At H.O.P.E. we are not in the business to quickly rescue a horse only to turn around and quickly adopt it out to anyone. We have a quarantine period to make sure the horse does not exhibit any disease, during this time and after we have an evaluation period where we monitor the horses temperament and handle the horse on a daily basis. We know that a horses temperament may change once that horse starts to feel better. 
If the horse was under saddle, we evaluate the horse under saddle. If the horse was not started under saddle and is old enough to be started, we start ground training the horse and eventually working under saddle. If the horse is not yet of age to be ridden, we do appropriate ground work with the horse.
We do our best to know every thing about the horse AND we relay that information on to the potential adopter or lessor of the horse. We don't hide anything and we do our best to make sure you are going to be a good match for the horse. We always have the best interest of the horse in mind!
You can be assured that when you adopt a horse from H.O.P.E. you will know any bad habits or quirks, what the horse likes or dislikes, any health or lameness issues and the true temperament of the horse. You will always have honesty and you will never adopt a horse who's temperament was altered with drugs or other methods when you visited with them. 
We also work with the first-time horse owner to make sure you have the best possible encounter, yet have a realistic view of what is involved with horse ownership and commitment. Our door is always open to any adopter should any issue or question arise.
Why do horses end up at H.O.P.E.?
Sometimes a horse is here because it was really loved and the owner wants to do their best to make sure the horse is placed into a home where it will be taken care of; and we do our best to make sure that happens. Many times owners have to part with their horse for health or financial reasons; because of a sudden life event change; or just because they thought that horse ownership was right for them or their child but found out differently. Again, these people are only interested in the welfare of the horse, not to make a fast buck from the auction or a quick sale.
And yes, sometimes a horse is here because it has some behavior issue that the owner cannot correct or because it has a lameness issue or health issue.
Some horses are here because they otherwise would have ended up on european dinner plates. Again, it doesn't mean the horse is of any less value than the horse you bought from a breeder, stable, or your cousin Joe. Many of these horses were born into the wrong situation or ended up in the wrong hands.
Some horses are here because they used to be a race horse and due to the horses choice or due to injury, the horse is no longer racing. Many times, even if the horse sustained an injury and can no longer race, the horse is still suitable for dressage, flat work, pleasure driving and/or trail,
And some horses are here because the owner was neglectful; in which our job is to ensure that doesn't happen again!
Sincerely,
Lauren
Simna
Founder & President