Race Horse Reclaim Thoroughbred Rescue 

Race Horse Reclaim Thoroughbred Rescue was founded by Deborah Adams with the support of her husband, famed naturopathic doctor, Wayne Garland.  "Deb" is a Grand Prix dressage rider who enjoyed a thirty-five year  international riding career training, competing, and teaching classical dressage.  In the early years of developing dressage in the United States warmblood horses, now considered so desirable in the sport, were not readily available to Americans.  Thoroughbred horses, mostly former racehorses, were the mounts of this country's top riders including Deb.  "David", her first dressage horse was a reject from the track in Charleston West Virginia.  Together they became national champions and members of the United Equestrian Team.   After many years spent in the riding arenas and best schools in the U.S. and Germany, Deb contends that the American Thoroughbred is the most  elegant and athletic horse in the world.  Her love for the breed has grown beyond the pursuits of the show world into a much needed service to the horse:  providing a sanctuary for those Thoroughbreds who may not have a future once their racing days are over. 

Her vision  became real with the purchase of the property that houses the Rescue in early 2008.  Deb's first reclaimed race horses reside at the farm which has undergone renovations in preparation for expansion of the program.

The Sport of Kings 

In an ideal world there would be no "throw away" horses.  Unfortunately, that is not the case for the majority of race horses.  Please consider a Thoroughbred for your next riding or companion horse.  They have proven to excel in all aspects of the sport. Race Horse Reclaim can assist you with finding your special "forever" horse.  Contact us for more information. 

Dell: The Horse with Hope

The "star" of Race Horse Reclaim Thoroughbred Rescue is a little bay Thoroughbred mare that Deb rescued out of a field of breeding horses whose owner had died.  Dell was underweight, her hooves badly cracked, and her coat was fungal with ringworm.   Worse of all was the discovery that her tongue had been almost completely severed, most likely by a tongue-tie that is routinely used on racehorses.   Today, Dell is fat and saucy!  She works in a Nurtural Bitless Bridle (which gave her the hope of being productive in spite of her injury) and does beautiful long-line work and basic dressage.  Her favorite game is splashing in the pond!  We hope you will come visit her soon.