Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

The Kentucky Equine Adoption Center (KyEAC) is the largest all-breed equine rescue in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Nestled on 72 acres in the rolling hills of Jessamine County, KyEAC is the home and training ground for approximately 50 equines at all stages of rehabilitation and retraining. We are not a sanctuary; part of our mission is to find the perfect home and purpose for all of our horses–from high level dressage to therapeutic equine companions, from trail horses to pasture ponies.

Contact
Carrie Wosicki

Website
http://www.kyeac.org

Phone
(859) 881-5849

Donation
Donate to this rescue

Email
info@kyeac.org

Meet their adoptable pets

1713 Catnip Hill Rd.,

Nicholasville, KY, 40356

Rescue FAQs

Any equine in the State of Kentucky.

1. Submit Application
2. Approve Application
3. Meet the Pet
4. Sign Adoption Contract
5. Pay Fee
6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process

Once a complete application is received, KyEAC will begin the screening process. This usually takes about 2-3 days, depending upon how easy it is to make contact with your references.
KyEAC will notify you when your application has been approved, and you may then make an appointment with KyEAC to visit the equine(s) you are interested in adopting.

Adopters are responsible for transportation arrangements and costs at the time of the adoption and in the event of return.

Adoption fees are non-refundable.

We also require adopters to complete an inspection on the adopted horse 6 and 12 months following adoption. To ensure adopters comply with their inspections, a $250 deposit is required on all horses priced under $2,000, and a $500 deposit is required on all horses priced at $2,000 and up. This deposit is already calculated into the adoption fee. If the adopter complies with the inspections, this deposit will be fully refunded after the requirements of the 6 and 12-month inspection have been met to our satisfaction. If the adopter does not comply with their inspections, their deposit will be forfeited.

Terms of the Equine Adoption and Placement Agreement:

The equine may not be raced, bred, sold, given away, assigned or disposed of, nor may any interest in the equine be transferred. The Adopter may only release the equine from his/her care to KyEAC for one year.
Transportation arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the adopter at the time of placement and in the event of return.
KyEAC has the right to visit the property where the equine resides. If, in the sole discretion of KyEAC, it is determined that the living arrangements and/or care of the equine are inadequate or inappropriate, KyEAC reserves the right to seize and re-take possession of the equine.
If the Adopter changes the location of the equine or changes the equine's veterinarian, KyEAC must be provided with the new stabling and veterinarian information within 30 days of said change. In addition, the Adopter agrees to provide KyEAC with any change in his/her address within 30 days of said change.
The Adopter agrees to forward a veterinarian's brief statement of the adopted equine's residence, general condition, weight, teeth and hoof condition (a brief health check form will be provided by KyEAC for this purpose twice a year). This form is to be returned to KyEAC six months from the date of adoption and on the one year anniversary of the adoption date.
Any equine returned to KyEAC must possess a current negative coggins and health certificate, which is the responsibility of the Adopter to provide.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/231711475494156

http://www.kyeac.org/donate

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Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

Meet their adoptable pets

1713 Catnip Hill Rd.,

Nicholasville, KY, 40356

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Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

Meet their adoptable pets

1713 Catnip Hill Rd.,

Nicholasville, KY, 40356

Rescue FAQs

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Introducing a new pet to your existing pets

How to navigate common bumps in the adoption process

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