Safe Harbor is a non-profit, all-volunteer network of foster farms in middle Tennessee and south-central Kentucky dedicated to transitioning retired racehorses into new careers and forever homes. Our programs are divided into multiple areas of focus as follows:
- Safe Harbor Standardbreds After The Track: Horses who started their lives in the racing industry.
- Community Outreach: Community ser
vice projects, educational outreach, owner assistance, and more.
- Rescue: Law-enforcement assistance with horses who have fallen victim to cruelty and neglect. We are passionate about horses and devoted to making sure Safe Harbor animals get the best possible forever. Animals in our organization are never subject to time limits or age limits. To adopt, foster or volunteer, visit www.safeharborhorses.org and fill out an application today! Things to know about our adoption process:
- We are a foster-based rescue. This means that we don't have one central location. Instead, we rely on a network of people who care about horses to provide space and time for a horse in our program.
- We adopt within 200 miles of zip code 37048, Cottontown, TN, with a few exceptions.
- We require an in-person meeting to ensure an appropriate match between horse and rider.
- You must go through our approval process, including submitting references, prior to meeting the horse or ‘test rides’ – this is out of respect for everyone’s time. Providing complete and accurate information helps us process your application faster.
- Horses are up to date on routine care including vaccinations and Coggins, and complementary therapies if our team feels they are needed (IE massage, chiropractic, MagnaWave, acupuncture, etc.)
- PPE’s from adopter’s veterinarian are always welcome. We will work with you but do ask that vetting is done within 7 days of committing to adopt whenever possible.
- Our adoption agreement is a lifetime safety net with no breeding, no auction, no slaughter terms. We will always take back or assist with re-homing any Safe Harbor adoptee.
** Nearly every horse in our care is available for sponsorship. Full sponsors (at $150/month) have the option to meet their sponsored horse. Visit the "Adoptable Horses" tab for more information on our horses. Go here for sponsorship: https://donorbox.org/sponsor-an-adoptable-horse or email us at [email protected].
