
HHR Foal Foundation
Handler Requirements
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9+ years of age (no age limit, adults welcome!)
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Means of transportation to Willis, Tx once a month (truck and trailer)
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Horse experience
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Appropriate horse housing (at home or boarding facility
Spring 2025 Application
​Due December 15th
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Summer 2025 Application coming soon!
Due May 10th

Commitment - events
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Pairing Day (foal pickup)
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1 Informational Meeting - in-person or online
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1 Training Techniques Class (week after foal pickup)
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3 Clinics @HHR on Saturdays 4:00pm (1 per month)
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1 Showcase (end of program)
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6-8 Video Updates (every two weeks)
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1 Private Lesson (free)
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Commitment - Financial
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$600 entry fee ($100 off early application)
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Foal care during duration of project
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Commitment - Extra Events
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Clinic games/contests
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Freestyle pattern costumes/props
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Record book decorating
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What's Provided:
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Educational Resources (all free: videos, texts, calls, websites, books, clinics, lessons, etc.)
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Starter Kit (halters, lead rope, lunge line)
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Blanket Library - blankets can be checked out throughout program to keep up with the growing size of the foals.
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The Foals:
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They come:
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Vaccinated​ w/ coggins
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Castrated if male
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First round dewormer
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2 months quarantine
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Started on halter breaking
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