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Horse Rescue
Information

Apple Butter
Treats supports these
hard working and dedicated rescue organizations that save horses
from slaughter, abandonment, neglect, and abuse, those that help retired
racehorses that are no longer "needed" by their owners, and
the rescuers of wild horse roundups. These organizations
rehabilitate and re-home these wonderful animals spending a lot of
time and money on their very worthy cause. They are non-profit
501(c)(3) organizations, and they need support. For
more information on these groups, below is a listing by state and
also a brief description of their focus. Many of them are not only
looking for homes for their horses but also donations in the form of
money, volunteering, and supplies. Please take a look at one in your
area to see how you can help.
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Alabama |
Arizona
Chances Mini Horse Rescue (Tuscon, AZ)
Chances Miniature Horse Rescue is a 501 c3 non-profit
Miniature Horse Rescue, dedicated to the well being of
all Miniature Horses. Our goal is to rehabilitate
abused, neglected, or unwanted Miniature Horses through
the charitable works of our members, sponsors, foster
and adoptive homes.
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Arkansas
Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue (Arkadelphia, AR) is
a horse, donkey, pony and mule rescue organization. We
are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization staffed entirely
by volunteers. We supply all the equines with their
basic daily needs including, feed, hay, vaccinations,
medical supplies, farrier fees, Coggins testing, salt
and supplements. Please help us continue to rescue and
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California
The
Second Race (Arcadia, CA) The Second Race was
created by Sharla Sanders for groups andindividuals to
actively NETWORK to assist with the placement of horses
in new homes, in particular ex-race horses. Whether
Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Standardbred, or Arabian
all race horses deserve another chance at a "Second
Race" throughout the US and Canada.
Saving Horses, Inc. (Alpine, CA)
Rescue horses from
slaughter, abuse and neglect, rescuing horses mostly at
auction to save them from the kill buyer, and rescuing
directly off the Kill buyer;s feedlot. The horses
include but are not limited to OTTBs. Horses are
rehabilitated and re homed where possible. We also have
sanctuary horses.
Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue (Cutten, CA)
Heart
of the Redwoods Horse Rescue (HRHR) is a 501 (c) (3)
nonprofit corporation that rescues with our mission of
"promotes responsible horse ownership through education,
community outreach and assistance."
Redwings Horse
Sanctuary (Lockwood, CA) The
mission of Redwings Horse Sanctuary is to eliminate the
causes of equine suffering through education and
community outreach programs, rescue abused and neglected
equines, and provide permanent sanctuary or selected
foster homes for those equines.
Hearts With Hooves, Inc. (Norco, CA)
is a
non-profit therapeutic equine assisted riding program
that encourages individuals of all ages with special
needs to develop their full potential. We strive to
create a unique environment where individuals can have
the freedom to develop knowledge, trust, hope, and
determination.
Second Chance Stables, Inc. (Phelan, CA)
We are dedicated to rehabilitating and
retraining retired Thoroughbreds and Quarter horses off
the track and finding them new homes.
Neigh Savers Foundation, Inc. (Walnut Creek, CA)
Neigh Savers creates new
beginnings for retired racing thoroughbreds. We rehab,
retrain for new careers and rehome OTTB's.
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Colorado
Colorado
Horse Rescue (Longmont, CO )
A
non-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency
relief, shelter, care, rehabilitation, and adoption
services for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted
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Connecticut
Beech Brook Farms Equine Rescue (Mystic, CT)
Our 501c3 nonprofit rescue is a small volunteer based
rescue that specializes in rescuing gaited breeds
(Tennessee Walking horse, Rocky Mountain horse, Missouri
Fox Trotter, Paso etc.) from slaughter and neglect. We
are located in Mystic CT.
All The Kings Horses Equine Rescue (Northford, CT)
All The Kings Horses Equine Rescue is an animal welfare
organization incorporated in the State of CT. We are
dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of
equines in need; assisting equines in situations of
neglect, abuse or threat of slaughter.
