Online Adoption Application Form

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Have you read Swingin' D's Adoption Requirements?* This field is required.Our non-negotiable requirements are designed to protect the horses we save from slaughter, and to ensure our ability to monitor their care.

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Do you understand that Swingin' D's Adoption fees are not negotiable?* This field is required.Swingin' D will not allow horses to leave our care for a price that would allow the adopter to profit. We carefully price our horses according to their health, age, temperament and abilities. We will not haggle.

YESNO

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Do you meet Swingin' D's Adoption Requirements?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Thank you for visiting swingindhorserescue.com. Your application cannot be processed at this time. Please return when you have read and fully understand our Adoption Requirements. If you have questions about our requirements, please contact us here.

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Horse You're Hoping to Adopt* This field is required.Please enter the name of the horse you wish to adopt. If you haven't picked a horse, please provide a description of the type of horse you wish to adopt.

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Legal Name:* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Date of Birth* This field is required.If you are not 21 years old, a responsible legal guardian co-signer must fill out a separate application.

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Name of Legal Guardian Co-Signer if Adopter is Under 21Please provide the name of your co-signer so we can match your application with the application they complete. Your legal guardian/co-signer must complete a separate application in order for your adoption to be considered.

First Name

Last Name

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What is the current annual income level of the person(s) who will be financially responsible for the horse?* This field is required.Please see our adoption requirements for the reason behind this question.

Under $22,000

$30,001 to $40,000

$22,001 to $25,000

More than $40,000

$25,001 to $30,000

Unemployed

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Because horse ownership is so expensive, Swingin' D has a minimum income requirement for adoption, which is spelled out in our Adoption Requirements. Feeding and caring for a horse costs between $2,400 and $4,000 per year, so we require adopters to earn a salary that can bear the expense.

Please consider other less-expensive options, such as leasing or fostering a horse.

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Do you own or rent your home?* This field is required.

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Please explain "Other"

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Adopter Candidate's Phone Number:* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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Adopter Candidate's E-mail Address:* This field is required.

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Adopter Candidate's Home Address:* This field is required.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Country

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Address of Boarding Facility:* This field is required.Your boarding facility must be within 50 miles of Swingin' D Horse Rescue in Coweta. If you plan to move the horse, you must notify Swingin' D. The horse may not be moved to outside a 50-mile radius of Coweta without written permission from Swingin' D.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Country

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Other:

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Upload Veterinary Records or Letter:Preference will be given to candidates who provide a letter from a currently-licensed veterinarian who will vouch for your ability to care for a horse, or veterinary records of vaccinations, annual check-ups and dental care for previously- or currently-owned horses.

Drag and drop files here

Select files to upload

Max. file size: 10.0MB

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Veterinarian You Plan to Use for Adopted HorseYou must be established with a veterinarian for the routine and emergency care of the horse. We will call the vet to confirm you have established a relationship.

First Name

Last Name

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Vet's Phone Number

Area Code

Phone Number

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Equine Experience

Please answer the following questions carefully and completely. Failure to provide complete answers may cause your application to be rejected.

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What is your level of horse experience?* This field is required.

Beginner - this would be my first horse

Advanced Beginner

Currently in Training

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert/Professional

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Professional Trainer's NameBeginners are required to hire a professional trainer for a minimum of two weeks.

First Name

Last Name

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Professional Trainer's Phone Number

Area Code

Phone Number

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Have you ever owned a horse?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Describe your prior horse ownership.* This field is required.Please list the name of each horse, when and how you obtained it, and what happened to the horse. If you have never owned a horse, enter N/A. PLEASE SPECIFY WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HORSE. If you fail to disclose where the horse is now, your application may be rejected.

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What's the longest amount of time you've owned a horse?* This field is required.

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Have you ever sold or given away a horse?* This field is required.

YESNO

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People to whom you've given or sold horsesPlease provide the name and phone number of the person to whom you've sold or given a horse, along with the date of the transaction and the horse's age, breed and gender.

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Describe your equine experience:* This field is required.

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References

Please list two (2) non-family references that are familiar with your equine experience.

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Reference #1 Name:* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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Years Known:* This field is required.

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Reference #2 Name:* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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Years Known:* This field is required.

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Please tell us why you want to adopt a horse from Swingin' D* This field is required.Please tell us why you want to adopt a horse rather than purchase it, and what you plan to do with your horse if your adoption is approved.

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What is your training philosophy?* This field is required.Please describe what methods you use to train and manage your horses.

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How much time do you plan to spend with your horse each week if your adoption is approved?* This field is required.

1-2 hours per week

6-10 hours per week

3-5 hours per week

More than 10 hours per week

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If your adoption is approved, how much do you plan to spend on the horse's food, shelter, shoeing, dental and veterinary care each year?* This field is required.

$250 to $499

$500 to $1,000

$1,500 to $2,400

$2,500 to $4,000

Haven't thought about it

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How much do you plan to pay for your horse's dental care each year?* This field is required.

$20 to $75

$201 to $300

$100 to $200

$301 to $499

Haven't thought about it

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How often do you plan to have your horse's feet trimmed or shod?* This field is required.

Every-other week

Every 6 to 8 weeks

Twice a year

Haven't thought about it

Quarterly

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If your horse turns up with an ailment that makes it unfit to ride, what will you do?

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Do you understand that, if your adoption is approved, you authorize Swingin' D to inspect the horse and its living conditions?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Did we miss anything?Please provide any additional information you believe will help us make the decision about whether to approve your adoption application.

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I swear that I have read and fully understand Swingin' D's adoption requirements. I certify that I meet the requirements, and that my answers on this online application are true and complete.* This field is required.Please provide your electronic signature, which bears the same legal significance as a handwritten signature.

Clear

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Math Challenge

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