Adoption Enquiry
With every horse that comes into our care, our goal is to rehabilitate them back to health and to
then be adopted into a perfect, forever home. If you are considering adopting a rescue horse, please
read through the below information before applying.
Please remember that our horses are rescues. This means that they were either rescued from abuse
or neglect, from the knackery, come from the RSPCA or they were surrendered by someone who
could no longer care for them.
Sometimes we will have very little history. We don’t know where they have come from or what has
happened to them. In some cases, the horses have had little or no handling or have come from
abusive homes.
We will only ever put a horse up for adoption when it is completely well. Some horses may not be
suitable for riding due to age, injury or other conditions. However, they may be completely paddock
sound and appropriate as perfect companion horses.
We will always provide full information regarding what we know about horse’s history, its health and
everything we’ve learned about it since it has been in our care. We will endeavour to find an owner
with the experience required for each individual horse.
All of our horses are adopted subject to an Adoption Contract. This means that if for any reason the
new owner cannot care for the horse, Windamere Horse Haven has to be contacted
****ALL ADOPTERS****
– If you are adopting a riding horse, you MUST come to Windamere Horse Haven and meet the
horse and test ride. We prefer you to come and meet any horse you are adopting but will make an
exception if your application is strong for a non-riding horse.
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We can arrange transport however will be at an addition cost subject to distance.
– If you cannot keep the horse and need to return it to Windamere Horse Haven, you MUST arrange
transport back to one of our sanctuaries or be willing to pay transport fees for us to collect.
If you are interested in adopting a horse, please complete the following
steps:
1. Please read our Adoption Code of Conduct. Please make sure you are aware of our adoption
requirements before submitting your application.
2. Please complete the form below, making sure you provide as much detail as possible.
If you are a suitable candidate, Windamere Horse Haven will contact you to arrange an interview to
meet your horse.
Adopt A Horse
Name - ___________________________________________________________________________
Address (required) - _________________________________________________________________
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Best Contact Phone Number: - _________________________________________________________
Email - ____________________________________________________________________________
Name of horse you are interested in: - __________________________________________________
Address where horse will be kept - _____________________________________________________
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Do you own the property where the horse will be kept? (Circle answer)
Rent Own Agist
Are you willing to let Windamere Horse Haven inspect where horse is to be kept? Yes No
How many horses do you currently have?
Please tell us about why you would like to adopt a rescue horse? - ____________________________
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Would you describe yourself as being nervous around horses – Yes No
How many years horse experience do you have? - _________________________________________
Do you currently ride? If so, how many years riding experience. - _____________________________
How would you describe your riding ability? – (Circle answer)
BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
If you are a beginner, will you be attending pony club or having private lessons? - _______________
Do you understand that many rescue horses are special needs animals and can require more care
than a well-loved horse?
Yes
No
Do you understand that horses cannot be left in a paddock to just eat grass and that they need to be
fed hay or hard feed, depending on the type of horse? (This includes paddock companions that are
not being ridden).
Yes
No
Do you understand that aged horses need extra care and love due to their old age and they may
need supplements for their joints and have a special diet?
Yes
No
Do you understand that horses need constant care, including their teeth done every 12 months,
wormed every 3 mths, and feet done every 6-8 weeks?
Yes
No
Work status – (Circle answer)
Full Time Part Time Casual Retired Pension Unemployed
What is your household's weekly income range? (Circle Answer)
$0-$500 $501-$800 $801-$1000 Over $1000
Please provide the names and contact details of two referees:
First Referee: Name - ________________________________________________________________
Address (required) __________________________________________________________________
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Best Contact Phone Number: - _________________________________________________________
Second Referee: Name - ______________________________________________________________
Address (required) __________________________________________________________________
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Best Contact Phone Number: - _________________________________________________________
If you are a suitable applicant, Windamere Horse Haven will contact you to arrange an interview for
you to meet the horse you are interested in.
Please bring to this meeting:•Photo ID
Thank you for your interest in our beautiful rescue horses.