The ERAF mission of horse rescue is dedicated to those horses that are abused, abandoned and neglected – not just the unwanted. We focus especially on horses requiring help in our immediate area of South Florida. While we want to help every horse that comes our way, we are limited by fiscal responsibility and our focus...
A unique aspect of ERAF’s rescue efforts is our dedication to Rehabilitation. Proper nutrition and care is where we start. We have a wonderful group of professional vets, farriers, body workers and nutritionists who help support these efforts. Once a horse is through quarantine and has had time to restore weight and regain...
When it comes to adoptions, ERAF’s mission is to find a forever home for every horse that comes through our barn. The entire adoption process can take up to a month because we require an application, home inspection and take the time to make sure each person is fully aware of the horse’s current level of training and future...
MISSION STATEMENT: The Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, Inc. (ERAF) is a Not-For-Profit 501(c)3 organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, re-education and adoption of abused, abandoned and neglected horses. VISION STATEMENT: We envision ERAF as a community resource, with a network infrastructure in place to support the needs of our Equine Community. OUR CORE VALUES: To rescue equines in neglectful and abusive situations. To provide comprehensive educational opportunities. To maximize the mental, emotional and physical health of all equines. To provide compatible, permanent homes for all equines. To assist equine owners in times of natural or personal disaster. To manage...
Donations are tax-deductible because ERAF is a registered non-profit 501(c)3 entity Cash Donations The donations contribute directly to the general fund. We rely heavily on our committed volunteers to run the administrative part of our operation so that our funds can be directed to helping horses. The General Fund not only helps rescue horses but also helps with all those daily costs of running the barn operations. Checks can be mailed to: ERAF PO Box 1199 Palm City,...
Sponsoring a horse is a great way to contribute towards the daily care, re-training and more of ERAF horses. Costs reflect ERAF’s actual costs for providing board, feed, medical care and re-training for each of our horses, so that they can become a candidate for adoption in a caring environment. A sponsorship is also tax-deductible since ERAF is a registered non-profit 501(c)3 entity. When you contribute to a sponsorship ERAF will provide you with a letter for...
As a non-profit, ERAF must generate revenue to care for rescue horses through many avenues. Fund raising events are one of the primary ways ERAF is able to raise money. Hosting any event, from a small one-time event to hosting an annual gala event are important ways you can help sustain our efforts with rescuing horses. At Your Place If you own or lease a facility that could accommodate a fund raising event, then allowing ERAF the use of that facility is a tax-deductible...
Volunteers are the backbone of ERAF! We depend on our volunteers to keep ERAF functioning as an organization that is dedicated to horse rescue. Our success is directly a result of the effort and commitment of people like yourselves. Becoming involved hands-on as a volunteer is not only an important way to contribute to ERAF, it is a way to become involved in the local horse community. Volunteering for ERAF has many layers from simple one-time involvement to becoming...
ERAF wishes to thank all donors, sponsors and supporters for their generosity. “Horse Sponsors” are listed on horse profile pages. Our list of current “Donors and Supporters” can be found by “following” the link below.
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