The Story of Equestrian Inc.

Equestrian Inc has a standard protocol when a new arrival comes to our farm. Often times, a horse comes to us with an injury that requires an individual aftercare plan. Our veterinarian comes and evaluates them either using an ultrasound for soft tissue injuries or a portable x-ray machine for bone related injuries. From there, a plan is formulated tailored to each horse. Some horses require more stall rest than others whereas some can be handwalked, or turned out in a small area. After the rehabilitation period is completed, our veterinarian comes back to re-evaluate and gives the permission for said horse to begin retraining. Simultaneously, we gradually expand the horse’s turn out set up and offer them a buddy or two depending on their disposition. We then begin with groundwork in the round pen to establish trust and see what the horse knows or may not know. Transitioning a racehorse into a riding horse can sometimes take a great length of time. We require our volunteer trainers to have experience working with OTTB’s. During the retraining phase, we allow for prospective adopters to come meet and try the horse so they can assure it is a proper fit. Our sanctuary horses are those that are with us until their last day. Our sanctuary horses are seasoned professionals for new volunteers who are otherwise less familiar with horses. They are great for teaching people how to groom and be led to and from their respective areas.