Can’t Afford to Geld Him?
Maryland Fund For Horses Can Help!
We have funds available to subsidize the gelding of 20 Maryland colts / stallions this fall.
Download your application TODAY from the Maryland Fund For Horses website: http://mdfundforhorses.org/cms/gelding-faq
Summary:
The MFFH Equine Health Care Assistance Program is a rebate program designed to assist horse/equine owners who demonstrate financial need with the cost of necessary health care for their equines. Rebates will be issued to cover actual, documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the horse/equine owner.
How will it be funded?
MFFH has conducted fundraising activities for a fund specifically earmarked for the fall gelding initiative, and the Board of Directors at its discretion may earmark additional operating funds for this purpose.
Who will qualify for rebates?
Individual equine owners may apply for a rebate. An Equine Health Care Assistance Committee will review applications for completeness and documentation of expenses and financial need, and will grant rebates to the extent that funds are currently available. This process has been streamlined for the gelding initiative, and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications with the “veterinarian statement” completed, to expedite processing. Applications will be reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis, but with applications containing a veterinarian’s statement given priority.
Fall 2015 gelding initiative timeframe and deadlines:
MFFH will begin accepting applications on October 1, 2015. No applications will be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on November 15, 2015. All castration procedures must be completed between October 15, 2015 and November 30, 2015. All paperwork required for payment of a gelding initiative rebate must be received by MFFH no later than December 30, 2015.
Who will not qualify for rebates?
Commercial entities of any kind, breeders and rescues are ineligible to apply for a rebate. Individuals who have previously been convicted of animal cruelty or neglect are not eligible to participate in the rebate program. While rescues may not apply, individuals who can produce satisfactory evidence that they have contracted with a rescue to adopt a horse pending its becoming a gelding may apply for and receive a rebate for the adoptable equine while the animal is still housed at the rescue. Who will receive the rebate? Rebates will be issued to the service provider (e.g., veterinarian) upon submission of a detailed invoice.
How often can a horse owner receive a rebate?
In general, rebate recipients will be limited to one lifetime rebate per individual per horse. MFFH may make exceptions in extreme circumstances at its discretion, but may condition the granting of a rebate upon additional criteria and documentation, such as participating in educational programs or donating volunteer hours.
What dollar amount of rebates will be issued?
The maximum rebate for a routine castration is $250.
