Why We Have Foster Homes
Friends of Ferdinand has no central facility and is always in need of foster homes. Horses are taken into our adoption program based on our ability to financially support them and the availability of a suitable foster home.

Who Can Foster An FFI Horse?
Our horses are housed and cared for by carefully screened individual foster homes that are located throughout the state of Indiana. Because our foster homes care for their FFI horse as if it were their own, we believe our horses get the individual care and attention they need and deserve

Who Covers The Expenses?
Direct expenses (hay, feed, farrier, vet etc.) of FFI horses are eligible for reimbursement. Any expenses not submitted for reimbursement are tax-deductible. We will try and set-up direct billing with your vet and farrier.

Can the Foster Home Adopt the Horse?
It's not uncommon for foster homes to decide that their FFI fostered horse is perfect and cannot leave. Foster homes are always given first right of refusal. Because our foster homes know their foster horse better than anyone, their input is valuable when we consider and screen potential adopters for their horse. Our foster homes are very involved in the adoption process.

Can I Foster at a Boarding Barn?
Yes!  If your boarding facility is within our budget, or we are able to negotiate a reduced rate, we will place an FFI foster horse under the care of a foster volunteer in a boarding facility. As the foster, you will be expected to care for your boarded FFI foster horse as if it were your own. Sometimes, an FFI foster horse that is housed in a boarding facility is sponsored by several boarders in a group effort to help a horse in-need.

How Do I Become a Foster Home?
We carefully screen our foster homes.  To begin the process, contact FFI via email or phone.  You will need to provide both veterinary and farrier references.  We will also require a facility check to ensure that the home you will provide for the foster horse meets FFI's required standards.