Contact Information
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Name:
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Age:
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Address:
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City:
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Province/State:
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Home Phone:
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Cell Phone:
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Email:
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Preference for a Horse to Adopt
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Do you have a specific horse in mind? Name:
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If not, or in case the horse has already been placed, please give us some idea
of what you are looking for...
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Gender:
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Mare
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Gelding
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Doesn't Matter
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Age:
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Color:
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Training (check all that apply):
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unbroken
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halter broken
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green broke
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english
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western
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driving
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Horse will be used for:
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companion horse
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trails/pleasure
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western showing
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youth riding
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driving
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therapeutic
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english showing
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other
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Size:
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Small Pony (under 12hh)
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Medium Pony (12-13hh)
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Large Pony (13-14hh)
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Small Horse (14-15hh)
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Medium Horse (15-16hh)
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Large Horse (16hh+)
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Build:
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fine
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medium
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stocky
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Rider information
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Height and weight of person(s) that will be riding
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Experience level of rider:
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If you are interested in a youngster who is not yet broke to ride - Please
check any of the following that apply:
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I am experienced and intend to start the horse to saddle
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I would like to hire a trainer to start the horse
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I would like help in finding a trainer
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I am unable to train the horse to saddle
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Responsibility For Care
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Have you ever been responsible for the care of a horse or pony
before?
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Yes
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No
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If yes, please indicate how long ago and under what circumstances
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Please list any other horses/animals that you now have
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Will the horse be stabled on your property?
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YES
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NO
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If no please provide the name, address and phone number where the
horse will be boarded
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Describe the shelter the horse will have
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What type of fencing encloses the turn-out area? Please include the
approximate size of the turn-out area.
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How long will the horse be turned out each day?
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Please specify who will be responsible for daily care?
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Is this person
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When considering the adoption or fostering of a horse it is important to be aware of
the costs that accompany such an undertaking. You will be responsible for
providing the proper care and ongoing maintenance of the horse. This
includes providing appropriate year round shelter, free access to water,
proper feed, vaccinations, dental care, hoof care, deworming and trailering. You will
also be responsible for arranging veterinary care in the event of illness
or accident.
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The following guidelines are presented to provide an estimate of the monthly maintenance costs associated with horse care.
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kept at home per mo.
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boarded out per mo
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Boarding cost
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$250-$500
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Grain
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$20-$80
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included
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Hay
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$90-$150
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included
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Hoof care/shoeing
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$10-$50
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$10-$50
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Dental care
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$5-$10
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$5-$10 |
Deworming
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$5-$10
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$5-$10
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Vaccinations
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$5-$10
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$5-$10
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Emergency care
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$10-$25
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$10-$25
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Total Average Cost
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$145-$335
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$285-$605
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Personal references (preferably a veterinarian or farrier - do not use
immediate family)
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First Reference - Name:
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Home#, Cell# and Email:
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Comments:
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Second Reference - Name:
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Home#, Cell# and Email:
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Comments:
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Please tell us what you believe is the ideal horse for you to adopt. We
welcome any additional
comments and description in the space provided.
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