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10/15/2018 1 The METS Network What is METS? A statewide equine safety net initiative that provides alternatives forhorses Maryland Equine Transition Service needing homes by helping owners identify and select the best transition options. Why does MD need METS? 101,000+ horses in Maryland Live an average of 30 years Most horses have multiple owners By addressing Maryland Equine Transition Service Some horses can be difficult to place Owners may not know all of the options equine issues as an industry, other groups won’t be apt to step in. METS: Program Services Maryland Equine Transition Service What is the METS Network? A group of industry‐based organizations, businesses, and individuals that support the mission of METS. Associations and Clubs l Maryland Equine Transition Service Trainers and Training Facilities Riding Stables Boarding Facilities Rescues and Therapeutic Riding Centers Veterinarians Other Equine Industry Professionals METS Network Categories TRANSITION SITES The core of the METS Network. These members are willing to take ownership of a horse in need of transition. VETERINARIANS Maryland Equine Transition Service Program advocates and service providers; Euthanasia consult and procedure @ set fee. NETWORK ASSOCIATES Support METS through financial, in‐kind, or other program‐related contributions
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The METS Network
What is METS?
A statewide equine safety net initiative that provides alternatives for horses
Maryland Equine Transition Service
o oneeding homes by helping owners identify and select the best transition options.
Why does MD need METS?
101,000+ horses in Maryland
Live an average of 30 years
Most horses have multiple owners By addressing
Maryland Equine Transition Service
Some horses can be difficult to place
Owners may not know all of the options
equine issues as an industry, other groups
won’t be apt to step in.
METS: Program Services
Maryland Equine Transition Service
What is the METS Network?
A group of industry‐based organizations, businesses, and individuals that support the mission of METS.
Associations and Clubs l
Maryland Equine Transition Service
Trainers and Training Facilities Riding Stables Boarding Facilities
Rescues and Therapeutic Riding Centers Veterinarians Other Equine Industry Professionals
METS Network Categories
TRANSITION SITES
The core of the METS Network. These members are willing to take ownership of a horse in need of transition.
VETERINARIANS
Maryland Equine Transition Service
Program advocates and service providers; Euthanasia consult and procedure @ set fee.
NETWORK ASSOCIATES
Support METS through financial, in‐kind, or other program‐related contributions
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Transition Sites
Accept ownership of a METS horse
‐ Permanent home
‐ Program Use
‐ Retirement
Temporary home
Maryland Equine Transition Service
‐ Temporary home
‐ Quarantine
‐ Rehabilitation
‐ Training
‐ Sponsored Horse
‐ Euthanasia
METS will contact specific sites when there is a horse that meets their criteria
Veterinarians
Confer with METS Director
Provide euthanasia services
@ h ’ l ti
Maryland Equine Transition Service
@ horse’s location
@ a Transition Site
@ their office / facility
Refer owners
Contracted services
Memorandum of Understanding
No Emergency Calls
Network Associates
Trainers
Equine Associations / Clubs
Lesson / Camp Programs
Sh O t
Maryland Equine Transition Service
Show Operators
Other Equine Professionals
Benefits of Membership
Keeping Horses Out of Slaughter Pipeline
Acquire good horses
Sell after rehab/retraining METS is
Maryland Equine Transition Service
Sell after rehab/retraining
Free/Reduced ads in Equiery
Invitations to special events
Recognition and PR
good for business and good for the industry.
Eligibility and Costs
Licensed (Facility; Veterinarian)
MHBA good standing
Accredited Academic Institution
Agree to: MHIB R l i & MHC’
No fees
Maryland Equine Transition Service
MHIB Regulations & MHC’s minimum standards of care
Never bring METS horse to auction or slaughter
Include no auction / slaughter clause when rehoming
Provide data 2x per year
Cost of Care
MHC Membership
Never required to
accept a horse
How to Get Started
Ask Questions
Review METS Network Handbook
Submit Application General Information
Description of horses that would interest METS’ success
Maryland Equine Transition Service
Description of horses that would interest you
Agreements
Liability Waiver
Receive Welcome Letter and Meet the METS Director
METS success will be
determined by the strength
of its Network.
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