Adopt a Horse

Adopting a Horse through Elysian Fields Sanctuary

Congratulations on making the big decision to welcome one of these incredible horses into your home! Adopting a horse is not to be considered lightly as these wonderful big animals need lots of love, care and attention. A rescue horse is not your typical horse, some of them have been badly abused and neglected, some of them have phobias that they may carry with them forever, they have had to overcome some pretty scary demons from their past and need your help to support them for many years to come in their long journey.

With all big commitments, there will be challenges, but I can guarantee that the loyal companionship you and your rescue horse will share going through the journey together will be worth it.

We are big advocates for educating and training all of our horses as best as we can to ensure that they will have all the ground manners expected of a domesticated equine. Every horse has their different quirks and not all horses will suit all homes. We will always do our best to match all applicants with the best possible horse.

PLEASE BE 100% SURE YOU CAN PROVIDE THE RIGHT HOME BEFORE APPLYING!

As mentioned earlier, horses are not a light commitment, they require years and years of appropriate handling, diets, farrier and veterinary care - they are also not cheap! We thoroughly investigate every application to make sure it is as perfect match as we can possible achieve, we require professional references on your application and will conduct a virtual/live property check.

Our number one priority is that horses are placed in the best possible home for their needs and to ensure their new home can love them for the remainder of their lives.

The Equine Adoption Process

All of our horses will enter into a Lease Agreement to a successful applicant for up to 6 months prior to signing an official Adoption Agreement where change of ownership happens. The lease agreement is to ensure that the horse is protected in its new home while it settles into a strange new environment and so if things don’t work out as planned the horse is still under the legal ownership of us here and can be safely returned.

As we all know horses don’t have the same legal rights that our companion animals have.

Please don’t take this process personally! Everything we do is to protect our animals that we pour endless hours and money into to get them to the point where they’re ready for you to welcome them into your home.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Your Age Group

Are you planning to breed your adopted horse?

Do you plan to ride your adopted horse?

This helps us match you with the right horse

Which Horse are you interested in adopting?

Reasons for wanting to adopt a horse

Provide as much detail as possible to help us with your application

Previous experience looking after animals of this breed

Please include as many details as possible that will help ensure that you are matched to the horse you are applying for

Are there any other horses in your care?

This can include leased, agisted and horses you own - please be aware we only approve applications where the adopted horse will have an equine companion

Are you able to provide photos/videos of the horses currently in your care?

Where will you be keeping your adopted horse

Eg, Horse will be kept at local agistment or at a friends/other location to the address provided above (please provide address where horse will be kept) or at your own property at the address listed above.

Does your property have adequate fencing for a horse?

Please provide details of the fencing at your property or at the location where the horse will be kept

Are you prepared to work through the transition period with your adopted horse?

All horses will go through a transition period while they adjust to their new life, routines and start to get to know a new human. It is imperative to be patient and supportive of your horse during this period which could take anywhere from 2-4 months.

Are you willing to allow a property inspection and/or provide adequate photo/video of your property or the property where your horse will be kept?

Are you able to provide adequate routine care, appropriate diet and veterinary care to your adopted horse?

This includes worming, regular hoof trimming, annual vaccinations, annual dental, proper diet according to your horses needs and appropriate veterinary care if needed.

Are you able to provide at least two (2) professional references

This can be your Vet, Farrier, Professional Coach, Agistment Centre or other Equine professional that we can contact as a personal reference. If you are unable to provide a professional reference, please provide details of a personal reference (ie, neighbour, friend). Preference will be given to people who can provide a professional reference. Thank you!

First Reference

First Name

Last Name

First Reference Professional Details

Eg, Vet, farrier, trainer

First Reference Contact Number/Email

Second Reference

First Name

Last Name

Second Reference Professional Details

Second Reference Contact Number/Email

Are there any other comments you would like to make?