Our mission is to rescue horses from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and slaughter; to improve their lives by providing a safe haven for healing and rehabilitation; to find a home for every horse, through a rigorous adoption process, sponsor and foster program; to educate the community through instructional support, and equine-assisted programs.
How We Rescue a Horse
Most of the horses at Peaceful Ridge Rescue have been abandoned or are from abusive or neglected backgrounds. We work with the SPCA, Animal Services, and Sheriff’s Departments across the state of Florida to provide sanctuary for those equines who have been rescued.
Some of the horses at Peaceful Ridge Rescue are retired Thoroughbred, directly coming from the race track. Thoroughbred’s racing careers are over at age three or four when other riding horses are just beginning. Some are retired from racing due to an injury, some are simply not fast enough to compete on the track.
Any donations we receive takes a huge weight off of us. Even small donations make a difference.
Accreditation – Affiliation
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
The 501 (c) (3) non-profit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retire, retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding.
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Every day, the world over, wild and domestic animals are abandoned, displaced, or injured by humans and natural causes. The sole purpose of The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is to ensure that these animals receive the highest standards of care during rescue, rehabilitation, and the rest of their life.
Retired Racehorse Project
Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) exists to facilitate placement of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in second careers by increasing demand for them in equestrian sports and serving the farms, trainers, and organizations that transition them.