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Ellis Park Names Friends of Ferdinand Official Aftercare Partner and Sponsors 2024 Virtual Derby

Ellis Park steps up in a big way to support the Friends of Ferdinand retraining program. Find out all the exciting opportunities coming up for fans to get involved with aftercare thanks to Ellis.

Jul 02, 2024
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Fun Days (and Nights!) at the Races

Aftercare was highlighted at Ellis Park and Horseshoe Indiana, and reps of Friends of Ferdinand were proud to be on-site at both events to share our mission.

Aug 30, 2023
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The Homecoming King of the Virtual Derby

The Virtual Derby changed this gelding’s life forever. In this year’s edition, he paid it forward by breaking records to support other ex-racehorses.

Jun 18, 2023
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Year 3 of the Friends of Ferdinand Virtual Derby Our Best Edition Yet

The results from the third annual Friends of Ferdinand Virtual Derby!

Jun 07, 2022
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The 2022 Friends of Ferdinand Virtual Derby!

Welcome to the most exciting virtual horse race out there! Compete against others to win awesome prizes, with all proceeds supporting real-life ex-racehorses in the Friends of Ferdinand, Inc. retraining program. Learn about the race, how to enter, what the prizes are, and more here!

Apr 18, 2022
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The Second Edition of the Friends of Ferdinand Virtual Derby Breaks Records

The race is virtual, but the direct impact is real! Read about the second edition of the most exciting virtual race, which benefits real-life ex-racehorses!

Jun 17, 2021
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Why We Are Different

- We put the horse first, which usually costs more $ and takes more time.

- We are amateur competitors and pleasure riders, adopters, fosters and donors.

- We are professional eventers/trainers.

- We are racehorse owners/trainers that needed to safely retire horses.

We've been there and we get what is important to you as an adopter, a donor, a racehorse owner, or a trainer with a client looking for a horse.

FFI At A Glance

- Long-term dedication = the horses can always come back to FFI.

- The right match is key. Almost 100% of our horses adopted since 2015 are still with their adopters.

- Since 2005, 95% of our horses are thriving in their 2nd careers and have not returned to FFI.

- Our adopters give back and become our biggest supporters.

Mailing Address

Friends of Ferdinand Inc.

PO Box 262

Mooresville, IN 46158

The horses are located at different farms in Indiana and Ohio. If you are looking to visit the horses, please submit an adoption application and we will get you scheduled out to visit and provide you location information at that time.