N.M. Admin. Code § 21.30.5.8

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 21.30.5.8 - HORSE RESCUE OR RETIREMENT FACILITY REGISTRATION

A. The board shall register facilities that meet the requirements of 21.30.5 NMAC. The board will follow the guidelines as established by the American association of equine practitioners (AAEP), an internationally recognized authority on equine care. Prior to registration, agents of the board will inspect said premise for adherence to the AAEP prescribed standards of care guidelines for equine rescue and retirement facilities, with the exception of wild horse facilities. Wild horse facilities will be inspected using the requirements set out in Subsection C of 21.30.5.10 NMAC.

(1) Any person desiring to operate a horse rescue or retirement facility in New Mexico shall file an application for registration with the board on such form(s) as the board shall prescribe, which application shall be signed by the applicant. The form(s) will contain at the very minimum the information as listed in the AAEP veterinary checklist for equine rescue and retirement facilities and any other information the board shall prescribe. The form(s) will be available at the board's office or may be downloaded from the board's website (www.newmexicolivestockboard.com).

(2) Every registration issued by the board to a horse rescue or retirement facility shall expire one year from the date of issuance. Renewal of such registration shall be made on renewal forms as prescribed by the board.

(3) The board shall provide an official registration document to registered facilities, and each facility owner shall display that registration document in a prominent place visible to the public.

(4) The board may extend registrations for a portion of a calendar year, in order to synchronize the periods of all registrations, so that the one year period of issue coincides with the calendar year.

(5) A facility shall use only humane horsemanship training methods.

(6) A facility shall not exceed the number of horses allowed by any applicable state, county, municipal, or zoning ordinances.

(7) A facility shall notify the board within fourteen (14) days of the introduction of any new horse to the facility.

(8) Foals born to horses owned by the facility shall be considered owned by the facility. Upon the birth of a foal from a horse not owned by the facility, the facility shall notify the board within fourteen (14) days, so the board can establish ownership.

B. The board shall annually consult with representatives from the equine industry, equine rescue organizations and veterinarians on facility standards.

N.M. Admin. Code § 21.30.5.8

21.30.5.8 NMAC - N, 7-15-05; A, 07/15/14