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Please click on this link to learn more about Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue
Our Mission
Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue is committed to the rescue, rehab and retraining of Thoroughbreds no longer able to race and to provide a safe haven for those unable to go on to new careers. ATBR is also dedicated to promoting public awareness of the issue of equine slaughter.
About Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue
John Hettinger, respected businessman and philanthropist, had a vision of keeping his 1000 acres of pristine land in Pawling, NY undeveloped so as to use the space to save Thoroughbred racehorses from slaughter. With this in mind, Mr. Hettinger founded Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue (ATBR) to fulfill his dream. He has deeded this property in perpetuity, to provide for the ongoing care of these horses. Since its' inception in April 2006, ATBR has rescued hundreds of horses directly from auctions such as New Holland where they are destined for slaughter. Many other horses have been shipped to Akindale from national organizations such as TRF, New Vocations and Mid Atlantic Horse Rescue. Horses that can no longer race, are still in their prime and are ready for new careers or even just as pasture ornaments or companion animals are given safe haven at Akindale. Mr. Hettinger was an extraordinary human being, whose compassion and dedication to this cause knew no bounds. As a life-long Thoroughbred owner and breeder, he had a vision of keeping these Thoroughbreds, who have given so much to so many, from a hard and cruel fate. Mr. Hettinger had long been a leading force in the on-going battle to end horse slaughter in the United States. He fought daily to have the necessary bills passed, making the slaughter of horses as well as the inhumane transportation of horses bound for slaughter over the US borders into Canada and Mexico, illegal.
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Donations and Adoptions
Guardian Angels
Miller & Associates: ATBR would like to send a very special thank you to Susan Miller and Dr. Kit Miller for their support and tremendous contributions to our horses. Thanks to Miller & Associates all of our 140 horses will be vaccinated and wormed. Thank you also to Dr. Robinson for all his efforts and patience floating more teeth than we could count. We are very honored that a practice of their stature takes not only the time to help but the effort to contribute ideas for the future and betterment of our rescue. Their passion for our cause and ability to implement change quickly has made a world of difference and we are so grateful.
Evening Attire
Evening Attires’ One Year Anniversary at ATBR
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