Big Purses, Sore Horses, and Death

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 … More →

Darci has a New Home

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 … More →

Horse Slaughter Rears Its Ugly Head

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 … More →

Another View

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 … More →

Our New Rescues Arrive

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 … More →