Bright Futures Farm is an equine charity whose primary focus is re-homing off the track Thoroughbreds...horses that can no longer race due to disinterest or injury…horses unwanted by their owners and sent to auction where most are purchased for slaughter.  Our dedication has grown to include providing sanctuary for older horses that are unwanted after their "useful years" are over, including older stallions that cannot be gelded due to the risk of complications.

We are always in need of foster homes.  When you foster a horse you help us save one more from harm.  Fostering expenses are tax-deductible.  If you have room, please ask us about our foster program.

Please click here for information about our feline program.

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A unique gif    t,  u

"I thought I retired from this sport..."

photo of Gold Deputy, aka "Gambit"

photo courtesy The Egidio's

Dexter's First Lady

"Abby"

Jan 1, 1979 - September 13, 2009

Abby, was a tremendous babysitter and a very courageous gal who lived every day to it's fullest so that she could spend time with the horses and babies in need at Novelli's Wellness Center, owned by our dear friend, and Abby's mom, Erin. 

Shifter

January 1, 1983 - September 27, 2009

One of the best "teachers" I ever had.

9/25/09 Shifter was taken to Equine Specialty Hospital in Burton, OH this morning for lack of appetite and a possible issue with dental or sinus area.  He passed away due to pleural pneumonia on 9/27. His trip to ESH was a necessary one as he presented no clinical signs of pneumonia and we fully expected to be treating a sinus infection or dental issue.  This is an unexpected expense, and any help is greatly appreciated.

Shifter Medical Estimate 092509.htm

October 19, 2008 was Senior Glam Day!  Click here for photos!

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All proceeds benefit the horses - all brand new

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Bright Futures Farm is the home of

several equines who are

Breed Celebrities.

Fast Market

"Markie"

(Secretariat - Tina's Ten)

Markie has the distinction of being the last known son of the famous Secretariat to race.  His final race drew the attention of the New York Post, and they featured him in a four page story shortly after his final start.

click here to read more about Markie

Zorro, Ziezo, Walter & Victor

"The G's"

The G's have celebrity status in the world of Driving and Fine Harness...Endurance Driving Competitions, CDE, Coaching, Dressage in Harness - they've been there, done that.  They are a 4-in-hand team of Gelderlanders registered with the KHP, imported from Holland in 1989 by Phillip Hoffman, then CEO, of Johnson & Johnson brand products.

Our boys have logged more air miles than most business travelers! 

Their last public performances were at the Kentucky Horse Park in the late 1990's.  They were the team chosen to pull the judges into the ring for opening ceremonies for the world renown Rolex Three Day Event.  We are honored to have these boys in our care.

click here to read more about our Boys.

Why we exist...

Many of the wonderful horses we re-home are Thoroughbreds  that can no longer race because of injury or inability to place consistently “in the money”.   For many of these horses,  the owner often sees no other useful purpose for the animal and sends it to an auction which most often results in a cruel demise at a slaughterhouse.  more...  

DONATIONS TO ASSIST US WITH DAILY CARE...

Click the button below to make a donation through paypal™.  No amount is too small.

100% of all donations go directly toward the care of our horses.  Our entire staff are volunteers.

When you adopt a horse you save two lives.

       You save the life of the one you adopt, and you make room for one more at our farm. 

Please consider adoption before you buy.

Darlin' is missing....

HAVE YOU SEEN ME...?

DID YOU BUY ME...?

Darlin was last seen on August 21, 2004 at the Florida Classic Horse Sale in Ocala.  Cathy Wyckoff of Ocala traded her to Norm Franklin, a dealer from Ocala.  Norm was not willing to provide us with any information when we contacted him.  We know he sold her and believe she could still be in Florida or Georgia. 

Click her photo for more information.

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