Horse Lovers United, Inc.
PO Box 2744
Salisbury, MD 21802-2744
Phone: 410 749-3599 Main Office

THE ADOPTION OFFICER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADOPTION TO THOSE WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH HORSE LOVERS UNITED,INC. POLICIES. PROSPECTIVE ADOPTERS WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE ADOPTION APPLICATION SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BE DENIED ADOPTION.  ADOPTIONS ARE RESTRICTED TO A 75 MILE RADIUS OF ONE OF OUR CONTACTS. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOU ARE WITHIN THAT AREA, PLEASE E-MAIL FIRST.

Guidelines for Adoption Equine Facility

Shelter: At least a three sided building with a roof with the opening facing away from the North; must be big enough for horse to walk in, turn around and lie down comfortably without getting cast (approx. 12’ x 12’). If more than one horse will use it, then multiple dimensions by number of horses. Should also have a way to close a horse up if necessary in order to make fence repairs or for the farrier or vet to work on the horse out of the weather. Construction should be of wood, concrete, metal or a combination, but must be sturdy, no tarps or loose boards, no exposed nails. Horse should not be able to kick through sides. Must also be tall enough so horse doesn’t rear & hit head on roof.

Pasture: Should be well established; if new at least 8 months to a year. Planted with an appropriate mix for horses. Must exercise control to keep out poisonous plants/shrubs. Nothing should be in pasture except a source of water; no tools, farm equipment, vehicles, nothing sticking up out of the ground. Some trees okay, but keep in mind: some trees are poisonous and horses will sometimes chew on trees and eat leaves out of boredom. There should be AT LEAST one half acre of grazing area for each horse in the pasture, preferably more.

Fencing: NO BARBED WIRE, NO HIGH TENSILE WIRE. Fencing should be at least 4 foot high. If plain electric, 3 strands & well flagged. Boards should be nailed on the inside, no loose or split boards, no exposed nails. Livestock fence should not have openings so big the horse can put its foot through.

Quarantine Area: A small area/stall needs to be available to keep a new horse separate for the first day or so.



Full Name:
Date Of Birth:
Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
Mail Address:
City: State: Zip:
Physical Address:
Drivers License #:
Place Of Employment:
Supervisor Name:
Supervisor Phone:
Veterinarian: Phone:
City State:
Farrier: Phone:
City State:
Character Reference Not Related To You Phone: City:
State:
If horse will be boarded at facility other than your own:
Owner: Phone:
Address:
Description of horse wanted: Mare, Gelding Age Preference: Breed:
What will horse be used for?
How Often?
Number of adults in home: Ages of children under 18:
Is everyone in the home agreeable to having a horse on the property? Yes No
List other animals that will be around horse:
How much time will you be able to spend with the horse each day?

HORSE LOVERS UNITED, INC., asks for a donation of at least $200.00 for a companion horse and $400.00 for a pleasure horse from adopters to help recover expenses we incur while caring for the horse.  These amounts include a lifetime membership to Horse Lovers United, Inc., and are non-refundable.

Please complete and submit this application with a description of your experience with horses. Lack of experience is not a negative factor.

Please Note: The applicant agrees to hold HORSE LOVERS UNITED,INC., et al, directors and volunteers of same, harmless and free of any and all liability for any injury or death suffered in any fashion through association with an animal under control of HORSE LOVERS UNITED,INC., prior to or after the adoption process is complete.
The applicant is hereby advised that by making application to adopt an animal through HORSE LOVERS UNITED,INC., he/she is subject to a check of criminal records and agree to the same.

All of the above must be completed in full before the Adoption Coordinator will process the application. The completion of this application does not guarantee an approved adoption.

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Questions? Contact us at (410)749-3599