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Current Fundraisers
Our foundation will always be transparent with where donations are going. Our board members do not receive salaries nor do donation dollars go to paying for vehicles, trailers, power bills, etc.
100% of your donations go to the horses medical care, feed, farrier, bail from the kill pens, transport from the kill pens or anything else the horses might need.
Welcoming Extra Travelers to Safety - More Lives Saved, More Hearts Coming Home
We’re adding more lives to our most current horse rescue mission! The Shire mares are safe and already on their way to the farm. With so many horses still being shipped to slaughter, we simply couldn’t stand by and do nothing, so we found a way to save a few more.
This morning, Border Horse Slaughter Rescue was working to raise funds for the “ship list” out of Bowie, Texas (9 horses in total). They had already placed a deposit on Lot 5782, a sweet Brabant mare missing one eye. We committed to covering the remaining bail and giving her a forever home here on our farm. On 10/1/25, an anonymous donor paid the bail for the horse at Bowie!
And we didn’t stop there. From McLean, where five Belgians were at immediate risk of shipping today, we stepped in to rescue two of them as well.
These precious souls are our “extra travelers,” and we couldn’t be more grateful to give them the chance they deserve. We need your help to keep them safe!
Fundraiser Details
Peabody Kansas - Lot# 3600 - $ 1450 (SAFE Bail Paid)
Peabody Kansas - Lot# 3610 - $1450 (SAFE Bail Paid)
PayPal fee to Peabody Kansas (3%) - $87 (PAID)
Kansas Transport - $900 (To Be Paid 9/30/25 upon arrival)
$3,914.27 Raised
Extra Travelers
Bowie Brabant Lot# 5782 - $750 (Paid by a donor)
Panhandle Lot# 1490 - $1350
Wish Upon A Horse Lot# 750 - $1400
Transport from McLean - $200
Initial Medical - TBD
Total Fundraiser - $2950
SAFE!!!
Shire Mares are SAFE!
Other Fundraisers
Upcoming Projects and Fundraisers
Building a Better Future for Our Horses and Our Community
As we continue to grow and welcome more horses into safety and care, we are excited to share some of the upcoming projects that will help expand our facilities and improve both the lives of the horses and the experiences of the people who connect with them.
These projects are essential steps toward creating a safe, functional, and enriching environment for our herd and the community we serve and we need your support to make them happen!
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Arena-Style Barn Construction
We are in the early planning stages of building a new arena-style barn to support year-round care, training, and community events. Quotes are currently being collected, and we are reviewing potential contractors to bring this vision to life. The new barn will offer shelter from the elements, improve the safety and efficiency of daily care, and provide a dedicated space for clinics, training sessions, and community programs.
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Additional Fencing for Expanded Pastures
We are also working on adding new fencing to expand our horse pastures. This will allow for better pasture rotation, more grazing space, and improved safety for the horses. With more secure and spacious pastures, our horses will have increased opportunities to roam, socialize, and thrive in a natural setting.
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Round Pen Construction
A new round pen is also in the works! This space will be used for training, exercise, and therapeutic interactions, especially for younger horses and those in good physical condition. The round pen will also serve as a controlled and safe environment for bonding sessions, volunteer training, and therapy work, helping both horses and humans heal and grow.
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How You Can Help
Each of these projects brings us closer to our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and connecting horses with people in meaningful ways. We will be launching fundraisers to help cover the costs, and your support will be crucial. Whether it’s a one-time gift, a recurring donation, or simply spreading the word every contribution makes a difference.
Stay tuned for updates on fundraising goals, timelines, and progress photos as we move forward. Together, we can create a safer, more sustainable sanctuary for our horses and the people who love them.
Contractor Opportunities
If you are a contractor interested in assisting with either of these projects, we invite you to get in touch. Please send your contact information, relevant experience, and any initial questions to bighooffoundation@gmail.com.
NOTE: Tips on GiveButter and Zeffy do not go to our foundation and are optional.
Other Options for donating
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THANK YOU
Zoetis!
We’re incredibly grateful to Zoetis for their generous donation of 50 core vaccines for our herd. Their support plays a vital role in helping us maintain the health and well-being of our horses, and we truly appreciate their commitment to animal care and community support.
Thanks to Zoetis, our herd is better protected, and we’re able to continue focusing on responsible herd management with confidence.
Thank you again, Zoetis, for making a real difference!
Featured Rescue
Welcome to the Family, Baby Fletcher!
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On June 12, 2025 at 6:16 AM, we welcomed Fletcher, a beautiful Belgian Draft horse colt, into the world!
His mother, Velda, was rescued from the Bowie Texas Livestock in February 2025, just days before she was nearly shipped to slaughter. Not long after arriving at the farm, we discovered that Velda was expecting.
To ensure the safest delivery possible, Velda gave birth at Mobile Veterinary Practice, where everything went smoothly. Just a few days later, both mom and baby were healthy and strong enough to come home!
We are so grateful for this little miracle and Velda’s second chance at life. Welcome, sweet Fletcher — your journey is just beginning. 💙
Keep up to date with everything happening on the farm on our Patreon account!
Equines Saved since 2022
240
With your support, we have saved 146 Belgian Draft Horses, 2 quarter horses, a standardbred, 2 BLM Mustangs, Clydesdale, 18 Percheron and 65 Donkeys from shipping to slaughter and have given them a loving retirement home.
Currently, 137 horses and 57 donkeys are living on the farm and enjoying retirement.
Everything a horse needs...
Freedom, Friends and Forage!
Help save " Big Hoof " Horses
At the Big Hoof Foundation, we are devoted to rescuing and protecting Draft Horses who have given their strength and loyalty through years of service—only to be cast aside, neglected, or sent to slaughter when they could no longer work. These gentle giants, after a lifetime of steadfast service, deserve compassion, dignity, and peace—not abandonment or suffering.
With the support of our dedicated volunteers, board members, and veterinarians, we provide these majestic horses with a second chance. We rescue, rehabilitate, and offer them a peaceful, permanent sanctuary where they can enjoy retirement with compassion and rest. Most of the horses in our care are seniors with medical conditions and physical ailments that make rehoming no longer a viable option.
Our commitment to them is lifelong. We ensure they receive the highest quality care—both medical and alternative therapies—so they can live free from pain, fear, and hardship. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, we aim to inspire lasting change in how Draft Horses are valued and treated.
We believe every horse deserves a lifetime of love, care, and protection. To us, every horse is worthy of being seen, loved, and safeguarded—not just for a moment, but for a lifetime.
Our Mission
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To rescue and rehabilitate Draft horses.
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To provide a facility where no animal will endure the pain and suffering caused by a life of abuse, neglect or abandonment by giving the horses the proper medical care required to live a healthy life.
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To sponsor or host events that promote awareness of the neglect and abuse of the Draft Horse Breed.
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To create an equine therapy program to assist people suffering with mental illness.
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To bring awareness to the community about horses being released into a slow feral death or dropped at a dealer who sends them to auction then slaughter.
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To form relationships, share information and work towards a collaborative effort to solve problems that lead to the inhumane treatment of these big hoofed gentle giants.