Rescue

Many circumstances can lead to a horse needing to be rescued. Horses may be abandoned, neglected or sold at auction to the highest bidder which is often the slaughterhouse. An estimated 80,000 American horses get sent to slaughter each year. At Long Shadows we want to reduce the number of horses being killed by saving those we can and showing how every horse can live a healthy and productive life.
Long Shadows also accepts owner-surrendered horses on a case-by-case basis. Surrendered horses are evaluated, trained if necessary, and then if appropriate, adopted to a forever home.

Sanctuary

Every horse that comes to Long Shadows will be given a forever-home at Long Shadows Farm. If a horse is adopted, it is always welcomed back. If adoption is not an option, the horse has lifetime care at Long Shadows.

Our Level of Care

An expert team of equine professionals and veterinarians are on-call 24/7 for Long Shadows.  Our horses receive the very best veterinarian care, dental care, regular routine farrier visits, bathing, and grooming, along with love and affection from each and every staff member.

Through gentle, natural care and re-training, some horses will be adopted into new, caring homes. Some horses will be an equine partner in equine-assisted coaching programs here at Long Shadows.

Thoroughbred After-care

Thousands of thoroughbreds coming off the track are in dire need of a home and a second career. Many are either euthanized, abandoned, or sold to slaughter. Long Shadows aims to help reduce this number by offering aftercare services to those horses exiting their racing career and help them go on to live peaceful, fulfilling lives. 

Racing thoroughbreds that come into the rescue are allowed to decompress; overall health is addressed, and when they are ready, they are placed into a training program to help them live purposeful based on their individual skills and talents.

Long Shadows Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity.  Donations are the lifeblood of our commitment to saving these horses and 100% of all proceeds go to the care, management, and training of the horses; and all donations are tax deductible.  Donations can include anything from a financial contribution to donated items such as horse blankets and tack related equipment.

Please consider donating to our rescue fund

Questions? Volunteer Opportunities? Or perhaps you’d like to visit Long Shadows? Please call 518-928-6161 or email us at info@LongShadowsHorses.org. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to these beautiful gentle giants!