MidAtlantic Horse Rescue
A 501©3 non profit organization
PO Box 407, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 • 302-376-7297
www.MidAtlanticHorseRescue.org
Adoption Agreement
This contract is entered into on this______day of _________, 20____between MidAtlantic Horse Rescue, Inc., a 501©3
non profit organization (hereinafter referred to as “MAHR”) and ___________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as “Adopter.”)
The Adopter agrees, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, to adopt and care for the
horse known as __________________________________(hereinafter referred to as “Said Horse.’)
MAHR agrees to transfer ownership of Said Horse to the Adopter subject to the conditions set forth in this agreement. The
Adopter understands that an adoption fee in the amount of $__________ shall be made payable to MidAtlantic Horse
Rescue. The Adopter agrees to pay for the cost of any prepurchase professional evaluations or veterinary exams
contracted for by the Adopter. The Adopter agrees to pay the cost of transporting Said Horse to its new facility. The
adoption fees are nonrefundable and must be paid in full on or before the day of delivery/pickup of Said Horse.
The Adopter will, at his or her expense, care for Said Horse in a responsible and humane manner. MAHR guidelines for
care of Said Horse include, but are not limited to: adequate shelter, feed, turnout, worming, farrier, veterinary, and dental
care. The Adopter promises to NEVER allow Said Horse to be sold at any auction or put at risk for slaughter, including
selling to a horse dealer/reseller. In addition, Adopter agrees NOT to allow Said Horse to race. In the event Adopter fails
to adhere to these guidelines and Said Horse becomes neglected or abused in the opinion of an independent professional,
this agreement is void, and Said Horse will be immediately returned to MAHR at the expense of the Adopter.
Adopter understands that Said Horse will have a current negative Coggins Test. All known veterinary records will be
provided to Adopter, who understands that Said Horse may need updated vaccinations, worming, dental, and farrier care.
Adopter understands that many of the conditions of Said Horse are not obvious, and MAHR cannot know all of the details
of Said Horse’s history. The responsibility for determining if Said Horse is fit for use by Adopter belongs solely to
Adopter. Adopter acknowledges that Adopter has been advised by MAHR to engage the services of a licensed
veterinarian and an experienced horseperson prior to adoption to evaluate Said Horse. Adopter agrees to accept Said
Horse as is and where is.
Adopter allows MAHR to publish pictures and progress reports on Said Horse in written and/or electronic form.
In the event Adopter decides to sell, assign, or transfer ownership of Said Horse, Adopter will notify MAHR in
writing of this intent. Upon sale, assignment, or transfer, Adopter will provide MAHR in writing with the name, address,
and phone number of new owner within 14 days of sale, assignment, or transfer of Said Horse.
Adopter agrees to hereby indemnify and hold MAHR and its officers, directors, and volunteers harmless from and against
any and all claims, actions, damages, liability, and expense in connection with the loss of life, personal injury, and/or
damage to property arising out of use or care of Said Horse.
Signed_________________________________By:__________________________________Date:______________
Adopter Print Name
Signed_________________________________By:__________________________________Date:______________
Representative of MAHR Print Name
