Since 2001, we have dedicated our mission to the rescue of abused, neglected, abandoned and “off the track” horses. Our organization offers sanctuary, medical care, rehabilitative services and training to these horses and then places them in carefully screened, loving and permanent homes. We receive our horses from many different sources – private owners, veterinarian recommendations, the SPCA, racetracks and boarding facilities.
To date, the SWS has rescued over 150 horses placed in our care. We also successfully coordinated the placement of 11 “off the track” horses from the Finger Lakes Race Track in New York into new homes. However, our waiting list of horses in need is long and continues to grow everyday.
In 2007, the SWS expanded ten-fold when it acquired a long term lease of a 160 acre equine sanctuary in Warwick, Maryland. This facility houses retired thoroughbred horses, as well as slaughter bound and off-track thoroughbreds. The acquisition of this property has enabled the SWS to meet its mission: “Joining Hoofs & Hearts to Heal”.
