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Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

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Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

Kentucky Equine Adoption Center Kentucky's largest all-breed equine rescue serving to help, heal and home equines in need.

02/19/2025

No snow day for our herd—feeding time never stops! ❄️🐴 Huge thanks to our incredible trainers and volunteers who show up no matter the weather to care for our horses. And a big shoutout to McCauley's Feeds for providing the top-quality nutrition that keeps them happy and healthy year-round! ❤️🥕

Don't forget, you can visit our horses without braving the weather thanks to our live feed cameras! Check them out at https://explore.org/livecams/kentucky-equine-horses/kentucky-equine-horses

02/16/2025

🌟 Primrose and Gatsby Update 🌟

Primrose and Gatsby, our newest arrivals from a neglect case, are settling in beautifully here at the Center! These two are getting all the care, love, hay, and water they need as they recuperate and adjust to their new surroundings. 💕 Their friend Valor is in a neighboring field recovering from his surgery.

🎥 Watch the live feed here: https://explore.org/livecams/kentucky-equine-horses/mares-and-foals

Let’s cheer these two on as they continue their journey toward a brighter future! 🌈💖

02/12/2025

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the devoted team of veterinarians and supporters who have helped Valor. Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

02/11/2025

🐴 Support Our Horses While You Shop! 🛒💙

Did you know you can help our horses just by shopping at Kroger? Through the Kroger Community Rewards Program, a portion of your purchases can be donated to support our mission—at no extra cost to you! It’s easy to get started:

1️⃣ Select our Kroger Organization number: 11900
2️⃣ Shop like you normally would!
3️⃣ Kroger donates based on your spending.

Learn how to sign up here: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

Every grocery trip can help make a difference for our horses! 🐴💖

02/10/2025

🌟 Scarlett Says Thank You! 🌟

Our gentle giant, Scarlett, wants to send a big thank you to everyone who donated to get her a winter blanket! ❄️💕 Finding a blanket big enough for the largest horse at the Center wasn’t easy, but your generosity has kept her warm and stylish all winter long.

Exciting news—Scarlett has started groundwork training! 🐴 Our trainers are carefully evaluating her abilities and needs to help her find the perfect forever home. If you’re interested in adopting this beautiful girl, apply online at https://www.kyeac.org/product-page/scarlett

Thank you for making a difference for horses like Scarlett! 💖

02/07/2025

VALOR UPDATE! 🐴💙

We're happy to share that Valor is recovering wonderfully from his surgery and has just had his stitches removed! Testing revealed that the mass on his nose was a dermal sarcoma and it's been completely excised. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who has donated to support Valor's recovery, as well as our trainers and the veterinarians at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for their care and dedication.

Valor and his friends Gatsby and Primrose still have a long journey ahead. If you’d like to help support their continued recovery, you can donate by clicking the button below or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kyehc. Every contribution makes a difference! ✨

and his friends Gatsby and Primrose still have a long journey ahead.

02/06/2025

🌟 THANK YOU, ASPCA! 🌟

We’re so grateful for the incredible support from our partner ASPCA Right Horse which has made it possible for us to welcome Lydia, our new full-time trainer, to the team! 🐴✨ Through her efforts, our horses will receive even more hands-on training, love, and care as they prepare for their forever homes.

More training means more success stories, and we couldn’t be more excited for the future. 🧡 Featuring adoptable horse, Harlem! Learn more about her at https://www.kyeac.org/product-page/harlem

02/05/2025

🏠✨ THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME! ✨🌈

Congratulations to Will Virginia Dare—better known as Ginny—on her adoption day! 🎉 This stunning girl is off to start her next chapter in Kansas with her forever family. A huge thank you to her trainer Paige Metcalfe, former owner Scotty Abbott, and everyone who supported her along the way!

Did you know you can adopt from us even if you're not located in Kentucky? Explore all of our adoptable horses at https://www.kyeac.org/category/all-horses

02/03/2025

HORSES OF THE MONTH! ❤️💕

🌷 Teelfa 🌷
This stunning mare is eager to please and has a smart, curious personality. Teelfa is best suited for a flat-only home with an experienced rider or an intermediate rider working with a trainer. She’s been ridden at a walk and trot and truly enjoys the attention she receives. She is a very smart girl and will make someone a great partner! 🐎 Learn more about Teelfa: https://www.kyeac.org/product-page/teelfa

⭐ Visibility ⭐
Visibility is a big, friendly gelding with excellent manners who’s searching for his forever family. Currently available as a companion horse, he loves people and would be a wonderful best friend to any horse or human. 🐴 Learn more about Visibility: https://www.kyeac.org/product-page/visibility

💖 Help these amazing horses find their forever homes!

