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American Standardbred Adoption Program - - Gives temporary homes to harness racing horses after they've retired from racing. Serves Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan. Contains discussion forum, adoption details, and profiles of available horses.

Back in the Saddle Horse Adoption - - Accepts donations of unwanted riding horses and ponies in the United States and matches them to adopters. Adoption and donation forms online. Based in Florida.

CANTER (Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses) - - 501c charity provides retiring racehorses with new opportunities. Provides details about the organization, the horses, how to help, FAQ and links to affiliated groups.

Standardbred Retirement Foundation - - Non-profit horse adoption organization created to care for and locate new homes and opportunities for Standardbred horses. Sponsorships and youth program information available plus a listing of adoptable horses.

United States and Canadian Horse Rescue & Adoption Links - - Listing of horse rescue, adoption and santuary sites from across the United States and Canada.

Wild Horse and Burro Program - - Information on the Adopt-a-Horse-or-Burro program and how to qualify for adoption. This program is run by the Bureau of Land Management.