Adoption Application

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An $18 application fee is required to begin the adoption process. Our application processor will contact you on how to pay the fee upon submission. This fee is paid directly to the processor who handles your application for HOP. The Application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. * This field is required.TYPE YOUR NAME TO AGREE
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Please DO NOT Fill the Application out until you can check ALL Boxes that apply to you:Please email us if you cannot check the boxes that apply to you, so we CAN chat with you about your specific circumstances:
All horses you own are a Henneke body condition score of 5; if less, have illness being treated by a vet (colic, cushings, etc) and have vet records to verify the situation - (Meaning Ribs cannot be visually distinguished, but can be felt - Backs are level, Croup isn't visible or spine) or you do not currently own horses.
All of your owned horses are up to date on dental floats in the last 12 months; our team will be able to verify their status with your dentist or vet or you do not currently own horses
Your Equine Vet has seen your horses in the last 12 months to be able to speak to their condition or you do not currently own horses
Your owned horses are all current with the farrier (seeing the farrier at least every 3 months) or you do not currently own horses
You will be boarding and are a first time owner, so the above options do not apply
You are a first time owner but will be boarding at a reputable facility and have taken or will be taking lessons or N/A because you are not a first time owner
You understand some type of income verification will need supplied to show ability to financially care for your adopted horse. DO NOT APPLY if you are not comfortable providing proof of income. We do ask you BLACK out all PRIVATE INFORMATION such as social security numbers. We simply need to verify enough income to support a new horse, no other details beyond your name, so mark out other private information on your documents
You understand Heart of Phoenix retains a lifetime first right of refusal on all adopted horses
You will call your vet and farrier to give them permission to talk to us
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Phone Number* This field is required.
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Date of Birth (Under 21 cannot apply)* This field is required.A parent may apply for those under 21
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Spouse / Partner's Name, if it appliesNOTE if they are applying with you on this application for the household (may need interviewed, if so)
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Employer Name and your work title, as well as length of time employed ** This field is required.
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In almost all circumstances, you must meet the adoptable horse in PersonType below if this is possible and if not, explain why (usually this requirement can only be waived for minis, donkeys or non-riding horses)
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A riding video is very help and can speed up your application. It isn't always required, but it is helpful.Please let us know below if a riding video is possible? Generally, you must meet the horse in person and ride for final approval if the horse is undersaddle and not going directly to a trainer.
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Boarding Barn Name, Phone Number, Address and cost per month (if boarding)If applicable. Please include social media link, if possible, if boarding
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Best time for a volunteer to call you? ** This field is required.
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Height / Weight of Rider this application applies to (this helps us suggest the right horses to you during the process) ** This field is required.Adoptable must be around 20% of the horse's weight with tack for an adoption to be approved
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Yearly Household Income ** This field is required.
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Which HOP horse(s) are you most interested in? *If you will not consider other potential horses, please state so below, as well. Be aware, sometimes horses adopt about during your application processing.
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Have you adopted from a rescue before? If so, which group(s)?* This field is required.
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Do you have horses now? If so, how many? How many did you have a year ago? * This field is required.A sale, placement or euthanasia does NOT disqualify you. Please supply names of horses as this is easier for veterinary references.
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If you own horses, are any currently underweight?If so, please explain cause and what is being done with a vet to bring the horse back to condition:
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Have you ridden independent of a trainer, stable or lesson instructor? * This field is required.
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Have you taken care of a horse(s) at your own facility? If so, how long? If not, will you be boarding?** This field is required.Short answers are acceptable, as you will also chat about this in your interview on the phone
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Describe Your Feeding routine for horses. What grain do you use, what type of hay and amounts offered daily or per feeding for your current horses. If you are a beginner, describe the boarding facility's or your planned routine, if known: * ** This field is required.Short answers are acceptable, as you will also chat about this in your interview on the phone
