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      • Night Of The Horse - February 25 2016
      • "The Gilded Lilies" Benefit For California Coastal Horse Rescue
      • ASPCA "Help A Horse Day" - April 23 2017
      • Help A Horse Day| 29 April 2018
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Adopting a CCHR Horse

​Adopting a Horse from California Coastal Horse Rescue

Thank you for your interest in opening your heart and life to a previously unwanted or neglected horse. We know this is the start of an exciting and special journey for you... 

During their time at the Rescue, the horses we offer sanctuary to become our treasured companions as they are cared for, loved, and rehabilitated. Our goals and dreams are to find them happy and loving forever homes, and we are always hoping for that very special person to come into their lives.

The CCHR Adoption Process

The goal of CCHR in the adoption process has always been to create an environment in which an individual who comes to adopt a horse from us is given all the time needed to bond and work with the horse. Bonding is a critical part of the adoption process.

We match horses and potential adopters on the basis of the adopter's horsemanship and riding experience levels, horse temperament and horse level of training.

If there is a developing serious interest in a particular horse and it is deemed a good potential match for all parties concerned (horse, potential adopter, and CCHR), CCHR offers a first right of refusal. The first right of refusal removes any pressure from the adoption decision for the potential adopter. The horse will be removed from the available for adoption list as the adopter continues to get to know the horse. Opening your heart and home to a new horse is a very important and serious commitment, and we want to make sure it is approached and understood in a deeply thoughtful manner.

Before finalizing the contract, we encourage your family, trainer, veterinarian or farrier to visit the horse with you.

Before adopting a horse, we will conduct a home/ranch/boarding facility visit with the purpose of ensuring a safe and happy environment for the horse.

The Title on the horse does not transfer to you for three years. During that three year period, if you cannot keep the horse, it must be returned to California Coastal Horse Rescue. The horse cannot be relocated without notifying California Coastal Horse Rescue and by receiving an additional home/ranch/boarding facility visit. The horse cannot be sold or given away. CCHR does make periodic unannounced field visits during the first three years.

Adoption fees vary.

We strive to create happy, positive and sustained communications with our adopters. We are there for our adopters and horses during the introduction, bonding and adoption processes, and we continue to be there after the adopter and horse leave for the horse's new forever home together.
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Professional Memberships
  • HORSES
    • Adoptable Horses
    • Forever Home Found
    • Loved and Lost
    • Courtesy Postings
    • Rehoming Your Horse
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Donate
    • A Truly Forever Home for Rescued Horses
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Application
    • Sponsor a CCHR Horse >
      • CCHR Horses In Need of Sponsorship
    • Adopt A Horse
    • Wish List
    • Legacy of Hope Society
    • Grants
    • Friends Of The Rescue
    • CCHR Friends, Sponsors & Partners
  • GALLERY
    • "Every Child Is An Artist" - CCHR Horse-Inspired Art
    • Help A Horse Day at CCHR April 2018
    • Help A Horse Day at CCHR April 2017
    • Night Of The Horse 2017
    • Greener Pastures Equine Enrichment Project
    • Help A Horse Day at CCHR April 2016
    • 'The Gilded Lilies" Benefit for CCHR - September 2015
    • National Help A Horse Day at CCHR April 26, 2015
    • Night Of The Horse 2015
    • Portraits of Hope - The Horses of CCHR
    • PATH Santa Barbara Visit To CCHR
    • 'Cowboy For A Day' at CCHR, November 2013
  • NEWS
    • CCHR Blog
    • Media
  • EVENTS & PROGRAMS
    • Calendar of Events
    • CCHR Community Connection >
      • CCHR Pony Tales Reading Club
      • Learn, Care & Share Program
    • Past Events >
      • A Harvest of Hope | 13 October 2018
      • Night of the Horse 22 Feb 2018
      • ASPCA "Help A Horse Day" - April 24 2016
      • Night Of The Horse - February 25 2016
      • "The Gilded Lilies" Benefit For California Coastal Horse Rescue
      • ASPCA "Help A Horse Day" - April 23 2017
      • Help A Horse Day| 29 April 2018
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
    • Wish List