Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue

Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue, Inc. is a 501 (C) 3 non profit organization dedicated to saving horses bound for human consumption, with a concentration on Thoroughbreds. We feel that OTTB's are often thrown away before given a second chance at a new career. We do all we can to rescue, rehab and rehome as many horses as possible. We also assist local authorities in cases of abuse, neglect and starvation. Our motto is: Whatever it takes!

Bright Futures Farm

Bright Futures Farm is a 501(c)(3) transitional facility for Thoroughbred horses that have left a career at the racetrack . We rehab, ground school and re-school basic skills. We evaluate soundness for a particular purpose, temperament, and re-introduce the horses into a herd environment. We also strive for a good "fit" between the adopter and the horse - making one of our primary goals to place the horse in a new home only once.

CANTER

CANTER is a unique affiliation of 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to helping retiring Thoroughbred racehorses find new lives after the finish line. Founded in 1997, CANTER has grown to encompass affiliates nationwide, with more "in the starting gate." Find CANTER on the Web at:

Affiliate Members

The Exceller Fund

The Exceller Fund is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization of more than 100 racing fans and horse lovers who make a commitment to care for our horses who are making their transition off the racetrack. The Exceller Fund was established to honor the memory of Exceller. Our members are located all over the U.S. and stay in touch through e-mail and our monthly electronic newsletters.

At the beginning of every month, members send their donation to The Exceller Fund, Inc.. These monthly donations are used to care for our horses until they are adopted into a permanent home. The minimum donation per member is $15 per month. Any remaining money is put into a special rescue fund, which is used for purchasing new horses in need of a loving home or otherwise helping out a horse in need.

Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program

The Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP) is a joint effort on the part of management and horsemen to assist in the placement of former Finger Lakes racehorses with equine adoption agencies or approved private individuals, giving these horses a second chance at a productive life.

Friend's Of Ferdinand

Friends of Ferdinand, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is
dedicated to transitioning exracehorses into successful second careers. FFI
strives to provide retired racehorses with new skills that give them value
after the finish line.

www.friendsofferdinand.org

The Horse Protection League

Located in Golden, Colorado, the Horse Protection League (HPL) is dedicated to the rescue, care and protection of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. The HPL works closely with the State Veterinarian and Animal Control to rescue neglected, abused and abandoned equines. HPL provides any necessary veterinary, farrier, dental and rehabilitative care, then strives to place these animals in loving homes. The goal is to educate the community about equine abuse in a variety of ways.

MidAtlantic Horse Rescue

MidAtlantic Horse Rescue buys healthy, young, sound Thoroughbreds out of the kill pen at the New Holland, PA livestock auction. After quarantine and careful evaluation, these horses are placed up for adoption as performance and pleasure horses. We do transfer ownership so safety and suitability are of the utmost importance. Potential adopters can ride the horses, have the horses evaluated by their trainers, and have the horse examined by a vet before adopting. Located on a tranquil farm in Chesapeake City, MD, MAHR is run by Beverly Strauss and Ginny Suarez, graduate A- and B- pony clubbers with extensive experience with racehorses, eventing, showing and dressage.

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Stands in the gap for retiring Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds providing a safe-haven, rehabilitation, and socialization in preparation for a life beyond racing. Horses are evaluated for soundness, temperament, conformation, and movement prior to being offered to qualified individuals willing to continue their education in a new vocation. Adopting throughout the Eastern United States.

	One Horse At A Time, Inc. One Horse At a Time is in pursuit of the well being of all horses. Every year there are over 100,000 horses that suffer terribly through neglect and abandonment, abuse that goes unchecked or suffer the ultimate indignity and pain of being shipped to slaughter houses in Mexico and Canada.  Because horses are so expensive to care for and because of the bad economic times we are now experiencing we expect the numbers to far surpass 100,000 this coming year.  And, although the number of horses requiring assistance can be overwhelming, there are many small rescue organizations working hand and hand to helping horses one at a time. We are one such rescue. Please join us in the journey. http://www.onehorseatatimeinc.org/
	PaddleStone Equestrian Center Rescue and Foster Every year PSEC opens it doors to several horses and ponies that are in desperate need of nutritional care as well as love and attention. A majority of the horses we take in are severely underweight, or have career ending injuries. A few were given to the facility by owners who got in over their heads and are trying to do the right thing by giving the horse to people who can care for it properly. www.kyhorseboarding.com

ReRun

ReRun is an organization designed to give ex-racehorses a second chance at a productive life in new homes. Only horses with a good chance of placement are accepted into the program; however, ReRun also attempts to help find homes for injured or uneven tempered horses without physically taking them into the program as well.

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is the nation's oldest and largest horse rescue group. Founded in 1982, it routinely cares for more than 800 horses, some of whom are based at farms at correctional facilities, where inmates learn valuable horsemanship skills. The TRF has farms or satellite facilities in 16 states, stretching from Vermont to California. The TRF's horse population includes dozens of sound horses who are retrained for second careers and are suitable for adoption. Those not fit to be adopted out spend their lives getting what they deserve--loving care and a safe and humane retirement.