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Their Lives Depend on Us Help Us Save Them
Every day, countless horses, including gentle Belgian Drafts and Percheron's who have worked tirelessly for human are shipped to slaughter. When their strength fades and they’re no longer deemed “useful,” they’re too often betrayed by the very people they served so faithfully. Our mission is to change that one life at a time.
I spend my days tirelessly scrolling through posts sent by followers, seeing horses across the country facing this unthinkable fate, and asking myself, “Can I help this one?” The heartbreaking truth is, I can’t save them all… but I can fight for the ones we can reach, and give them the peaceful, loving retirement they truly deserve.
Right now, we’re working to save 6 beautiful Belgian Drafts and a Percheron mare from that same tragic ending but we can’t do it without you. AND...an "Extra Traveler"
Every donation, share, and word of encouragement helps keep this mission alive. Together, we can offer these horses what they’ve earned after a lifetime of service: safety, love, and freedom.
Please consider helping us save them today.
Fundraiser Details
Lot# 872 Gelding - $1725
(SAFE) Lot# 854 Belgian Mare - $2100 (SAFE)
(SAFE) Lot# 871 Belgian Mare - $1475 (SAFE)
(SAFE) Lot# 2002 - $1185 (SAFE)
(SAFE) Lot# 865 Percheron Mare - $1525 (SAFE)
(SAFE) Lot# 870 Registered Gelding - $2050 (SAFE)
(SAFE) Lot# 1560 - 3 yo. gelding - $1550 (SAFE)
(Bail paid by a group of ladies with a big heart in PA)
(SAFE) Lot# 1559 Mare - $1550 - SAFE (Sponsor Paid Bail)
Transport - $200
Medical - TBD
Total - $13,360
SAFE!!! SAFE!!! SAFE!!!
RAFFLE!!! RAFFLE!!! RAFFLE!!!
WIN 2 ROUNDTRIP SOUTHWEST AIRLINE TICKETS
We are excited to offer a special opportunity to support the 140+ rescued animals at our sanctuary through an upcoming raffle.
A generous Southwest Airlines employee, through an internal employee volunteer initiative, has donated two (2) roundtrip airline tickets, valid for travel anywhere within the continental United States.
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Each e-Pass recipient will receive (2) check bags (weight and size limits apply)
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Travel will be good thru January 01, 2027.
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Tickets are electronic and will be sent, via email, to the winner after the drawing.
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Each ticket is valued at $400 each.
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Drawing will be held on December 29, 2025.
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Raffle tickets will be sent via email, so please double-check that your email address is accurate at the time of purchase.
Important Note: Southwest Airlines is not a sponsor or partner of the Big Hoof Foundation.
RAFFLE DETAILS
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Prize: Two roundtrip Southwest Airline tickets (Continental U.S. only)
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Purpose: All proceeds go directly toward feeding and caring for the animals at our sanctuary
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Impact: Your participation helps provide essential food, medical care, and daily needs for over 140 rescued animals.
Why It Matters
Every raffle ticket purchased supports horses and donkeys who now have a safe and loving home at our sanctuary.
Join the herd!
Our new Big Hoof Foundation merch is here and every item you buy helps give rescued animals a brighter tomorrow.
Whether you dream of being an "Extra Traveler" or joining the "Big Pony Club", there’s something for every horse lover in our collection. Shop our online store now and wear your love for rescue with pride!
Featured Rescue
In August and September, Big Hoof Foundation successfully rescued 29 horses that were bound for slaughter. Each one of these horses was given a second chance at life, a chance they would not have had without swift action and the support of our community.
Among those saved was a truly rare find: a bonded pair of Shire/Clydesdale cross mares. The Shire breed, one of the largest and gentlest of all horse breeds, is currently endangered, with fewer than 1,500 remaining worldwide. Preserving and protecting such horses is not only about saving individual lives, but also about safeguarding an important piece of equine history.
Every rescue reminds us why we do what we do: to give horses a safe home, a voice, and a future.
Thank you to everyone who continues to stand with us. Together, we make rescue and recovery possible.
Keep up to date with everything happening on the farm on our Patreon account!
Horse Rescue vs. Horse Sanctuary Understanding the Difference
Not all organizations that care for horses operate the same way. Understanding the difference is important:
Horse Rescue:
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Saves horses from abuse, neglect, or abandonment
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Provides rehabilitation and training as needed
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Aims to rehome horses in safe, permanent environments
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Typically offers temporary care until adoption
Horse Sanctuary:
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Offers a permanent, safe home for horses that cannot be adopted
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Focuses on long-term welfare, including elderly or disabled horses
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Prioritizes comfort, health, and quality of life
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Provides lifelong care
In short:
Rescue = rehabilitate and rehome
Sanctuary = lifelong care and safety
Big Hoof Foundation is a True Horse Sanctuary
At Big Hoof Foundation, we provide a permanent, safe home for horses, no matter their age, background, or health. Unlike rescue organizations that often rehome horses once they are rehabilitated, our commitment is lifelong: every horse that comes to us stays for life.
Our focus is on the long-term welfare of each horse, ensuring they receive proper care, comfort, and respect throughout their entire lives. From elderly horses to those with special needs, we offer a safe haven where they can live out their days in peace.
Big Hoof Foundation = lifelong care, safety, and dignity for every horse.
Equines Saved since 2022
271
With your support, we have saved 163 Belgian Draft Horses, 2 quarter horses, 5 standardbred, 2 BLM Mustangs, Clydesdale, 2 Shire/Clydesdale, 23 Percheron and 68 Donkeys from shipping to slaughter and have given them a loving retirement home.
Currently, 147 horses and 56 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.