At Brook Hill Farm we believe in second chances. Every year, thousands of equine athletes suffer from neglect or potentially career-ending injuries. Many horses are neglected or abused, and are left alone to die in their fields. Horses that appear healthy, but are lame, may end up at auction. These horses are no longer useful to their owners, and they are taken to auction with the hope of being bought by a loving family. The bad news is that lame horses are rarely purchased by horse enthusiasts, and the majority of these animals end up being sold for slaughter. Sadly, the current economic conditions mean that the number of these horses in danger is dramatically increasing.
Brook Hill Farm provides a safe haven for these horses. Besides accepting horses in need from all over the country, the farm serves as the local horse rescue for the surrounding area. Veterinarians, a professional farrier, and a dedicated staff of trained volunteers work together to create and execute a rehabilitation plan uniquely tailored to each horse's situation. After a horse's rehabilitation is complete, it is available for free to a good home, used in the United Neigh program, or it is allowed a well deserved retirement on the property.
Some of our rehabilitated horses have gone on to compete at high levels in various disciplines, including show jumping, dressage, and eventing. Along with their new caregivers, Brook Hill horses participate in the United States Pony Club, 4-H, as well as many USEF and other sanctioned shows and clinics. Horses that do not fully recover remain on the farm to live out their natural life.
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