The mission of Equine Advocates is to rescue, protect and prevent the abuse of horses through education, investigation, rescue operations, the dissemination of information to the public and the operator of a horse sanctuary for slaughter-bound, abused and neglected horses.
Equine Advocacy
Rescue, horse slaughter, abuse/neglect, wild mustangs, the PMU industry and carriage horses are the main issues Equine Advocates works on.
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Rescue, Sanctuary & Education
Equine Advocates was founded in 1996. Eight years later, our dream came true when we opened our horse sanctuary in upstate New York.
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Recent News & Events
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Public Open Days – Visit us on October 12th!March 25, 2024/0 Comments
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Mother and Daughter Former Racehorses Reunited at Equine AdvocatesSeptember 5, 2024/
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Onaqui Update: She runs in a field for the first time!July 29, 2024/
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In Memoriam: DallasJuly 16, 2024/
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Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary in Chatham, NY is a haven for horses, donkeys, mules, and other equines saved from neglect, abuse, and slaughter. The organization has also become a retirement home for former Military Working Horses. Watch our video to learn about how our organization began, the impact we’ve made in nearly three decades of operation, and our hopes for the future.
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Equine Advocates Planned Giving
Equine Advocates’ Planned Giving Program offers a variety of ways to support us, while still providing for your loved ones in the future. Many of these options may also provide tax benefits to you and your family.
Your gift will create a legacy that reflects your compassion and concern for the protection and welfare of America’s equines and will benefit the care of the rescued equines at our Sanctuary, as well as help us assist other equines in jeopardy.