Eligibility Guidelines:

Applicants are evaluated on a case-by-case basis using a number of criteria, including but not limited to:

• You must be a private equine owner. No applications from equine businesses (such as boarding, breeding or training facilities) will be considered. Regrettably, we are unable to offer assistance to rescues/sanctuaries at this time.
• The number of equine you own.
• You must have owned all equine for a minimum of 1 year.
• You have standing relationships with one or more equine professionals (veterinarians, farriers/natural trimmers, dental providers, etc.)
• You must provide a safe, secure, clean, healthy environment to maintain your equine, to include shelters, pastures/paddocks, hay storage.
• You are not involved in the breeding or sale of equine on a regular basis (not including the need to sell your equine due to your financial situation)
• Applicant must agree to no breeding of any kind for a minimum of three (3) years. This includes the shipping or receipt of semen.
• Situation and need must be short-term^*.
• You must show documented financial need due to unemployment or other financial hardship.
• You must have a workable plan developed to avoid future need and be willing to share that.
• A site visit is mandatory for applicants by a Dominion EquiHelp ^TM volunteer or designated person.

 If you feel you meet these criteria, please complete and submit an application.

* 3-6 months