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Welcome to the EWCV Feed Assistance Pilot Program. We are excited to begin aiding accredited equine rescues in Virginia who house and care for equids seized by or surrendered to Virginia law enforcement jurisdictions. To become enrolled, please first complete the Feed Assistance PP Application. Once accepted, then use the Incident Report and Individual Intake forms as intake occurs. Finally, please use the Quarterly Equine Report each quarter after animals have received funding.

Program Information:

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This program assists in the feeding of ACO-surrendered or seized equids on a per-animal basis

  • Approval and awarded funding will be determined by submitted criteria, need, and available funds.

 

CRITERIA

  • Must be a 501c3 and have an EIN

  • Must be an equine rescue 

  • Must be Accredited by:

    • Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

    • Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

    • Equus pilot program with on-site visit

  • Only provided for ACO-surrendered or seized equids (no owner surrenders)

 

GOOD TO KNOW:

Grants are provided on a per head basis, we do not provide grants for capital improvements/

permanent structures (barn, fencing, sheds, etc.).

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All grant applications must be complete.  

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If a grant is awarded, the EWCV requires quarterly reporting on any animals who receive funding including the following:

  • Name or seizure ID, breed, age, sex

  • Body Condition Score

  • Feed and hay receipts

  • Photos before and after

  • Weight tape measurements

  • Other medical issues

  • Outcome: euthanized, died, adopted, into on site program, other

Feed Assistance Pilot Program Application

Please complete this application entirely.  Incomplete applications cannot be considered for the program.  

Organizational Information:

Contact Person

Vet Contact Information

Date of Last Site Visit:
Month
Day
Year

Incident Report

After intake AND after the seizure has been upheld (confirmed) in court, please complete the following for each incident (case). 

Date of Seizure/Surrender:
Month
Day
Year

Lead Animal Control Officer:

Attending Veterinarian:

Date Horses Arrived to Rescue:
Month
Day
Year
Date Seizure Upheld (Confirmed) in Court:
Month
Day
Year

After completing this report, please complete an Individual Equine Intake Form for EACH horse from the above case.

Incident Report

Individual Equine Intake Information

Current Date:
Month
Day
Year
Sex:
Choose One:
Scale (preferred)
Tape Measure (See Instructions Below)
Intake Form

Quarterly Equine Report

Date
Month
Day
Year
Select One:
Scale (preferred)
Tape Measure (See Instructions Below)
Check all that have been provided this quarter:
Outcome:
Date for Outcome Above (if applicable)
Month
Day
Year
Quarterly

Proper Weight Tape Measurement Procedure

Please use the following technique and always use the same tape for consistency! 

Place the tape snugly around the horse at the withers,

Measure 1.jpg

Just behind where the mane ends for consistency:

Measure 2.jpg
Measure
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