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*Newly Launched Program* - Pasture Pals
Learn about becoming a Friends of Ferdinand Pasture Pal
and help an ex-racehorse find a non-riding home.
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Broodmare Bunch
Our exciting new program to assist
broodmares ending their breeding careers.
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Re-training
It is more than just a few rides...
it's a holistic approach that considers the horses strengths and weaknesses, before adoption
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Because what these horses give back to the people around them - is immeasurable
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peace of mind
When what happens, not just next, but for the rest of their lives matters
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Featured Horses Available for Adoption

Sheba's Secret - Pasture Pal
$0.00
16.2 Hands Tall, 2008 Mare Lovely ex-broodmare. Sheba's Secret is a member of the Friends of Ferdinand Broodmare Bunch, meaning once she retired from racing, she spent some time being a mother before coming to our program. Sheba is now looking for a Pasture Pal (companion-only) home where she can hang out with you, be best friends with your othe...
Baklava (Coming Soon)

Baklava (Coming Soon)
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16.1 Hands Tall, 2018 Gelding Coming Soon Bock (Baklava) is a nice bay gelding who has been restarted English. He is vet approved for any discipline. More details coming soon. He is currently located near Dayton, OH. Adoption Application

Razorback Red - Warhorse Ready to Spread His Wings and Fly
$2,000.00
15.3 Hands Tall, 2011 Gelding Super cool warhorse alert! This chestnut gelding is ready to spread his wings and fly with an adopter who can see how special he is! Red is seeking - a best friend. A partner he can bloom with. Someone who isn’t a pushover but isn’t the most motivated rider in the barn either. Red likes his routine and likes to ...

Dory - Beautiful Inside & Out (Coming Soon)
$2,500.00
16 Hands Tall, 2018 Mare Available for adoption soon! Introducing Beautiful D aka Dory. It's right in her name folks - this mare is BEAUTIFUL, with kind eyes and just the right amount of chrome. Her trainer shares that, "This pretty mare is the sweetest thing. I’m looking forward to working with her and preparing her for her future adopter. It...
Rio - Restarted Western and Ready to Go!

Rio - Restarted Western and Ready to Go!
$2,500.00
16.2 Hands Tall, 2018 Gelding Rio has a great disposition and a big heart. When he arrived to our barn, his hooves hadn't been trimmed in about 2 years. One of the excellent farriers we work with has gotten his hooves on the right track, and he has been vet approved for retraining and adoption. He has been restrarted under western tack and is...
Loo - Sound & Ready for Any Discipline

Loo - Sound & Ready for Any Discipline
$2,500.00
16.2 Hands Tall, 2017 Gelding With a registered name like Singinginthejohn, we knew this guy needed a fun barn name - so meet Loo! Loo is a 7-year-old bay gelding looking for his person. He is fantastic at the walk and trot but is strong and powerful in the canter, especially when jumping. For this reason, we do not recommend a beginner rider f...
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Accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
Friends of Ferdinand is the first and only Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) accredited organization in the state of Indiana.
Organizations accredited by the TAA pass a thorough inspection and maintain the highest standards for operation.
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Grantor: Thoroughbred Charities of America
TCA has been a FFI supporter for as long as we can remember!
TCA raises and distributes money to charitable organizations in thoroughbred retirement, retraining and rehoming, research, backstretch and farm employee programs, and therapeutic riding programs.
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Grantor: Tony Stewart foundation
Since 2008, Tony's ongoing support from the foundation has been transformative for Friends of Ferdinand.
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Grantor: ASPCA Equine welfare fund
The ASPCA has a 150-year history of protecting equines.
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Today, the ASPCA Equine Fund (AEF) offers lifesaving resources for
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Indiana Grand
Friends of Ferdinand appreciates an ongoing and strong
partnership with Indiana Grand track management.
The horses are the ultimate beneficiarywhen racing and aftercare work together!
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SPONSOR: A Home for Every Horse
A Home for Every Horse is a resource for 501(C)(3) rescues, sanctuaries, and care facilities. Its mission is to provide support for these organizations through the program’s many sponsors and Equine Network resources.
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grantor: After the finish Line
"It can be a very rewarding experience to know that by simply getting involved, one has contributed to improving, or even saving, the life of one of our noble athletes."
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Grantor: Brennan Equine Welfare Fund
Grants from Brennan Equine Welfare Fund are awarded to reputable equine rescue shelters and sanctuaries across the country that help save elderly, injured, abused, starved, and slaughter-bound horses, as well as those used in medical experimentation.
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