Online Application

Online Horse Adoption Application Form

Before Applying for Adoption, Please Read Through Our PARR Guidelines and Policies!

Please fill out the form below when inquiring about an OTTB on the site.
One of our Application Processing volunteers will be in touch as soon as they can. It may take up to a week to process your application. We choose the best home/match for a horse - not the first application. Thank you!

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Name *

First

Last

Approximate height/weight *

Age *

Occupation / Employer and length at this job: *

Email *

Your Complete Home Address, and do your Own or Rent: *

City & State where horse will be going, farm name/address if known. *

Have you ridden or worked with an ex-racehorse before? *

If so, please explain *

Have you owned a horse before? When? Why are you looking for a new horse now? *

Facebook page link(s) or website with photos of your horses/boarding/trainer you work with, etc, if you would like to share. *

Horse's Name You Are Interested In (if one in particular) *

Have you ever been suspected or charged with neglect, animal abuse, or mistreatment of an animal? *

Have you adopted or rescued a horse before? If so, from which organization/auction? Please elaborate on your experience with that horse, where it is today, how the process was for you, etc. *

What are you looking for, goals, plans with the horse, project or long term type, show horse, etc. What type of riding do you do, do you plan on showing, what level have you competed at, do you work with a trainer? Any information will be helpful! *

Have you ever owned an Ex-Racehorse? Was it right off track or already re-trained? How experienced are you with ex-racehorses, do you work with a trainer who is or will you have someone with experience helping you? Have you worked with green horses? Why do you want an ex-racehorse? *

Do you understand how it works buying a horse directly from the track? You understand you can not try the horse, ride it or see it ridden, or take the horse on trial. Trainers are often limited on time for how long a horse that is not running can stick around so do not expect a horse to be "held". If someone comes with a trailer, cash, and offering a good home the horse will leave. Be prepared to arrange transport or pick the horse up yourself and have funds ready. Do you have questions or concerns about this? *

Please describe the farm where your horse will be living. What type of fencing, how many horses in each field, how often will horse be turned out, run in sheds or shelter available in field, what type of feed/hay, how often are they fed, is the farm or staff experienced with ex-racehorses.....etc. (we will not contact the farm/trainer without your permission) *

Are you financially able to provide a proper home / care for a horse? Have you struggled in the past and if so, how did you solve the problem? Who will help you pay for your horse's care/medical expenses? *

What qualities would you like in a horse? (age/color/sex/size/etc) *

Are you looking for a resale project or long-term partner? (either is ok) If a resale project, please explain your plans/timeline/goals and type of client/future home you anticipate selling the horse to? *

Do you have experience feeding ex-racehorses / thin horses / hard-keepers? What are your plans with feeding an ex-racehorses, or if you have experience with an OTTB, what do you usually feed for your feeding program (hay/grain/supplements/etc)? *

What type of deworming program do you use? What vaccines do you plan on getting for your horse each year? Farrier schedule and anticipated cost/how often? *

How did you hear about us? *

Additional Questions or Notes *

Please list at least 4 references with phone numbers/e-mail for your Vet, Farrier, Trainer/Barn Manager, and at least 1 NON-family member who has seen you care for a horse before. Any additional references please note their relationship to you and how long you have known them. *

Have you read the "Adoption Contract" and agree to the terms and rules governing adoptions from PARR? YES / NO Do you understand and agree that the adopted horse is NEVER, under any circumstances, to be sold at any auction, to a horse dealer, "flipper", listed on craigslist, given/sold to the Amish for resale/pet/farm use/buggy-horse, left in the care of somehow who is not knowledgable or experienced in properly caring for a horse (PARR reserves the right to pursue legal action towards the adopter should this occur), agree YES/NO (**We need TWO Yes/No answers to both of these questions). *

Your Phone Number *

Today's Date *

Digital Signature, agreeing that this information is accurate. By typing your name here, you are using this as your digital signature and agree that the answers above are true. If adoption is finalized, this becomes part of your legal Adoption Agreement Contract. *

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