Announcing Brennan Equine Welfare Fund's

2017 Grant Recipients

Fourteen exceptional equine rescue, rehabilitation, retirement, retraining and/or placement facilities across the USA have been awarded grants in 2017.

Thoroughbred-focused grant recipients include: 

Bright Future’s Farm, Cochranton, PA

CANTER Colorado

CANTER Kentucky

Equine Encore Foundation, Tucson, AZ

Friends of Ferdinand, Indianapolis, IN

Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, Sonoma Valley, CA

ReRun, Inc., East Greenbush, NY

The Exceller Fund, Lexington, KY

Non-breed-specific grant recipients include:

Brook Hill Retirement Center, Forest, VA

Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, Longmont, CO

Duchess Sanctuary, Oakland, OR

Days End Farm, Woodbine, MD

Kentucky Equine Humane Center, Nicholasville, KY

ONE SUCCESS STORY

Rerun, Inc. and “Lead Singer”

Multiple-grantee, ReRun Inc., was granted funding to provide assistance with equine rehabilitation and adoption at their New York facility. One graduate of their program was Lead Singer, a striking gray Thoroughbred gelding who ran 23 times with winnings of over $150,000.

Singer was so highly regarded by his owner that when it was time for him to retire from racing, he was tried as a lead pony, accompanying racehorses to the track and to the starting gate. Because of arthritic changes, he was unable to withstand the rigors of that job, which entailed actual daily ride distances of five miles. Realizing rehabilitation and re-training for a second career was in Singer's best interest, he was entrusted to ReRun.

Using funding from a BEWF grant in 2016, he was treated for ulcers and placed on a high protein, high fat diet to facilitate increased muscle mass and weight gain. Special farrier work and shoes complemented his new future, and various therapies helped counteract general wear and tear from his racing days.

After making an appearance at the Hampton Classic as a breed ambassador, he was adopted by a prior ReRun adopter who understood Singer's needs and limitations which included no jumping. We are thrilled to announce that Lead Singer has made a very successful transition into his new life and career as a trail horse with a lifetime supply of his favorite treat: sweet potatoes! This year's grant will help other retired Thoroughbreds at ReRun that are transitioning to their second career after their race days.

ReRun, Inc. and “Lead Singer”

ReRun, Inc.

236A Waters Road

East Greenbush, NY 12061