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Where Are We Located?
The horses that need a little time off to regroup mentally or physically are housed in private foster homes around central Indiana. Our foster homes are selected and invited to work with us. They are chosen because they are proven horsemen and women who are dedicated to the horses and the work that we do.
Once the vet clears the horses to begin working, they ship over to Greenstone Stables in Germantown OH.....
- Sara Busbice
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The Mud, The Sweat: Raise the Bar Equine Laundry signs on to help keep the FFI gear clean!
Spend your time riding, not doing your horse's laundry!If you are in central or south central Ohio, we highly recommend that you contact Crystal to help you with your equine related laundry and time management. Trust Us. The customer service is outstanding and check out the Loyalty and Referral Programs!
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One Last Race Becomes a Friend!
The February and July is like a funding waste-land. We are busy submitting grants to secure funding for the year, but there are no disbursements during this time. So, the unexpected gift is always appreciated. In walks One Last Race.- Admin .
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Follow FFI's Head Trainer and Strange Bird On the Road to the Retired Racehorse Project
Follow along and go on the journey with Lori Miller and Strange Bird (aka Quetzel). Get insights into Lori's retraining philosophy, tips and tricks to common challenges, and watch Quetzel as he transitions from a gangly OTTB to a happy and confident event horse.
Strange Bird and Lori Miller Journey to Retired Racehorse Project 2017
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Tony Stewart Foundation Supports Retired Racehorses and Internships in 2017
The mission of Friends of Ferdinand resonates well with the mission of the Tony Stewart Foundation and Tony's passion of helping animals. Born and raised in Indiana, helping racers of a different breed has been an ongoing commitment of the Tony Stewart Foundation since 2008. We are honored and grateful for Tony's continued support....- Admin .
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1 of 64 Organizations in the US and Canada, Friends of Ferdinand Earns TAA Re-Accreditation
“The organizations accredited by the TAA represent the top echelon of aftercare services, ensuring that the horses retiring from racing are receiving the best possible care and opportunities to find new careers or retirements,” said Jimmy Bell, TAA and Godolphin America president.- Admin .
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