Participating Rescues

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The Equine Rescue Organizations listed here have submitted their information as requested for participation on this site and within this community. Any inquiries of specific interest to any rescue listed here from the public may be sent directly to the rescue, their contact information is provided.

Disclaimer: Information received was given by each participating rescue and the Equine Rescue Community owners are not responsible for the content. Permission has been given to the Equine Rescue Community owners by the participating rescues to disclose their rescues information on this site. It is highly recommended that any questions or contact be done directly with each participating rescue. We urge everyone to carefully research any organization in order to make informed decisions.

Legend:

Green Star Denotes Rescue Organization that Equine Rescue Community has actively worked with and has received our endorsement.

Yellow Star Denotes Rescue Organization that Equine Rescue Community has received the requested information from but has not actively been involved with- cannot give endorsement at the time of receiving information.

Double L Stable Equine Rescue & Sanctuary: Located in Argyle, New York and operated by Shannon Hahn. Double L is a sanctuary first and foremost for the equines of the northeast that need a safe place to live. We deal with abuse, neglect, slaughter-bound, ex-racers, and other 'unwanted' or 'at risk' equines. We are a 25 acre 18 stall facility with lots of open pasture for the horses to run. Each horse is provided its own stall for eating and sleeping and staying out of the bad weather. We got our start with the PaSPCA in the 90's in Lancaster Co. Pa and then moved the entire barn to the Adirondack region of upstate New York. The move was made to be able to enlarge the sanctuary as well as the retirement portion of the stable. We still will take in rescues for the PSPCA when called on as well as working with local law enforcement. We also work with a few other rescues to broaden the adoption area for their equines. Occassionaly we do auction rescue as well. If you are interested in sponsoring an auction rescue let us know. Any new horse entering the barn is kept in a quarantine situation untill deamed healthy. Visitors are always welcome in the barn but we ask that you try to call ahead.
Web Address and Contact Information: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/doublelstableequinerescue.html

Another Chance 4 Horses Rescue: Located in Bernville, Pa. and operated by Christy & Rick Sheidy. Another Chance 4 Horses, Inc. Rescue, Rehabilitation and Placement is a non-profit 501c(3) corporation located in rural Bernville, Pennsylvania. We have been in continuous operation for over a decade. AC4H is a volunteer based, all breed horse rescue located in a densely equine populated area. There are multiple race tracks in our tri-state area as well as many auctions that supply the foreign -owned slaughter houses in the USA and Canada. We assist horses through surrenders, neglect cases, local auctions outbidding kill-buyers, buying sick or injured horses and purchasing directly out of the kill pens - sometimes literally moments before they are shipped to slaughter. With generous donations, we have assisted thoroughbreds, standardbreds (on and off track) quarter horses, morgans, saddlebreds, paints, mustangs, donkeys, mules, miniatures drafts, ponies and PMU horses. Literally thousands of lives have been saved.
Web Address and Contact Information:

http://www.ac4h.com

NEER- New England Equine Rescues: New England Equine Rescues (NEER) is a constantly growing rescue network. NEER is a 501(c)3 organization that networks volunteers and horse people from all over the New England region. NEER is dedicated to helping horses and horse rescues in any way possible, including direct intervention for abused or slaughter-bound equines, effective horse placement, fundraising and active support of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. We need to find good homes, foster homes, volunteers, transport, advice, referrals, and as much support as we can to help stop the abuse, neglect, and slaughter of horses. There is no one facility, no one rescue, but a large group of people ranging from 'an extra stall' to larger 501(c)3 organizations. Please join us.
Web Address and Contact Information:
http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com

Colorado Thoroughbred Rescue: [CTR] is a 100% volunteer based organization and no member receives a salary for their commitment. Colorado TB Rescue's mission is, through education and awareness, demonstrate how thoroughbred horses that were discarded in the past can go on to excel in hunter, jumpers, dressage, eventing, pleasure riding, or as pasture companions. CTR researchs the horses’ tattoo and contacts the previous owner or trainer to alert them where there once-prized horse has traveled to. CTR's goal is to educate the public and equine professionals about the gross number of sound, riding broke, young horses that are sold for slaughter each year. The DeSarno family has been involved with horse rescue since 2001, prior to moving to Colorado in 2006. CTR was established in November 2006 and received 501c3 status in December of 2007. Type of Rescue: Rehab and Adoption. Fostering procedures: Most horses kept on CTR property and approved foster homes, some horses are boarded at a local trainer and a local boarding facility when CTR facilities are full. All horses have an individualized diet, their own stall, and daily turnout. Adoption policies: Rigorous Screening Process- a 2 page Placement Contract. Full ownership is never transferred through the brand inspection. Website Address & Contact Information:
http://www.coloradotbrescue.org/

Performance Equine Rescue Network: Located in Greenwood, CA. A 501 (c) (3) non-profit charity. Our goal is to assist in the placement of healthy and fit at risk horses. We encourage the use of these horses as performance and working horses for pleasure and competition. Placement: Transfer of Ownership with first right of refusal clause- clause transfers to future owner(s).
Website and Contact Information:
http://www.pernrescue.org

Lost & Found Horse Rescue Foundation: Located in York, Pa. A 501 (c) (3) non-profit charity. We are committed to providing quality treatment for all equines. One of our main goals is to educate horse owners about optimal conditions for their beloved friends. At L&FHRF, we strive to find nurturing homes for every horse, pony, mule or donkey that comes into contact with us. That is why we look to like-minded individuals for financial assistance to continue our rescue efforts and also rehabilitate healthy horses for a second chance at leading productive lives. It is only through private donations, foster care programs, community outreach and volunteered time that we are able to continue these goals.
Website Address and Contact Information:
http://www.lfhr.org/

Blue Bonnet Equine Humane Society: Federal 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. EIN 84-1673775. Incorporated as a non-profit in Texas in March 2005. Filed as a foreign corporation in Arkansas in March 2005. Our mission is to improve the lives of equines by educating and helping owners, assisting law enforcement agencies, rehabilitating abused and neglected equines, and placing them into safe, permanent homes. We do not have a central facility but instead work through a network of foster homes spread throughout Texas and Arkansas. We have nearly 500 members, have taken in over 250 horses (93 in 2007), and have nearly 75 active foster homes. We work with all breeds as well as mules and donkeys.

Web Address and Contact Information:

http://www.bluebonnetequine.org

The Exceller Fund: Federal 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The Exceller Fund works to transition Thoroughbred horses to a second career off the track. The Exceller Fund purchases "at risk" horses and cares for them until an adoptive home is found or retirement for a few horses when sponsorship is provided. The Exceller Fund also works to facilitate the placement of horses directly from slaughter auctions, feedlots, or "at risk" situations to local horse rescue organizations. We work with many other organizations in any capacity we can in order to save as many Thoroughbreds as possible. The Exceller Fund is an 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. Our members are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and stay in touch through e-mail and our bi-monthly electronic newsletters. Members participate by voting on the fund's activities and on the horses we purchase. 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.

Web Address and Contact Information:

http://www.excellerfund.org

Friends of Ferdinand: Federal Registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit. Located in Indiana. FFI horses available for adoption have been donated to Friends of Ferdinand to ensure their safety and future. They are housed in private volunteer foster homes and supported by tax-deductible donations. These horses are not the same as horses available for purchase directly from the track. FFI horses have undergone extensive evaluation, and in some cases have started transitional training under saddle. Adopters are the most important part of horse rescue. Please visit our Horses Available page to learn more about the adoption process and perhaps one of our horses might find a home in your barn.

Web Address and Contact Information:

http://www.friendsofferdinand.org