The METS Network needing homes by helping owners identify and select - PDF document

10/15/2018 What is METS? A statewide equine safety net initiative that provides alternatives for horses o o The METS Network needing homes by helping owners identify and select the best transition options. Maryland Equine Transition Service Why does MD need METS? METS: Program Services  101,000+ horses in Maryland  Live an average of 30 years  Most horses have multiple owners By addressing equine issues  Some horses can be difficult as an industry, to place other groups won’t be apt to  Owners may not know all of step in. the options Maryland Equine Transition Service Maryland Equine Transition Service What is the METS Network? METS Network Categories A group of industry ‐ based organizations, TRANSITION SITES businesses, and individuals that support The core of the METS Network. These the mission of METS. members are willing to take ownership of a horse in need of transition.  Associations and Clubs VETERINARIANS   Trainers and Training Facilities l Program advocates and service providers;  Riding Stables Euthanasia consult and procedure @ set fee.  Boarding Facilities Rescues and Therapeutic Riding Centers NETWORK ASSOCIATES  Veterinarians Support METS through financial, in ‐ kind, or  Other Equine Industry Professionals other program ‐ related contributions Maryland Equine Transition Service Maryland Equine Transition Service 1

10/15/2018 Transition Sites Veterinarians  Confer with METS Accept ownership of a METS horse Director ‐ Permanent home  Provide euthanasia ‐ Program Use services ‐ Retirement ‐ Temporary home Temporary home @ horse’s location @ h ’ l ti ‐ Quarantine @ a Transition Site Memorandum of @ their office / facility ‐ Rehabilitation Understanding  Refer owners ‐ Training METS will contact specific  Contracted services ‐ Sponsored Horse No Emergency Calls sites when there is a horse ‐ Euthanasia that meets their criteria Maryland Equine Transition Service Maryland Equine Transition Service Network Associates Benefits of Membership  Trainers  Keeping Horses Out of  Equine Associations / Clubs Slaughter Pipeline  Acquire good horses  Lesson / Camp Programs METS is  Sell after rehab/retraining  Sell after rehab/retraining  Sh  Show Operators O t good for  Free/Reduced ads in Equiery  Other Equine Professionals business and good for the  Invitations to special events industry.  Recognition and PR Maryland Equine Transition Service Maryland Equine Transition Service Eligibility and Costs How to Get Started  Licensed (Facility; Veterinarian)  Ask Questions  MHBA good standing  Review METS Network Handbook  Accredited Academic Institution  Submit Application  Agree to:  General Information No fees METS success METS’ success   Description of horses that would interest Description of horses that would interest  MHIB R  MHIB Regulations & MHC’s l i & MHC’ Cost of Care will be you minimum standards of care  determined by Agreements  Never bring METS horse to auction MHC the strength  Liability Waiver or slaughter Membership of its Network.  Receive Welcome Letter and Meet  Include no auction / slaughter clause Never the METS Director when rehoming required to  Provide data 2x per year accept a horse Maryland Equine Transition Service Maryland Equine Transition Service 2

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