H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas

Adoption Contract

 

This agreement is made between the Corporation, H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas and

 

___________________________________________________ hereby referred to as “Adopter”.

 

  1. Adopter agrees to adopt and care for the following equine according to the terms and conditions set forth in this contract.

 

A) Name of Equine: _______________________________________________________________________________

 

B) Age of Equine/d.o.b. (if known): _______________________________________________

 

C) Gender/sex of Equine: _________________________________________________________

 

D) Equine approximate height: ________________hands (one hand equals four inches).

 

E) Breed: ______________________________ F) Approximate weight: _________________

 

G) Registry & Registration Number: _______________________________________________

 

      H) Description of Equine, including scars, brands, or tatoos: _____________________

 

      _________________________________________________________________________________

 

      ____________________________________________________­­­­­­­­­­­­_____________________________

 

  1. After the adoption, H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas will provide adopters with a written description of the equine’s previous known health history, and any other known history of the animal with the exception of the former owner’s name, if known by H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas, unless otherwise stated in this contract.  Animals adopted from H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas include no guarantees regarding soundness, temperament, or general condition.  Adopter recognizes and agrees to hold harmless H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas, it’s directors, officers, heirs, or assigns forever for any damage or injury to property or persons forever (hereby referred to as “H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas”.)

 

The Adopters will, at his/her own expense, provide the adopted Animal with adequate and proper quantities of wholesome and nutritious feed and water, safe and adequate shelter, proper and adequate exercise and turnout, appropriate hoof care and veterinary attention (including such treatment and preventative care against parasites and diseases as may be recommended in Adopter’s geographical area), and, in general, treatment in accordance with humane and prudent practices of equine and/or large animal care.   ***Visible ribs on an any animal in the care of the adopter on two or more consecutive or nonconsecutive inspections will be grounds for termination of the adoption process on the grounds that if the

 

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 adopter shall allow another animal in his or her care to be in a state wherein the animal is underweight, then it is indeed possible that the adopter may allow an adopted Equine to also be underweight.  In addition, the absence of adequate water supply that is reasonably fresh and free of contaminating debris on two or more consecutive or nonconsecutive inspections shall be cause for termination of the adoption. ***

 

  1. The Adopter agrees to advise H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas of the exact location where the Animal will be kept, including complete physical address and directions to the location in writing, prior to accepting delivery of the Animal. The Adopter further agrees that a representative of H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas may make unannounced visits at any time to any location where Animal is located for the purpose of confirming that the care required in this contract is being provided. 

 

  1. Adopter agrees that Equine will not be relocated for a period of longer than 14 days (for breeding or medical related purposes) without prior written consent of H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas and that Equine will not be moved for purposes of training, stabling, or general care without prior written consent of H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas.

 

  1. In the event that Equine is no longer wanted by Adopter, Adopter agrees not to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer ownership of Equine to any person, party, or entity and that Equine will be re-donated to H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas with no remuneration due to Adopter by H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas.  H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas agrees that Adopter may, with written consent by H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas, give Equine away to a relative or friend as long as the relative or friend meet all adoption requirements of H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas, including passing a site inspection and signing a new adoption contract.  In such a case, no additional adoption fee will be due H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas.  All adoptions are considered final in not less than two years or not more than three years.

 

  1. Adopter agrees to provide H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas with copies of veterinary records, feed and hay receipts, farrier receipts, and a written report on the progress of Equine and it’s current situation/condition.  Receipts and reports must be submitted once every 90 days for the first year of possession.  After the above stated first year goes by, H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas may request same receipts at random.  All receipts are due within 10 days of date of request by USESR .  When the 30-day period goes by, Adopter then has 10 days from the 30th day to submit the receipts and the report.  The report should contain information such as if Equine is being ridden, what discipline he/she is being ridden under, how Equine gets along with pasture mates, if the Equine is bred or gelded during the 30 day period, and all other general and pertinent information.

 

  1. Registration of Animal is to be kept in USESR ’ name for the singular reason that in the event adopter dies or becomes physically unable to care for the equine (as in the event of terminal illness or permanent invalidism), H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas can prevent Equine from being removed by a care-giving friend or relative without Adopter’s consent.

 

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  1. Breeding of adopted animals is not permitted until the adoption is final.  Once the adoption is final, Adopter will receive a certificate of adoption from USESR .  If a mare or stallion is bred after the adoption is final, the foal that is produced by that breeding automatically becomes a part of this contract and is subject to all terms and conditions set forth herein.  Offspring of bred stallions or mares are to remain at their sire or dam’s side for life.  Under no circumstances shall Adopter engage in breeding mares or stallions for purposes of selling their offspring for profit.   If a mare is pregnant at the time of the adoption, the foal automatically attaches to this contract and cannot be sold.

