Horse Directories

We rescue and rehabilitation of hooved animals including horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, llamas, alpacas, pigs, goats, and sheep.

It all began with a horse, a child and a dream. It was a sweltering summer day in July 2010 when 10-year-old Marcus climbed atop Gabe, the former party pony adopted by Hope Reins to serve as the first official ‘equine counselor.’ The red-haired foster boy wore a broad smile and sat upright as his counselor led Gabe around the pasture – unaware that he was the first of many more hurting kids that would enter the gates of this special place.

Yes, Kim Tschirret had a dream. The Raleigh mom of two and former marketing executive with Thomas the Tank Engine had recently read a remarkable book that not only touched her heart deeply but evoked a sense of personal purpose – a passionate mission she later could only attribute to God’s artful plan.

“Hope Rising” was the book – and its author, Kim Meeder, chronicled heart wrenching stories of abused horses she and her husband, Troy, rescued and the hurting kids who began to find hope and healing themselves while helping care for the extraordinary horses. The Oregon couple witnessed the natural connection between emotionally and physically wounded kids and horses – and embarked on an amazing journey by founding Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, which today is home to dozens of horses and has served thousands of kids and families.

UPF has become one of the largest thoroughbred retirement, rehabilitation and adoption organizations, saving hundreds of former racehorses from slaughter by giving them a humane and deserved retirement. With an operating cost of approximately $350,000 a year, UPF relies on volunteers and the generosity of donors to perform its mission and maintain its well-equipped farm with a carrying capacity of more than 100 horses.

Saving Horses, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non profit horse rescue organization that has been rescuing horses from slaughter, abuse and neglect since 2007. We have rescued or coordinated the rescue of 175 horses off feedlots and out of situations of neglect. We have rehabilitated and re homed many, found sanctuary for others, and currently provide sanctuary for 11 horses. Our horses play an important role in our “Horses Healing Humans”, Equine Assisted Therapy Program and the Therapeutic Riding Program for Children with Autism.

TROTR is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting retired racing horses learn new careers, as well as caring for abused or abandoned horses and finding them new, loving homes. Our adventure began with the purchase of a small ranch just south of Woodland, CA. Our passion has grown to include Draft horses, Mustangs, Standardbreds, Mini’s and one very lovable little Donkey.

Milller’s Equestrian Center & Sanctuary is a 501c[3] nonprofit organization that provides programs for children, teaching important life lessons through interaction, training, riding and caring for horses. Its sanctuary is a nokill, rescue facility where unwanted and abused horses are taken in, evaluated, rehabilitated and retrained for a purpose. Programs at Miller”s lay a solid foundation for a healthy, happy, responsible child and a happy, purposeful horse.