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Delaware |
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Florida
Beauty's Haven Farm and Equine Rescue (Morriston,
FL)
We are
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the
State of Florida. Please take time to browse through
our website and get to know us and the horses here. Our
purpose is to help as many equine friends as possible
when they are in need. We network with other rescue
organizations and individuals, and we work to educate
others about horse slaughter in an effort to make it
illegal -- not just in the United States but also in
Canada, Mexico, and other countries.
H.O.R.S.E. Inc. (Mims, FL) H.O.R.S.E. Inc. has been a
Nonprofit 501 (c) Organization Since 2000 dedicated to
providing shelter,care, rehabilitation,and adoption
services for abused, neglected, abandoned horses. A
mentor program for children aimed primarily at
developing a humane attitude in children in the hope of
teaching children how others/ horses, or people, can
recover from abuse.
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Georgia
Georgia Equine Rescue League (Bethlehem, GA)
Georgia Equine Rescue
League, Ltd., (GERL) - A non-profit fundraising
organization created in 1993 for the purpose of helping
to end neglect and abuse of equine. GERL has donated
more than $330,000.00 towards the State of Georgia's
Dept. of Agriculture Equine program and also helps
support law enforcement with equine abuse cases.
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Idaho |
Illinois
S.H.A.R.E. (Society
for Hooved Animals Rescue and Emergency)
(Champaign, IL)
Our mission is
to maintain the integrity, well-being, and health of
hooved animals through education first. SHARE is a new
nonprofit humane society in the Champaign area. We have
investigators that cover a large portion of Illinois. At
SHARE, our goal is to help equines trapped in situations
of abuse and starvation. It is also our wish as well to
educate horse owners on how to properly care for their
horses.
Crosswinds
Equine Rescue (Sidell, IL)
CWER is a 501c3 nonprofit IL charity, one of only 3
registered animal rescues, class equine, in the state.
We focus upon taking in owner surrenders,
rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming horses in need.
All of our horses receive professional training, and we
work hard to find the right career to fit the horse,
THEN the right family -- which dramatically increases
the likelihood of a permanent home. Every dollar donated
goes directly to the horses -- we pay no salaries, not
even for training outside clients' horses. We are
located 1.5 hours from Indianapolis, 2.5 from Chicago,
3.5 from St Louis, and adopt to owners all over the US.
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Indiana |
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Iowa |
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Kansas |
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Kentucky
Our
Mims Retirement Haven (Paris, KY) Our Mims was the 1977
Eclipse Champion 3-Year-Old Filly. Running in the
Calumet colors of devil's red and blue, she won 5 of 18
races, including the G1 Coaching Club American Oaks, the
Alabama, and the Delaware Handicap. In memory of the
great mare and her dear friend, Jeanne Mirabito created
the Our Mims Retirement Haven so other mares will be
cared for once their broodmare careers are over.
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Louisiana |
Maine
First Light Farm Equine Rescue (Perry, ME)
First
Light Farm Equine Shelter overlooks Passsamaquoddy Bay
in Downeast Maine. We started out as a family operation
but soon found the cost of sheltering horses exceeding
our expectations. We incorporated as non-profit in
August, 2009 and received our 501(c)3 tax exempt status
in March, 2010. We have limited capacity and therefore
don't act as a sanctuary. Instead, we focus on
rehabilitating and rehoming. The horses we take in come
as surrenders, state seizures or auction killpen
rescues. Thank you for helping to support First Light
Farm Equine Shelter. For more information, please visit
our website at
www.firstlightfarm.org.
Sincerely, Andrea Barstow, Managing Director / Grace
Barstow, Assistant Manager
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Maryland |
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Massachusetts |
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Michigan |
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Minnesota |
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Mississippi |
Missouri
Alder Hill Farm (Stockton, MO) A 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization dedicated to the rescue of horses in need. |
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Montana |
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Nebraska |
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Nevada |
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New Hampshire |
New Jersey
Ever After Horse Rescue (Colesville, NJ) Ever After
Horse Rescue is an all-breed equine rescue that networks
across the country. Although we are based in Colesville,
NJ where our farm is located, we travel to wherever our
help is needed throughout the United States. Our goal
is to rescue horses in need, rehabilitate them, and
place them in permanent loving homes where they are able
to have the happily every after they deserve.
