Adoption Application

Adoption Application

Adoption Application

Kentucky Equine Adoption Center
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Thank you! Before you start, please read:
Adoption Contract Requirements
Thank you for your interest in adoption! Our goal is to ensure every horse is placed in a safe, loving, and permanent home. To help set both our equines and adopters up for success, please carefully review the following requirements:

Eligibility
- Adopters must be 21 years of age or older.
- Applicants under 21 must provide written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Adoption Terms
- Adopted equines may not be raced, bred, sold, given away, or transferred, except as specifically outlined in the adoption contract.
- Equines designated as companions are not rideable due to health or soundness considerations. These horses deserve loving homes where they can thrive in appropriate roles.
Our adoption contract is designed to protect the long-term well-being of each horse and to provide clarity for adopters.

Follow-Up Requirements
Because we remain invested in every horse’s future, we require two follow-up check-ins during the first year:

6-Month Check-In
Adopters must submit:
- One full-body photo of the equine
- Clear photos of all four feet
Photos may be emailed to programs@kyeac.org or mailed to our office.

12-Month Check-In
Adopters must submit:
- One full-body photo of the equine
- Clear photos of all four feet
- A completed one-page veterinary inspection form (provided by KYEAC)
After satisfactory review of the veterinary report and photos, full ownership will be officially transferred through a formal transfer letter.

Adoption Process

Submitting an application is the first step toward adoption. Once approved, a KYEAC trainer will contact you to schedule a visit to meet available horses. Applications are typically reviewed within 5–7 business days, depending on reference response time.

We work thoughtfully to ensure the right match for both horse and adopter.

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

Name*

First NameLast Name
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)*
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
Single rider homeMultiple rider homeCompanion/no ride home
What is your household's combined annual income?*
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*
Farrier's Name*
Farrier's Business Name If Applicable
Farrier's Telephone*
Personal Reference's Name*
This can be anyone who can vouch for your equine experience.
Personal Reference's Telephone*
If you wish to add any additional references, please do so here.

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.

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.
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.

Please upload one photo for each category below. Your application is incomplete until you submit photos and will not be processed.
If you are unable to provide photos at time of application, please explain.
Fencing*

Barbed wire is not permitted
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Gates*

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Water system*

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

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Shelter/run in shed*

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Barn exterior*

If you do not have a barn, provide extra photos of shelters & pasture.
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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 agree
Signature(if under 21, a parent or guardian must sign).*

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Nonrefundable Adoption Application Fee

$25.00 Quantity

Total

$0.00

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