ADOPTION APPLICATION

Name of the horse(s) you are interested in (if applicable):

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Is there a particular breed or working purpose that you are interested in: ________________________
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PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________, State ____________________
Phone: Home (______) _________________________
Cell/Business (______) _________________________
Email: _______________________________________
CA Drivers License # ___________________________

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Are you currently (check all that apply): Employed full time___
time___ Unemployed___ Student___ Retired___

Employed part

Other, please explain:___________________________________________________________

If employed, name of employer job title/line of work: _________________________________________
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How long with present employer?

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If a student, where?
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HOUSING INFORMATION (please check all that apply)

Do you ___own ___rent ___If own, how long have you owned for? ____________________________

Would the horse be kept ____on your property ___ on a different residential property ____at a boarding
stables
Please list name, address, and phone number of the boarding stable or property where horse will be kept
if not at your residence.
Name _________________________________________ Phone (_______) ___________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________
What is the size of the stall or corral that your horse will spend the majority of its time in:
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Will this horse be housed with other horses? If so, how many
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If the horse is to be housed with other horses (which we feel is almost always in a horses best interest
and mimics their natural desire to be a part of a
healthy herd) do you have a secondary stall/corral available in event the horses are not getting a long,
once becomes ill, etc.? ___yes ____no
___I agree that a SLAP Equine Rescue representative may visit the site where the horse will live, if they
so choose
Please explain how you would transport the horse: ___I own a trailer ___I will rent/borrow a trailer ___I
will need S.L.A.P. Equine Rescue to transport for me at the cost of $1 per mile.
HORSE HISTORY
(please check all that apply)
___This will be my first horse!
___ I have leased a horse before. Length of lease_________________. Reason for discontinuing the
lease:_____________________________________________________________________________

___I am a prior horse owner. Length of time owned before ___________. Reason no longer own
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___I am a current horse owner. I have owned horses since __________. This horse will join the
following horses I currently own or that are on my property:
Horse #1 Name__________________________________ Age ___________ Gender _______________
Personality
Notes___________________________________________________________________________

Horse #2 Name__________________________________ Age ___________ Gender _______________

Personality _____________________________________________________________________
Notes___________________________________________________________________________

Horse #3 Name__________________________________ Age ___________ Gender _______________

Personality
Notes___________________________________________________________________________

ADOPTION INFORMATION
(Check all that apply)
Why do you wish to adopt a horse?
____Ive always loved horses and want to have one

___Im a horse owner and seeking another

____Companionship for a horse I already have

___Want to breed
____I love horses and want to help a horse in need

___I feel sorry for the horse

____The horse is so cute, I cant leave it behind

___For my kids

What types of horse do you wish to give a permanent home to? (Check all that apply)

___ Horse in good condition, able to ride and potentially train for sport
___Husband horse (very broke, one you could put your husband on and head to trail)

___Yearling
___Senior horse (over the age of 20)
___Horse with special needs
___Horse with potential, but still requires training
___Other ___________________________________________________________________________

What is your preferred personality of the horse?

___Very calm, will barely know its there

___Easy-going and friendly
___A little bit of attitude makes the day fun
___Im ready (and willing and able) for a project

What is your intended purpose for the horse? (check all that apply)
___Primary riding horse
___Family horse, kids included
___Show/sport specifically: ________________________________________________________
___Work horse
____Lesson Horse
____Therapy Horse
____Trail Ride Horse
Other ___________________________
___Companion horse. Sex/personality of horse you have:
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Do you have preferences on:

___Breed
Please Specify
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___Sex Please specify ___Mare ___Stallion ___Gelding

___this is just a preference, but Im open to any

RIDER INFORMATION
Please complete for the primary rider

Name_______________________________ Age_____________ Experience Level

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Prior experience with horse(s):
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Who else would be regularly riding the horse:
Name_______________________________ Age_____________ Experience Level
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Name_______________________________ Age_____________ Experience Level
Name_______________________________ Age_____________ Experience Level
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Please explain if the horse is intended to be used for therapy, trail rides, lessons, etc:
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Are ALL members of your household aware of and in agreement with this
adoption? If not, please list who is not in favor of the adoption and the nature
of their concern or objection:
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RESPONSIBILITY (check all that

apply)

Care:
How often will you be able to groom the horse: ___daily ___ every other day ___weekdays

___weekends
How often will the horse be ridden: ___daily ___ every other day ___weekdays ___weekends

Financial:
Are you aware of the financial responsibilities associated with owning a horse? Standard expenses
could range from $100-$400 monthly board/care, $40-$100 for trimming or shoes every 4-8
weeks, $160 for floating the teeth every year or two, $50 month for supplements, fly sprays, shampoos,
etc., variable amounts for veterinary visits, etc.

___Yes, Im aware and prepared to meet the needs of my horse financially

___No, I wasnt aware, but am able to meet the needs of my horse financially
___Holy cow! How much is it going to cost?!
Senior Horses:
It is every horse owners hope their horse lives a happy healthy life. At the time when your horse
becomes an older senior and is no longer rideable, what is your plan for the horse?
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Have you ever had to relinquish a horse or had one taken from you by authorities. ___Yes ____No
If yes, please explain:
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In event you are unable to keep or care for the horse at any time, the horse
must be returned to S.L.A.P. Equine Rescue, unless S.L.A.P. approves
of the change in ownership. What would cause you to return a horse to us at some
time in the future? (Check all that apply):

___Can't ride the horse (due to age)

___Cant ride the horse (due to illness or injury)

___Cant afford the care and upkeep

___Unexpected medical expenses I cant afford to treat

___Horse develops bad habits (nipping, kicking)

___Unable to use horse for intended show or sport purposes

___Horse becomes aggressive toward other horses
___Horse has too much energy/ is hard to control
___Horse does not get along with existing horses
___Changed mind about owning a horse
___New partner/spouse doesnt like horses
___Realized its too much work and commitment

___Life change such as new job or move

___Other, please describe:

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If you are no longer able to keep the horse you adopt, do you agree to
return the horse to S.L.A.P. Equine Rescue or ideally identify a new
suitable home for it with the understanding that the new home must also be
approved by S.L.A.P.? ___Yes
___No
Furthermore, do you agree that if you
cannot keep the animal you adopt, you must house this animal until a suitable
new home is available or until foster home space opens up? ___Yes ___No
The above statements are true to the best of my knowledge.

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