That's right-- Equine Advocates turns 23 and it's a cause for celebration!! The fun doesn’t stop there! It’s ALSO the 12th birthday of our gorgeous Th oroughbred Mare, Rose! Won't you consider donating $23, $230, $2,300 or any amount of your choice to our organization to help mark the many years of top q uality care our rescues have received?! No contribution is too small! 🐴

🙏 The funds raised will be used exclusively toward the rescue, care and maintenance of the horses, ponies, donkeys and mules who reside at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary. Please help us reach our goal over the next 23 days! Maybe you'll consider hosting a Facebook Fundraiser of your very own to share with your friends?!

Equine Advocates was founded in 1996 by Susan Wagner when she rescued her first horse, Gandalf, from slaughter two years earlier. Since that time, we have rescued and helped thousands of equines, including horses, ponies, donkeys and mules from slaughter, abuse and neglect. We have grown significantly over the years with our small but energetic and compassionate staff. We have done a great deal, but there is still much to be accomplished.

In 2004 we relocated to our new base of operations when we established Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary, a 140-acre haven and refuge for horses in upstate New York. The opening of this wonderful sanctuary was bittersweet, as Gandalf passed away one year earlier at th e age of 30. While he did not make it to the sanctuary, he is here with us every day in spirit and continues to inspire all of us, along with the other wonderful equines we have gotten to know over the years, leading up to this momentous milestone of 23 years! Please help us celebrate our 23 years of rescue, advocacy and equine protection work by making a contribution today!

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Susan Wagner and Gandalf, the Inspiration for Equine Advocates
🚌 BOOK YOUR CLASS VISIT TODAY 🚌
Spring is RIGHT around the corner and we know your students, scouts and members of national and local children's groups are looking forward to fun and educational field trips, especially those that feature animals. Why not send them to Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary for our Humane Education Program?! We're currently booking classes for the Spring!

This is an excellent opportunity to educate young people about the importance of caring for each other, animals and our planet. Click here to fill out our   School Field Trip Request Form   to email over to us! Please feel free to contact us for more information, a hard copy of our brochure and to arrange field trips for your group/school at   humaneeducation@equineadvocates.org.


2019 OPEN DAYS
Save the dates! Is winter over yet?! We can't wait to re-open our gates to the public on Saturday, April 13 for our very first public open day of the year! Please note the two Sunday dates and plan ahead for your visit! Whether its your first or fiftieth time, we know you'll have a wonderful time walking our grounds, meeting and becoming friendly with our 80+ Equines and enjoying time outdoors with friends and family. Until then, you can learn about our residents and their unique stories here .
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation.
No contribution is too small! 
Thank you so very much!

Equine Advocates is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) equine protection
organization founded in 1996. In 2004, we moved our base of operations
to a 140-acre horse sanctuary in Chatham, NY which is home to 
80+ rescued horses, ponies, donkeys & mules and
Charlotte, Jakey & Cello, our three adorable goats. We have
a Humane Education Center on the sanctuary grounds
where we welcome visitors of all ages throughout the year. 
 
Please visit our website for more information on our work. 
Click here to join our mailing lists.
*PROMOTING THE HUMANE AND RESPONSIBLE TREATMENT OF HORSES*