See also the Equine Rescue Mailing List's Resource Page for more links to valuable information.

Starting A Rescue - mostly a discussion of what sort of person needs to be readily available at at a rescue who can work with a vet over the phone. More discussion under facilities class.

Adoption forms - provided by Days End Farm:
Adoption Questionaire Form
Barn Inspection Form
Adoption Agreement Form
Adoption Disclosure Form

Adoptor/Placement Logs forms and databases used by rescues when taking information from a prospective adoptor or person with a horse to give up. Charging a fee to apply to adopt or not. From August 1999.

Free Horse FAQ - giving away a horse? Here are some questions to ask the potential adoptor before letting him/her take possession.

Papers/Registration should adoptors get the registration/papers on the horses that they adopt or not and when? From a May 2000 discussion.

Classes/Education recommended classes, courses and workshops for rescuers from February 2002 discussion.

Online Certificate in Nonprofit Managment from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Communicating clearly for the rescue and the potential adoptor. How to reduce and/or avoid miscommunications and misunderstandings.

Public Relations/Publicity - ways to get the word out about your rescue and equine issues. Making appearances at public events. PA Expo Experience - one rescue's experience at the PA Expo - what did and didn't work.

Facilities II list discussion from February 2002 about what to look for in a facility, including zoning and permits, security and fencing.

Hay Combustion - good ideas from a discussion on how to stop stored hay fires.

How many horses per acre - Question: How much space is enough? Answer: It depends.

Manure - once you shovel it, what's the poop on disposing of it?

Security and Trespassers - how to keep people off your property, protect yourself and your animals from strangers, should rescues be open to public inspection, etc. From May and June 2001.

Costs of Rehabilitation - gives an idea of what it really costs to rehabilitate a horse.

Taxes for Non-Profits - discussion on tax issues for non-profit rescues.

Forms Courtesy of NCERL:
Foster Application
Foster Contract

Links to OHAHS forms:
Foster Home Inspection
Foster Family Applications
Foster Family Facts

Fundraising II - discussions from March 1999 on raising funds via raffles, 'net auctions (Ebay), return on money spent on education and public relations, shows and displays.

Fundraising III from the June 1999 Workshop on fundraising. Lots of discussion - sponsorships, earning money at horse events, contacts, media exposure, trail rides, sales of items via the 'net and elsewhere to generate funds, contests, etc.

Fundraising IV from March 2000 list discussions. How to approach businesses, bake sales, affiliates, webpages.

FundraisingV from October and November 2000 list discussions. Wish lists, calendars, holiday fundraising including angel trees, decorations, silent auctions of horse theme items.

Fundraising with Affiliates how have Amazon, Igive, Petsmart, etc worked for other rescuers? From April 2001 list discussions.

Getting businesses to donate goods to rescues. How to approach businesses for donations from September 1999 discussions.

Acknowledging donations how to make donors feel appreciated from May 2001.

Grants Archives

Diarrhea dealing with chronic diarrhea - what has and hasn't worked for listers' horses.

Euthanasia - when is it time to let a horse go?

Flyspray what works, what doesn't and how to make your own from May 2000 list discussions.

Medical Supplies discussion on handy/necessary medical supplies to have around the barn. NOT meant to be medical advice.

Proud Flesh discussion about remedies from April 2000.

Quarantine for the New Horse - facilities and procedures followed by rescues.

Scratches Treatment - how Patti treats scratches and Scratches discussion from May 2000 on listmember's recommendations.

Summer Tips - notes with ideas and suggestions on how to prepare your horse and yourself for summer weather.

Winter Tips - notes with ideas and suggestions on how to prepare your horse and yourself for winter weather. Keeping Old or Thin Horses Warm - how folks keep the older or thinner horses warm in cold weather.

Useful links for those considering filing to become a non-profit:

Main page for the Internal Revenue System click on Charities and Non-Profits.

Based on a class in Washington state on filling out Federal form 1023 which is Application for Exempt Status Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code - Form 1023 Help

Non Profit/Board Discussion - discussion on what a non-profit can and cannot do and information on the Board.

Non Profit Discussion II - from 12/98 and 1/99 - mainly discussion about for profit business and non-profit rescue operated by same people.

Non Profit Discussion III - from the 8/99 Workshop.

Tattoo Information for Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, Appaloosas, Quarterhorses and Arabians - all of whom can be tattooed under the lip.

For more on Tattoos, see Resources and look under tattoos.

Volunteer Forms courtesy of Day's End:
Volunteer Application
Horse Related Waiver of Liability