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ADOPTION

 By adopting one of our horses, you are saving two lives; the one you adopt helps make room for another horse to come in.  We believe in second chances and we have many horses looking for their second career.


Please complete an Adoption Application.  We will contact you for a meet and greet.

All of our adoptable horses are available on Petfinder! CLICK HERE

Download Adoption Application

You are welcome to come out to the Rescue and view the horses; however; to schedule a meet and greet appointment,  we must receive your Adoption Application Form and confirm your references.  Please download and complete the Adoption Application Form and email it to us at aikenequineresecue@gmail.com.

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Rewrite their story

The Versatile Thoroughbred

 Looking for an athletic, well-minded,  horse that has seen it all?   From dressage, hunter/jumper to trail horse, a retired racehorse may be your perfect match.

We are an Accredited Thoroughbred Aftercare Organization (TAA)

The Thoroughbred industry  created and supports the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) to help horses make a safe transition from racing careers.  We work with Thoroughbred owners and trainers to support and rehome horses retired from racing.  



Thoroughbred Aftercare

We work with racetracks and trainers in the racing industry to help off-track-Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) transition to a new career.   Accredited by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance we follow strict guidelines and best practices to ensure a safe, happy future for retired racehorses.


All of our adoptable horses are available on Petfinder! CLICK HERE

Adoption Happy Endings

BJ Diablo

BJ Diablo

BJ Diablo

BJ never would have imagined he would go from racing to finding "his person".  The photo says what mere words cannot describe.    

Pilgrim

BJ Diablo

BJ Diablo

Pilgrim was a severe starvation case with so many medical issues.  With many months of rehab, he regained his weight, regained trust in humans and found his heart person.  

Pipes

BJ Diablo

Dual Watch

The last horse from Dogwood Stables was responsibly retired from racing and entered our Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance program.   

After qualifying at the Novice level at  the American Eventing Championships, he is capable of much more.  He loves jumping and he is a testimony to the versatility of Thoroughbreds.  


Dual Watch

Dual Watch

Dual Watch

Dual is a an easy going quarter horse that really needed his own person.  

Ollie

Dual Watch

Ollie

Ollie went to be a companion for a half blind horse that needed a buddy to keep him company. 

Jerry

Dual Watch

Ollie

Jerry is serving as a companion to a couple of Standardbreds 

Dan Tana

Dan Tana

Dan Tana

Dan was adopted to be a low level hunter and trail horse. We are excited to see this pair.

T-Rod

Dan Tana

Dan Tana

T-Rod is living his best life with his young family.  He is spoiled rotten by his 3 human siblings. 

Lakota

Dan Tana

Lakota

Out of a starvation case and now living the life with her young rider. She barrel races, trail rides and even ponies race horses! 

A glimpse in the lives of our adopted rescues

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Some of our favorites

BUDDY

 2002, TB Cross, Blind, auction 

MARIMAR

 1998, Arabian cross, Auction 

PERFECT

 Thoroughbred stallion, auction. 

MARTINI

HOLLYWOOD

 2001, Mustang, feral, confiscation. 

HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD

 2002 TH cross, EPM (Buddy’s companion) 

HONEY

HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD

 1986, Belgian Cross Draft, Mare, Auction 

SHADOW

CAPT. JACK SPARROW

SHADOW

1997, Paso Fino Cross, G, Owner surrender, allergic to hay 

GINGER

CAPT. JACK SPARROW

SHADOW

 1994, QH, Mare, unsound, auction 

CAPT. JACK SPARROW

CAPT. JACK SPARROW

CAPT. JACK SPARROW

 2005, one-eye, Humane Society 

MINI ME

WENTWORTH

CAPT. JACK SPARROW

 2001, mini horse 

WENTWORTH

WENTWORTH

WENTWORTH

 1990 Belgian, Camelot auction 

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