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University of Maryland
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The equine studies program at the University of Maryland accepts healthy riding horses between the ages of 5 and 17 that don't have medical conditions preventing them from being part of its equestrian club program. A campus farm at the university houses horses, pigs, sheep, dairy cows and chickens for instructional use. As of 2010, seven horses, including thoroughbred, quarter horse, Hanoverian, Holsteiner and Paint breeds were part of the program. Donations to this program are tax-deductible.
University of Maryland Equine Studies Program
2108 Mitchell Bldg.Ò8
College Park, MD 20742
Dr. Amy Burk
301-405-8337
equinestudies.um.edu
University of Findlay
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The University of Findlay's Western Equestrian Program accepts quarter horses or Paints younger than 10 with up-to-date vaccinations. Horses must not have the viral disease, equine infectious anemia, and must be hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) negative and devoid of tremors. Donors must submit copies of medical and registration records along with a video showing the horse walking, jogging, loping and turning. The program's director will review the video and paperwork. After a two-week trial period, the university will decide whether to accept the tax-deductible donation. If accepted, the donor must turn in additional forms and appraisals of the horse's value.
University of Findlay
Animal Sciences Center
14700 US 68
Findlay, OH 45840
419-434-4656
findlay.edu
University of Missouri
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The University of Missouri's equine program began in 1957 with a donation of six horses by Overland, Kansas' Robert Q. Sutherland. Most horses raised by the current program are sold to support its activities. The university accepts horses for a variety of tasks. Quality breeding stock horses are approved by the university for its breeding herd. In 2009, the herd included Sorrels, a Palomino, a Red Dun and a Grey. Riding-age horses are useful for the school's equine behavior and training class. Donations of any breed are welcome for the university's online auction.
University of Missouri
Animal Sciences Center
920 East Campus Dr.
Columbia, MO 65211
Marci Crosby
573-884-7836
animalsciences.missouri.edu
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List of Universities to Donate Horses to
If you find you can no longer care for your horse, donating the animal to a university may mean money in your pocket once tax season rolls around. Universities that have equine programs accept horse donations that are sometimes tax deductible to provide hands-on teaching for students and a breeding herd for the program. These programs, which are different from rescue organizations, typically accept healthy, active animals.