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WVHN Adoption Application
You must complete this application entirely and thoroughly. Completing this application DOES NOT mean that you will automatically be approved.
For purposes of this application West Virginia Horse Network shall be referred to as WVHN.
Information
First Name
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Last Name
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Street Address
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Address Line 2
City
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State
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Tennessee
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Washington
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Wisconsin
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Washington DC
Zip Code
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Phone Number
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Email Address
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What is your age? (applications must be completed by individuals 18 or older)
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Are you interested in joining our "Golden Day Club" for adults who are interested in fellowship with others joined by a love of horses? This program encourages the adoption of senior horses or horses that are suited for companionship only (learn more about the program by visiting our website www.horsenetworkwv.com)
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I DON'T KNOW
Providing Copies of ID and Photos EMAIL TO: wvhorsenetwork@gmail.com
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Can you email a copy of your Drivers License?
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Can you email photos of your facility?
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Please send copies of you drivers license and pictures of facility to wvhorsenetwork@gmail.com
If you can't email a copy of your drivers license or pictures, please explain.
Please answer Yes or No to the following:
Please answer the following....
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Do you understand that if your application is denied it isn't personal, it is because our board is doing what we feel is in the horse's best interest?
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Do you understand that WVHN may deny your application for a variety of reasons and that WVHN is not required to disclose those reasons to you?
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Do you understand that the WVHN board is not required to provide further information about your application, what your references said, etc.?
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Do you agree to allow WVHN members to visit the facility where the horse will be kept?
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Do you understand that only complete applications will be processed and that incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Do you agree to visit the horse at least once while the horse is still in foster care, so that we can evaluate your compatibility with the horse and determine if you have the skills needed to have a long term positive partnership?
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Do you understand this visit doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be approved?
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Have you thoroughly read and understood the contract?
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Have you emailed photos of the facility where the horse will be kept, and photo ID? **Your application will not be processed without this information**
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If you are approved would you be willing to abide by the requirements in the contract?
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Do you authorize the board members of WVHN to call any and all of your references?
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Please include references and their contact information below. ONE family member (over 21), THREE non family members over 21, a vet and a farrier. Include contact information for place the horse will be boarded if different than your home.
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PLEASE ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Which horse are you interested in adopting? (please provide the horse’s name)
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Why did you choose the above named horse?
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Who will be riding/handling the horse other than the applicant? (please include each person’s level of experience: beginner, intermediate or advanced)
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What sort of activities will you expect this horse to do? (Examples) Trail Riding, Competitive Showing, Casual Showing, Pasture Mate, Jumping, Contesting, Gymkhana, Dressage
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What discipline will you ride:
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If showing what sort of classes will you plan to ride in on this horse?
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How often will you ride this horse?
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How often will you do ground work with this horse?
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How often will you groom this horse?
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Will this horse wear shoes? If so what type?
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How often will this horse see a farrier?
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How often will this horse see a veterinarian?
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Do you have a trainer? (please list their name and number if so) This isn’t required to adopt. We just want to know:
Do you belong to any riding clubs? Please list:
PLEASE PROVIDE THOROUGH ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. YOUR ANSWER TO EACH QUESTION SHOULD BE AT LEAST 3 TO 5 SENTENCES LONG. WE WELCOME LONGER ANSWERS. FEEL FREE TO ELABORATE:
Please describe your personal philosophy about horse training. Do you follow the strategies/theories of a particular trainer(s)?
Should owners/trainers use shoes, chains, feed supplements or other tools to enhance their horse’s performance? Explain your answer.
If you decide you no longer want to own this horse or are no longer able to care for this horse for some reason, what will you do? Please review the contract before answering.
Why have you decided to adopt a horse, rather than buy one privately?
Please describe your thoughts about horse nutrition. What specifically does a horse need to be healthy? How do you select feed brands?
Tell us about the best horse you ever owned. What made that horse special? Where is the horse now?
Where do you work?
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What is your job title?
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What is your annual salary?
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How many people live in your household?
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How much money do you anticipate spending annually on the care of this horse?
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Have you ever been accused or convicted of animal cruelty? Has an animal of yours ever been confiscated or seized by authorities?
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Have you ever taken ANY pet to an animal shelter?
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How many animals do you currently own? Please list (if horses include BREED and SEX of the animal)
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Have you ever sold a horse at an auction? (explain)
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Have you ever given a horse away for free? (explain)
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Do you OWN this property or will you be boarding the horse?
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Describe the facility in DETAIL including the size and type of pasture, shelter and fencing
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If you are boarding how much will you be paying each month? What will be included in this price?
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How many other horses will be kept at this facility
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How did you find out about this horse and/or West Virginia Horse Network?
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Thank you for thoroughly and completely filling out this application. We realize that it is lengthy but we hope that you will understand that we must make the best effort possible to protect the horses in our care. We will evaluate this application with regard ONLY to the horse’s wellbeing. It may take several weeks for us to provide a response regarding our evaluation of this application. You will receive one of the following responses: APPROVED: We will offer you the opportunity to adopt as long as you sign and notarize the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. We reserve the right to revoke, retract or reevaluate your approval if ANY of the information included in your initial application changes. This includes your employment status, the number of animals on your property and/or the plans for where the horse will be kept, what the horse’s job will be or any other factor. Approval does not 100% guarantee a finalized adoption. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL: We may offer you “conditional approval” if we believe the answers in your application that concern us – can be corrected. This may include required riding lessons or modifications to the pasture/shelter. We cannot agree to keep a specific horse for you while these matters are addressed. The horse will be adopted to the first FULLY APPROVED applicant. Conditional approval may also include a suggestion that you consider a DIFFERENT horse than the one for which you applied. While we may consider you a great applicant we may determine you aren’t the right match for a particular horse. We may suggest that you consider another horse in our network. DENIED: We may deny your application for ANY REASON. We are not required to provide you with a specific reason for denial. We will not tolerate harassment or bashing from applicants that are denied. We at WVHN are all open minded modest people. But please understand we will NOT agree to place a horse in a situation that we feel is unsafe – for the horse, the adopter or the adopter’s family. PERIOD. If your application is denied initially we welcome you to reapply after 6 months.
By submitting this form you agree the information provided herein is accurate and truthful.
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