Companion
Connection
Companionship - because not all horses need a rider. Our new Companion Connection program was formed to find solutions to the challenges facing non-riding horses.
Companionship - because not all horses need a rider. Our new Companion Connection program was formed to find solutions to the challenges facing non-riding horses.
Every horse will one day fall into the non-rideable, companion-only category. There is a never-ending supply of these horses. Unfortunately, the reality for most horses in America is that when they are no longer rideable, they are viewed as less valuable than their riding counterparts. Because of this industry-wide perception, horses will pass through multiple owners in their lifetime. And every time a horse changes hands, that horse is at risk of landing in unsafe or unkind hands. Or in the worst-case scenario on a truck bound for slaughter for human consumption.Â
CHR is passionate about taking care of these horses who have given so much over their lives. Our new Companion Connection program was formed to directly address the challenges facing non-riding horses by finding permanent, safe solutions for each individual more efficiently.
Training
Using a standardized non-riding assessment, customized specifically to target the barriers that typically keep these horses from finding new homes, individualized training plans are developed for each horse in the program.
Awareness
Awareness and education are serious barriers to finding homes for these vulnerable horses. Through educational clinics, special events, and partnerships in our community, we are shifting the perception of non-riding horses from no longer valuable to potential cherished family members.
Placement
By creating this new focus, we are able to identify the kinds of homes that would benefit the most from welcoming a companion horse into their family and match those people with the right horse more efficiently.
Slew
After his long riding career, this OTTB gelding is ready to find a loving retirement home. Slew is a super friendly horse with good ground manners. He trailers well, stands well for the farrier, and would love to spend quality time with his new family.
Breeze
After her all-star riding career in and out of the show ring, this beautiful mare is ready for lower-level activities with a family that loves her. Breeze has great ground manners, trailers well, stands well for farrier care, and could be a wonderful lead-line horse for small kiddos.
Cocoa
Cocoa was a competitive trail horse for most of her life, now, she is ready to find a loving retirement home with a family of her own. This petite mare has lots of personality and would enjoy going for long walks with her people. She has great manners on the ground and would be a great addition to most herds.
We understand the commitment that a horse requires. If you’re not ready to foster or adopt, sponsorship is a great option to support the care of a companion-only horse.
If you feel pulled to help a horse in need, our foster program offers flexible foster options that may be right for you.