Foster A Horse

OSAS Foster Care Questionnaire
We require foster homes which are ideally able to provide training for our horses. We cover expenses incurred for vets and blacksmithing and a training board fee. This can be paid directly to you or if you wish you can donate those services and receive a tax receipt, whichever works best for you. All foster farms must have a minimum of $1 million liability insurance. Purina supplies all grain. 

It is customary for us to move horses from one foster home to another after a period of time. This often helps them to get adopted. 

Please complete and submit the form below if you are interested in having your farm used as a foster farm.

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Yes, I am willing to provide foster care.
Yes, I am able to transport horses from their current residence to my home or others.
Yes, I am interested in assisting in the retraining of horses that are in my care.

OSAS Stabling Site Guidelines Approval Form
 This form to be completed for Guardian visits of Foster Farms. OSAS’s first priority when it comes to site inspections of prospective adoption homes is security, and safety. If you have any questions please call the office for clarification. It is very important to remember that the horse has the proper food/water, shelter and vet care year round. This comes first and foremost for the horse’s well being.

Note: Please complete by clicking in boxes applicable and by typing responses after the questions or print out and complete and submit.

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BARN

Condition/Cleanliness

No unpleasant odour in the barn.
Aisles clear of debris.
Safe passage for the horses and people.
Proper ventilation and proper coverings for windows if applicable.
One fire extinguisher in working order in the barn.
Stalls must be of sufficient size to accommodate the horse and be constructed of solid material with no spaces in between and doors that close securely.
There are no nails and screws sticking out.
Light bulbs within horse’s reach must be covered.
Electrical wiring covered.
Bedding either straw/peat moss or shavings and low in dust.
Sturdy grain and water buckets provided in each stall.

OUTDOOR SHELTER

If run-in shed, it is large enough to accommodate the amount of horses.
Made of sturdy materials and appears solid.
No nails, hooks or openings that could cause injury.
Trees/bushes available for shade/shelter.

FEED

Hay – decent quality, no mould, low in dust.
Outdoor round bales are free of mould and stored in a dry place.
Grain should be stored in a safe, dry place.
Salt and mineral blocks supplied.

FENCING/PADDOCKS

Fencing should be safe and of the appropriate height.
No barbed wire or holes in fencing.
Paddocks should be of sufficient size to accommodate number of horses.
Water buckets or troughs are provided.

CONDITION OF OTHER ANIMALS

Other animals on the property appear well cared for.
Yes
No
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