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