Adoption Application

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Adoption Contract Requirements

To ensure the best outcomes for our equines and adopters, please review the following adoption requirements carefully:

Eligibility

Adopters must be 21 years of age or older.
Applicants under 21 must have written consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Adoption Terms

Adopted equines may not be raced, bred, sold, given away, or transferred by the adopter, except as outlined in the adoption contract.
If an equine is designated as a companion, it is not rideable due to specific health considerations.

Follow-Up Requirements

6-Month Check-In
Adopters are required to submit:

A full-body photo of the equine
Photos of all four feet
Submit via email to programs@kyeac.org or by mail.

12-Month Check-In
Adopters must submit:

A full-body photo of the equine
Photos of all four feet
A completed one-page veterinary inspection form (provided by KYEAC)
Upon satisfactory review of the veterinary report and photos, full ownership of the equine will be transferred to the adopter through an official transfer letter.

Adoption Process

Submitting an application is the first step in the adoption process.
Once your application is approved, a KYEAC trainer will contact you to schedule a visit to meet the horses.
Application review typically takes 5–7 business days, depending on how quickly we can reach your references.

Scheduling Policy

Once approved, you may schedule your first visit. If you cancel your appointment and need to reschedule, a non-refundable fee of $50 will be required before booking a new visit.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Are you over the age of 21*

YesNo

If under the age of 21, please list parent/guardian's name and phone number.

ex. Jane Doe, 123-456-7890

Age*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number (Mobile)*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail*

example@example.com

Place of employment*

If Unemployed, or if you are a student, please list sources of income below:

Other sources of income

Type of home*

Single rider homeMultiple rider homeCompanion/no ride home

What is your household's combined annual income?*

Are you able to lift 50 lbs. chest high or higher?*

YesNo

All adopters are required to have an established veterinarian and farrier so that we can verify that these services will be in place and available for the equine if adoption occurs. Please let all sources listed below know to expect contact from the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center.

Veterinarian’s Name*

Clinic Name*

Clinic's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Clinic's Telephone*

Area CodePhone Number

Farrier's Name*

Farrier's Business Name If Applicable

Farrier's Telephone*

Area CodePhone Number

Personal Reference's Name*

This can be anyone who can vouch for your equine experience.

Personal Reference's Telephone*

Area CodePhone Number

If you wish to add any additional references, please do so here.

Will you be a first time horse owner?*

YesNoYes, but I have leased a horse before.

Please describe past equine experience*

Please select the box that describes you best.*

Beginner: Very minimal or no handling and/or riding experience.Advanced Beginner: New around horses and still learning. Able to complete basic handling, grooming, and care with assistance. Comfortable riding at a walk unassisted. May also be able to ride a trot or canter on a lunge line.Beginner Novice: Gaining confidence around horses and working with a trainer. Able to groom and tack up with very little help. Comfortable handing horses on the ground independently and is comfortable riding at a walk and posting trot without assistance with a well broke horse.Novice: Confident with handling horses on the ground. Can groom, tack, and provide very basic care unassisted. Comfortable riding at a walk, trot, and canter with a gentle and well broke horse unsupervised. May also know how to do basic groundwork such as lunging or round penning.Intermediate: A rider who has taken lessons, been around horses for a fair amount of time, or has studied under a mentor. Has experience with a few different types of horses and can independently care for them. Comfortable riding walk, trot, canter with and can lunge or round pen a horse confidently without assistance. Can also handle and ride greener-type horses with help from a trainer.Advanced: An advanced horseman has been around horses for most of their lives and has worked with a trainer for several years. Ability to handle and school green horses on their own. Can perform more advanced riding maneuvers and has a good understanding of proper equine care and management.Professional: Paid to care for horses, train, ride, or give lessons. Able to handle and train feral, unstarted, and "problem" horses. Knows all the ins and outs of proper equine care and management and has experience caring for horses with medical issues or injuries.

If you are currently working with a trainer or riding on a team, please provide some basic details.

ex. I ride at Kentucky Stables with John Doe as my trainer

Anything else we should know about your experience?

Is there a certain horse you are applying for and if so, why did you pick this horse?*

What qualities are important for you to have in an equine partner?*

ex. Horse must be safe for my children to be around

What is your intended use for your new horse? *

ex. Jumping, trail riding, pasture pet, therapy horse, etc.

Are there any things that would be considered a "deal breaker" for you?*

ex. Cribbing, hard to catch, etc.

Will this horse be stabled at your property or boarded elsewhere?*

Stabled at homeBoarded

If you plan to board or keep the horse at an address other than what you provided at the beginning of this application, please give the address.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

If boarding, please provide name of stable.

If boarding, please provide property owner's name.

If boarding, please provide property owner's phone number.

If boarding, have you boarded at this facility before?

YesNoN/A

How many fenced acres will this equine be living on?*

What is the total number of equines currently on this property?*

Will the horse be kept outside 24/7, or will a stall be provided?*

Please list the number of hours(average) that the horse will have access to turnout.*

Will there be shelter provided in turnout and if so, please describe.*

ex. run in sheds, access to shed row, etc.

What type of fencing material makes up the turnout area?*

ex. wooden plank, V mesh wire with wooden top board, etc.

If the horse will be stalled in a barn, please give the number of stalls and stall size.

If you are unable to provide photos at time of application, please explain.

Fencing*

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Barbed wire is not permitted

Gates*

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Water system*

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Ponds, creeks, and streams as sole water source are not permitted.

Pasture*

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Shelter/run in shed*

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Barn exterior*

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If you do not have a barn, provide extra photos of shelters & pasture.

Barn interior/aisle*

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Stalls interior*

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Copy of utility bill for proof of residence.*

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If there are other horses in your care, please share body condition and feet photos of the horses you own.

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If you wish to add additional photos please do so here.

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If you wish to add additional photos please do so here.

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At KYEAC, we require adopters to provide photos of body and feet on the adopted horse at 6 months, and photos of body and feet and a vet inspection form at 12 months following adoption.

I have read and understand the statement above.*

I agree

Signature(if under 21, a parent or guardian must sign).*

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Nonrefundable Adoption Application Fee$25.00

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Adoption Application

Thank you! Before you start, please read:

Applicant Details

References

Equine Experience

Matchmaking

Facility Information

Photos

Agreement