Hudson Valley HorseSource

We have a variety of equine rescue organizations that do great work. It is a sad statement that we need so many organizations that are devoted to rescuing abused and neglected horses, but unfortunately many horses, both young and old, suffer from abuse or mistreatment. Other non-profit groups are focused on rehabilitating and retraining ex-racehorses so they can have peaceful and pleasant futures as either companion animals or riding horses.

These organizations don’t just need money. They need volunteers and they need supplies. Maybe you have a spare hour a week – or an hour a month – when you can help care for some of these rescued horses. Or maybe you have some spare stable and horse supplies lying around that could be put to use by one of these farms. However you choose to help, you will be rewarded by knowing that you’ve helped improve the quality of life for some very deserving equines.

If you are looking for a new horse, it’s worth considering adoption from one of these organizations. Many lovely horses and ponies are waiting for good homes.

Catskill Animal Sanctuary
Located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS) provides a safe and loving haven for abused and abandoned horses and farm animals. Since 2001, CAS has rescued over 800 animals (including over 150 horses). They have a volunteer team that performs pre- and post-adoption site inspections and has placed most of their animals in loving homes. When necessary, CAS works through the legal system to pursue serial abusers.Catskill Animal Sanctuaryserves as a refuge for numerous animals, including horses, ponies, cows, goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, rabbits and birds, and they serve as an educational center to raise awareness of animal mistreatment and its impact on all of us.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
316 Old Stage Road
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 336-8447
www.casanctuary.org

Central New England Rescue, Inc.
The mission at Central New England Rescue is “to rescue abused, abandoned and neglected horses, restoring them back to their proper health and natural spirit.” They run an educational program on how to responsibly care for horses.
Central New England Rescue, Inc.
651 Woods Rd.
Oakham , MA 01068
(978) 355-2069
www.cneer.com

Equine Advocates, Inc.
The mission of Equine Advocates is “to rescue, protect, and prevent the abuse of horses through education, investigation, rescue operations, and the dissemination of information to the public.” The organization deals primarily with issues involving equine rescue, horse slaughter, wild horses, the PMU (pregnant mare’s urine) industry, and the prevention of equine abuse.Since its inception, Equine Advocates has helped rescue and place hundreds of horses.
Equine Advocates, Inc.
P.O. Box 354
Chatham , NY 12037-0354
(518) 245-1599

Equine Angels Rescue Sanctuary
Equine Angels Rescue Sanctuary (EARS) rescues and finds homes for horses that were used to make the hormone replacement drug Premarin. EARS currently has many foals and adult horses available for adoption.
Equine Angels Rescue Sanctuary
214 Candlewood Mtn. Road
New Milford, CT 06776
(203) 733-3576
www.foalrescue.com

Equine Rescue, Inc.
Equine Rescue rescues and provides care, rehabilitation and adoption services for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses. They specialize in horses that have chronic health issues. Equine Rescue offers permanent sanctuary to all the horses that cannot be placed in new homes.
Equine Rescue, Inc.
P.O. Box 392
Walden, NY 12586
(845) 733-6085
www.equine-rescue.org

Equine Rescue Resource, Inc.
Equine Rescue Resource began as an educational venture to create awareness on the issues facing equines in the United States. Their goal is to prevent horses from becoming victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment. Equine Rescue Resource helps horses in need by working to prevent cruelty, by educating the public on equine welfare issues, and by facilitating rescue efforts.
Equine Rescue Resource, Inc.
P.O. Box 17
Pine Bush , NY 12566
(845) 744-1728
http://p3_acres.tripod.com/id34.htm

