So you want to Adopt a Horse
Adoption: Voice For Horses Rescue Network offers alternatives to owners other than slaughter, auction or FREE to an unknown fate when they are no longer able or willing to care for an equine. By surrendering horse/s into our program, they will never be allowed to be sold, bred or given away without written approval from the board. All horses will be placed into loving, caring and pre-inspected homes. These horses will be monitored 1-2 times per year to ensure the safety and well being of the animal. When you adopt a horse from our rescue you are basically taking a lifetime lease on the horse. The horse once adopted can never be sold, given away, taken to auction/slaughter, surrendered to another agency, traded, bred, raced (x-racer) or leased. If an adopter is no longer able to care for
the equine, The adopted horse MUST be RETURNED back to VFHRN at the cost of the adopter. ** We have a NO BREEDING POLICY
Adoption Fees: FREE- All Companion Horse who are unable to be ridden for what ever reason. Or unbroken Horses who required training but, Adopter does have to pay $150 for Health Certificate and Coggins & $55 for Vet Care (vaccinations)
Adoption Fees Range from FREE to $1500
Fees will vary and depend on the following factors:
Age of horse, health and physical well being of horse, riding ability and training or lack of.
It is our policy that EVERY equine who comes to Voice For Horses Rescue Network is brought up to date with :
* Vaccinations (WEE, EEE, Tetanus and WNV)
* Coggins Test
* Dental Check
* Farrier Care
* Worming
* Evaluated as to training or lack of training.
Disclaimer: Voice For Horses Rescue Network does not always know the entire history of the rescue horses who come into the program and therefore cannot guarantee the health, soundness, trainability or appropriateness for a specific discipline. We are alway honest with potential adopters and will share with you our , knowledge observations of any horse's personality, physical attributes and potential.
If the horse needs to be rehabilitated before being available for adoption, we will do so.
We expect to have every new arrival with us for a minimum of 1-8 weeks, BEFORE they are available for adoption.
** There are acceptions if an adopter wants to rehab a horse on their own and has the means/knowledge & finances to do so, we will consider the possibilities of adoption on a case by case basis.
** Once approved to adopt and you want VFHRN to hold that particular horse(s) the potential adopter will be required to make a $50 (NON-REFUNDABLE) deposit to hold the horse for 7 days if the potential adopter changes their mind or does not set up an apt to view the horse within the 7 days the $50 becomes a donation to the rescue. If longer than 7 days special arrangements may be made. If you chose to not adopt after viewing the horse the fee will become a donation unless there is another horse to apply it to. if you chose to adopt the $50 goes towards the adoption fee. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
the equine, The adopted horse MUST be RETURNED back to VFHRN at the cost of the adopter. ** We have a NO BREEDING POLICY
Adoption Fees: FREE- All Companion Horse who are unable to be ridden for what ever reason. Or unbroken Horses who required training but, Adopter does have to pay $150 for Health Certificate and Coggins & $55 for Vet Care (vaccinations)
Adoption Fees Range from FREE to $1500
Fees will vary and depend on the following factors:
Age of horse, health and physical well being of horse, riding ability and training or lack of.
It is our policy that EVERY equine who comes to Voice For Horses Rescue Network is brought up to date with :
* Vaccinations (WEE, EEE, Tetanus and WNV)
* Coggins Test
* Dental Check
* Farrier Care
* Worming
* Evaluated as to training or lack of training.
Disclaimer: Voice For Horses Rescue Network does not always know the entire history of the rescue horses who come into the program and therefore cannot guarantee the health, soundness, trainability or appropriateness for a specific discipline. We are alway honest with potential adopters and will share with you our , knowledge observations of any horse's personality, physical attributes and potential.
If the horse needs to be rehabilitated before being available for adoption, we will do so.
We expect to have every new arrival with us for a minimum of 1-8 weeks, BEFORE they are available for adoption.
** There are acceptions if an adopter wants to rehab a horse on their own and has the means/knowledge & finances to do so, we will consider the possibilities of adoption on a case by case basis.
** Once approved to adopt and you want VFHRN to hold that particular horse(s) the potential adopter will be required to make a $50 (NON-REFUNDABLE) deposit to hold the horse for 7 days if the potential adopter changes their mind or does not set up an apt to view the horse within the 7 days the $50 becomes a donation to the rescue. If longer than 7 days special arrangements may be made. If you chose to not adopt after viewing the horse the fee will become a donation unless there is another horse to apply it to. if you chose to adopt the $50 goes towards the adoption fee. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
A note about adoption visits- No "Drop-In's", please!
We love to meet our donors and friends! However, we work with law enforcement and have to be mindful of security, and mindful of liability issues as well. For those reasons, we must insist that you make an appointment to come to the property to visit for any reason.
We love to meet our donors and friends! However, we work with law enforcement and have to be mindful of security, and mindful of liability issues as well. For those reasons, we must insist that you make an appointment to come to the property to visit for any reason.
Horse Adoption Process
The adoption process is designed to assure the best possible match possible between horses and adopters Voice For Horses Rescue Network.
About adoption
The adoption process, is deigned to assure the best possible match possible between horses and adopters. Horsemanship skills, level of training, inherent personality and horsenality, and the ability to care and continue the development of the adopted horse are all considered.
Apply:
To adopt a horse, the first step is to apply is by filling out an adoption application. A $10, non-refundable application fee is required upon submission of application, and can be paid by paypal to [email protected] or by credit card, check (made payable to Voice For Horses Rescue ) or cash.
The adoption process is designed to assure the best possible match possible between horses and adopters Voice For Horses Rescue Network.
About adoption
The adoption process, is deigned to assure the best possible match possible between horses and adopters. Horsemanship skills, level of training, inherent personality and horsenality, and the ability to care and continue the development of the adopted horse are all considered.