 

  1. Adopter agrees to notify USESR within 7 days of the date that

Animal dies and to furnish an explanation of death including attending                        veterinarian’s statement, or written testimony from a current USESR officer or director, within 14 days of the date of Equine’s death.

 

  1. Adopter agrees that in the event that USESR determines that there has been a material violation of the terms and/or conditions of this contract (including but not limited to:  failure to provide adequate care, failure to follow access for on site inspection of Animal and it’s habitat, or by moving Equine without prior written consent by H.O.R.S.E.S. in Texas, or is notified of the Adopter’s involvement with a humane society or animal control agency resulting in a warning or citation for the inhumane treatment of any animal), Adopter will be in breach of this contract and USESR may recover immediate possession of Equine without legal recourse.

 

  1. If such an event takes place, USESR may enter any property where Equine is located and take immediate possession of Equine with no liability.  At such time, Adopter’s rights shall terminate and Adopter agrees that he/she shall have no cause of action or claim against USESR regarding such removal and termination of rights.

 

  1. Failure of USESR to take the action authorized above does not waive USESR ’ right to take such action at any time including, but not limited to, any subsequent breach by Adopter.

 

  1. Equine remains the sole legal property of USESR until the Certificate of Adoption is issued.  After the Certificate of Adoption is issued, the terms and conditions set forth in this contract regarding the subsequent sale of the equine shall remain in full effect for the duration of the life of the equine.

 

  1. Be it hereby known that USESR does not sell equine under any circumstances.  All equine are placed in adoptive homes under the express understanding that once placed, the Equine shall remain in the permanent care of the adopting party unless and until the adopter breaches this contract.

 

  1. IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION OF ADOPTION OF EQUINE AND IT’S       SUBSEQUENT REMOVAL FROM ADOPTER’S CARE, SO SHALL ALL OTHER PENDING ADOPTIONS TO ADOPTER FROM H.O.R.S.E.S. IN TEXAS BE TERMINATED ALSO, REGARDLESS OF ANY AND ALL OTHER FACTS.  IN OTHER WORDS, LOOSE ONE, YOU LOOSE THEM ALL.

 

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16.   If there is sufficient reason to believe Adopter has given or sold the Equine to slaughter, or has given or sold the Equine to any individual or entity who has then taken the Equine to slaughter, be they the direct individual or a third, fourth, or even fifth party down the line, Adopter hereby agrees to pay damages to the rescue of not less than $5,000.00.  Adopter will be given 15 days to produce Equine in Adopter’s possession, after such time, if said Equine has not materialized, all Equine in the process of being adopted by Adopter from USESR shall be given over to or returned to USESR within 30 days of the date Adopter is notified of the procedure being implemented and all pending adoptions shall be revoked and Adopter shall be ineligible to adopt from USESR ever again.

 

  1. Ryders attached: ____  yes  _____ no  ________ number of     Adopter’s Initials: ____________

THIS CONTRACT IS NOT VALID UNTIL ADOPTER HAS PASSED A SITE INSPECTION BY H.O.R.S.E.S. IN TEXAS.  THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON ADOPTION FEES UNLESS POTENTIAL ADOPTER FAILS THE SITE INSPECTION.

Adopter(s) name: __________________________________________________________________________________

 

Adopter(s) physical and mailing address in full: ____________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

 

Complete physical address where Animal will be reside: ___________________________

     

     ___________________________________________________________________________________

My signature below means that I have read and understand the terms and conditions set forth in this contract and agree to abide by them.

 

 

_________________________________________________________          _____________________

                        First Adopter Signature                                                                date

 

_______________________________________________                     __________________________________

     Drivers License No. & State of Issue                                            Social Security Number

 

 

______________________________________________________________             _________________________

      USESR Authorized Volunteer, Signature                                    date

 

_______________________________________________________             _______________________

                       Volunteer’s Position                                                Membership Number

Passed Inspection: Yes/ No (circle one); Inspected by: _________________________________

*Note to adopter:  USESR Authorized Representative MUST circle “yes” or “no” for “Passed Inspection”, and the volunteer sign his/her name. Otherwise, this contract is invalid and you will not receive a refund on your adoption policy.  It is your responsibility to see that this portion of the contract is filled out and completed.  DO NOT ACCEPT DELIVERY OF THE EQUINE UNTIL THE CONTRACT IS FILLED OUT ENTIRELY.  If you do not receive a copy of this contract within two weeks (14 days) of the date the USESR Volunteer signs it, please contact USESR headquarters at (phone or fax): (940) 683-2569.

NO OFFICER OR REPRESENTITIVE OF H.O.R.S.E.S. IN TEXAS HAS THE RIGHT TO OVERRIDE OR ALTER ANY TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT.

 

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