At Tecate Horse Rescue, we believe every horse deserves a loving, safe, and permanent home. If you're interested in adopting one of our equines, thank you for taking the first step in giving a rescued horse a second chance. Here's how our adoption process works:
To begin, please fill out and submit our Adoption Application. We ask for detailed information so we can ensure a good match between horse and home.
Adoption Application
Our team takes 3–5 days to carefully review your application. During this time, we will:
Contact the references you provided
Speak with your current veterinarian and farrier
Schedule and conduct a site visit of the property where the horse will be housed
If your application is approved, you'll be invited to complete an Adoption Contract, which will include the name of the specific horse and all necessary details. Both the application and contract are reviewed first by our Rescue Manager and then submitted to the Adoptions Committee, a subcommittee of our Board of Directors, for final approval.
Adoption Contract
Once approved, we will work with you to finalize:
The adoption fee
Arrange transportation
The formal date of transfer for the horse
We remain committed to each horse even after they leave our care. As part of your adoption agreement, we ask that you:
Check in every three months with a current photo and a brief written update on the horse’s health, living conditions, and overall well-being