confirmation
- Sandy
- a yearling Arabian Roan filly
- Thunder - a 14 plus hands bay
Arabian gelding
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| Fostered Horses - Soon to be Adopted |
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- Angel
- a 20 or so year old, 15 hand grey Arabian mare presently in rehabilitation
for special hoof care. She and her new friend, Jacob, are inseparable
pasture mates.
- Austin
- a 12 year old, 15 hand chestnut gelding with a white strip, Appendix
gelding. He needs a patient person that will take the time to build
a great relationship and trust. Austin will reward them with a great
and loyal friendship as a best friend.
- Classy
Girl - a 16 plus hand, 20 year old seal bay TB mare in
rehabilitation
- Colby
- a bay gelding seeking love and everyone's heart. His owners could
no longer afford to buy food and care for him.
- Jack - a 20+ year old, sorrel
colored draft mule currently being fostered.
- "Peppy"
Peppermint - a chestnut, 14+/- hand, Paint pony X has
been ridden some but still has a lot to learn. Peppy loves attention
and is very alert and smart.
- Reo
- a 20 year old, 13 +/- hand, bay, POA Bay gelsding pony. He is gentle,
loves attention and is good with children.
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| Retired/Life
Time Care Horses/Ponies |
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Available for Sponsorships and in some instances Co-ownerships. These
horses will live out their lives at our Farm. Any help you can give us
sponsoring their care on an ongoing basis is greatly appreciated. Although
these horses are lifetime residents of the farm, they are available for
sponsorship for anyone wishing to help out with their care.
- Cherokee - a 16 year old, 11.2
hand tricolor Chincoteaque pony gelding, presently a foster companion
- Katie
– a 23 year old, grey Pony of America (POA) mare.
- "Kieli
of Innocents" - a premarin foal to stay with LLLF
forever for all to share the joys with her as she grows.
- Mig
– a 7 year old Paint mare who is ridable
- Teddy Bear – a 7 year old Paint
Miniature Horse gelding, presently fostere
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| Owners Looking for Good Homes for Their
Horses |
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During these hard economic times, horse owners are having a difficult
time making ends meet and providing for their horse's needs. Responsible
owners realize their horses rely on them to care for their well being
and so they are making very difficult and hard decisions to find good
homes for their companions.
CLICK
HERE to see a listing of horses needing homes
Update: Someone found Rusty on the website and gave him a loving
home
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| Adoption Success
Stories |
| Happy horses that went to be with
their new family |
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| Memory Lane |
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These
wonderful companions who have shared our lives at Live and Let Live Farm
have been laid to rest, but will stay in our hearts and memories forever.
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Don't Cry for the Horses
Anonymous Author
Don't cry for the horses that life has set free.
A million white horses forever to be.
Don't cry for the horses now in God's hand.
As they dance and they prance in a heavenly band.
They were ours as a gift, but never to keep.
As they close their eyes forever to sleep.
Their spirits unbound. On silver wings they fly.
A million white horses against the blue sky.
Look up into heaven, you'll see them above.
The horses we lost, the horses we loved.
Manes and tails flowing they gallop through time.
They were never yours - they were never mine.
Don't cry for the horses. They'll be back someday.
When our time is gone, they will show us the way.
Do you hear that soft nicker? Close to your ear?
Don't cry for the horses. Love the ones that are here.
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| There is an Indian Legend......... |
When a human dies there is a bridge he must cross to enter
into heaven.
At the head of that bridge waits every animal he encountered during his
lifetime .
The animals...decide which humans may cross the bridge...and which are turned
away.
Unknown Writer |
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