Sabrina Equine Rescue Adoption Application
"We can e-mail you the application if you have trouble with the online application"
Adoption does not mean free! If you can't financially afford a horse, then you shouldn't adopt one. Many people want to adopt horses simply
because they can't afford to buy one and think adoption means "free." An adoption fee is always required, but is usually less than the open
market. People also don't realize the ongoing expenses involved to pay for vet bills (annual shots, teeth floating, worming, accidents),
farrier (shoes, trimming), feed (grain, hay), board and other bills that a horse requires.
Adopting a horse means dedicating yourself to care for this animal for the rest of their life, not abandoning it because it can no longer perform
as he/she did when they were younger or more healthy.
Don't have too many expectations when adopting a horse. Far too many people call rescues with a whole list of requirements that few horses
could possibly live up to.
What will the horse's general riding purpose be? Most rescued horses end up being adopted out as trail or pleasure horses only. Also many
horses are no longer ride able, but are looking for homes as companion animals.
Some horses may not be 100% sound or completely child-safe. Try to play down things like color or even breed or gender. The horse's temperament
and your riding ability is what are really important when looking at a horse that is going to be yours for, hopefully, the rest of his/her life.
if this makes sense to you, then please read our Pre-Adoption Requirements and, hopefully, you and Sabrina Equine Rescue can find the "perfect"
fit for your adopted horse … and you. Adoption becomes a lifetime partnership between you and your horse.
Sabrina Equine Rescue
998 Clifty Creek Rd.
Jamestown, KY 42629
www.sabrinaequinerescue.ueuo.com
Sabrina Equine Rescue
Pre-Adoption Requirements
Adopting a horse is a lifetime commitment. Certain procedures must be followed before Sabrina Equine Rescue can feel comfortable sending a horse home with its adopted owners.
Adoption from Sabrina Equine Rescue is not like buying a horse…many of our horses have been injured and abused...and certain requirements have to be met. Trust needs to be
developed and that takes time. The following steps must be followed before a horse can be adopted.
If approved by Sabrina Equine Rescue, the Adoption Agreement will be completed and a time set for pickup of your horse. At this time, the balance of the adoption fee is due.
Adoption fees for our horses range from $100 to $600, depending on age, training and physical capabilities & vet bills.
If you agree to these pre-adoption requirements, please sign below.
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Signature___________________________________________
Name of Horse(s) you are applying for:________________ Date: __________
If this horse is not available, what type of horse are you interested in? Describe age, breed preference, height, and
training considerations: _________________________________________________________________________________
I am willing to adopt a horse with a limitation, (lameness, injury, needing medication or special diet):__________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Your Name: __________________________ Occupation: _________________
I have the financial capability to care for a horse. Yes No
Address: __________________________________________
City, State, & Zip code: ____________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________ Day Phone: _______________________
Night Phone: ______________________
References:
Name of Your Veterinarian: ____________________ Telephone: ____________
Address: ________________________________________
City, State, & Zip code: _____________________________________
Name of Farrier: ___________________ Telephone: _________________
Address: _____________________________________
City, State, & Zip code: _______________________________________
Personal References:
(References should be someone who has knowledge of your horsemanship skills, or if you are new to horses, your skills with animals.
If you are new to horses please include the name of the friend or trainer who will be helping you with your horse.)
Name: ______________________ Relationship: _________________
Telephone: ______________________
Name: _______________________ Relationship: __________________
Telephone: _______________________
Horse Property Information
Own Property Rent Property Board
Describe shelter, type of fencing, number of acres and number of other horses on the property: _________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
I understand the specific danger to horses of having or using barbed wire as fencing materials. Yes No
(If boarding, please complete the following):
Name of Facility: ____________________ Contact Name: ___________________
Telephone: ____________________
Address: ____________________________
City, State, & Zip code: ________________________________
(If renting property, please complete the following):
Name of Landlord: __________________ Phone Number: _________________
I have obtained permission from my landlord to keep a horse on the property: Yes No
Horse Experience
I currently own a horse(s). Yes No How many, ages, breeds: _______________
_______________________________________________________________________
I have owned horse(s) previously: Yes No How many years, ages, breeds: ___
_______________________________________________________________________
I have experience training foals or unstarted horses. Yes No
I have experience caring for senior horses. Yes No
I have experience with pregnant mares. Yes No
If I have taken a colt or my mare has a colt, I intend to geld. Yes No
If I receive a pregnant mare, I might sell her foal. Yes No
Briefly describe your horse experience and training philosophy: ___________________
______________________________________________________________________
I would like a horse for (circle all that applies):
Trail Hunter Western Pleasure
English Pleasure Dressage Jumping
Eventing Gaming Reining
Driving Vaulting 4H
Pleasure riding Competition Breeding
Lead Line Therapy/Rehab Companion/Pet
Endurance Pony Club Lesson Horse
Other (please describe): ________________________________________________
I’d also like to say: _____________________________________________
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Sabrina Equine Rescue, present residence at 998 Clifty Creek Rd, Jamestown, KY 42629, will hold this adoption agreement confidential; limiting the
knowledge of same to the Sabrina Equine Rescue, and selected personnel necessary to transport animal(s). It is the option of the Adopter(s) to inform
whomsoever they wish. Animals adopted from this organization have been previously abused and/or neglected and starved by their former owners,
(or lack of owners). Therefore, no guarantee regarding the animal is written, implied or expressed. The Adopter agrees to hold harmless Sabrina Equine
Rescue organization and members, its heirs or assigns, forever.
