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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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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
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be involved
Go behind the scenes of life after racing
through the eyes of our horses
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Featured Horses Available for Adoption

Sheba's Secret - *Coming Soon*
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16.2 Hands Tall, 2008 Mare Coming soon - 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. Because she has only recently begun her retraining with us, she is currently available for adoption to experi...

Air Temple - Gentle Giant Looking for His New Home
$1,500.00
17 Hands Tall, 2017 Gelding Tall, dark, & handsome dude! Great mind and huge heart. This gentle giant has a pocket pony personality. He is kind and curious and playful. Temple has a start in natural horsemanship techniques and enjoys playing online with obstacles. With the right partnership he should excel at Liberty work as well. Temple is...

Take Charge Gina - *Coming Soon*
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16.1 Hands Tall, 2016 Mare Coming soon - Big-bodied, beautiful mare!! Gina (Jockey Club name Take Charge Gina) 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. Because she has only recently begun her retraining with us, she is currentl...

Bindi - Cute, Unraced Mare Started Under English Tack
$1,500.00
15.2 Hands Tall, 2018 Mare Bindi is a unique horse in the Friends of Ferdinand program, in that she never raced. When she joined our barn, she was an unbroken young filly that we have started from the ground up. She has been a willing student in our retraining program. Bindi is vet cleared for all disciplines. We think she’d be great at anything...
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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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And, yes, Tony rides horses from time to time, but they are the slow, predictable kind.
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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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