Announcing Brennan Equine Welfare Fund's

2022 Grant Recipients

Fourteen exceptional equine rescue, rehabilitation, retirement, retraining and/or placement facilities across the USA have been awarded grants in 2022.

Thoroughbred-focused grant recipients include: 

Bright Future’s Farm, Cochranton, PA

Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, Glen Ellen, CA

ReRun, Inc., East Greenbush, NY

The Exceller Fund, Lexington, KY

Non-breed-specific grant recipients include:

Brook Hill Retirement Center, Forest, VA

Duchess Sanctuary, Oakland, OR

Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, Palm City, FL

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Ravenna, OH

Illinois Equine Humane Center, Maple Park, IL

Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, Windham, ME

Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement, Salem, CT

ONE SUCCESS STORY

Glen Ellen Vocational Academy (GEVA) and "Govie"

Brennan Equine Welfare is also pleased to partner with multiple-grantee Glen Ellen Vocational Academy (GEVA), a Thoroughbred-focused rehabilitation and retirement facility founded by former Racetrack Steward, Pam Berg, who also serves as President. Now in their 27th year and Accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), GEVA’s mission is to provide horses with an alternative to needless euthanasia, inhumane slaughter, abuse, or neglect. GEVA is also Accredited by the Global Foundation for Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS).

Nestled near the vineyards in Northern California, approximately 30 Thoroughbreds call GEVA their forever home. While a second career after their racing career is over is the preferred trajectory for Thoroughbreds, sometimes previous injuries prohibit this. GEVA provides retirement for such horses. A 2022 grant from BEWF has provided funding for daily operating costs including feed, veterinary and farrier expenses.

Among the horses benefiting are Governor Elect, also known as “Govie”, at left, now 31 years old. Bred in California, Govie ran 55 races, giving him the title of War Horse. When Govie arrived at GEVA in 1999, it was noticed that he had an ankle that was without cartilage, but, over time, his ankle has fused, and he has lived a very active and comfortable life while retired at GEVA. Pam Berg states, “GEVA is so very grateful for all the years of support we’ve received from BEWF for the horses.” Brennan Equine Welfare is pleased to partner with GEVA, and gives thanks to all donors who made this, and all 2022 grants, possible.

"Govie" at Glen Ellen Vocational Academy

Glen Ellen Vocational Academy (GEVA)

GEVA inc.

P.O. Box 2101, Glen Ellen, CA 95442

Phone: (707) 527-8092; Email: gef@vom.com