In our lobby, there is a Latin phrase stenciled on the wall: “Pro vestro fidelis servitio gratias agimus.” Translated it means: “We are grateful for your loyal service.”

Founded in 2012, This Old Horse is a private, volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support to horses in transition whether that be retirement, recovery, rescue, or a change in circumstances. We support horses while they continue to serve as ambassadors to the positive effect of “horsepower” in the lives of people.

We are the lead agency in a Minnesota collaboration called Racehorse Reimagined, bringing all organizations within the racing industry together to support the entire lifespan of Minnesota’s racehorses.

We offer an innovative 12-week Retraining Racehorses course for potential adopters that is guided by professional trainers and that culminates in a showcase adoption event.

We partner with Abijah’s on the Backside, an equine-assisted therapy program, by providing retired racehorses to their innovative support program for racetrack backside workers.

We also established a sanctuary-based program for retired broodmares called “The Distaff,” where we honor the contributions and impact of the mares who not only bring their considerable assets to their progeny but also raise the babies.