Transfer of Equine Between Rescues

Download printable Rescue to Rescue Transfer Form here.

 

Rescue receiving the equine:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

E-mail address:

 

Rescue the equine is transferred from:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

E-mail address:

 

Equine information:

Name of equine being transferred:

If equine is registered, what registry?

Registration number?

Color of equine:

Markings on equine:

Age:
Height:
Weight:
Sex:

How did the equine come into your possession:

 

 

If equine is microchipped, tattooed or branded, list information:

 

 

Temperament (1-10 scale, 1 = very quiet, 10 = highly spirited):

 

 

Friendliness towards –(1-10 scale, 1 = Nasty or afraid, 10 = Extremely friendly)

Adults
Children
Horses
Dogs

Riding ability: (check all that apply)
Not rideable: lameness or injury
Not rideable: Lack of training
Not rideable: young age/old age
Light/medium riding:
Children at walk
Adults at walk

Has equine been trained or had experience in: (check all that apply)

General Western Riding
Western Pleasure
General English
English Pleasure
Endurance
Eventing
Trail
Competitive Trail
Jumping (how high)
Dressage
Driving
Reining
Barrel Racing
Youth Horse
Other:

Is this equine currently suitable or have potential for: (check all that apply)

General Western Riding
Western Pleasure
General English
English Pleasure
Endurance
Eventing
Trail
Competitive Trail
Jumping (how high)
Dressage
Driving
Reining
Barrel Racing
Youth Horse _______ Other:

Describe any competitive experience this equine has:

 

 

Has this equine ever: (check all that apply and if “yes” explain in space provided)

Bucked?
Reared?
Kicked?
Bitten?
Other?

Is equine easy to: (check all that apply)

Lead
Clip
Tie
Trailer

 

Describe any current or previous health or lameness problems:

 

 

Does the equine have any special needs?

 

 

Is the equine current on vaccinations?

 

 

List which vaccination and when received:

 

 

Does the equine have a current negative Coggins test?

 

 

When was the last time the equine had any dental work?

 

 

Wormed?

 

 

Hooves trimmed?

 

 

Does the equine get along with other equines?

 

 

What type of housing situation is the equine used to (pasture, stall, etc)?

 

 

Current feeding requirements:

 

 

Any other information that could enable us to find the equine the best possible home?

 

 

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I, the undersigned, state truthfully that I am legally entitled to act as a representative for the rescue from which the equine is being transferred.

The equine described above is being transferred to the receiving organization for placement in their fostering and adoption programs.

There are no liens or claims against the equine. If any liens or claims are found, the organization from which the equine is being transferred will be solely responsible for them and will indemnify the receiving organization from all damages that they may suffer due to the initiation of legal proceedings brought against myself and/or the receiving organization arising from the former ownership of the equine described above. By signing, I declare that the above information on the equine is true to the best of my knowledge.

Additionally, the organization receiving the equine agrees to return the above-described equine to the organization transferring the equine in the event that the receiving organization is dissolved for any reason.

Furthermore, by signing this contract, the organization from which the equine is being transferred, attest that we are releasing this equine completely and voluntarily. We have read and fully understand the policies of the receiving organization and realize that in the event the existing policies do not cover a specific situation, the receiving organization will use its best judgement and ability in handling the situation in the best interest of the equine.

This contract is the complete and entire agreement between the parties and completely merges and supercedes all prior and contemporaneous oral or written discussions, negotiations and agreements. No additions or modifications to or deletions from this contract shall be effective unless executed in writing by the parties, and attached to this Contract as an Addendum. Please note yes or no in the space provided whether an addendum is attached.

 

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Signature of Representative for the Organization from which the Equine is being transferred.

 

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Signature of Representative of the Organization that is receiving the Equine.