AdoptionApplication

Application for Adoption 2021

I would like to be considered as an adopter. I understand that all horses adopted from GAIT, Inc. are covered by a no resale, no rehoming, no breeding Contract. I understand that a non-refundable Application Fee of $25 is to be paid with this Application via PayPal to gaitinc@verizon.net or by mail to Gait, Inc., 14515 Chrisman Hill Dr, Boyds, MD 20841

Applicant Information

By completing this form, I attest that I am 18 years of age or over and that all information given is true to the best of my knowledge.

Name of Applicant:

Applicant's Residential Street Address

The address where you want event correspondence mailed.

City:

State:

Zip:

Email

Residential Status

Own Rent Live with Others

Primary Contact Number

number only, no dashes

Select an option

Alternate Contact Number

numbers only, no dashes

Select an option

Primary Rider if different than Applicant:

Age if under 18

Applicant's relationship to rider

If you plan on having others ride your new horse as well, please describe

How many horses have you owned in the past 3 years and if you do not currently have them, where are they now

Stabling Information

The GAIT, Inc contract for adoption requires that a GAIT, Inc. representative be able to visit the farm where a horse will be kept before the adoption and at any time after the adoption. Change in stabling or residence needs to be reported to GAIT, Inc.

My new horse will be (check one)

Cared for by me at home or at a different address as self-care Boarded at a boarding stable

Complete this next section if stabling location and/or caretaker are different than you at your address of residence

My horse will be stabled at the following address (if different than on page 1)

City

State:

Zip:

Farm Name (if applicable)

Contact name and number at stable

(Person responsible for the daily care of the horse)

Stable owner and contact number if different

Alternate stable contact name and number

All applicants should continue completing the following sections whether your new horse will be boarded or cared for by the applicant

Your new horse will be stabled as follows (check one):

Full time turnout with shelter Stalled with limited turnout 50/50 stall and turnout Other, Please describe

Please describe your feeding program, include frequency horses are fed and what type of feed.

You do not need to name specific feed brands, just a general description of how your horses are fed.

Please describe your forage feeding program, type of hay, pasture availability, include description of availability of forage

Please describe the type of fencing where your horse will be turned out

If your horse is stalled, what kind of bedding do you use

How many acres is the pasture where your horse will be housed

How many horses will share the pasture with your horse

Herd mates will be (check one)

Mares only Geldings only Mixed Herd

Describe your worming program

Describe your vaccination program

What is your dental schedule

How often do you have teeth floated

What is your farrier schedule

How often do you have feet done

For hoof care, I prefer (check one):

Keeping it natural, barefood all the way Barefoot in winter, shoes when in work Shoes all they way around I let the horse's foot needs decide

Do you believe that a gaited horse requires special shoeing or trim to achieve a better gait

Would you consider using a weighted shoe on you horse if you were told that it would improve gait

Riding Experience and your new horse wish list

Tell us about your horse ownership experience, indicate number of years the following is true

I have cared for my own horses for

number in years

I have owned horses but boarded for

number in years

I have not owned my own horse but have been taking lessons for

number in years

I have not owned a horse or taken lessons but have been riding for

number in years

I consider my riding skill level to be (check one):

Please be honest with yourself.

What kind of riding do you enjoy, please describe

Example, trail ride with groups; leisurely stroll alone; Yeehaw! hang on!

What are your riding goals for you and your new horse

DESCRIBE YOUR NEW HORSE: What are your "must haves" ?

Would like to have but not a deal breaker:

My dream horse would be

I am applying with a specific horse in mind:

I currently use the following professional support (check all that apply):

A Professional Trainer I take lessons I attend area clinics I watch videos to learn I have close non-pro friends Social media is my go-to Other: Describe below

Please describe other types of support , and if a beginner please be more specific describing who you have helping.

References and Emergency Contact Information

Equine Veterinarian name and contact number

Small Animal Veterinarian name and contact number if you use one

Trainer/Instructor name and contact number

Farrier name and contact number

Please list three personal references that are not family

Please list two emergency contacts should you be unable to care for your horse

Thank you for your interest in adopting a horse from Gaited Advocate Intervention Team, Inc. We look forward to helping you find your new riding partner. Once you have completed this Application, please submit it with a NON REFUNDABLE $25 application fee. If you are approved to adopt one of the horses in our rescue, the application fee will be placed towards the adoption fee of your new horse. If you do not hear back from us by email or phone within 3 business days, please call us or message us via Facebook so we can verify if we received this Application. Once you submit this application, please remit the Application fee via paypal to paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2417873 or you may mail a check to GAIT, Inc., 14515 Chrisman Hill Dr, Boyds, MD 20841

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