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New Mexico |
New York
Project Sage Horse Rescue (Valley Stream, NY)
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North Carolina |
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North Dakota
Triple H Miniature Horse Rescue (Mandan, ND)
HHH Miniature Horse Rescue
is a not-for-profit 501 c(3) charity that is dedicated
to rescue efforts, care, nurturing and rehabilitation of
miniature equine. Through the charitable efforts of our
volunteers and our community, we strive to provide help,
hope and loving life-long homes to miniature equine
that have been seized, surrendered or suffered gross
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Ohio
frog Pond Farm Draft
Horse Rescue
(Cambridge, OH) The current goal of our
organization is to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Rehome the
needy draft horses and ponies of our area; educate the
community in the plight of “unwanted horse” syndrome,
personal responsibility and required care of their
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Oklahoma
Horse Feathers Equine Rescue Inc. (Guthrie, OK) The primary
objective and purpose of this corporation shall be: to
provide a humane alternative for abandoned, abused,
unwanted, neglected, or slaughter bound horses; to
provide medical care, food, gentling, and training
depending on individual circumstances increasing their
potential for adoption. To provide shelter to horses in
need of such care and to place these horses in caring
homes where they can lead productive lives. When an
animal is deemed unable to be adopted we will offer
sanctuary enabling it to live out its life in a humane
fashion.
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Oregon |
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Pennsylvania
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue (Glenville, PA)
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue,
Inc is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to
saving horses bound for slaughter for human consumption.
We also assist in cases of abuse, neglect and
abandonment.
Cozee
Valee Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. (Huntingdon, PA)
We rescue farm animals, mainly horses &
ponies from abuse, neglect, starvation and abandonment.
We also assist with rescuing and placing slaughter bound
horses.
We feel that education is a very vital
part of what we do and we would like to extend that to
all areas of our community. If you are interested in
helping us spread the education, please contact us.
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Rhode Island |
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South Carolina
H.O.P.E. Acres Rescue (Goose Creek, SC)
The purpose
of H.O.P.E. Acres Rescue is to rescue, rehabilitate, and
provide a safe haven for equines in need, to live out a
healthy, happy, and peaceful life through public
education, county and state alliances, donations and
caring volunteers |
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Tennessee |
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Texas
Lucky Duck Horse & Farm Animal Rescue (Greenville,
TX) is a 501c3 non-profit organization located in
Greenville, TX. We provide shelter, care,
rehabilitation and adoption services for horses and
other farm animals, including birds. We are funded
solely by donations, fundraising and adoption fees, and
we ask for your support by sending money, volunteering,
adopting or simply by spreading the word about our
effort.
Throwaway
Ponies
(Rockwall, TX) Provides
a safe haven for horses who might be abused, neglected
or possibly euthanized because of their age or physical
condition. We also provide equine assisted therapy to
women and children who have been physically, emotionally
or sexually abused in order to build self confidence,
self- esteem and physical strength.
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Utah |
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Vermont |
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Virginia
Central Virginia Horse Rescue, Inc. (Broadnax, CA) is a
501(c)3 small rescue located in south central Virginia
and dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of needy
horses. The rescue serves south central, central and
Southside Virginia. CVHR
is proud to have achieved Verified status by the
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. GFAS holds
their sanctuaries to the highest possible standards of
animal care. |
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Washington
Kindred Spirits Equine Rescue (Addy, WA)
Kindred Spirits provides Rescue, Rehabilitation and
Rehoming to displaced, abandoned and abused horses.
Kindred Spirits also offers a gelding program, emergency
help in the community to feed horses, help with vet
bills and horse owner education.
Avalon Mist Equine Rescue (Yakima, WA)
"Home of Rest and
Refuge for Horses"
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Wisconsin |
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Wyoming |

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