Adoption Process

A completed adoption application must be received by HPAF before any specific horse can be considered for the applicant. The adoption application must include photos of:

• The facility where the horse will be kept
• Turnout, pasture
• Fences
• Water sources
• Barn
• Shelter
• Photo’s of currently owned horses and/or dogs

Adopters of rideable horses come to the HPAF farm to spend time working with their potential horse. Karen Woodbury, 1 Star Parelli Instructor is available to assist adopters with horses and lessones.
Out of state applications must submit a video showing the potential adopter riding and working with a horse to demonstrate their abilities and level of horsemanship.

Mail applications to:

Horse Protection Association of Florida
20690 N.W. 130th Avenue
Micanopy, Florida 32667

HPAF is operated through donation only. Your donations are greatly appreciated and always needed.  The only way HPAF can continue to be able to care for rescued horses and continue taking in horses in need is through your generosity.

There is no fee or donation required for companion/unrideable horses, however, even small donations can make a big impact.

HPAF reserves the right to approve or deny a potential adoptive home at HPAF's sole discretion.

Click here to download and print the adoption application.