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The TRF tries to make the adoption process as easy
and as inexpensive as possible, yet must take necessary
precautions to make sure that the horse in question
will be turned over to a suitable, caring home.
To start, you must fill out an application form,
which you can acquire by
clicking here and e-mailing
back to us or you may call our Kentucky office at
(859) 246-3080, and they can mail or fax you a form.
We require references, as well as some personal
information on the applicant. Once the form has
been received, a TRF employee or volunteer may visit
your farm or the place where you plan to board the
horse to make sure the facilities are adequate.
You must have secured stabling arrangements before
an adoption can be finalized.
Upon approval of the adoption application, we will
look for a horse that best suits your needs and
desires. While we normally have a number of horses
available for adoption, we take great pains to find
the right horse for you. The process may take a
month or longer.
The tax-deductible adoption fee, which is non-refundable,
can run from a low of $500 to a high of $3,000.
While all horses are priceless to us, we try to
base the fee on the condition and potential of the
horse. For instance, a young, healthy horse who
may turn into an outstanding dressage prospect would
require a larger donation fee than an older, infirm
horse who can be little more than a pasture pet.
After the adoption has been completed, the
TRF will require that your veterinarian report to us
twice yearly concerning the horse's condition and
vaccination history. We will also require that you
notify us if you and/or the horse has moved. You
cannot sell or transfer your horse without prior
approval of the TRF. Our Kentucky office
(859) 246-3080 will be glad to answer any other
questions you may have.
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