Our Mission

We are an organization on a mission to reduce, and eventually eliminate, the slaughter of retired Thoroughbred racehorses. ​

The Stats

​The US horse racing industry is a $100 billion-dollar sport. Each year millions flock to the country’s largest races—The Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes.
  • Out of the 20,000 Thoroughbreds born into the racing industry each year, only 60 to 65 percent make it to their first race.
  • Only 0.2 percent make it to a Grade 1 stakes race like the Kentucky Derby.
  • This means that each year approximately 13,000 Thoroughbreds are left searching for a new home. 
While most major tracks have owners and trainers sign an agreement stating they will not send horses housed at the track to slaughter, it is still a common occurrence.

Unfortunately, there are still thousands of retired Thoroughbred racehorses housed off race tracks seeking homes. 
  • 10,000 Thoroughbreds are sent to slaughter in Canada or Mexico yearly.
  • Meaning that only 3,000 of the 13,000 retired Thoroughbred horses end up in new homes.

​Too frequently, these wonderful souls who manage to make it off the track end up at kill-pens (where horses are sold for slaughter) or in dire situations. Often, these horses end up there due to severe misunderstanding and training mismanagement. 

QUICK FACTS

​The US racking industry is a $100 billion sport.

Only 60 to 65 percent of 20,000 Thoroughbreds born to race actually make it to their first race; and only .2 percent make it to a Grade 1 stakes race.

​Only 3,000 of the 13,000 retired Thoroughbred horses end up in new homes; the remaining are left with an uncertain fate.

Our Vision

​Our organization sees the Thoroughbred racehorse not as a commodity, but as unique individuals who possess great athleticism and encompass kind natures. These horses’ lives do not stop after the track—they have so much more to give.