Adoption Process

Horse Adoption at Finger Lakes TAP starts with a 3 step process. Filling out the application, reviewing and signing the terms of the adoption, and reviewing and signing the placement agreement. We must have all three of them completed and sent to us to finalize the adoption process. The forms are included for download on this page to make the process easier for you. Please feel free to email us or call us with any questions.

Step One:

To adopt a horse you must fill out an application. You can either fill it out online if you find that easier, but you will still have to sign the adoption application and mail it to us, so download a copy, fill in the top portion with your name and address, note that you've already completed an online application and mail it to us. If you would rather just fill in a paper copy and mail it to us, that would be fine too.

Here is our address:

Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program, Inc., or FLTAP, Inc.
P.O. Box 25043
Farmington, NY 14425

Adoption Application:

 

Online Application to show your intent.

 

Adoption Agreement:

TERMS OF ADOPTION and APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. This horse may not be raced or sold at an auction for the remainder of its life.

2. This horse may need additional training for discipline or riding that Adoptive
Owner may be interested in pursuing. It is highly recommended by FLTAP staff that the adopted horse has at least one week to become acclimated to its new home before beginning any training.

3. It is agreed that this horse will never be sent to a slaughter facility. If the horse
needs to be euthanized, it must be done in a humane way by lethal injection administered by a licensed veterinarian. FLTAP requests to be notified before, if possible, if not, immediately after death of the adopted horse. A death certificate must be provided, such as a veterinarian’s invoice or written statement from a veterinarian.

4. If the horse is deemed to be unsuitable at any point in time, the horse must be returned to FLTAP at the expense of the Adopter. No refunds will be given.

5. If the horse is returned to FLTAP, the horse MUST be returned in the same or
better condition as when adopted or the Adoptive Owner is responsible for any
costs associated with the horse’s ailment(s). Ailments can be, but are not limited
to: cuts and abrasions, respiratory illnesses or other ailments received while in the possession of the Adoptive Owner.

6. FLTAP requests the right to visit said horse at any unannounced time. Please note that if the horse is found to be either in poor condition, such as extremely thin with prominence of ribs, covered with visible open or healing wounds or other visible signs of poor care or mistreatment, or living in a squalid environment such as a stall clearly packed with feces or in a paddock clearly inundated in manure or water, FLTAP retains the right to repossess the horse without notice.

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Off the track thoroughbreds are used to being kept in stalls for the majority of the days. For this reason, it is highly recommended by FLTAP staff that your new horse be given time to slowly become acclimated to larger areas of turnout, as well at the company of other horses.

• We may request pictures of the shelter, pasture and stalls where this horse will be kept in addition to pictures of other horses kept on the property.

• Changes in housing and routine may produce changes in the behavior of the horse; therefore additional training for both riding and ground manners may be necessary. Training or consultation by an equine professional is recommended to ease transition stress for both the new owner and horse.

• FLTAP makes no guarantees in writing or verbally on the soundness of any animal available for adoption. FLTAP will gladly honor the Adoptive Owner’s request for a pre-adoption veterinary consultation, to be paid for by the Adoptive Owner.

• Horses are unpredictable animals. Consequently, FLTAP is not responsible for any damages to persons or property once the horse is adopted.

Step Two:

Download the Application, Terms, and Adoption Questions to sign and mail. Include your non-refundable check for $10 to continue the adoption process.

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Step Three:

Download the placement agreement and sign it and mail it to us.

Download the Adoption Placement Agreement to sign and mail.

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Step Four:

Pay your non-refundable $10 procesing fee online with Paypal:

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