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Bright Futures Farm is a trusted, well-respected 501(c)(3) equine rescue
and sanctuary located in Cochranton, Pennsylvania.
Since 2000, our mission has been to save horses from abuse, abandonment, neglect and slaughter.
We provide placement assistance for horses in need and provide permanent sanctuary for elderly and disabled
horses that have been callously discarded because they are “too old, ”too sick,” or unwanted. In 2002, we established
an on-site sanctuary for stray and feral cats. We also provide educational services to the community.
TRUSTWORTHY AND PROVEN
Bright Futures Farm has been a trusted 501(c)(3) charity since 2000. We are accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) and have been since 2014. Being accredited by TAA means that we have proven, through independent documentation, that we are a transparent organization, use our funds wisely and provide excellent care to the horses at our facility. The TAA inspects our books and our facility several times a year.
We receive no funding from state or federal agencies. We rely solely on YOUR donations for support. Your financial support provides the food, medications and care each horse here needs to stay healthy in their golden years, and most of our seniors live well into their thirties because of the care that you help provide.
HELP US DO WHAT WE DO BEST
Making a donation will help us continue to do what we do best – provide a safe, dignified retirement for senior horses and senior cats. Bright Futures Farm is known for providing an excellent quality of life for very elder seniors. As of 2023, our youngest horse is 23, and our oldest, is 34; our youngest cat is 13 and our eldest is 20. Each horse and cat are treated as an individual with regard to its medical and nutritional needs.
Your donation helps us provide medications, supplements, and treatments (chiropractic and PEMF) to help keep our seniors comfortable and healthy in their golden years.
You can make a one-time donation of any amount, or you can become a monthly sponsor of one of our horses for any amount. By making a donation YOU are providing a wonderful quality of life for one of these deserving seniors. Please click the link below to make a one-time donation or become a monthly sponsor.
DONATE TO BRIGHT FUTURE FARMS
The before and after photos of Cider (below) from “the hanging barn" say it all. They tell the story of what we do. Please donate now, because your gift is truly the gift of life and we need your help!
BEFORE: May 3, 2016
AFTER: October 2016
CHEWY
When you Shop, They Give!
Chewy will make donations to Bright Futures
Farm every time you shop online!
How does it work? On Chewy, when you click on the image on the right and make a qualified purchase, Chewy will donate $20 to Bright Futures Farm!
WHAT WE DO: OUR 2019 OPEN HOUSE
Due to the restrictions all businesses and nonprofits faced in 2020 because of Covid, we had
no “in person” fundraisers in 2020. We’d like to share the photos of our 2019 Open House
to give you a look at our farm and what we do.
BRIGHT FUTURES FARM'S
2019 ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
Our 2019 Open House was another huge success here at Bright Futures Farm. On a beautiful late summer day, we had visitors come from not only our local area, but Eastern PA, NY, OH, MI, WV, VA, IN, NC and GA! We had the good fortune to meet many friends we had only known through Facebook – in person!
Trusted Company, daughter of Secretariat, who is normally not a social butterfly, did not disappoint her visitors and was patient and kind while posing for photos. Our gift basket and 50-50 raffles were a great success and there were many smiling faces when the winners names were drawn!
We want to thank all of the individuals and businesses who donated merchandise for our baskets or created baskets for us as well as our volunteers and guests who helped make this day a great success!
