December 1st - 31st, 2023
The Exceller Fund acquires Thoroughbred horses that might be at risk for slaughter and works to provide a future beyond the finish line once they have completed their racing careers. In addition to transitioning potential adoptable horses into second careers, a sanctuary is provided for those horses in need of retirement. The Exceller Fund also works to facilitate the placement of Thoroughbreds with other equine organizations nationwide in order to save as many Thoroughbreds as possible. Thoroughbreds are welcomed into the program regardless of their adoption potential, which may take several months to determine as the horses go through the “let down"/evaluation process. Many of these horses remain with The Exceller Fund for their lifetime. Racing Warriors, horses that have spent years on the track, have become a major focus for The Exceller Fund because they often have limited adoption opportunities due to age and athletic “wear and tear.” In 1997, Exceller was nominated to the Racing Hall of Fame...the same year he died in a slaughterhouse.
The Exceller Fund
P. O. Box 4237
Lexington, KY 40544
ADDITIONAL WISH-LIST ITEMS:
• Gift Certificates are wonderful in any amount as many items are expensive to ship! (Tractor Supply, Farm & Fleet, and any online stores such as Valley Vet, Big D's, etc.)
• Oil-based fly spray (lots and lots of fly spray!)
• Wormers - All types are needed as worming is done rotationally
• Bell Boots
• Leather halters/shanks (Gently used is also great for us!)
• Fly masks (masks with no ears work best)
• Vetericyn Spray
GIFT CARDS CAN BE SENT TO:
THE EXCELLER FUND
PO BOX 1422
Batavia IL 60510
Special Horses, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. It is a GuideStar Platinum Participant and has been a Great Nonprofit since 2015. Since 2009, our mission has been to provide outstanding 501(c)(3) equine rescue organizations with fundraising opportunities, marketing assistance, educational opportunities, grant assistance and community outreach. The organizations we support are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses in need, and are carefully screened and selected based on their trustworthy reputation, dedication, and excellent service to the animals in their care. Rescuing horses leaves these organizations little time to plan, organize, and execute fundraisers and outreach, and it is the mission of Special Horses to help them help equines in need.