Peaceful Acres Horses Inc

Peaceful Acres Horses serves to safeguard American equines who are at-risk, unwanted or slaughter-bound by offering beneficial rescue, re-homing, adoption and retirement programs. Located in NY State we offer assistance to equines within NY State and surrounding States - CT, VT, NJ and Massachusetts.

Our ultimate goal at PAH is to offer forever guardianship either through our exceptional adoption placement program or within our Sanctuary Care program at our location in NY State.

Many of our rescued equines are partners in our emotionally supportive programs (EAL/P) that serve youth, adults, families, veterans, seniors, women and emotionally limited and economically disadvantaged people.

Working within our community and using social media as a platform, we are advocating for at-risk equines and educating the public on how they can become involved in safeguarding American Equines.

Our Volunteer CareGivers play a pivotal role in not only the daily care of the equines at PAH, they also become advocates and assist at many levels to bring awareness to the issues plaguing American equines. It is our goal to invite new volunteers into our organization and enlighten them to the positive impact they can have on the lives of the equines in their care and who are in need outside of the organization.

Building Community has perhaps been the number one reason PAH has been able to continue our vision and mission since 2007. Not a day goes by that as a team we are not talking about PAH and the equines who are in our care to others within our community. Our team is committed to provide advocacy and support and it shows by the number of people and community based businesses and organizations they invite to learn about PAH and our mission and join with us in our vision.

Our network must expand or we will not be able to keep up with the demands placed upon us as an organization. We expand our network mostly through word of mouth conversations with friends, family and colleagues, inviting individuals and groups to visit the sanctuary, attending community based events, hosting events at the sanctuary, MatchMaking Days for adoption placements, social media platforms, and collaboration with other associations and businesses.

Peaceful Acres Horses is a community of like minded and compassionate people who are driven to make a positive difference in the lives of people and horses.

Peaceful Acres Horses' number one strength is in the people we associate the organization with. It is through our network of individuals, businesses, community based organizations, community leaders and decision makers, grant-makers, philanthropic foundations, groups and hard working and compassionate people, that PAH has been able to stay on task with our mission to assist at-risk and slaughter-bound equines.

Despite fiscal hardships at times, the organization has learned how to make the best of a not so great situation and create more contacts to make the very best of a situation. Our local feed suppliers, hay farmers, veterinarian and farriers have made it possible for PAH to provide exceptional care to the equines that call Peaceful Acres Horses their safe home.

Our EAL/P programs have changed slightly over the years to best provide what people need within our community. PAH offers small group programs to best serve women, youth, veterans, seniors and emotionally fragile individuals. Most of our referrals come from local not for profit organizations, self referral and schools. Our Horse and Donkey Hugs program is emotionally supportive and also provides for enlightenment and fun for people in times that people need it most.

Over the past 13 years (2007-2020) Peaceful Acres Horses has focused on a straightforward vision and mission to assist people and horses to achieve an improved quality of life. We have done so through community collaboration, steadfast commitment and the generosity of our volunteer caregivers and committed contributors.

We will continue to strive to be a beneficial resource for the people and horses (equines) who need us and we will be diligent on accessing needed resources to continue to provide for those who need the organization now and moving forward.