Thank you for adopting a horse - we are grateful for your kindness and have this agreement in place to make sure the adopted horse/s are cared for for the duration of their life. Please reach out if you need help - we will do our best to assist. DO NOT let a horse get into poor condition - let us know ASAP if a horse needs help.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY.
Adopter Responsibilities
I, the Applicant, agree that the adopted horse(s) shall reside with a minimum paddock space of 2 acres with shelter from the elements.
I agree that in the instance of adopting a horse online or unseen, I accept the condition that the horse(s) is/are in on arrival. We will do our best to ensure safe and gentle transport and handling, though in some cases, we use transport companies that we have not used before.
I agree that I have or will gain the knowledge to look after the adopted horse(s) in the best way, with full regard for their physical and emotional well-being.
I agree to ensure that the horse has a suitable equine companion at all times.
I agree to keep the horse in paddocks/yards where fencing is safe, secure, and suited to the horse’s situation.
In the best interests of the horse, I will use practitioners and feeding recommendations given by The Kind Farm Incorporated Where this is not possible, I will seek gentle, experienced practitioners or ask for recommendations from The Kind Farm Incorporated and their community.
Prohibited Actions
I understand and agree that the adopted horse may not be sold, given away, lent, leased, sold for slaughter, removed from my personal supervision, or moved from the address described herein without prior approval from The Kind Farm Incorporated
Racing and/or auctioning of the adopted horse is strictly prohibited. The adopted horse shall never be raced or sold in an auction under any circumstances. Entry of the adopted horse into a race shall void this adoption and any subsequent sales. Ownership and all rights of possession shall immediately revert back to The Kind Farm Incorporated
The adopted horse may be removed from any premises by The Kind Farm Incorporated, including from any racetrack, without a court order. I, the Applicant, authorize The Kind Farm Incorporated to present a copy of this Agreement or other notice of this Agreement to any Racing Secretary, and the Racing Secretaries are authorized and directed to bar the adopted horse from entering any race. I further agree that if I am proved in violation of any of the above, I shall be subject to legal action.
Monitoring & Compliance
I agree that an authorized representative of The Kind Farm Incorporated may enter the property where the horse resides to determine if all conditions of this agreement are being complied with. I further offer that should I violate any of these terms, an authorized representative of The Kind Farm Incorporated may enter upon the land where the horse resides and take immediate possession of the horse.
I agree to send quarterly updates of the adopted horse(s) via the contact suggested on The Kind Farm Incorporated official website or social media.
I agree to send any available microchip details to The Kind Farm Incorporated for database records as extra protection for the horse(s).
Liability & Indemnification
I further agree to accept all responsibility for any action or lien resulting from any action, directly or indirectly involving the adopted horse while it is in my care. Therefore, I agree and understand that neither The Kind Farm Incorporated nor its employees, agents, or volunteers will be liable for any damages or injury caused to me or any third person by the horse once I receive it, including but not limited to damages or injuries caused by the fact that the horse does not behave or perform in the manner I expected.
Further, if any third person makes a claim against The Kind Farm Incorporated or any of its employees or agents as a result of any conduct of the horse after I have taken possession of it, I agree to indemnify and hold The Kind Farm Incorporated, its employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from any such claim, including costs and attorney’s fees resulting from such claim.
Return Policy
I will be responsible for returning the horse to The Kind Farm Incorporated or I will pay all costs involved in its return by an authorized representative of The Kind Farm Incorporated if I am unable to care for the horse or if I am found in default of any of the conditions of this agreement.
In the event of my death during this agreement, I direct that funds from my estate be used to return the horse herein described to The Kind Farm Incorporated
If the horse is determined by a veterinarian or professional well-being expert to be in a debilitated or unhealthy condition on return, I will be responsible for all costs incurred to return the horse to a healthy condition.
In the event the undersigned fails to comply with the terms of this Application and Agreement, The Kind Farm Incorporated reserves the right to commence legal proceedings to recover the horse, and the undersigned shall be liable for all costs, inclusive of attorney’s fees, in connection with such legal proceedings.
Additional Notes
Please note that any adoption fees are non-refundable.
Note also, the information provided on this form, and any other information relevant to the adopted horse, is not private and may be freely made available to third parties by The Kind Farm Incorporated