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You do not have to apply for a specific horse.
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We encourage you to apply and let our team help you
through the process.
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Applications are good for 12 months.
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Email us with questions or call:
Equinerescue@live.com or 304-9862-7761​
and become familiy with our HORSEMANSHIP LEVEL CHART
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Approvals are good for 12 months for any horse that is a good match for your skill set and needs. Your are not expected to adopt just because you’re approved.
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If you've been approved in the last 24 months or are a current adopter UP TO DATE on all requirements, you do not need to submit a new application. Please do this shorter "REPEAT Adopter" Form
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Step ONE:
Required: Pre-Application Self Quiz
This quiz takes 2-3 minutes and
is self guided and explains our process.
If you complete the QUIZ with success
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Step TWO:
Required: Full Application linked at the end of Pre-Application Self Quiz​
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Once submitted, an application's processor will contact you.
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NOTIFY Farrier, vet, equine dentist, boarding facility, trainer and/or equine reference know we will be calling and give them permission to talk to us, as the team doesn't chase down references that will not respond.
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Submit the application fee of $20.00 TO THE PROCESSOR DIRECTLY once they contact you.​
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Step THREE:
Submit photo driver’s license, photos of your facility fence, barn/run-in and current photos of owned horses and proof of income able to support a horse (paystubs, W2, or whatever means you can offer to prove income with private information like your SSN marked out) submitted at this link HERE once the processor contacts you or directly to processor.
STEP FOUR:
ONCE APPROVED, set up a meeting with the horse(s) and trainer(s) or foster(s)
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STEP FIVE:
MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS A STEP HERE: https://heartofphoenix.org/adoption-day/
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STEP SIX:
If the trainer/foster and you both feel a horse is a good fit,
READ AND SIGN: Adoption Day Check List
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Boarding Facility Agreement (Facility owner must sign if you board)
Step SEVEN:
FINAL: Pay adoption fee and sign adoption agreement HERE before loading horse
Step EIGHT
SEND us monthly updates for the first 12 months, and yearly for the life of the horse
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​We have a Right Horse, Right Match guarantee.
The horse comes back to HOP if things don't work out.
If you or your child outgrow your horse, no worries. If you’ve been a great adopter,
you can rest assured your horse comes back to HOP,
and you are welcome to adopt a better fit.
If you your income changes or your health declines, you never have to worry about what will happen to your adopted horse.
Your horse comes back to Heart of Phoenix, and you know he will be safe moving forward.
The horses come with up front and very honest assessments.
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Adoption Agreement - Read over this adoption agreement, so you understand how the HOP contract works (HOP retains a lifetime first-right of refusal and contractual agreement on all adopted horses)
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Understand we are processing many applications at all times. Sometimes this means even if you are approved, the horse you’re interested in may have been adopted to an earlier applicant. You are not expected to adopt just because you completed an application.
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Troubleshooting the APPLICATIONS or Questions about Applying?
Make sure your file sizes are not too large when submitting.
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Save the application and check your SPAM / JUNK folder for copy to get your saved copy.
If this doesn't work or you get errors,
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Call or text 304-962-7761 (Suzanna)
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