Saving Draft Horses from Slaughter.
Giving Them a Life of Peace.

Not every horse comes from the same place.
Some are pulled from slaughter pipelines at the last moment.

Others are surrendered by owners facing difficult circumstances.

At Big Hoof Foundation, we take them in, heal them, and give them something they’ve never had before:

a permanent home where they are safe for life.

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Text BIGHOOFFOUNDATION to 44-321 to donate

Lives Changed Through Rescue and Care

380 Horses & Donkeys Rescued from Slaughter or Owner Surrender
→ Each one now receives safety, daily care, and lifelong sanctuary at Big Hoof Foundation

140 Bales of Hay Needed Every Month to Feed the Herd
→ Hay is our largest ongoing cost and essential to keeping every horse healthy and nourished

200+ Animals Currently in Lifelong Care
→ Once rescued, they are never rehomed, sold, or returned to risk.

This is their permanent home

Why it Matters

These horses were once part of someone’s life. They are victims of circumstance, hardship, and systems that leave them with nowhere to go.

Each week, thousands enter auction pipelines where their futures become uncertain within hours. Some are at risk of slaughter, others face neglect, and many are surrendered when care is no longer possible.

At Big Hoof Foundation, we step in at that critical moment before uncertainty becomes irreversible loss.

Without rescue, many horses face:

❌ Slaughter transport
→ Long, stressful journeys with no return

❌ Neglect and starvation
→ Lack of food, medical care, or safe shelter

❌ Abandonment or uncertainty in the slaughter pipeline system
→ Sold repeatedly, or placed into unknown hands

Your support changes the entire outcome of their story.

Instead of fear and uncertainty, they receive:

✔ Immediate rescue from dangerous pipelines
✔ Veterinary care, nutrition, and rehabilitation
✔ Safe, open pastures and daily care
✔ A permanent home where they are never at risk again

Because of this support, horses who once had no clear future now live with dignity, safety, and peace.

They are not rotated through systems of risk—they stay here for life.

Feeding the Herd

14 round bales every 3 days, here’s the monthly breakdown:

30 days ÷ 3 = 10 feeding cycles per month
10 cycles × 14 bales = 140 round bales per month

About 140 round bales of hay every month

Round Bales are $140 each

Right now, nearly 200 horses and 67 donkeys call our sanctuary home. A place where they are safe, cared for, and finally at peace. But with so many mouths to feed, the daily cost of hay adds up quickly, and we need your help.

This fundraiser is dedicated specifically to the horses in our pasture and the round bales of hay that keep them nourished. This does not include the feed for the special needs horses in the barn.

To put it into perspective, a single draft horse can eat 20–30 pounds of hay every day, that’s about 2–3% of their body weight. Multiply that by hundreds of horses, and you can see how vital consistent support is.

Every bale you help provide means full bellies, healthier horses, and one less worry for our team as we continue this mission of rescue and care.

No donation is too small every contribution goes directly toward feeding the herd.

If you’ve ever loved a horse, visited the sanctuary, or simply believe in giving animals a second chance, this is your moment to make a difference.

Together, we can keep the herd fed, safe, and thriving. Thank you for standing with us.