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  • Adoption Application

  • The undersigned acknowledges that this is only an application and does not convey any right to adoption of any Secretariat Center equine. The undersigned recognizes that the Secretariat Center has sole discretion in confirming or denying any adoption application and that, even if an adopter is approved for consideration, that approval does not convey a right to adopt a particular animal. The Secretariat Center has the right to approve or deny an applicant’s request to adopt any equine for any reason.

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  • Please answer the following questions fully.

  • 7. Please give your age, height, and weight.

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  • 10. We want to know where you will keep your horse, including rental property, owned property, a boarding facility, or other facility.

    Please NOTE: Photographs of the field in which the horse will reside (including the fencing) and the barn in which the horse will be stabled (both inside and outside) must be included with your application.


  • 11. Please describe the type of horse you are seeking.


  • 11. References: Please provide the name and affiliation for each of the following references.  

    PLEASE NOTE: You will need to contact your references to submit letters on your behalf.

    Reference forms can be found on the Secretariat Center website and must be completed, signed, and returned to the Secretariat Center by each reference to complete your adoption application. 

  • PLEASE NOTE. YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE:

    • You will need to contact your references to submit letters on your behalf. Reference forms can be found on the Secretariat Center website and must be completed, signed, and returned to the Secretariat Center by each reference to complete your adoption application. REFERENCE FORMS
    • You will need to submit photos FORM FOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS
  • By signing this form, prospective adopter grants the Secretariat Center, its agents and employees, the right to do Internet searches, physical facility visits, check with named references or use other information to determine whether to approve the signor. Once approved, an adopter is added to the Secretariat Center list and may request consideration for adoption fo any Secretariat Center equine. Approval does not convey any right to adopt a particular horse.

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  • If applicant is a minor, a parent or guardian must also sign the Adoption Contract.

  • Secretariat Center
    4155 Walt Robertson Rd., Lexington, KY 40511
    859-246-3080 (office)
    www.secretariatcenter.org
    adopt@secretariatcenter.org

  • Please submit your application filing fee of $25.The adoption application will not be submitted without this payment.

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  • Secretariat Center
    4155 Walt Robertson Rd., Lexington, KY 40511
    859-246-3080 (office)
    www.secretariatcenter.org
    adopt@secretariatcenter.org

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