Bright Futures Farm is an equine charity whose primary focus is off the track Thoroughbreds...horses that can no longer race due to disinterest or injury.  Our dedication has grown to include horses that are difficult to find homes for...older horses that are unwanted after their "useful years" are over, and 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.

Standardbreds

The two photos above were taken shortly after her arrival.

Tessa and baby in August '08                10-19-08

Tessa June '09

Barefoot Osborne (Tessa)

(Barefoot Hanover - Flying Speed)

1995 bay Standardbred mare.  15.3 hands. Star.

Tessa was rescued from off a kill buyer's trailer at New Holland just ten days before she foaled a beautiful little colt named Pistol.  Rescued through the generous support of the FOB's, Tessa and Pistol both can look forward to a good life in a loving home.

Tessa raced successfully and then at some point was sold to an Amish family.  She is "obedient" which is a term I hate to use, but I think she has been abused at some point.  She will do whatever is asked of her as long as she knows what you want.

We know she's been driven.  I doubt she's been ridden yet.  She does have two old, healed bows and is pasture sound.  She could easily be schooled for pleasure/trail riding.  She has a wonderful personality, and is learning how to enjoy being doted on.  She stands to be groomed, will halter easily and although can be somewhat pushy when being led, she will listen if asked.

Tessa has been placed with C. Sambol of Ohio

Gus @ Sugarcreek sale 7/3/09

Shewfella (Gus)

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1993 Bay Standardbred gelding.   

Gus was rescued Independence Day weekend (July 3, 2009) with fifteen other horses we saved that weekend at the Sugarcreek, OH auction.  Gus is a great riding horse, and new buddy to Ellie, a Saddlebred mare.

Gus has been placed with J & S Egli of Pennsylvania

Truly Signful (Romeo)

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Romeo was rescued from the feedlot at Camelot, NJ. 

Romeo passed away January 16, 2011.

Thank you, Sharon G. for your help in rescuing Romeo

Whiteland Becky (Becky)

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1995 Chestnut Standardbred mare.  16 hands. .

Becky came to us through the dispersal of a breeding farm in NJ.  She is a good driving horse and companion to Max, who is now retired.  Becky is driven for pleasure.

Becky has been placed with V. Dodds & family of GA