Horse Directories

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.

The need to find homes for horses retiring off the race track is great. After The Homestretch-Arizona was formed to fill this niche. From the idea to the reality happened in a very short time span. Nine people expressed a desire to form a Board. We applied to the State of Arizona to become a non-profit corporation and received approval July 25, 2011. Our first Board meeting was held on August 25, 2011 and we immediately applied to the IRS for our 501(c)(3) status. Within three weeks we received our IRS Determination Letter (September 15, 2011). In October we began rescuing horses who had retired from the track.

Our mission is to provide shelter and rehabiltation to abused, neglected, unwanted, and “at risk” horses, with emphasis towards the Paso Fino breed, in an attempt to make a difference in their lives “one donation at a time”.

HyTyme has been providing a second chance for rescued horses, and caring for retired senior horses for over 12 years. We could not do it without our wonderful volunteers who assist with the daily needs of all the animals, and general upkeep of the facilities. Our goal is to place the horses in loving, forever homes.  We are a non-profit 501(c) organization.