Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal Training, Animals, Philanthropy, Private Grantmaking Foundations

Mission: Second Stride is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization providing professional rehabilitation, retraining, and placement for retired thoroughbred racehorses in qualified homes so that they may reach their full potential in a productive second career.

Results: SECOND STRIDE PLACED 82 HORSES IN ADOPTIVE HOMES IN 2012,95 HORSES IN 2013 and 67 through July 2014.Thank-you to our adopters, donors and volunteers! 600+ horses have been placed in adoptive homes since the inception of our program

Target demographics: Equines in need

Direct beneficiaries per year: 99 horses transition into new caring ownership

Geographic areas served: Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and any needed states

Programs: rehabilitation, retraining and adoption of retired Thoroughbred race horses, rescue work for horses in need, educational materials for horse owners of all types and area youth groups and booths at race tracks, horse shows, trade shows, fairs and other educational opportunities.