HorseNet does not sell horses, but rather adopts them out to suitable and approved homes. Our adoptions are intended to be for the life of the horse and not until such time is no longer suitable to the purpose for which it was originally adopted.

ADOPTION RULES
Please read before proceeding to our available horses.

	HorseNet horses cannot be resold, rehomed or bred and should the need arise and you are no longer able to care for these animals they must be returned to HorseNet (adoption fees will not be refunded, other restrictions apply).
	If you are no longer able to keep your HorseNet horse for any reason and must return it, send us a written notice via email with a minimum of 60 days notice (although the more the better), have a negative coggins test done (all horses must have a current negative coggins test), and have shots records available (all horses must have a current Rabies, 4/5 Way and West Nile vaccinations).
	Each potential adopter is required to fill out an Adoption Application (print/mail or online) which must be approved before any horse will be adopted and is good for one year once its approved.
	Adopters are required to sign and abide by our adoption contract.
	Adopters must be at least 21 years of age with no history of animal abuse or neglect.
	Adoption fees must be paid in full and in advance before any horse can be adopted. (Adoption fees are not refundable).
	Adopter must reside in Maryland or within 4 hours of our Mt Airy rescue. For the health and safety of our horses we don't make exceptions to this policy. To determine if you are within our adoption area, go to http://maps.google.com.

SEEING A HORSE -- Horses are shown to prospective adopters by appointment only. Please do not show up at any of our farms without an appointment and/or unannounced. Trespassing on any HorseNet property is not allowed. If you would like to see one of our horses, please email us to schedule an appointment.

FOSTER HOMES -- We rely heavily on our foster homes and could always use more. If you would like to foster a horse, please email us for more information. NOTE: Actual expenses related directly to the care of your foster horse are tax deducible. Foster homes are required to submit a year end itemized statement with original receipts. Some of our "companion only" horses are eligible for foster care.

HORSE SPONSORS -- Sponsors help off-set the costs of maintaining the horse while at HorseNet. Sponsor donations are tax deducible. Click HERE for more information on how you can become a sponsor.

HORSENET CONNECTS -- Under the Connects program, owners surrender the horse to HorseNet and HorseNet maintains legal ownership of the horse, which then falls under our guidelines and supervision, but the original owner keeps the horse on their property (of course not in abuse cases) until a suitable home can be found. This program allows the original owners and the adoptees to meet before the adoption takes place. There is a $100 networking fee. Email us for more information.