Founded in 2008, Remember Me Rescue’s mission is to rehabilitate, retrain, and re-home retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Originally created as a trusted place for owners and trainers to safely retire their horses, our work has since grown to address broader challenges facing ex-racehorses. When resources allow, we also step in to intervene in the auction pipeline, giving at-risk horses a second chance.
Our 20-acre facility in Burleson, Texas includes a 20-stall barn and a two-stall quarantine barn, both generously donated by Midwest Thoroughbreds. Our quarantine area also includes a turnout space, and a covered treatment space with stocks where we can safely treat horses recovering from injury or those undergoing quarantine care. The property also features multiple paddocks, a round pen, riding areas, and a dedicated obstacle course designed to build confidence and enhance training.
Upon arrival, horses are evaluated for soundness and temperament and placed on individualized nutritional plans. They are given the time they need to rest or rehabilitate before beginning a carefully structured retraining program that starts from the ground up.
Because racehorses often come off the track with learned behaviors specific to racing, groundwork is a crucial step in helping them adjust, relearn, and build a solid foundation. Our extensive obstacle course, along with the menagerie of animals on the property, helps horses build confidence, develop new skills, and adjust to everyday experiences—all of which prepare them for future careers and safe partnerships.
Remember Me was one of the first organizations to successfully defend an adoption contract in court, underscoring our lifelong commitment to the horses in our care. We take pride not only in preparing them for new homes but also in monitoring their wellbeing long after adoption.
When adopting from Remember Me, you can be confident your horse has been professionally evaluated, properly vetted, and given the foundation needed for a successful and lasting relationship.
