A New Beginning in the Heart of Saratoga!
Every year thousands of race horses come out of training and what happens to them is particularly close to our hearts. Bred to compete, their athleticism and temperament is well suited to life at the track. However, the world of racing is entirely different than the domain of the pleasure horse. Given time, patience, correct handling and training, a retired race horse can bring considerable pleasure to their new owners. Affording them that opportunity is our mission.
From a performance perspective, off-the-track race horses can go on to be successful in many different disciplines, including hunter / jumper, eventing, dressage, pleasure, trail, and polo. Our programs are designed to combine the retraining of former racehorses with their participation in equine therapy programs, but truly there isn't anything these amazing animals cannot do.
From a performance perspective, off-the-track race horses can go on to be successful in many different disciplines, including hunter / jumper, eventing, dressage, pleasure, trail, and polo. Our programs are designed to combine the retraining of former racehorses with their participation in equine therapy programs, but truly there isn't anything these amazing animals cannot do.
How We Are Different
Heading for Home is a 100% not for profit organization with all proceeds dedicated to the charity and the management of the farm.
Located in the heart of Saratoga, the jewel of the New York state racing, Heading for Home supports both the community and the racing industry by preparing off the track race horses to lead productive second careers.
Heading for Home’s mission is clearly defined. We will give retired racehorses a new lease on life while providing the community with a place for healing and helping those with emotional needs.
Heading for Home is partnered with various agencies that participate in equine therapy programs in order to provide such counseling to individuals and families in need.
The board and management team of Heading for Home consists of prominent business leaders and healthcare professionals dedicated to equine advocacy and therapy programs.
Located in the heart of Saratoga, the jewel of the New York state racing, Heading for Home supports both the community and the racing industry by preparing off the track race horses to lead productive second careers.
Heading for Home’s mission is clearly defined. We will give retired racehorses a new lease on life while providing the community with a place for healing and helping those with emotional needs.
Heading for Home is partnered with various agencies that participate in equine therapy programs in order to provide such counseling to individuals and families in need.
The board and management team of Heading for Home consists of prominent business leaders and healthcare professionals dedicated to equine advocacy and therapy programs.
Donate to Heading for Home
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Heading for Home Adoptees
Our horses for adoption. Please click here for more details.
Our horses for adoption. Please click here for more details.
Sponsorship Opportunities
See how you can help and what sponsorship opportunities are available.
See how you can help and what sponsorship opportunities are available.
In Their Own Words
I enjoyed physically engaging with the horses while having an emotional and mental connection with them was good for me in being able to express myself. The therapy aspect was inspiring to me because of how I do not do the best talking with people...