Rehoming Options to Consider

1. Lease Your Horse

Leasing can allow your horse to continue being loved and ridden while you retain ownership.

• You can check on your horse regularly

• Costs and responsibilities may be shared

• Always use a written lease agreement

Tip: Many free lease templates are available online — ensure all expectations are clear.

2. Advertise Responsibly

If selling or rehoming privately:

• List your horse on reputable equine sale or rehoming sites

• Advertise at local stockfeed stores and tack shops

• Ask for references

• View the potential home

• Check their Facebook/social media presence

• Ask mutual contacts about the person

Always include a “Right of First Refusal” clause — meaning if they decide to sell your horse in the future, you must be contacted first to buy or take them back.

Be mindful of fake accounts, scammers, and buyers with unclear intentions.

3. Consider Donation to Therapy Programs

Some equine therapy or animal-assisted programs welcome donated horses that meet their specific criteria.

4. Foster Care

You may find a trustworthy person willing to offer a safe property and cover daily care costs.

• Always meet the carer and inspect the property

• Ask for references

• Agree on expectations in writing

• Stay available for guidance if needed

Please Don’t Give Your Horse Away for Free

Free horses are at serious risk of ending up in unsafe hands, being flipped for profit, or being sent to the saleyards or knackery.

Your horse deserves a safe and kind future — please rehome it carefully and responsibly.

Other Helpful Options

If you still need support:

• Contact your local RSPCA

• Reach out to another Equine Rescue if we are unable to help

• Speak with your local Pony Club or Adult Riding Club (ARCA)

• Ask for help at your local feed or tack shop