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Racer Placersis an equine re-homing service dedicated to the Standardbred Racehorse. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit .
Located in the rolling hills of Southeastern Wisconsin on the Brattset Family Farm, Racer Placers accepts Standardbred Harness Horses whose racing careers are ending and seeks to find responsible adoptive homes where these horses can begin second careers as pleasure driving horses, riding horses, as well as many other disciplines. At any given time, eight to twenty horses are in residence with Racer Placers. Incoming horses are usually given several weeks of pasture turn out to let them enjoy some rest and relaxation, then saddle and/or pleasure driving training is begun.
Standardbred horses are well known for their kind dispositions, great versatility and teachability. Having been exposed to all manner of noise and excitement at the tracks, they are usually very matter-of-fact about new environments and experiences, making them ideal family horses. Standardbred horses vary in size from 14 hands to 17+ hands, are most commonly bay (though black is not uncommon and gray horses are occassionally seen) and race either at the pace or trot. Many will naturally perform a "walking" gait under saddle, not unlike that of a Tennessee Walking Horse.
Please contact us for more information about donating or adopting one of these lovely horses!
We would like to thank the following for their
endorsement/support:
- ASPCA
- Badgerland Financial
- Brennan Equine Welfare Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
- Dave Kluge, Beaver Dam WI www.davekluge.com
- Elkhorn Trotting Club
- Farm Show Magazine
- Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
- Nasco Farm & Home Store, Ft. Atkinson
- FarmTek
- Fotofun www.fotofun1.com
- Illinois Harness Horseman's Association
- PetSmart Charities
- Quad City
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