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Friends of Ferdinand Named an Official Aftercare Partner of Ellis Park

Friends of Ferdinand, Inc. (FFI) is thrilled to announce that they have been named as an official aftercare partner of Ellis Park. This will expand FFI’s reach in the racing world, promote education among horsemen about Thoroughbred aftercare, and create new networks to transition horses into second careers beyond the racetrack.

Aug 08, 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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Friends of Ferdinand Launches New Pasture Pals Program

Learn about becoming a Friends of Ferdinand Pasture Pal and help an ex-racehorse find a non-riding home.

Mar 08, 2023
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Friends of Ferdinand Welcomes New President Erin Smith

Erin Smith brings a strong background of Thoroughbred aftercare advocacy into the role.

Feb 08, 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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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.