AdoptionApplication

Adoption Information and Application

Florida Draft Horse Rescue is a non-profit Organization that strives to
improve Neglected, Starved, and Abused Horses Lives. We provide
Equine Rescue regardless of age or disability. We provide
Rehabilitation, Education, and Adoption Services. We promote and
teach horse care and humane, natural methods of training for horses.
All Adoption Fee’s are put back into our rescue program in order to
support future horses that need assistance. Once adoption fee has
been set, we will not take less than the offered price. We typically invest
far more than what we can adopt such horse/s for and do not have room
to barter on adoption fee’s. Remember, you are helping rescued horses.
Adoption fees are based upon the amount of treatment and care that
went into each horse. Fee’s are also based upon the horses age,
temperament, Registration and whether or not the horse is trained to
ride. All adoption fee’s are due and must be paid, when adopter is
approved and has agreed to adopt said horse/s. We do not accept
payment arrangements on adoption horse/s, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Generally, No Adoption fee shall be above $1,500.00. Please keep in
mind that when you are adopting a rescue horse that you should plan to
make this a life long companion. Typically horses that are treated
appropriately can live to be 35 years of age and older. We want to find
each Rescued Horse a Loving, Forever Home.

Adoption Application

Your Name:

Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Street Address

E-Mail Address

City, State, Zip

Name Of Employer

Address Of Employer

Veterinarians Name

Veterinarians Phone Number

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of animal cruelty?

How will this horse be kept at home or boarded?

Number of horses that will be on the property

Number of acres the horse will be pastured on

Are you a current horse owner?

yes

If yes, how many years have you owned horses?

Number of horses you currently own

Number of horses currently on this property

Name of boarding facility
(if not boarded enter none)

Address of boarding facility

Phone number of boarding facility

Owner of boarding facility

What type of shelter will be provided for this horse

How much time daily will the horse be turned out

Describe what purpose your adopted horse will fill in your life

Please describe what type of horse you are looking for

If you are interested in a particular horse on our website please list that horses name

Any additional information you think we should know

Adoption Contract
Required level of care:
The level of care of Adoption Horses should be the highest standards in the Industry.The horse must
have all the annual shots, Spring and Fall, and always maintain a current coggins. Shots are to
include Strangles, EPM, West Nile, Eastern/Western, Tetanus, Rhino, and
Influenza, and Rabies unless otherwise noted by your Veterinarian. The horse must be de-wormed by
paste every 3 months rotating between types, unless otherwise noted by your vet. The horse must
have daily turnout of no less than 8 hours unless there is dangerous weather.A Vet is to be called for
any illness and any serious injury. If diagnosis of injury or illness can not be treated due to financial
reasons, horse must be returned to Florida Draft Horse Rescue immediately. The horse must be
trimmed or shod by a qualified Farrier, going no longer than every 8 weeks. The Feet are to be
cleaned regularly. Each horse must receive the required daily feed allowance plus plenty of good
quality grass or Hay. Each horse must be offered no less than 25 gallons of fresh water each day,
either in buckets or in regularly cleaned out water troughs. A stagnant pond or creek is not an
acceptable primary source of water. Adoption Horses are to have their teeth checked annually, and
floated if necessary. The adopter agrees not to work the horse beyond its physical limitations at any
time or to put the horse in harms way at any time. The horse must have at least one acre of clear-cut
pasture with some shade per horse. The horse must have at least a 3-sided shed in the paddock to
block wind and bad weather. Preference is given to anyone that has an individual stall for each horse.
Your Pasture must have acceptable fencing which is at least 4 feet high, in good condition and NO
BARBED WIRE Variations in facility requirements depend on the horse, the region and the
predominant weather.
Adopter agrees and understands that under no circumstances is an adopted horse/s to be
Sold, Auctioned or sent to slaughter. If adopter can no longer care for such adopted horse/s and
wishes to transfer ownership, adopter agrees to return adopted horse/s to Florida Draft Horse
Rescue. The Adopter agrees to notify Florida Draft Horse Rescue if you intend to move or relocate
the horse/s
The Adopter agrees to contact Florida Draft Horse Rescue for the following reasons:
1) Prior to the horse being moved to another residence.
2) If Adopted Horse Dies.
3 )If Adopted Horse becomes seriously injured or ill.
It is advised that the adopter pay for a Vet Check if you have any questions prior to the horse
departing Florida Draft Horse Rescue Facility. All costs upon departing and while away are to be paid
by the Adopter, even return transportation. Florida Draft Horse Rescue is not responsible for any
accidents or injuries either to the horse or adopter after leaving our facility. The Adopted Horse can
be returned to Florida Draft Horse Rescue at any time, regardless of reason, if you can no longer
provide a loving, forever home.
Payment in full of the adoption donation is required before removal of the adopted animal from
Florida Draft Horse Rescue. This adoption donation may be tax deductible by the adopter, although
Florida Draft Horse Rescue makes no representation or warranty in that regard. Adopter should
consult his/her independent tax advisor to determine deductibility.
* Prohibited Uses: ADOPTER AGREES THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
THE ADOPTED ANIMAL BE USED FOR BREEDING PURPOSES.
* Disclosure and Release: Adopter represents, warrants, and declares that Adopter is aware of the
following in connection with his/her adoption of the Adopted Animal from Florida Draft Horse Rescue:
A) That animals are different from human beings in their responses to human actions.
B) That the actions of animals are often unpredictable
C) That animals should be closely and carefully supervised when they are with or around children;
D) That the Adopted Animal’s behavior may change after it leaves Florida Draft Horse Rescue’s
premises.
E) That animals in a new environment may act differently and Adopter will afford the adopted animal
adequate time (at least 7 days) to acclimate to its new environment before being ridden, or starting
training.
F) That any statements made by Florida Draft Horse Rescue regarding the adopted animal,
either orally or within this adoption agreement, are merely opinions and are made or given solely as a
courtesy to those considering adopting an animal, and in no way amount to claims, representations or
warranties as to the temperament, health, or mental disposition of the Adopted Animal or the
suitability or safety of the adopted animal for adopter’s intended purposes.
G) Adopter releases, discharges, indemnifies and holds harmless Florida Draft Horse Rescue its
agents or representatives from and against any and all claims, liens, damages, losses, and causes
of action which may be asserted by Adopter and all third parties for injury or damage to
all persons, property, or thing whatsoever caused directly or indirectly by the adopted animal.
Florida Draft Horse Rescue holds the right to recover the horse/s if ever abused,
abandoned, neglected, starved, or mistreated, etc., in anyway. The adopter agrees to
abide by the Required Level of Care, or the horse can and will be recovered by Florida Draft
Horse Rescue at any time.

By clicking the submit button and sending this form you are agreeing with the statement " I
have read and understand the conditions of the Adoption Contract and agree to uphold
the highest level of care for my Adopted Horse"." I also understand that if proper care is
not maintained, my adoptive horse will be recovered by Florida Draft Horse Rescue
without prior notice.