Adopting from Becky's Hope Horse Rescue

Adoption is a wonderful way to get a horse. BHHR horses have gone on to make great companions, trail horses, children’s horses and show horses. When you adopt, not only do you get a great horse but also you know you are helping a formerly abused or neglected horse find a great home. When you adopt, you get a horse who has current vaccinations and a current Coggins test. The horse is current on de-wormer and farrier work. The horse has been evaluated to the best of our abilities, and if your adopted horse doesn’t work out, you can return him for a full refund of your adoption fee in the first 30 days and a partial refund during the first year.

BHHR does not allow adopters to breed their adopted horses or sell them or give them away.

Adoption fees vary. Fees are based on the horse’s health, abilities, training and age. Adoption fees are not negotiable.

Adopters must complete an adoption application. Once BHHR receives a complete adoption application, a board member will contact the potential adopter to discuss any issues or to arrange for a meeting between the adopter and the horse(s) he/she is interested in. When the adopter meets a horse he/she wishes to adopt, he/she will sign an adoption contract, pay an adoption fee and transport the horse home.

It varies. Some adoptions take as little as a few days to complete while others may take several weeks. If the adopter is flexible with when he can schedule the home visit, the adoption often occurs very quickly.

Adopters must have a safe place to keep their horse. Fences should be in good repair and the horse needs access at minimum to a 3-sided shelter protected from north winds and plentiful water. Ideally, the adopter should have another horse to serve as a companion to the adopted horse or be prepared to adopt a companion.

BHHR requires potential adopters to be approved before going to meet the horses they are interested in. This protects the rescue from liability issues.

Have you thought about adopting but don’t have time to ride and train another horse? Do you have a lonely horse at home who longs for equine companionship? BHHR has several companion-only equines available for adoption. These horses, donkeys and mules cannot be ridden for various reasons – but they still have plenty of love to give and deserve a loving home.

If you feel you are a good fit for one of our four-legged friends, please fill out the adoption application and email it with a copy of your government issued ID to us at: beckyshoperescue@gmail.com