Godspeed Horse Hostel, Inc.
Lifelong horse enthusiast, Maria Genovesi recently expanded her 33-acre Dutchess county farm so that she could rescue horses. Her main focus is on rescuing PMU foals from Canada and finding new homes for them. PMU foals are a “by-product” of an industry that uses pregnant mare urine to make a hormone replacement drug that is prescribed for menopausal women around the world. There are approximately 450 PMU farms operating in Canada and the United States today. This industry has been around for more than 50 years, and has resulted in the birth each year of nearly 30,000 unwanted foals. These foals are often sent to the slaughterhouse.
Godspeed Horse Hostel, Inc.
5214 Route 22
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-7388
www.godspeedhorse.org

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundationis a leading source of private funding for equine health and soundness research. Affiliated with The Jockey Club, the registry for North American Thoroughbreds, the foundation supports research that addresses key health issues for all breeds of horses.
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation
40 East 52nd Street
New York , NY 10022
(212) 521-5327
www.grayson-jockeyclub.org

H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut
H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected horses. They intervene on the behalf of suffering equines by providing relief, recovery, shelter and rehabilitation. Once a horse is physically and mentally rehabilitated, they begin the process of seeking an adoptive home.H.O.R.S.E. also has an on-going commitment to educating the public about proper horse care. They hold regular seminars to educate people about various topics such as the Premarin industry, animal cruelty, horse rescue, and the many other facets of the work that they are involved with. In 2006, H.O.R.S.E. will be celebrating its 25 th anniversary of helping horses.
H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut
43 Wilbur Rd.
Washington, CT 06777
860-868-1960
www.horseofct.org

Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines
Founded in 1888, Ryerss is the country’s oldest non-profit, charitable organization of its kind. Originally founded as a hospital for ill, aged and injured animals, Ryerss has become a haven for old horses and ponies. Ryerss doesn’t receive any public funding and all donations go directly to help elderly horses and ponies. The 383-acre farm provides retirees with superior care and a beautiful place to live out the rest of their lives. Ryerss Farm was endowed in 1888 as part of the legacy of Anne Waln Ryerss, an animal advocate who wanted to provide a place of rest and rehabilitation for Philadelphia ’s work horses. Today, over 117 years later, Ryerss is home to about 85 aged, retired or previously abused horses. The average age of their equine residents is 33.
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines
1710 Ridge Rd.
Pottstown, PA 19465
(866) 469-0507
www.ryerss.com

Standardbred Retirement Foundation
Founded in 1989 to ensure the humane treatment of Standardbred Horses when their racing careers end, the Standardbred Retirement Foundation currently has over 100 horses in need of homes. Standardbreds are trained to race at the trot or pace while pulling a jockey in a lightweight sulky. These horses, like Thoroughbreds, need help finding loving homes after their days at the racetrack are over. Standardbreds can become reliable riding and driving horses and due to their ground-covering strides, some Standardbreds have excelled in the sport of distance riding. The Standardbred Retirement Foundation does not have its own farm, but foster farms located around the country board and care for horses until they are adopted.
Standardbred Retirement Foundation
49 East Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-8773
www.adoptahorse.org

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is dedicated to the rescue, adoption and retirement of former racehorses. Many of these ex-racehorses are rehabilitated and retrained so they can become riding horses for new owners.The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has locations around the country, and we have one, Exceller Farm, close by in Poughquag, New York. Since Exceller Farm opened in 2001, they have placed hundreds of former racehorses into new, loving homes. The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s mission is “to save Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter.” Many of these rescued racehorses go on to new careers as successful show and pleasure horses.
Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
Exceller Farm
279 Gardner Hollow Rd.
Poughquag, NY 12570
845-724-3680
www.trfinc.org

Turtle Rock Rescue, Inc.
Turtle Rock Rescue’s mission is to rescue abused and unwanted animals, rehabilitate and/or retrain them, and find them appropriate homes. Horses considered unadoptable due to old age or serious medical problems are given lifetime care at their sanctuary. Since it became licensed as a rescue facility in 2000, Turtle Rock has rescued over 400 horses, ponies, burros and donkeys. They currently have 35 equine residents.
Turtle Rock Rescue, Inc.
P.O. Box 476
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
603-585-9995
www.turtlerockrescue.org