Where Do Our Horses Come From?
THE ADOPTABLES
Our adoptable horses are primarily sourced through the Haughey family, our founders and the same family behind PTK LLC, a racing and breeding stable dedicated to the welfare of its horses since 1999. Never viewing aftercare as an afterthought, PTK carries the motto "Once Loved, Always Loved." The Haugheys took that promise a step further by establishing Pastured Place in 2022. It is our hope that their willingness to pursue their Thoroughbreds' individual talents will inspire other owners and breeders to do the same.
Because we know exactly where these horses come from, often their entire health, behavioral, and management history is available to us, including their immediate family's history in some cases. This is an invaluable asset when it comes to pairing our horses with adopters.
THE RESIDENTS
Our sanctuary horses have come to us through a variety of channels. Some were once adoptable but have since aged out of our adoption program or now require specialized care. Some were surrendered back to us due to injury or an inability to care for them. And, sadly, some arrived to us as victims of moderate to severe neglect or abandonment.
When it comes to admitting horses that fall into that last category, we solicit referrals from approved rescues, nonprofits, and livestock auction "watchdogs." We also offer assistance when called upon as long as our capacity and resources allow. We are very proud to have worked in coordination with dedicated organizations and individuals in the years since our founding, and we look forward to focusing on these horses more intensively in the years ahead.