FURTHER, Adopter(s) agree to accept the regulations set forth by Sabrina Equine Rescue, to wit:
· The adoption fee, usually from $100 to $600, is dependent upon the age and health of the horse. This adoption fee helps cover some of the costs incurred in bringing the horse back to good health.
· The adopter shall provide yearly preventive inoculations, parasite control, dentistry, hoof care and veterinary care for illness or injury. The adopter shall notify Sabrina Equine Rescue of accidental or natural death of their horse. Where euthanization is necessary, it must be administered by a veterinarian.
· I agree to send recent photographs (head and body shots) and information about the condition of the horse (or horses) to Sabrina Equine Rescue once yearly during the month of June. Also any information about the horse's (or horses') condition at that time and during the previous years.
· A barn, stable or three-sided roofed structure must be provided for shelter. A safe and secure pasture, paddock or corral must be provided with enough room for the horse to run freely. Individual horses my have special requirements.
· If you get a stallion from Sabrina Equine Rescue and you decide to geld him you must let us know. If you adopt a mare and you do breeding you need to inform us about the breeding that you are going to do before it is done.
· Sale, transfer, assignment or encumbrance of any horse adopted from Sabrina Equine Rescue is prohibited, however, the horse can be returned to
Sabrina Equine Rescue if:
· The adopter is financially unable to care for the horse.
· The horse is no longer wanted or needed.
· Location changes of the horse must be filed with Sabrina Equine Rescue. and we reserve the right to check in on the horses’ care, without advanced notification.
· Healthy horses seized by the State of Kentucky and brought to Sabrina Equine Rescue may be placed in approved adoptive homes only after all court proceedings are finalized.
· Unwanted and/or unneeded horses who are in no way suffering abuse and/or neglect may be assigned to Sabrina Equine Rescue for adoption, however, the owners will assume financial responsibility until adoptive homes are located.
· Adoption agreements are confidential and limited to the knowledge of the Sabrina Equine Rescue. Default of any terms or conditions written herein, Sabrina Equine Rescue is authorized to take possession of, seize and retain ownership of said animal(s) named herein.
I, We (Adopter(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________.
Having read and accepted the above written document, do this_____ day of 20__ , adopt______________________.
I, __________________________________________Sabrina Equine Rescue, President, hereby agree to give for
Adoption_____________ the above named animal described as: age_____ sex____
Color________________________________ , breed_________________________, by order of Sabrina Equine Rescue.
Sabrina Equine Rescue
998 Clifty Creek Rd.
Jamestown, KY 42629
www.sabrinaequinerescue.ueuo.com
Do you own or rent your home? Own Rent
If you rent, please tell us your landlord’s name and phone number:
Name: Phone:
Are you zoned for farm animals where you live? Yes No
Please tell us why you would like to adopt a horse from Sabrina Equine Rescue:
Our goal is to adopt our horses to people who are committed to lifetime care for the horses they adopt. The only way we can continue to help more horses is if we are able to place our
horses into these types of homes.
We also understand that sometimes things happen that can disrupt the best of plans and/or intentions. So while we will be asking you to agree to return the horse to the sanctuary if
circumstances occur where it becomes impossible for you to keep the horse, we also ask that you consider this next question very carefully:
If the horse you adopt is rideable, do you agree to provide care for the horse for the rest of his/her life, even after he/she can no longer be ridden? Yes No
If you are approved for adoption, will this be your first horse? Yes No
Are you willing to have a Sabrina
Equine Rescue representative do a property and
facility check? Yes No
If you adopt a horse from Sabrina Equine Rescue, what would your expectations of the horse be?
How would you describe your level of experience with horses?
Novice Beginner Intermediate Experienced Professional
Please briefly describe your experience with horses:
Do you currently have a horse(s)? Yes No
Explain what style or type of training techniques you prefer:
If you have had horses in the past, please tell us what they were used for and why you do not have them now:
How often do you feel a horse should be wormed?
How often do you feel a horse’s teeth need to be floated?
How often do you feel a horse’s feet should be done?
What is your opinion on shoeing a horse?
Do you have a specific breed preference or type? Yes No
If yes, what is it? Preferred age range:
If you are interested in adopting a pasture pal, what other animals would the horse be living with?
Tell us what types of vaccinations a horse should receive in your area, and how often:
Tell us who will be responsible for the horse or horses:
Will the horse live on your property? Yes No
If yes, what type of fencing do you have?
If no, please list the name, address
and phone number of your boarding facility:
If the horse is to be boarded, how often and for how long will the horse be turned out?
What type of fencing does the facility have?
How big is the turnout area or pasture that the horse will have access to?
1) Is this
your first horse?______ If no, when did you own a horse? __________________ Sabrina Equine Rescue
E-mail: serescue@yahoo.com
or
998 Clifty Creek rd.
Jamestown, Ky. 42629