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Hidden Acres Rescue RETRAINING/ADOPTION

for Thoroughbreds
for Thoroughbreds

TESTIMONIAL:
“The benefits of TAA
accreditation started
the moment we
began filling out the
application, allowing
us to more effectively
establish our
foundation and
set standards for
success. Since
accreditation, HART
has additional funds
to grow, and
allow us to help more
horses. We hold the
backing of the TAA
Florida-based Hidden Acres focuses on helping ex-racehorses find a new home or second career. in high regard and

ensure daily that we
Founded in September 2011, Hidden Acres Norris, HART founder and executive director,
Rescue for Thoroughbreds (HART for Horses) said, “The ASPCA Help A Horse Day contest is a uphold the standards
is committed to being the voice for off-the-track wonderful opportunity for our team to welcome expected by
Thoroughbreds on Florida’s Space Coast. Nestled the residents and businesses of Brevard County
on seven serene acres between a national wildlife into our barn and help spread awareness about accreditation.”
refuge on its western border, and a recreational the at-risk horses in our community who are in
area to its south, HART provides miles of riding need of loving homes. Horses are majestic, loving
trails through to the Canaveral Groves. animals, and we hope our local supporters will YEAR FOUNDED: 2011
The main barn is well-ventilated for the come out to help us so we can continue our life-
summer heat and rated for winds up to 150 mph to saving efforts for years to come.” ADDRESS: 6360 Arborwood Ave.
withstand the hurricane season of Florida’s east- To date, HART has helped more than 150 retired Cocoa, FL 32927
ern coastline. With 15 turn-out pastures, a large racehorses find success in their new careers, PHONE: (321) 543-2924

jumping and schooling arena, and a standard including three who qualified for the American

dressage arena, HART offers a full array of facili- Eventing Championship in 2017, and several who MAIN CONTACT: Suzanna Norris
ties and services geared toward rehabilitation are working as therapy horses to serve the local
and re-homing. It also offers traditional lessons, community. WEB ADDRESS:
boarding, and a growing interest in equine ther- Those people who live in the area or are plan- hartforhorses.org
apy. ning to visit the Cocoa/Cocoa Beach area can help
Built on a belief that education and outreach by volunteering their time. As a 501(c)(3) charita- SOCIAL:
improve the lives of those in their community, ble organization, HART offers a variety of ways hartforhorses

as well as the lives of the equine athletes they to provide financial support, from sponsoring a @HARTforHORSES
rescue, HART regularly opens its barn doors to horse, business sponsorships, traditional dona- @hartforhorses
the local community. tions, and even shopping online via the Amazon
Speaking about one such event, Suzanna Smile program. AVERAGE NUMBER OF
THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:
10

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