02/01/2025

UPDATE ON VALOR! 🐴❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to support Valor’s journey, as well as Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and Clark County Animal Shelter for their incredible efforts in making this rescue and successful procedure a reality. We’re thrilled to share that Valor is recovering wonderfully and seems so much happier already!

We’re still accepting donations to support his continued recovery. If you’d like to help, please visit our website at https://www.kyeac.org/donate

Thank you for being part of Valor’s story! 🌟

01/30/2025

HEATED WATERERS NEEDED 🔥

Access to clean water is essential for horses no matter the season, but winter poses unique challenges. To ensure our herd stays hydrated through freezing temperatures, we urgently need four heated waterers. These devices prevent water from freezing, making it easier for our horses to drink and stay healthy!

If you’re able to help by donating or purchasing a heated waterer, please visit https://www.kyeac.org/donate to learn more.

Thank you for keeping our herd hydrated this winter! ❤️

01/29/2025

🎉 HAPPY ADOPTION DAY!! 🎉

We're glad to share that Penny Rivers has found her forever home! 🐴🏡 Here’s to many years of joy and unconditional love for Penny and her new family. 💕

If you're looking to adopt a new equine friend, visit our website at https://www.kyeac.org/adopt to learn more!

01/28/2025

Help Valor Get the Care He Needs!

Our sweet new rescue, Valor, needs surgery to remove a growth on his face. This procedure is essential to his health and well-being, and we can’t do it without your support. Every donation makes a difference!

Click the button below to contribute, or donate via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kyehc

Thank you for helping us give Valor the second chance he deserves! ❤️

01/22/2025

Do you find yourself consistently having a type when you're looking for your next ? Does that type happen to be gorgeous mares? We have FOUR adoptable companion cuties from Kentucky Equine Adoption Center who we know will steal your heart!

🐴Mildred (although she prefers you call her Millie) is a stunning gaited bay Paso Fino who is coming out of her shell each and every day. Mille has a calm, independent spirit, making her a wonderful companion for someone who appreciates her quiet confidence and individuality. She's hoping to be your perfect pasture pal and get loved on.

🐴 Ruffles is a gorgeous Rocky Mountain Horse who was a lesson horse. Great around kids and larger groups of people, this gal is laid-back, patient, kind and ADORES a spa day. She's the perfect non-riding companion to help an aspiring equine star learn their groundwork and basic horsemanship!

🐴 S**t Daddy's Girl aka Jazzy is a beautiful Thoroughbred mare who is absolutely thriving. Despite losing her left eye to a painful condition, this girl is still jazzed about life. She's hoping to find someone patient and kind to help her tackle all her world has to offer.

🐴 Snickers is just as sweet as her namesake! This stunning bay tobiano loves her equine companions and is making strides with her training. She's also becoming confident in herself and it shows! All she needs is a little extra TLC with her diet.

If any of these mares caught your attention, head on over to myrighthorse.org to check out their profiles or reach out to Kentucky Equine Adoption Center directly! Can't adopt? You can share this post to help these horses find their perfect homes 🧡

01/22/2025

❄️ Schedule Your Tour Today! ❄️

Experience the heartwarming stories of Kentucky's all-breed equine rescue up close. Discover how we help horses begin a new chapter in their lives while exploring our facility. With the snow blanketing the landscape, it's a magical time to visit!

🌟 Book your tour now at https://visithorsecountry.com/kentucky-equine-adoption-center/

01/20/2025

THANK YOU! ❄️❄️

A huge shoutout to Ultimate Pools Lex for their outstanding snow removal service this winter! Your hard work ensured our trainers and staff could safely navigate the driveway to care for our horses—because on a working farm, there are no snow days!

Thanks to your dedication, we’ve been able to keep our daily operations running smoothly. From all of us (and our horses), we can’t thank you enough! 🐴💙

If you’re looking for reliable snow removal, we highly recommend them! Check them out at https://ultimatepoolslex.com/.

