Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals, Veterinary Services

Mission: CANTER is the ONLY equine rescue in the country to accept any thoroughbred off the racetrack regardless of medical condition. Before CANTER in 1997 young 3-5 year old racehorses had little or no option besides slaughter. CANTER finds homes for THOUSANDS of thoroughbreds who now compete in dressage, jumping, cross country. . or enjoy trail rides. CANTER provides retiring thoroughbred racehorses with opportunities for new careers after the finish line. Injured thoroughbreds have CANTER-paid surgery at Michigan State University, followed by rehabilitation, retraining, evaluation and are matched with an approved buyer to find a new life and new winner''s circle.

Programs: The majority of thoroughbred racehorses are non-competitive. CANTER works with owners/trainers to find non-race buyers by taking photos/videos and descriptions of non-winning horses. . put them on CANTER's website, so buyers will buy directly from the owner. This is a free CANTER service. Some racehorse owners prefer that CANTER take their horse and find a buyer. Owners are thrilled when CANTER gives them pictures of their horse competing in new arenas. Numerous horses coming into CANTER have racetrack injuries requiring surgery. CANTER pays for surgery at MSU, and at the same time, provides MSU Equine Vet students with unique opportunities to assist with surgery and medical care. The MSU Equine Vet Program is one of the best in the country. . because of CANTER.