Meet our adoptable Standardbreds
Prior to being “cleared” for adoption, Standardbreds in our care have been started under saddle, handled and ridden. They are adopted with up to date (within 1 year) vaccinations, deworming, farrier care and have a current negative Coggins, in addition to a training dependent on any soundness limitations.
Standardbreds in our care have received additional evaluation which allows us to learn their personality, herd ranking, and quirks once they settle in to a foster family’s home to help us identify their ‘best match’ next home. (Follow us on social media for updates on our newest intakes before they are cleared for adoption.)
Please note: We require an approved adoption application prior to scheduling a visit with the horse you are interested in. As a foster-based rescue of primarily private “home” farms, this is out of respect for our fosters’ privacy and time as well as yours. Please visit our Adoption FAQ if you have questions.
We almost always have horses in the intake process and incoming horses who are not posted here (yet). You may apply to adopt and be approved at any time. We hold your application for 1 year, at which time you may email us with interest or we may reach out to you with a potential match before they are ever posted to this site.
Everyone has been adopted!
(for now)…
If you have a Standardbred in need of a safe landing, please complete our intake form.
If you are an interested adopter, you may apply to be pre-approved for the next right fit for you!
If you would like to help us cover the costs associated with intake, please visit this page.
More Details About Our Process
- We adopt within 200 miles of zip code 37048, Cottontown TN, with a few exceptions. Those exceptions include 5 years of documented ownership, references, and photos of current equine and facility.
- We require an in-person meeting to ensure an appropriate match between horse and adopter.
- 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 and match you accurately with available horses.
- 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 have the option to meet their sponsored horse. Go here for sponsorship or email us with questions.