Donations to Equestrian Programs

The horses that we have in our care receive top notch care from our staff, the team of veterinarians and farriers we work with, and our students. For a horse to blend into our herd, they should have a developed training programs and be of breed specifics that will allow us to teach in the areas of Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, and Western riding.

We ask that horses donated to Alfred fall under these qualifications:

• Dressage – USDF/FEI training and competing experience., Registered Warmbloods and Thoroughbreds preferred; Horses should have exposure to Training Level through Second Level tests or up. No small ponies or gaited horses.
• Hunt Seat – USHJA/USEF/AQHA Registered Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Quarter Horses/Paints. IEA competition records also accepted. Horses should be able to jump over 2’, but flat horses are to be considered. No small ponies or gaited horses.
• Western – AQHA, APHA, PthA, ApHC, PHBA, ABRA/IBHA registered horses with performance records in breed shows or NRHA, ARHA shows accepted. No ponies, gaited horses or grade stock.

• Fill out our Horse Donation Form
• Alfred University’s Equestrian staff will contact you after reviewing paperwork.
• The donor is responsible for shopping costs/arrangements. Our staff will need a video of the donation horse riding under saddle in the desired discipline before accepting it into the program on a trial basis.
• Horses acceptable for 30–60-day trial period will be scheduled for arrival at the equestrian center. The duration of the trial will be determined by a conversation between the donor and coaching staff at Alfred.
• Donor will be sent a trial lease contract, and this must be filled out and returned before or when the horse arrives at Alfred. At the end of the 30–60-day trial period, if the horse is accepted, a pre-purchase exam (PPE) will be performed.
• Following a clear PPE, the donor will be notified if the horse has been accepted into our program and formal donation paperwork will be sent to you. 

Begin Your Donation

• A complete vaccination record of the horse, including Coggins test for the current year.
• Breed association registration papers signed over to Alfred University, as well as any USEF, USDF, NRHA, or Horse I.D. numbers (where applicable).
• NRHA, USEF, USHJA, USDF, or FEI show record from the last season the horse was competed.
• For horses valued at $5,000 or greater, an appraisal is required. Owners whose horses require appraisal will be notified by our staff prior to their acceptance into our program.
• If you submit a donation form and do not receive a response within 48 business hours, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

All donated horses come with a guarantee of first right of refusal for the horse should Alfred University no longer have suitable use of the horse for any reason. If the horse is no longer wanted by the donor or the University is unable to continue the horse in the program at that time, we will make every effort to rehome the horse to a reputable, humane person or a facility that specializes in housing and caring for retired horses. The health, welfare and safety of all our equine donations will always be a primary driver for us at Alfred University.