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Equine Protection Fund: Emergency Feed Assistance Application

If you have any questions or difficulty with this form, please call us at 505-803-3770 or email epf@apnm.org

Due to limited funds, we cannot provide an unlimited supply of feed for equines. This assistance is reserved for individuals who are not breeding or racing equines at this time. If you have a colt or stallion, we will ask you about plans for gelding/castration, and may be able to help with the cost of this procedure if cost is a barrier. One application per household permitted. Feed assistance can be denied or withdrawn at any time at the sole discretion of APNM.

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Name*
Mailing Address*
Physical Address (where equines are kept)*
Eligibility Requirements for Emergency Feed Assistance*
• Applicant must be a resident of New Mexico.
• Professionals involved in horseracing or breeding horses for sale are not eligible for assistance.
• Applicant consents to possible site visit from animal control or law enforcement.
• Applicant provides a brief description of financial hardship and ability to care for equine(s).
• Applicant agrees to provide Proof of Ownership for their equine(s).
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    Please read the entire application, and provide information and signatures

    Names of equines to be fed (four maximum). Please use animal’s name as it appears on veterinary records.

    Do you own any colts or stallions?*
    If the answer to the previous question is yes, are you willing to have these equines gelded?*
    Have you or has anyone else in your household ever applied for feed assistance?*

    Please provide the name and contact of the store(s) or person(s) who normally supply your feed or hay. Be certain that the supplier(s) listed are trusted by you, as we authorize payment directly to supplier(s).

    What type(s) of roughage (hay) are you currently feeding your equine(s)?
    What type(s) of bagged feed are you currently feeding your equine(s)?
    I verify that I meet the requirements and confirm that all of the information completed and submitted with this application is correct.*

    NOTICE OF DISCRETION
    We are aware of the possibility of sensitive information provided by the applicant for Emergency Feed Assistance (Assistance) as a necessary component of completion of the application. We will not share an applicant’s full name along with specific details about the case publicly without asking the applicant for permission. However, information provided by the applicant, such as the number of equines owned, and the area where the equines reside, may be used by Animal Protection New Mexico for reports to help bring awareness and more support to equines in New Mexico. Any photos submitted by the applicant with the application, or shared with staff through email or text, may be used to help raise funds to support Assistance for additional equines and families.

    WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND RELEASE
    Animal Protection New Mexico’s (APNM) Equine Protection Fund is offering Emergency Feed Assistance (Assistance). If your application is approved, APNM will give a credit to your local feed supplier or other source of feed. It is your responsibility to inspect the quality of the feed and provide transportation to get the feed to your equines.

    We ask that you read and sign this Waiver of Liability and Release. By signing it, you will be indicating that you understand the risks involved in your participation in Assistance.

    VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION

    1. I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in Assistance.

    ASSUMPTION OF RISK

    2. I am aware that my participating in Assistance may involve strenuous physical activities, as well as risks associated for my equine(s) in changing feed. I am voluntarily participating in these activities with full knowledge of the risks involved, and hereby agree to accept any and all risks of harm that may result from my participation in Assistance.

    RELEASE

    3. As consideration for my being permitted by participate in the Assistance, I hereby agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives will not make a claim of any kind against or sue APNM, their affiliates, employees, agents or volunteers for injury or damage of any kind resulting from my participation in Assistance, unless such injury or damage is the result of an employee, agent, or contractor of APNM exhibiting gross negligence or intentionally acting in a manner likely to lead to my being harmed. I hereby release APNM from all actions, claims or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury or damage resulting from my participation in Assistance, except when an employee, agent, or contractor of APNM exhibits gross negligence or intentionally act in a manner likely to lead to my being harmed. I further voluntarily agree and warrant to Release and Hold Harmless APNM and its representatives from any liability whatsoever, including, but not limited to, any incident or illness of horses believed to be caused by or related to feed provided through this Assistance.
    I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability between myself and APNM, and sign it of my own free will.

    KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION*
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    CHANGING THE DIET OF HORSES

    Whether it’s the grain, hay, or time on pasture, any change in the horse's diet should be spread over several days or weeks. Increases in the amount of grain given to a horse should be added at approximately 0.5 pounds per day until the desired amount of grain is reached. Grain increases may be necessary because of an increase in activity level or for a mare during lactation. If the grain amount is increased too quickly, colic or founder may occur.

    When introducing a new type of hay or grain to a horse, the new hay or grain should replace the old feed at a rate of 25 percent every other day, taking a total of six days until the horse is completely on the new feed. Feed intake or eagerness to consume the diet may decrease during this changeover period. If this occurs, more time may be needed for the horse to adjust to the new feed.

    When a horse is to be turned out on pasture all day, especially if the pasture is lush and green, time on pasture should be gradually increased to avoid overeating, in a manner similar to increasing the grain. Horses should be provided with all the hay they want to eat about a week prior to the start of complete pasture turnout. The time on pasture should be increased by one hour each day for four to five days. Then, before the horse is going to be turned out completely on pasture, a hay meal should be provided. It is important to remember that each horse is different. Some horses take more time to adjust to dietary changes than others. Therefore, it is important to monitor the horse’s eating habits and health status carefully during this time. From www.extension.org

    I have read this information and will introduce any new feed to my equines gradually as recommended in the above article.*
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