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Lucky Orphans SANCTUARY

REHABILITATION
Horse Rescue EQUINE-ASSISTED PROGRAM

TESTIMONIAL:
“Lucky Orphans is a
sanctuary that
provides lifelong care,
and we are beyond
grateful for the work of
the TAA, which helps
provide assistance
for 20 percent of our
horse population.
With the help and
support of the TAA,
we can promise our
OTTBs the security of
staying with their new
herd as long as they
live.”
JES GREY PHOTOGRAPHY
Tiger Tap, aka Spike, raced 16 times before being turned into a jumper. When he could no
longer jump, he joined the herd of geldings at Lucky Orphans, where he is a visitor favorite.
FOUNDED: 2008
ADDRESS:

Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue was founded in more compassion-filled futures.
New York in 2008 as a non-breed-specific, no-kill The nonprofit organization is accredited with 2699 Route 22

rescue, rehab, and sanctuary. the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Dover Plains, NY 12522
Its goal is to “provide a haven for unwanted, Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, as well
abused, neglected horses, to improve the relation- as being certified with Equine Assisted Growth PHONE: (845) 416-8583

ship between horses and people … and to properly and Learning Associations. With the latter, MAIN CONTACT:
unite humans and horses in a safe environment.” Lucky Orphans utilizes its rescue horses in help- Deanna Mancuso
Today, the organization is home to more than ing those who suffer from mental, emotional,
50 horses, including 16 off-the-track Thorough- physical, and/or developmental health issues, WEB ADDRESS:
breds and an assortment of Quarter Horses, working with at-risk youth, and dealing with luckyorphanshorserescue.org
Appaloosas, Arabians, Morgans, Welsh and Shet- depression, anxiety, addiction, and self-injurious
land ponies, minis, Paints, mustangs, and mixed behavior. During the mutually advantageous SOCIAL:
breeds. process, horses and humans help one another. LuckyOrphans
The backstories on many of these rescues are In addition to its noted horses-as-therapy @Luckyorphans
heartbreaking. They came to Lucky Orphans in program, Lucky Orphans hosts a number of
very poor condition and in need of a new start. summer riding academy sessions and provides @Luckyorphanshorses
Lucky Orphans has worked successfully to bring year-round riding lessons with individual- AVERAGE NUMBER OF
these horses (and even a few goats and sheep) ized attention. Education of adults and children THOROUGHBREDS PER YEAR:
back from their physical and psychological inju- is a key component of the work done at Lucky
ries – thus offering them hope for meaningful, Orphans. 10

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