Horses for Adoption
Please review the VEWS Policies and Requirements to adopt a horse. If you have any questions, please contact our Adoption Director for more information or to submit an application
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PLEASE NOTE:
Potential Adopter Visits are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
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The equine must have at least one other grazing animal as a companion, preferably another equine.
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The equine must have a shelter; either a run-in shed large enough so that each equine has at least 150 sq ft for each equine to accommodate all the animals in the field without crowding; or a stall of at least 10′x10′.
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Equine must have enough space outside to adequately exercise for the age, size, and species of the equine.
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The equine must have access to the outside for at least 8 hours per day (weather permitting.)
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Equine must have fresh, clean water in a clean bucket and trough at all times.
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Equine must be fed high-quality hay and feed. No moldy hay or feed is permitted under any circumstances.
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Equine must be fed appropriately for its age, breed, and size to maintain a body condition score of no less than 4.5 and no more than 6 on the Henneke Body Condition Scale.
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Equine may not be bred, raced, or placed in the auction pipeline for its entire life.
ADOPTION PROCESS
Thinking about adopting a horse in the near future? Here’s how the VEWS adoption process works:
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See an available horse or a horse in training that interests you. We post our horses on our website and on social media (Facebook and Instagram).
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Submit an adoption application to vewsadopt@gmail.com.
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Chat with an adoption coordinator. An adoption coordinator will contact you to make sure your wants/needs align with the horse’s abilities and personality - and vice versa.
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Come out to the barn for at least two meet-n-greets with the horses. We want to ensure the best possible match for you and the horse.
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Complete an adoption contract. Plan to provide transportation for your new horse within one (1) week of signing the contract.
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Before your horse goes home, VEWS will check your references and conduct a facility inspection. *No barbed wire allowed.*
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Transport your new horse to their forever home!
Email us at vewsadopt@gmail.com if you have any questions.