Address

1713 Catnip Hill Rd
Nicholasville, KY
40356

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18598815849

Website

http://www.kyeac.org/

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Happy Valentine’s Day! 🐴💋 Show our horses a little extra love today by donating at https://www.kyeac.org/donate #ValentinesDay #HorseRescue #ShareTheLove #SecondChances #ASPCA #AdoptDontShop #AdoptMe #ASPCAMyRightHorse #Donate

Theo just being Theo! ❤️✨ If you're looking for a promising young gelding with a lot of potential and a heart full of enthusiasm, Theo could be the perfect fit! Learn more at https://www.kyeac.org/product-page/theodore

🌟 Happy Monday from Jackpot! 🌟 This handsome guy is here to brighten your day and remind you he’s still looking for his forever home. Could you be the one? 💕 ✨ Learn more about Jackpot at https://www.kyeac.org/product-page/jackpot #RescueHorse #ASPCA #AdoptDontShop #AdoptMe

NEW ARRIVALS: Meet Gatsby, Primrose, and Valor 🐴 We recently welcomed three brave horses from a neglect case, thanks to our friends at the Clark County Animal Shelter. They arrived with matted manes and tails tangled with burs, and one horse, Valor, has a significant mass on his nose that needs immediate attention. Our dedicated team of trainers and vets is working tirelessly to provide the love, care, and medical treatment they so desperately need. But we can’t do it alone—we need your help to give Gatsby, Primrose, and Valor a second chance at life. 💙 Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in their journey toward recovery. Please visit kyeac.org/donate to contribute. Stay tuned for updates on their progress—let's give them the bright future they deserve! 🌟 #RescueHorse #ASPCA #DonateToday

TACK FOR SALE! 🐎 Visit the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center and browse our available tack for sale on Saturday, January 25th! We’ve got six high-quality saddles up for grabs, all in fantastic condition. Upgrade your gear while supporting a great cause. Every purchase helps support the horses in our care! 🐴 💕 📅 Saturday, January 25th ⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM 📍 1713 Catnip Hill Rd, Nicholasville, KY #nonprofit #horserescue #supportourhorses #tacksale

Dixieland Daisy

ADOPTABLE HORSE, DIXIE! 🐴 Dixieland Daisy or “Dixie” is an intelligent and athletic OTTB. She is a sensitive mare who is always looking to get the right answer. She has done best with consistent training sessions and has been learning the basics of dressage. She has shown to be a horse with a lot of potential and is a quick learner. Dixie looks for a partnership during her training sessions. She can be ridden at the walk, trot, and canter. Dixie could be a great prospect in many directions. 🌼 2007 Bay Thoroughbred Mare 🌼 15.3H 🌼 Nicholasville, KY Learn more about Dixieland Daisy at https://www.kyeac.org/product-page/dixieland-daisy #visithorsecountry #ottb #adoptdontshop #aspca

TACK SALE ALERT! 🐎🎉 Visit the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center and browse our available tack for sale on Saturday, January 25th! We’ve got six high-quality saddles up for grabs, all in fantastic condition. Upgrade your gear while supporting a great cause. Every purchase helps support the horses in our care! 🐴 💕 📅 Saturday, January 25th ⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM 📍 1713 Catnip Hill Rd, Nicholasville, KY #supportourhorses #horserescue #tacksale

NEW ARRIVAL!! We’re excited to welcome this handsome new yearling to the Center! More updates coming soon. #socute #thoroughbred #gelding

🎉 HAPPY ADOPTION DAY! 🎉 Every adoption day is a cause for celebration, but today is extra special! We’re thrilled to announce that not one, not two, but THREE of our beloved horses—Annie, River, and Dory—have found their forever home together! 🐴❤️ We couldn’t be happier for them and their new family. Interested in giving a horse a loving home? Learn more at kyeac.org/adopt! #adoptionday #adoptdontshop #rescuehorse #kyeacfamily

Friday Shenanigans! 😆😆 We hope you have a laugh at these videos featuring our Saddlebred foals Phoenix and Maya, Romero, and Theo! #happyfriday #TGIF #rescuehorse #visithorsecountry

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Our Story

“Help, Heal and Home” are the principles we live by. At Kentucky Equine Adoption Center (KyEAC), our job is to take in horses in need and horses that come from owners who can no longer care for them. After rehabilitation and going through our training program, they are ready for adoption. We help them find their “person” or family in order to live a productive, happy and healthy life. You can find out more about us at our website www.kyeac.org