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Heading For Home Racehorse RetrainingAdoption Center Inc
Saratoga Springs, NY · EIN 274556090 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · hfhrrc.org
revenue
$9K
expenses
$7K
net assets
$176K
employees
0
volunteers
9
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

Heading for Home Racehorse Retraining/Adoption Center, Inc(HFH) is dedicated to the promotion of viable alternatives for thoroughbred and standardbred racehorses upon retirement. Additonally, HFH supports community outreach programs for children and adults through providing them the positive influence of our horses and the equine atmosphere.

profile · synthesized from sources

Heading For Home Racehorse Retraining/Adoption Center Inc is a nonprofit based in Saratoga Springs, NY, dedicated to retraining and rehoming retired thoroughbred and standardbred racehorses. The organization provides second careers for racehorses while offering equine-assisted vocational and therapeutic programs for children and adults with emotional needs. It operates through community partnerships and relies on donations to support its mission.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $4K
    HFH trains and utilizes our horses for community outreach programs for area children and adults, allowing them the calming experience provided in the presense of the equine atmosphere.
  2. #2 $131
    HFH promotes the education of the public regarding the versaltility of former racehorses by demonstrating their alternative skills.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Equine-Involved Vocational Programs
Provides therapeutic and vocational programming for children and adults with emotional needs through interaction with horses.
Public Education on Retired Racehorses
Educates the public about the versatility and retraining potential of former racehorses through demonstrations and outreach.
Retired Racehorse Retraining
Retrains former thoroughbred and standardbred racehorses for second careers in disciplines such as hunter/jumper, dressage, trail riding, and pleasure riding.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
    • Equine-assisted support programs for emotional well-being
      Offers equine-involved vocational and therapeutic programs that provide emotional support to individuals and families, using trained horses in calming interactions. These community outreach programs serve both children and adults.
  • Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
    • Retraining and rehoming of retired racehorses
      Provides retired racehorses with structured retraining programs to transition them into second careers, promoting their adoption and demonstrating their versatility beyond racing. The organization showcases retrained horses to educate the public on their alternative capabilities.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants$4K49%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K51%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$178K
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$176K
Liquid reserves167.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -39.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Michael McGuire — Member
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • various agencies Partner — Partners with agencies to deliver equine-involved vocational programs for counseling individuals and families in need.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Equine-Assisted Therapeutic Engagement
    methodology: equine_assisted_therapy
    By integrating trained retired racehorses into vocational and outreach programs, emotional healing and well-being are supported in individuals and families, because structured human-equine interactions foster trust, responsibility, and non-verbal communication.
  • Gradual Retraining and Rehabilitation
    methodology: gradual_retraining
    By using patient, correct handling and training methods, retired racehorses can successfully transition to second careers, because this approach rebuilds their physical and behavioral foundation in a species-appropriate, low-stress way.
  • Public Education Through Demonstration
    methodology: public_education_through_demonstration
    By publicly demonstrating the retraining process and adaptability of retired racehorses, public understanding and appreciation of their potential beyond racing are increased, because visible transformation challenges assumptions and builds empathy.