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Top Photo : This is a former Fairmount runner named Pasha owned by Kris Calvert. As you can see she loves life after racing.
The two photos below are Maggie S. enjoying her new life.
Purpose: A joint effort by the Illinois H.B.P.A. and Fairmount Park to transfer unwanted horses from the racetrack with the intention of finding them a place to rehabilitated and placed in a new environment. Donations will be accepted. The donations will go to cover things such as feed, hay and transportation costs to one of the approved rescue centers we will be working with. A donation will be made to the rescue center.
There are two ways to submit donations: The “Pay Now” button will send your donation directly to the RACE account by using a credit card or personal check, or you can use PayPal.
Rules:
- We will only accept horses that are currently stabled and racing at Fairmount Park.
- Each horse will be evaluated on an individual basis by the H.B.P.A.
- We will not accept horses that break down and in the opinion of the veterinarian should be euthanized. That will be the responsibility of the owner.
- Since this is a separate non profit corporation, we will accept donations that can be made by clicking on the donate button on our web-site.
- Fairmount Park or the H.B.P.A. will not be responsible for any financial obligations incurred by the owner on behalf of this equine prior to its donation to R.A.C.E.
- The owner agrees that he or she is transferring full ownership of the horse to R.A.C.E.
- Foal papers must accompany the horse along with a current coggins.
- If a horse does not fit the H.B.P.A. program, contact Janice or Lanny and we will still try to assist you in finding a home for your horse.
- No one involved in the R.A.C.E. program or the H.B.P.A. will receive any salary or anything of value.
Click Here to Download R.A.C.E. Adoption Agreement
Conclusion: The motto of the H.B.P.A. is “Horsemen Helping Horsemen” In 2007 we created our free “horses for sale” program as an outlet for Fairmount Park horsemen to sell their horses. Although this program has been very successful, it was only the first step. We now find that there is an increasing need to address the problem of horses that can’t be sold or need time to be rehabilitated and placed in a new home.