Apply:
To adopt a horse, the first step is to apply is by filling out an adoption application. A $10, non-refundable application fee is required upon submission of application, and can be paid by paypal to [email protected] or by credit card, check (made payable to Voice For Horses Rescue ) or cash.
Assess:
It typically takes two to three days to complete the adoption process as long as your references send our requested correspondence back via email.. A barn visit may is also required before any horse is placed in an adoptive home if local, if out of state then we require you to send photos of where the horse will be kept (barn, stall, pasture, paddock, run-in shed and any current photos of your current horses. Once we have reviewed your application, we will schedule an appointment for you to meet with one of our staff. At this meeting, we will learn more about your horsemanship plans and dreams and experience, and assess your comfort level with horses. Based upon this, we will introduce you to an equine who we feel may be appropriate for you.
If you are interested in adopting a horse for riding, you will be permitted to ride the horse as long as we have ridden it first.
Adopt:
If you are successfully matched with a horse, we will prepare an adoption contract for your signature. Registration papers DO NOT come with any horse unless approved by the board. You may have your veterinarian do a pre purchase exam at the adopters cost. Pay an adoption fee (fees vary according to the horse’s experience and level of training); and arrange transportation to take your new equine home.
Once you have taken your adopted horse home, we encourage you to call us with any questions you may have, and participate in clinics, play days and any other educational and wellness courses in your community.
In addition, our staff will follow up via phone and through site visits if local to ensure that adopted horses are well cared for and to support you in your journey with your new equine.
Adoption requirements: To adopt a horse through the Voice For Horses Rescue Network, you will need to meet minimum equine housing and management requirements.
Companions
* Proper water is clean, potable water that is available at all times for the equines. Exceptions shall be determined by
veterinary consultation of professionally accepted practices for the safety and well-being of the equine.
Standard Care
** The adopter will, at his/her own expense, provide the adopted animal with adequate and proper quantities of
wholesome feed and water; safe and adequate shelter; proper and adequate exercise; appropriate hoof care and
veterinary care (but not limited to vaccination, parasite control, dental care, emergency care etc..); and, in general,
treatment in accordance with humane and prudent practices of equine and/or large animal care.
It typically takes two to three days to complete the adoption process as long as your references send our requested correspondence back via email.. A barn visit may is also required before any horse is placed in an adoptive home if local, if out of state then we require you to send photos of where the horse will be kept (barn, stall, pasture, paddock, run-in shed and any current photos of your current horses. Once we have reviewed your application, we will schedule an appointment for you to meet with one of our staff. At this meeting, we will learn more about your horsemanship plans and dreams and experience, and assess your comfort level with horses. Based upon this, we will introduce you to an equine who we feel may be appropriate for you.
If you are interested in adopting a horse for riding, you will be permitted to ride the horse as long as we have ridden it first.
Adopt:
If you are successfully matched with a horse, we will prepare an adoption contract for your signature. Registration papers DO NOT come with any horse unless approved by the board. You may have your veterinarian do a pre purchase exam at the adopters cost. Pay an adoption fee (fees vary according to the horse’s experience and level of training); and arrange transportation to take your new equine home.
Once you have taken your adopted horse home, we encourage you to call us with any questions you may have, and participate in clinics, play days and any other educational and wellness courses in your community.
In addition, our staff will follow up via phone and through site visits if local to ensure that adopted horses are well cared for and to support you in your journey with your new equine.
Adoption requirements: To adopt a horse through the Voice For Horses Rescue Network, you will need to meet minimum equine housing and management requirements.
Companions
- Adopted horses must be maintained with a companion animal, namely, another horse, donkey, burro, mule, pony, minarue horse , or other as approved.
- Property must be zoned for equine and provide a minimum of one acre of useable pasture or paddock space per horse.
- If pasture fed, there must be sufficient grazing of suitable grass and pasture plants that are well established.
- Fencing needs to be of solid construction and in good condition. Suitable materials include wood, no-climb wire, or other equine type fence material.
- Barbed wire can pose serious safety risks and may only be used where there are more than 15 acres per equine.
- Ideally, barbed wire pasture should have a non-barbed top wire.
- Barbed or high-tensile wire must be marked with brightly colored streamers or ties.
- Electric fencing may be used, but must be visible for horses. Electric tape must be at least 3 inches in width.
- Property where an equine is to be housed must have adequate shelter from wind, rain, snow, and heat.
- Shelters need to be constructed to provide sufficient space for each equine to turn around, lie down, move his or her head freely, etc.
- A stall measuring 10.5"x10.5" with at least two closed sides is the minimum for the average 1,200 pound horse.
- If an equine is stalled or kept in a paddock, he or she must be turned out in a suitable pasture for at least 12 hours per day.
* Proper water is clean, potable water that is available at all times for the equines. Exceptions shall be determined by
veterinary consultation of professionally accepted practices for the safety and well-being of the equine.
Standard Care
** The adopter will, at his/her own expense, provide the adopted animal with adequate and proper quantities of
wholesome feed and water; safe and adequate shelter; proper and adequate exercise; appropriate hoof care and
veterinary care (but not limited to vaccination, parasite control, dental care, emergency care etc..); and, in general,
treatment in accordance with humane and prudent practices of equine and/or large animal care.
Disclaimer: Voice For Horses Rescue Network does not always know the entire history of the rescue horses who come into the program and therefore cannot guarantee the health, soundness, trainability or appropriateness for a specific discipline. We are alway honest with potential adopters and will share with you our , knowledge observations of any horse's personality, physical attributes and potential.
Download form to adopt
| adoption_agreement_application_2017.pdf |
Boarding addendum form (must be completed if boarding a horse)
| boarding_addendum_for_adopted.pdf |
