ERAF is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, abandoned, neglected, and slaughter-bound horses in South Florida and the Treasure Coast. We received this status in 2000.
We are verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and have received operational and project grants from the ASPCA, Equus, After the Finish Line, and other national and local organizations.
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RESCUE
Our horses find their way to us in many different ways. Often owners that can no longer care for their horses understand that finding a better life for their horse is their greatest gift of compassion. Other times local authorities become aware of gross neglect and abuse and ask us to bring a horse(s) into our program. Either way the journey to a better life begins with our intervention.
REHABILITATION
More often than not the horses that find their way to our facility are malnourished and generally debilitated. The first stage of their rehabilitation is a comprehensive assessment by our Veterinarians. A individual rehabilitation plan is then created and our staff aggressively implements that program. Food and love solve many problems but sometimes medications and therapy are indicated.
TRAINING
A large percentage of our horses have been abandoned and have forgotten many of the skills necessary to be a good companion. Not all horses are candidates for active lifestyles but our staff works with those that are to ready them for productive lives. During this retraining our staff spends many hours working towards making any of our horses perfect lifelong companions.
ADOPTION
Finding the right horse for the right home is often difficult work. Our experience has taught us to dig deeply into the environment that the horse will be living in. Not fully understanding the dynamics between the horse and the new owner can result in a bad experience for both. Our goal when assessing prospective new owners is to protect the horse and the owner.
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FEATURED STORY
SPOTLIGHT TEAM MEMBER
None of us want to part with a friend that we love. However, sometimes events make it impossible to care for that friend the way that we know that we should. If your horse is ill or if you can no longer provide for your horses and your horses are becoming emaciated, it is time to take action. Please call us. If you see a situation with horses in distress, please call your local Sheriff or Animal Control Officer.
