The verification process follows very simple steps.

Terms
To become verified means you agree to  lifetime follow-up 1-2x annually via a veterinarian's report, or a visit by an experienced horse caregiver. 
Your program will use the suggested screening from the HWA.org application.

The program's complete Adoption Contract and Application are always present on your website. 

 

Applying
1. A representative of the applying Organization fills out this application.

2. The information submitted is reviewed meets HWA.org suggested practices,
-A minimum of an annual veterinary follow-up is required and actively pursued  for each horse;
-The adoption contract restricts rehoming in any way, sale, lease, transfer and if the adopter can longer provide good care a new home is sought and approved by the organization or the horse is returned. A new home must be approved and a new contract executed.
3. If approved, the organization will be issued a HWA.org  identification number, and be added to the list of HWA verified organizations.

4. HWA.org will maintain the link to your organization's application and contract on your website and readers will be alerted to check that the organization continues to practice this way.