Friends of Ferdinand Inc

The Match

Matching the right horse, with the right rider

the first time
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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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You can help be their hero

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
Retire A Horse to FFI
be involved

Go behind the scenes of life after racing

through the eyes of our horses
Sponsor A Horse

Sponsor: Adams horse supplies

Shop at the button below to get a 5% discount, and 5% of your purchase will go to the Friends of Ferdinand horses!
Shop Adams now!
Grantor: Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

We are the only equine welfare organization in IN that is accredited!

Currently, only 64 organizations in the US and Canada are TAA accredited.

We are grateful for TAA support and are proud to stand with this elite group.
Learn More about the TAA
Sponsor: Indiana ChaPter of the HBPA

Every year, over 80% of the horses in the Friends of Ferdinand rehab/ retraining and adoption program are IN bred and/or IN raced.

The support that Friends of Ferdinand receives from the IN-HBPA is critical to our ability to continue to assist owners & trainers retire their horses responsibly and safely.
Learn more about the IN-HBPA
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.
Learn more about TCA
Grantor: Tony Stewart foundation

Since 2008, Tony's ongoing support from the foundation has been transformative for Friends of Ferdinand.
And, yes, Tony rides horses from time to time, but they are the slow, predictable kind.
We've never been able to get him on an ex-racer!
Learn more about TSF
Grantor: ASPCA Equine welfare fund

The ASPCA has a 150-year history of protecting equines.
Today, the ASPCA Equine Fund (AEF) offers lifesaving resources for
equine rescues and sanctuaries and fights for equine protection
on the legislative level.
More About the Equine Fund
Indiana Grand

Friends of Ferdinand appreciates an ongoing and strong

partnership with Indiana Grand track management.

The horses are the ultimate beneficiary

when racing and aftercare work together!
Sponsor: Indiana Grand
DONOR: One Last Race

One Last Race provides funding to approved, non-profit Thoroughbred organizations to help rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and re-home former racehorses.
Join the Race
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."
~ Trevor Denman
Learn More About ATFL
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.
Learn More about BEWF
Sponsor: Studio Movie Grill

We partnered with SMG to bring 3 simultaneous and exclusive showing of Harry and Snowman to horse lovers in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. Raising more than $7,000 for the horses in one afternoon, this was one of the best holiday events yet.
What movie would you like to see this holiday season?
Look for a SMG theatre near you!

The Match

Matching the right horse, with the right rider

the first time

Re-training

It is more than just a few rides...

it's a holistic approach that considers the horses strengths and weaknesses, before adoption

You can help be their hero

Because what these horses give back to the people around them - is immeasurable

peace of mind

When what happens, not just next, but for the rest of their lives matters

be involved

Go behind the scenes of life after racing

through the eyes of our horses

All the Pretty Horses

Adopting from Friends of Ferdinand

Sponsor: Adams horse supplies

Shop at the button below to get a 5% discount, and 5% of your purchase will go to the Friends of Ferdinand horses!

Grantor: Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

We are the only equine welfare organization in IN that is accredited! Currently, only 64 organizations in the US and Canada are TAA accredited.

We are grateful for TAA support and are proud to stand with this elite group.

Sponsor: Indiana ChaPter of the HBPA

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.

Grantor: Tony Stewart foundation

Since 2008, Tony's ongoing support from the foundation has been transformative for Friends of Ferdinand. And, yes, Tony rides horses from time to time, but they are the slow, predictable kind. We've never been able to get him on an ex-racer!

Grantor: ASPCA Equine welfare fund

The ASPCA has a 150-year history of protecting equines.Today, the ASPCA Equine Fund (AEF) offers lifesaving resources for equine rescues and sanctuaries and fights for equine protection on the legislative level.

Indiana Grand

Friends of Ferdinand appreciates an ongoing and strong partnership with Indiana Grand track management. The horses are the ultimate beneficiary when racing and aftercare work together!

DONOR: One Last Race

One Last Race provides funding to approved, non-profit Thoroughbred organizations to help rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and re-home former racehorses.

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."~ Trevor Denman

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.

Sponsor: Studio Movie Grill

We partnered with SMG to bring 3 simultaneous and exclusive showing of Harry and Snowman to horse lovers in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. Raising more than $7,000 for the horses in one afternoon, this was one of the best holiday events yet. What movie would you like to see this holiday season?

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We are the only equine welfare organization in IN that is accredited!

Currently, only 64 organizations in the US and Canada are TAA accredited.

Since 2008, Tony's ongoing support from the foundation has been transformative for Friends of Ferdinand.
And, yes, Tony rides horses from time to time, but they are the slow, predictable kind.
We've never been able to get him on an ex-racer!

The ASPCA has a 150-year history of protecting equines.
Today, the ASPCA Equine Fund (AEF) offers lifesaving resources for
equine rescues and sanctuaries and fights for equine protection
on the legislative level.

Friends of Ferdinand appreciates an ongoing and strong

partnership with Indiana Grand track management.

The horses are the ultimate beneficiary

when racing and aftercare work together!

"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."
~ Trevor Denman

We partnered with SMG to bring 3 simultaneous and exclusive showing of Harry and Snowman to horse lovers in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. Raising more than $7,000 for the horses in one afternoon, this was one of the best holiday events yet.
What movie would you like to see this holiday season?