Second Stride Inc. Racehorse Adoption/Foster Home Application

 

Prospective adopters and foster homes please fill out the 32 questions on the following form, filling in all the needed information. Sign and date the form at the bottom. Feel free to call with any questions: 502-807-6069. All information is required to facilitate the adoption. All applicants must be 18 years or older. All contacts given in this application may be contacted for referrals. Second Stride Inc. reserves the right to approve or deny an application for any reason.

 

There is an application fee of $10 made payable to Second Stride Inc. You may send the fee by PayPal

or mail your fee to the address below. The application will be processed once your application fee is received. All horses are adopted on a first come first serve basis after application approval. Your application and fee are kept on file and are valid until January of each year.

 

You can fax the form to: 502-241-8566

Email the form to: secondstride@insightbb.com

Mail the form to: Second Stride Inc.

                             P.O. Box 1483

                             Crestwood, Ky 40014

 

  1. Full name of the adopter or foster applicant:
  2. Mailing address:

 

 

  1. Phone numbers: Cell                       Home
  2. Best number and time of day to contact:
  3. Email address:
  4. Website address if applicable:
  5. Do you understand that this is a Thoroughbred racehorse that may have no other prior riding experience besides racing unless otherwise stated?
  6. Please state a brief history of your experience with horses, i.e. length of involvement, types of horses, training and showing level:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Have you owned your own horse and been solely responsible for it’s care before?
  2. Have you ever been found guilty of horse abuse or animal neglect?
  3. Have you ever been investigated or tried for animal abuse or neglect? If so please explain thoroughly (attach separate page if necessary):

 

 

 

  1. Have you ever been suspended from a sport horse or equine program for any violations?
  2. Do you realize that the expenses for caring for a Thoroughbred horse, even if you own your own land can be in the range of $1,500-$3,000 per year?
  3. Are you aware there are insurance policies you can purchase for health and mortality for your horse? (See website for referrals)
  4. Do you realize that the first transitional 6-12 months for a racehorse can determine the fate of the rest of their lives?   That this time is crucial for proper healing of any injuries and proper subsequent retraining to give them a well-adjusted post racing life?
  5. Do you agree to the best of your ability to properly socialize, train and recondition your newly adopted race horse in a timely manner so that they will have a good base of training to fall back on for the rest of their lives?
  6. Do you agree to the best of your abilities to try to follow the care guide of the AAEP? (see website for link to the manual)
  7. Do you have experience in working with horses directly off of the racetrack?     If not do you have access and intent to hire a professional trainer in your area to help you?
  8. Name and phone number of your trainer:
  9. Will you be boarding your new horse or keeping him on your personal land?
  10. Please give the physical address of the place the horse will be kept:

 

 

  1. Name and physical address of stable or farm where your horse will be boarded:

 

 

  1. Contact information of the boarding facility (website, email, phone number and contact name)

 

  1. Please describe the fencing your horse will be kept in:

 

  1. Do you realize that many Thoroughbreds have never seen any other type of fencing other than highly visible and sturdy board plank?

 

  1. Do you agree and understand that with wire and electric fencing most Thoroughbreds will need care in being shown the new fencing and the boundaries to prevent potentially fatal accidents?

 

  1. Do you understand that most straight off the track horses will first need turn out in a small paddock of sturdy fencing and with out corners to prevent injury or damage to the horse or fencing?   And that some may even need the use of vet administered sedatives prior to the first turn out?

 

  1. Name, address, phone number, email address, and fax number for your equine veterinarian for references:

 

  1. Second Stride Inc will require a bill of sale that will stipulate a lifetime not for race use clause, stating the horse will never be used for race use. You may sell your adopted horse, but the not for race use clause will follow the horse and the new owners will also be bound by the not for race use condition of this bill of sale. Do you understand and agree to inform all future buyers of this term?

 

  1. Please describe your intended use for the adoptive horse:

 

  1. Have you filled out this questionnaire honestly and accurately? 

 

  1. Do you understand that any false statement on this application can result in legal action or a voided adoption?

 

By signing below you agree to all the terms outlined in this application:

 

 

Name/signature of adopter ______________________________

 

 

Date ______________________________

 

 

 

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