Download printable Barn Pre-Approval Form here.
This form is for owners or managers of boarding barns who would like to get pre-approved for foster homes and adopters who might like to board with them. Pre-approved boarding barns do not need to become members (although we appreciate those who do!). Once pre-approved, your facility will be added to the list of pre-approved barns on our website. Adopters or foster homes will still need to apply to foster or adopt, but they will not need to complete a self-inspection.
A. General Information (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)
* All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Facility Name:
Owner Name:
Manager Name (if different from owner):
Facility Address:
City, State, Zip: County
Manager/Facility Phone:
Alternate Phone:
Email Address:
How did you hear about BEHS?
Confidentiality Statement: I agree that certain information concerning Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society may be confidential and I will use discretion discussing BEHS policies, procedures, cases and other business with anyone that is not a member of BEHS. I also understand that as part of my membership, it is a privilege not a right to join certain email lists. No email message will be forwarded to or discussed with anyone not being a member of the same lists without receiving permission from an officer of BEHS. I have read, understand, and agree to abide to this statement outlined herein.
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Signature
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B. Equine Information (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)
Have you ever been charged with or convicted of animal abuse? Yes/No
If yes, please explain:
Does your facility require that all horses be current on vaccinations?
What vaccinations does your facility require?
How often are horses at your facility de-wormed?
Does your facility require that horses have current, negative Coggins tests? Yes/No
C. Facility Information (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)
Fence Information:
List type of fencing that surrounds the pasture:
How High is the fence?
Is the fence in good repair? Yes/No
If No, explain:
Is there Barbed Wire? Yes/No
If there is Barbed Wire, how much is covered in Barbed Wire?
Are there T-Posts? Yes/No
Are T-Posts capped? Yes/No
If no, explain:
Pasture Information
Is there pasture or turnout? Yes/No
How large?
In no, explain:
Is this pasture safe? Yes/No
If no, explain:
Is there any type of debris in or around pasture (metal, trash, etc)? Yes/No
If yes, list type of debris:
Shelter Information
Approximate size:
If manmade, is it in good repair and safe? Yes/No
If no, explain:
Is there a barn? Yes/No
Approx size of stall:
How many barn stalls?
What type material is barn made from (wood, metal, other etc.)?
How often are equine(s) kept in barn?
Are there any Cattle Guards on the Property? Yes/No
Are they separated from the pasture area by a gate? Yes/No
D. EXPERIENCE (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)
Please describe what experience you have handling, caring for, riding, and training equines.
E. EQUINE CARE (all fields must be completed. If non-applicable enter n/a)
How often will you feed the equine?
What type of feed will be available for the equine?
How often will a farrier trim or shoe the equine?
How often will the equine be wormed?
If there are special dietary needs for the equine(s), can they be met? Yes/No
Is the feed clean and safe for equines? Yes/No/
If no, explain:
How is feed stored?
Are equines fed separately or as a group?
If grained do they have their own feed bucket? Yes/No
What type of water source Is water source clean? Yes/No
Can it accommodate all equines? Yes/No
How often is water cleaned?
How many equines are kept on the property?
If there are stallions on the property are they kept separate from the other horses? Yes/No
If no, please explain:
F. REFERENCE INFORMATION (all fields must be completed)
The required references are Veterinarian, Equine Professional (this may be a trainer, farrier, etc…) and personal (no relation). These must be 3 separate people. Please let your references know that we will be calling them to ask them a few questions.
Please complete the following information for your references:
Veterinarian Name
* This is your vet or who will become your veterinarian
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
Equine Professional Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
Personal Reference Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
G. REQUIRED PHOTOS (all fields must be completed)
The photographs listed below are required for a home to be evaluated by the adoption and/or fostering coordinator. If you do not submit all of the below photos or if the adoption or fostering coordinator has any questions or concerns, we will schedule an in person pre-adoption/pre-foster home visit.
Photographs may be mailed to the address listed or emailed (please reduce pixel size) to: records@bluebonnetequine.org.
Barn (outside and inside)
Stalls (outside and inside)
Property entrance
Water source
Fencing (at least three photos – fencing type and fence posts must be visible)
Feed and feed storage Shelter (manmade or natural)
Cattle guards (if there are any on the property)
Other equines on the property
I the undersigned understand I am applying to become an approved boarding barn for fostered and adopted horses from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society. I also understand that I must complete the application process and my home (or boarding facility) must be approved before being listed as an approved barn.
I agree and understand that Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society reserves the right to request a background check, including criminal records to verify personal information.
I understand that horses boarded at my facility and fostered for or adopted from Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society are the financial responsibility of the foster home or adopter. However if the adopter or foster home becomes fifteen (15) days delinquent on board, I agree to notify Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society so that they can pay the board and remove the equine.
By signing this application, I agree not to hold Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society liable in the event of injury, death, or damage to any human, animal or property as a result of activities or actions of the equine I board for foster homes and/or adopters.
In addition, I, the undersigned, have read and understand the following warning:
WARNING
UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.
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Applicant
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Applicant (if Joint request with spouse)
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Date
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Approving Official
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Date