Adoption Rules and requirements--Adoption fees vary on
individual horses- this is based on training, special needs, and
cost incurred to rescue each animal. To qualify to adopt a
horse there is a $25 application fee (non-refundable) , 3
personal references and a vet and farrier reference- - once
approved then there is the adoption fee per animal , and a $60
health certificate and coggins fee (nonrefundable) per animal
. Shipping is the responsibility of the adopter and all horses are
to be picked up and or shipped within 3 weeks of contracts
signed . All horse shipped with professional hauler will have a
$30 halter and lead rope fee.. After that there will be a $9 per
day board charge and after 1 month the animal is put back up
for adoption and the fee is considered a donation to the
rescue. All horses that are going to be boarded are required to
have the boarding facility sign and return a boarding contract.
Special arrangements can be made and EPONA will work with
each adopter to get their horses home. A representative of
EPONA Horse Rescue must be able to verify the location and
care of the horse on a regular basis for the first year after
adoption. At this time if we feel that the horse is NOT being
cared for properly, we reserve the right to immediately
repossess the horse at the adopters expense and transport
the horse back to our facilities. The adopter will NOT be
reimbursed for the adoption fee. If at any time during the
adoption process or the first year after the adoption is
finalized EPONA and the directors can void the adoption if
there is a real danger to the horse or adopter ;Such acts that
can cause termination of adoption are neglect, disregard for
the safety of your horse or an unwillingness to continue
training and education at advise of EPONA personal feel that
there is a real danger to the horse or the adopter the adoption
will become null and void and the horse will become/remain
the property of EPONA.
Adoption Rules ,
Application and Contract