adoptionform

Date
Name ( First and Last )
Age
Company/Organization
Address
Address 2
City / State / Zip
Phone ( Home - Work - Cell )
Email
Fax

Do you Rent or Own your home?		Rent Own
If you rent, please tell us your landlord's name & phone number
Are you zoned for farm animals where you live?		Yes No
Please tell me why you would like to adopt a horse from "Challenging Spirits" ?
My goal is to adopt our horses to people who are committed to "lifetime care" for the horses they adopt. The only way I can continue to help more horses is if I am able to place our horses into these types of homes.		I also understand that sometimes things happen that can disrupt the best of plans and/or intentions. So while I will be asking you to agree to return the horse to the sanctuary if circumstances occur where it becomes impossible for you to care for the horse. I also ask that you consider my next question very carefully.
If the horse you adopt is rideable, do you agree to care for the horse,even after he/she can no longer be ridden?		Yes No
If you are approved for adoption,will this be your first horse?		Yes No
Are you willing to have a Challenging Spirits representative do a property and facility check?		Yes No
If you adopt a horse from Challenging Spirits, what would your expectations of the horse be?
How would you describe your level of experience with horses?		Novice Professional Beginner Experienced Intermediate
Briefly describe your experiences with horses:
Do you currently have a horse(s)? If so, how many?		Yes No
Explain what type of training techniques you prefer?
If you have had horses in the past, what were they used for, and why don't you have them now?
How often do you feel a horse should be wormed?
How often do you feel a horse's teeth should be floated?
How often should a horse's feet be done?
What is your opinion on shoeing a horse?
Do you have a specific breed preference or type of horse? If Yes, What?		Yes No Foal Mare Gelding
Preferred Age Range?
Describe in detail your adopted horse.
If you are interested in adopting a pasture pal, what other animals would the horse be living with?
How much to you anticipate spending a year for . . .		Feed Veterinary Care Farrier Care Medications - Special Dietary Needs and Board
Tell me what types of vaccinations a horse should receive in your area and how often?
Tell me who will be responsible for the horse's . . .		Overall Care Feeding Training Administering Medications / Shots
Name of your Vet / Address/ Phone # :
Name of your Boarding Facility/ Contact Person / Address/ Phone # :
If the horse is boarded, how often and for how long will the horse be turned out daily?
Type of fencing at the facility where the horse will be?
How big is the turn-out / pasture area where the horse will be?
If you are interested in a riding horse, what would you like to use the horse for?
How hard, and for how long would you work the horse?
Please list the NAME, and the approximate AGE, HEIGHT, and WEIGHT of the person (s) who will be riding the horse? List all Riders :
Please list the NAME and PHONE NUMBERS of 3 references, people not related to you, who can testify to your ability to provide and care for the horse.

**An Adoption Fee can be up to $2500. Plus Shipping.

If there are not horses at the ranch up for adoption when you return your
application,it may take up to 6-months to find your special horse .

After filling out this application please return form with a $500. Deposit .
This deposit will be applied to your adoption fee. It is non -refundable if the
adoption does not take place.

Make Check Payable to : * Also include pictures of where the horse will
be living.

PRINT OUT THIS APPLICATION AND SEND IT TO ...

Challenging Spirits Sanctuary
P.O. Box 805
Ridgway,Co. 81432

Signature of Adoptee: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________________

If Under 18, Signatures of both parents are required : ______________________________________________ Date: _____________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Do you Rent or Own your home?

My goal is to adopt our horses to people who are committed to "lifetime care" for the horses they adopt. The only way I can continue to help more horses is if I am able to place our horses into these types of homes.