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Pastured Place

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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the needs of Thoroughbreds

Pastured Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to Thoroughbreds, offering rehabilitation, retraining, and rehoming services to these horses. Based in the Mid-Atlantic, it operates out of Meadow Spring Farm in Oxford, PA, and Six M Farm in West River, MD, with administration run out of Charlottesville, VA. The organization facilitates adoptions of Thoroughbreds, catering to a range of equine needs, from show prospects to companion animals. It also provides lifelong care for permanent residents who require specialized attention or have aged out of adoptive options.

Their adoption process includes an interview and contract to ensure the well-being of the horses, with adoption fees reinvested into their care. The process also includes contracts to ensure the well-being of the horses, with adoption fees reinvested into their care. Pastured Place welcomes returned horses at any time if adopters can no longer provide for them. Additionally, they maintain a network of available horses and a sanctuary for those no longer suitable for adoption.

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Jan. 9, 2025

S2 E9: Chelsey O’Brien’s RRP Application Tips, UBie Updates & Advice for Niamh’s OTTB Journey

In this latest episode of OTTB on Tap, we welcome back Chelsey O’Brien, a fan-favorite trainer from our RRP Trainer Chronicles. Chelsey catches us up on her post-Makeover adventures with her OTTB, UBie, and offers expert advice for navigating the 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover application process. As Niamh gears up to take her OTTB, Go Green, to the Makeover, Chelsey shares her insider tips for crafting a compelling application, creating a standout video submission, and ...
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Nov. 21, 2024

S2 E2: OTTB Aftercare Spotlight: Pastured Place with Special Guest Ali Rawles

In this episode of OTTB On Tap, we continue our OTTB Aftercare Series by highlighting Pastured Place, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the future for retired racehorses. Guest Ali Rawles shares how they specialize in rehabbing, retraining, and rehoming OTTBs for successful second careers. We explore: The story behind Pastured Place and their milestones in thoroughbred aftercare. Their exceptional commitment to adopters, including lifetime return policies and case-by-c...
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Sept. 17, 2024

Ep 39: Creating Value in the Undervalued OTTB: Chelsey O’Brien & UBie Finalize their RRP Makeover Prep!

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we catch up with RRP Trainer Chelsey O’Brien as she prepares off-track Thoroughbred, Unbeknownst To Me (UBie), for the 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Makeover. UBie is owned by Pastured Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the needs of Thoroughbreds. Chelsey shares insights into UBie’s training for Western disciplines, including barrel racing and ranch work, emphasizing the importance of "creating value in the undervalued" OTTBs like him. She also discusses the ch...
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