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If you own horses, We require annual dental checks by a vet or dentist on your horses. If you do own, please describe Your current Dental Care routine for your horses(s). ** This field is required.Short answers are acceptable, as you will also chat about this in your interview on the phone
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If you are a beginner owner, in order to be APPROVED, you will need to be working with an experienced lesson provider or trainer and boarding. Please tell us about your plans to work with a trainer, take riding lessons and/or about the program you're already taking part in. TYPE N/A if you are not a beginner owner. ** This field is required.Short answers are acceptable, as you will also chat about this in your interview on the phone
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If you currently have horses, how often does your farrier visit? ** This field is required.
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REQUIRED - if you currently own horses provide Farrier name, number and/or email. * This field is required.Type N/A if you do not currently own horses: *
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If you currently have horses, in order to be approved, your current horses must have seen a vet at least once in the last 12-18 months year for an exam. Do your horses(s) see a vet once year? Emergency only care will not suffice for a reference. *If your horses haven't seen a vet at all in around ONE year, please have a wellness visit before applying:
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REQUIRED - if you currently own horses provide Vet name, practice name, number and/or email. * This field is required.DO NOT SUBMIT WITHOUT A VET reference if you currently have horses, please add name(s) of Horse(s).
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If you do not have a current large-animal vet reference, you will be required to board at a facility that has a record of routine care for 12 months. Please provide boarding barn vet information. Type N/A if you have a current equine vet and will not be boarding. * List and name small animals.
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If you have Pets, provide your family PET Vet name, practice name, number and/or email.Type N/A if you do not have Pets *
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REQUIRED - if you do NOT currently own horses provide Farrier name and number and/or email YOU PLAN TO USE (You must contact this farrier prior, so they expect our call to confirm). If you are boarding - please provide boarding barn farrier, name and phone information. * This field is required.TYPE N/A if you have provided farrier information above: *
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REQUIRED - Name, number and/or email of Trainer, Lesson instructor or other equine professional who can talk about your skill level: ** This field is required.We may call this person, but please ask they submit the reference form
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REQUIRED: ONE EQUINE REFERENCE who can speak to your ability to handle a horse, ride and care for a horse as well as your skill level:PLEASE list their phone number, role they play and name and notify them we will be calling
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Heart of Phoenix encourages and will allow for a Pre-Adoption Exam at the adopter's expense to ensure that the horse should be able to perform to the abilities required by an adopter. While this isn't required, it is recommended. Check here to acknowledge you have read you have the option to have a PPE done by a vet of your choice prior to adoption: ** This field is required.
I HAVE READ THIS OPTION
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We may require a beginner or someone adopting a very difficult horse to submit a riding video prior to approval - please type you understand below - in the case this may apply to you* This field is required.
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Link to your website or social media, if it applies
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Your applications fee is paid directly to our processor. She will reach out to you upon receiving the applications, usually within 2 business days, to direct you on payment (via Paypal, Check via Mail, depedning on what works for you).

Applications, once entirely complete, are reviewed by the full Heart of Phoenix adoption panel.

You can email suzanna@wvhorserescue.org and cc equinerescue@live.com during the applications process with any questions or to check in on status.
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1. Try to bring your preferred tack (fit may prevent use for this horse, but bring it just in case). 2. Plan to visit the horse in person. 3. Understand you need to, if the horse is undersaddle and not going directly into training, competently halter, tack and ride the horse you're interested in when you visit. 4. Final approval depends on the HOP staff or foster feeling the match is suitable. 5. Transport is the responsibility of you, the adopter 6. Depending of approval, we may suggest additional lessons or training for yourself and the horse. Type I UNDERSTAND
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Once approved, this means you can adopt a horse suited to your skill level. We work hard to arrange meetings based on expected suitability between adopter and horse. Once you set up a time to meet a horse, the horse can be held at no cost for ONE WEEK only. If your appointment to set up to visit if more than 7 days out, you must cover hold/board costs of $10 per day in advance; otherwise, we will give opportunities to other approved adopters to meet the horse in the meantime.Type I agree Below
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I, the undersigned, understand I am applying to adopt an equine(s) from Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, INC (hereinafter referred to as HOP). Your application is approved for one year.Type name as signature
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