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We are a very small horse rescue charity, with limited funds and a small team of volunteers. Our true purpose is the rescue and care of abused and neglected horses and ponies, rehabilitating them as far as possible within their own limitations. We don't take in unwanted ridden horses who might not perform to a required level and then sell them. For this reason we have very few ready made riding horses/ponies but may have some that are being restarted and need bringing on. All horses who are rehomed do so under an Adoption Agreement which clearly states that the animal in question cannot be sold on by the adopter. Should there be a need the only option is to return the horse to Blue Acre.
Many of our rescues have suffered some sort of mental or physical trauma by the time they reach us and we often have no clue as to their background or experience with humans - we just know we have a very scared/sick/undernourished horse who has little trust in humans. We take all of our new rescues back to basics and take things at their pace. For their own welfare we need them to be happy to be caught and led from the field; stand to be groomed and for hoof/vet treatment - anything else is a bonus.
We have a responsibility to give these animals the best possible future and we only consider rehoming once they have undergone a period of rehabilitation to ascertain their safety and suitability. We have a stringent rehoming policy to ensure the best possible forever homes are found. We will never withhold any negative information about any of our horses to ensure that potential rehomers have a true picture of the horse as we know them.
If you are interested in rehoming one of our horses please first look at the dropdown "Horses" under the title of this section, then complete the short questionnaire below if there is something else you are looking for e.g a project, and one of our team will get back to you (please note we rarely have horses suitable for jumping/dressage). Alternatively you can email us at blueacrerescue@outlook.com. If we feel your application fits a horse/pony, we will invite you for a visit and introduce you to all suitable candidates. If we find a good match you will be free to spend some time with the chosen horse, bring them in from the field; groom them and ride if applicable. If, after a few visits everyone is happy with the arrangement then a home visit would be made and references from suitable sources obtained. If all is agreeable an adoption agreement will be issued and, once signed a payment of £450 will be payable plus any transportation costs if it is agreed we will deliver the horse to his/her new home.
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