SPONSORS
Davis Manufacturing
Hawthorne Products
Carrie Mooser
Mrs. Pastures Horse Cookies
Darlene Shannon
StraightArrow Corporation
VOLUNTEERS
Lisa Bailo
Liz Brady
Michele Erie
Marianne Malczewski
Beth Martin McClellan
Emilee Pullease
Darlene Shannon
Heather Skokowski
Jen Divers Stull
Matt Stull
Connie Swartzfeger
2022-2023 GRANTS
THANK YOU, BRENNAN EQUINE WELFARE FUND
Catch This T (T) is a permanently disabled Thoroughbred gelding that was involved in a vehicle accident in 1999. The accident left him with little cartilage in one stifle and moderate neuropathy. In order to maintain pasture soundness, he is on a supplement, and receives regular massage, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. Over the years, his symptoms have varied from moderate to significant. Thankfully, we are always able to manage his condition with regular treatments which are funded, in part, by a grant from Brennan Equine Welfare Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation. We are honored and grateful to BEWF for providing funding to help with T’s ongoing treatment. This level of care would not be possible without the support of Brennan Equine Welfare Fund and individual sponsors. (Press Release)
Visit BEWF on the Web: BRENNAN EQUINE WELFARE FUND
THANK YOU, THOROUGHBRED CHARITIES OF AMERICA
Bright Futures Farm (BFF) has been rescuing, rehabbing, retraining and finding homes for horses at risk and in need for over 21 years. TCA has provided financial support to Bright Futures Farm for just as long, helping us fund much needed care for those horses in transition and the permanent residents who call BFF home forever. Thank you to TCA for supporting our mission and helping our horses be as healthy as they can be. We appreciate your support.
Visit TCA on the Web: THOROUGHBRED CHARITIES OF AMERICA
THANK YOU, THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE
How many people can say they look forward to an inspection? We can! For years, Bev Dee, our founder, has talked about the lack of transparency in other animal “welfare" non profits – organizations whose focus wasn’t necessarily 100% on the animals it vowed to care for. Bright Futures Farm always has been just that. And, Bright Futures Farm is proud to say they have been accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) since 2014. To become accredited is a long and meticulous process – and it is a process that involves not just one inspection – but at least two every years.
TAA accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and re-home Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding.
Visit TAA on the Web: THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE
THANK YOU, CHURCHILL DOWNS FOUNDATION
R.E.I.N. FUND
Relief for Equine Industry Needs (R.E.I.N.) was established by the Churchill Downs
Foundation in response to the growing needs in the racing industry as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent interruption of customary racing operations.
Among many other worthy causes, this emergency relief fund assists Thoroughbred
aftercare organizations, including Bright Futures Farm. Thank you, Churchill Downs
Foundation for your support.
Learn more about the R.E.I.N. Fund: Churchill Downs R.E.I.N. Fund
THANK YOU, SPECIAL HORSES
Special Horses has been raising funds to help organizations in need since 2009 and helping Bright Futures Farm almost as long. Their mission is to save horses in need. They provide fundraising opportunities, marketing assistance, educational opportunities, and community outreach for registered 501(c)(3) organizations involved with equine rescue, rehabilitation, and retirement. We are grateful for their assistance and proud to be associated with such a caring, selfless organization.
Visit Special Horses on the Web: SPECIAL HORSES
IN MEMORIAM - IN REMEMBRANCE
RUDEE SLAVIK
REMEMBRANCE DONATION, JANUARY 20, 2021
“In Honor of my aunt and uncle, Jennifer and Matthew Stull, loving patrons of a worthy cause."
TRUSTED AND VERIFIED
Since 2000, Bright Futures Farm has been a stellar, accredited, non-profit equine charity with a proven history
of transparency and fiscal responsibility. Contrary to popular belief, Bright Futures Farm receives no funding from state or federal agencies – we solely rely on YOU for support. Please consider making a one-time donation to help us save horses in need or provide a recurring monthly sponsorship for one of our permanent residents.
Bright Futures Farm is Accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and focuses on providing a life after racing to Thoroughbred racehorses by providing training and helping them find a new home and career.
Bright Futures Farm has achieved Platinum status with GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. Bright Futures Farm’s Platinum status confirms our legitimacy, reputation, finances, and governance.
Network for Good is a nonprofit donor-advised
fund that uses the Internet and mobile
technology to securely and efficiently distribute
thousands of donations from donors to their
favorite charities each year.
Each month we depend on tax-deductible donations, sponsorships and grants. We know that our honestly and transparency is the foundation of your support. You can verify our financials, and read testimonials from other donors by clicking the links for GuideStar and Network for Good. We have been Verified by The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and are Accredited by The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Both credentials required a thorough interview and on-site inspection of our facility, the animals in our care, and our financials by independent equine professionals, and an independent equine veterinarian.