Telly is now enjoying her life at United Pegasus Foundation with some of the Exceller Fund. Not all horse people are that brave to step up and change the fate of these breathtaking creatures after their racing careers are over. After all, looking at the statistics can frighten even the bravest person away from this important issue. Saving one horse at a time is really the place to start, because the horses deserve to have normal retirement lives. The following ideas are helping the fate of all ex-racehorses.
Rescue organizations are available for owners and trainers to donate their horses to.
Rescue people also watch the racing forms to see what horses are dropping into lower level claiming races, and purchasing the horses that really need to be retired. Horse rescues also scan the auction houses to see if any racehorses can be bought, rehabilitated, and placed into a loving home. Breeders can put their name and phone number on the horse. A knowledgeable horse fan may want to buy the horse to take care of the animal though his golden years. The ex-racehorse may be able to be laid up for a short time period, and would make a great show horse, pleasure horse, trail riding horse, or maybe just a companion for an experienced horse person.