OUR POLICIES

At New Start, policies aren’t just fine-print, they’re the backbone of trust behind every decision we make. From adoption to intake, financial transparency, and emergency care, our policies uphold the welfare of Standardbreds and the integrity of our community. Explore how we do right by every horse and every human we work with.

Adoption And Foster Guidelines
The journey from application to adoption, or temporary foster care. It clarifies our commitment to responsible, loving matches.

How To Adopt

Finalizing An Adoption

Becoming A Foster

Responsibilities of Foster Care


Intake And Rehabilitation Guidelines
Details how we accept Standardbreds through screening, stabilization, and preparation for their next home with transparency and care.

Intake Assessment

Rehabilitation Guidelines


Volunteer And Board Conduct
Our code of ethics: from how volunteers interact with horses and adopters to the expectations placed on board members.

Code Of Conduct

Duties & Responsibilities of Board Members

Safety


Emergency Response
How we respond when the unexpected happens, our guidelines prioritize the horse’s welfare at every turn.

Emergency Fund

Emergency Care

Seizure of Equine


Finance And Transparency
Donations fuel our mission. How funds are used, reimbursement policies for volunteers, and our commitment to full financial accountability.

Donations

Expense Reimbursement

Organizational Transparency

Insurance


Social
We love sharing Standardbred stories, but with responsibility.

Social Media

Education & Outreach


Organizational
To maintain accountability and transparency, these policies maintain the integrity of our work.

Mission & Goals

Governance

Confidentiality