A Dignified Retirement for Equine Heroes.

Ensuring their story doesn't end when their service does

When a therapy horse's service ends, their centers often face a heartbreaking choice: use limited funds to care for retired horses, or use those same resources to keep healing people. It's an impossible bind that often leaves these heroes with an uncertain, heartbreaking future.

Long Away Acres was built to solve this problem. We are a 501(c)(3) equine sanctuary providing the dignified, lifelong retirement these heroes have earned. This frees our therapy partners to focus 100% on their life-changing mission: helping people in our communities.

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Our Instagram is the heart of our daily storytelling. Get your dose of our equine family – from majestic horses grazing in the pasture to our donkeys' hilarious shenanigans. Discover authentic, behind-the-scenes glimpses into the hard work and deep love that fuels our mission.

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Sanctuary founder Shannon shares a quiet, compassionate moment with Zorro the horse inside the barn, illustrating their trusting bond.

Patreon is our members-only hub for exclusive, in-depth content. Here you'll find our complete origin story, long-form videos, educational posts, and a direct connection to the heart of our operations. Your support here makes everything possible.

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Make a One-Time Gift

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. A one-time gift helps us cover the immediate, essential costs of sanctuary life—from an emergency vet visit to a delivery of hay that will feed the entire herd. Long Away Acres Equine Sanctuary, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your generous contribution is tax-deductible.

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Our partners

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  • https://prodigalpottery.com
  • https://ridinhigh.org

FAQs

  • Long Away Acres is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a loving and peaceful retirement home for horses that have served in therapeutic riding programs. We offer a safe haven where these equine heroes can live out their days with dignity, free from the demands of work.

  • Therapeutic riding centers provide invaluable services, but they often face the challenge of what to do with horses that are no longer able to participate in programs. Without a dedicated retirement option, these centers may struggle to find suitable homes for their beloved equine partners. Long Away Acres addresses this critical need by offering a permanent retirement home for these deserving animals.

  • To minimize stress and maintain a peaceful environment for our retired equines, Long Away Acres is not open to the general public for drop-in visits. However, we host occasional events and tours, which are announced on our website and social media.

  • We understand that many people would love to visit our horses. However, to ensure the well-being of our residents and maintain a calm environment, we generally limit visits to those with a prior relationship with a specific horse, such as former owners or volunteers from the referring organization.

  • We are primarily funded through the generosity of individual donors, business sponsors, and grants. We also have a Patreon page where supporters can become members and receive exclusive benefits. All donations are tax-deductible, and every dollar goes directly towards the care of our horses.

  • Our focus is on providing a peaceful retirement for our horses, so we do not engage in any training or riding activities. However, we do provide gentle exercise and enrichment activities to keep them happy and healthy.

  • Yes! We offer a sponsorship program through our online store. By becoming a Guardian Angel, you can provide financial support for a specific horse and receive exclusive benefits, including a personalized welcome letter, a framed certificate, and the option to receive personalized monthly video check-ins.

  • Yes, Long Away Acres is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

  • We have a diversified fundraising strategy that includes individual donations, business sponsorships, grants, and Patreon memberships. We also focus on responsible financial management and cost-effective operations to ensure the long-term sustainability of the sanctuary.

“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”

— Winston Churchill