Hickory Hill Farm

While we have a rescue branch, there are animals that we take in, in which adoption is not the best option for them. Horses and animals that require ongoing special care and very senior pets are often animals that we will keep in our sanctuary program as permanent residents. There are also animals that come through our doors that we feel fit in fantastically with our summer camp and children's programs. These are horses or animals that we get to know and feel that they are safe enough and have the perfect personality to be a part of our educational and hands-on programs involving animals.  To allow us to take in Permanent HHF residents, we utilize very special “Forever” foster homes. We assist with much of the monetary care (such as vet visits) for these animals while the foster home provides the individual care, feed, etc for the animal.

It is extremely important to always strive to continue your horse’s and your education together. This reimbursement program is designed to promote that continued education with a newly adopted horse.  Through this program we will reimburse adopters $100 if they send their adopted horse to one of our approved trainers for 30 days or if they complete 8 lessons (1 hour each min.) with their adopted horse.  If they choose to use our Hickory Hill Farm Training Coordinator, we will reimburse the $100 after 30 days of training or 8 lessons AND 25% of the adoption fee paid.

It is our goal with our Owner Assistance Program to keep horses from needing to be rescued by helping to keep them in responsible, stable, homes. We understand that life can throw curve balls, and this program is designed to assist responsible horse owners that may be facing a short term emergency or financial burden.  Eligibility: -Applicant must be a resident of Tennessee.-Applicant must be 18 or older.-Applicant’s equines must be personal equines.-Applicant must show evidence of responsible horse ownership. (i.e. provide vet and farrier references for our committee to contact)-Applicant must have a need for this program and be willing to share and verify that need with the committee.-Applicant must sign the Owner Assistance Program Release of Liability.Areas of Assistance: -Food Bank: Donors give bags of feed, supplements, hay, etc for us to distribute to responsible horse owners in need.-Euthanasia Assistance: We will consider, on a case by case basis, assistance with humane euthanasia. This program is designed to provide a kinder option to horses who otherwise would be disposed of.