Get ready for the return of our Public Open Days! Starting in May, our gates will open to the public on seven dates. Tour the sanctuary, enjoy a picnic lunch by our pond, and…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner on our 30th birthday. Equine Advocates was founded on February 27th, 1996. Susan Wagner and Gandalf, co-founders of Equine Advocates, in 1993. For 30 years, Equine Advocates…
EDIT 12/29/2025: Thank you so much to all the Santas who made our equines’ holiday wishes come true! Some of these items, like treats, supplements, and grooming supplies, are needed all year round. So, if you’re…
Looking for a special gift for the equine lover(s) in your life? Giving an Equine Advocates Gift Donation is the perfect present for the holiday season! Give a Gift Donation in the name of someone…
We had an incredible Public Open Day season! More than 200 people toured the sanctuary during our final Open Day this month. In total, nearly 1,500 visitors came out during our seven Open Days this…
On October 8th, we came to the rescue of a malnourished and seriously injured six-year-old Thoroughbred located more than 300 miles away from our sanctuary. He had ended up in the hands of a horse…
As the livelihood of America's horses continues to be threatened, it's important to continue bringing awareness to the issues that affect these precious animals and advocate for them. Commemorative days are one way to do…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner on our 29th birthday. Equine Advocates was founded on February 27th, 1996. Dear Friends, Every year on February 27th, we celebrate another year carrying out our vital…
Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special person? Gift donations are a great way to show someone you care! If you have an equine lover in your life, please consider…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, I want to take this opportunity to thank our supporters who have made many important projects at Equine Advocates possible in 2024. Thanks to the…
EDIT 12/26/2024: Thank you so much to all the Santas who made our equines’ holiday wishes come true! Some of these items – like treats, supplements, and grooming supplies – are needed all year round, so…
Looking for a special gift for the equine lover(s) in your life? Giving an Equine Advocates Gift Donation is the perfect present for the holiday season! Give a Gift Donation in the name of someone…
We ended our 2024 Public Open Days season on a very high note. Drum roll, please... We had 350 visitors at the sanctuary on our final Public Open Day in November - Our record day…
EDIT 09/30/2024: Thank you for making our 23rd Annual Gala an amazing success! We had such a fun night of music and helping equines in need. Thank you to all the guests who came out…
Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary is honored to have become a retirement home for former Military Working Horses who served this country with the U.S. Army’s Caisson Platoon of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also…
Edit 04/01/2024: Thank you so much to everyone who played Easter Bunny for our wonderful equines! All of these items are needed all year round, so if you’re feeling generous, we’d appreciate receiving those items…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner on our 28th birthday. Equine Advocates was founded on February 27th, 1996. Dear Friends, When I drove to Albany from Queens on this day 28 years ago…
This Valentine's Day, we wanted to suggest something heartfelt and sweet for our horse-loving supporters and friends! Pedro, Babe, and Amos are looking for that special sponsor this year and it could be YOU! All…
Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special person? Gift donations are a great way to show someone you care! If you have an equine lover in your life, please consider…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, As 2023 draws to a close, I look back at this roller coaster ride of a year that brought us extreme happiness and some sadness…