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Help. Heal. Home.

OUR MISSION:

To provide humane treatment and shelter while seeking adoptive homes and providing second chances for Kentucky’s equine, regardless of breed.   

To educate the public and raise awareness for responsible equine ownership so that fewer horses end up in crisis.

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Horse of the Month!

Ruffles

1999 14.3H Chestnut Kentucky Mountain Horse Mare

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Horse of the Month!

Jackpot

2004 15.2H Pinto Draft Cross Gelding

 

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News

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Horse rescue sees boost in adoptions, donations after LEX 18 story

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Kentucky Equine Adoption Center in Nicholasville has seen an uptick in adoptions since LEX 18's story in September.

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Nicholasville horse rescue waiting list grows amid lack of funding

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — A rescue is in need of rescuing in Jessamine County.

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As animal surrenders rise, Kentucky Equine Adoption Center steps up to help

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — For months, LEX 18 has been telling you about a rise in pet surrenders due to rising costs of food and veterinary care.

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Giving Kentucky's horses their forever home

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Many horses in Kentucky are bred to race, but what happens to the horses after their racing careers are over?

Horse Country Tours

Now YEAR ROUND!  - 7 days a week!

Book a Horse Country Tour to visit our farm and our horses. Tours last about an hour and a half. Come snuggle with all breeds of horses from foals to adults, take photos, and watch a demo from one of our trainers! 

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