Our newest arrival is Cody. This senior citizen performed numerous jobs in his life. He taught many children how to ride. Cody took good care of his inexperienced young charges and forgave their errors. He also performed in drill teams and served as a trail horse. His kind, honest and forgiving nature earned [...]

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As he trained for his first race, at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, the 3-year-old thoroughbred Wes Vegas galloped on the track most mornings and had two timed workouts. But his handlers also prepared him in another way: In the month before the race, records show, he received 10 intravenous injections of potent drugs for pain, [...]

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Darci, our off the track Thoroughbred has a new family. She has been adopted by Nicole Peres at Seven Meadows Farm in Goshen , New York. The happy and confident mare settled right in and met many new friends!
We thank Islandia Farms for taking such good care of Darci during her stay there.

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The terrible news of the passing of legislation to resume funding of inspections of horse slaughter plants is an outrage. The commercial slaughter of horses is NOT humane euthanasia but a brutal and terrifying death where many horses are conscious and struggling as they are hoisted by their rear leg to have their throats slit.

Horse [...]

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Old school horses, young at heart!
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Re: Whose Credit, Whose Blame?: original article
The article “Whose Credit, Whose Blame” fails to recognize that it was widespread public opinion, mobilized by PETA, HSUS, ASPCA and other animal welfare organizations which brought the previously hidden horse slaughter industry to the attention of the American public.This public awareness raised support for the legislation which resulted [...]

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Snappy and Scout are two senior citizen horses from the Bronx. They both worked throughout their entire lives. Through the generosity and thoughtfulness of the workers and riders at Riverdale Equestrian Centre these two old friends will enjoy a peaceful retirements. Heartfelt thanks to Carly, Courtney, Marie, Susan and everyone who contributed to pay for [...]

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July 16, 2010 – January 20, 2011
Mountain Thyme, affectionately known as Ty was humanely euthanized on January 20th as a result of complications from a congenital neurological impairment. He passed peacefully surrounded by his mother, Sage and loving human friends.
Ty lived with Peter and Carol Glantz who cherished and cared for him. Always affectionate, he [...]

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On Monday August 30 Kaeli’s foundation was honored to attend the Hampton Classic’s first ASPCA sponsored Equine Awareness and Adoption Day, an event which provided a forum for rescue groups to bring their adoptable horses and to raise public awareness about equine welfare issues. Foundation horses Luna and Sabio attended the event. Sabio, our [...]

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Darci is a 4 year old Thoroughbred filly whose last race was in July of this year. After struggling a bit in the race her owner decided that she should be retired. Happily, rather than make her into a broodmare he donated her to our foundation so that she can have individualized loving attention from [...]

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