Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses

See attached statement. The Foundation rescues Friesian Horses in distress due to health issues, abandonment, or other reasons. During the fiscal year, the Foundation rescued 3 Horses and began treatment programs and adoption protocols. After surrender, and until such time they are rehabilitated to the point that they are able to be placed with an adoptive owner, the Foundation provides for the care and maintenance of the Horses, including but not limited to medical examinations, physical therapy, and dietary needs. With rescues for reasons other than rehabilitation, and with the cooperation of other owners and equine practitioners, at times the Foundation has been able to minimize expenses and maximize efficiencies to place several Horses without coming to the Foundation's facility. As another form of rescue, the Foundation has established a continuous care program for Friesian owners that entrust the placement of their Horses should the owners die or become incapacitated.

See attached statement. The Foundation conducts research and other studies to help identify ailments and genetic flaws common to Friesian Horses, as well as methods for treatment and prevention of such issues. The Foundation has compiled 37 necropsies during the fiscal year. Current research projects include the megaesophagus genetic research project beginning in november 2020 in collaboration with the university of Kentucky's gluck equine center and wageningen university in the netherlands. The goal is the development of a genetic test that will assist in breeding decisions and hopefully over time eliminate this debilitating and sometimes fatal genetic flaw in Friesian Horses both young and old. Since inception, the Fenway Foundation has financed $14,816.36 for this project.

See attached statement. The Foundation provides the care and maintenance of rescue Horses, including but not limited to medical exams, physical therapy, and dietary needs until a proper adoptive home can be found. In addition, the staff offer medical assistance, behavioral, and nutritional assistance to Friesian owners throughout the united states and canada. Hands on behavioral and nutritional assistance are provided to owners in the region by staff, and they also answer daily questions about Friesian health issues. Inquiries are primarily received by phone, email, and the Foundation's website. Consultations are also conducted by the Foundation's staff prior to euthanasia and coordination of sample gathering for future research. The Foundation's website and social media are continuously updated with useful care and health information in the form of health articles and findings, podcasts, and webinars to assist Friesian owners.

The Foundation collects a nominal adoption fee from the person(s) adopting the horse, pursuant to their adoption contract. Collecting this adoption fee revenue furthers the mission of the Foundation by both defraying the cost of taking in each horse to thereby allow the Foundation to reach additional Horses, as well as helping ensure the horse will continue to be well taken care of by requiring the adopter to make a financial commitment to the horse.