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To College and Beyond!

One of FFI’s first horses has thrived working with young riders.

Feb 10, 2020
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Tags: Cross Country Eventing OTTB Success Young Riders

A Twist of Fate

He hadn’t been sat on in six months and he didn’t put a foot wrong. I distinctly remember saying, “this horse is my kind of ride.” He had a big floaty trot and a rocking horse canter. I had a big, goofy smile on my face the whole time and there was just no hiding it.

Feb 14, 2019
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Tags: Indiana OTTB Success Volunteer

A Patriotic Adoption!

My first FFI adoption after helping many navigate their way with FFI. While that’s not a big story, that’s the happy ending.

Feb 14, 2019
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Tags: Indiana OTTB Success Volunteer

Indy's Adventure: The First 90 Days

Catch up with our 2017 Retired Racehorse Project graduate and his adopter (and biggest fan) Annie in their first 90 days!

Feb 28, 2018
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Tags: OTTB Retired Racehorse Project Success Volunteer

The best Route isn't always the fastest..

We caught up with Nicki to see how the Dr. Pepper drinking, floaty wearing, entertaining Route Seven is doing!

Dec 02, 2017
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Our very own celebrities: Ella and Bisque

Recap, pictures and more from the Tony Stewart Foundation media day!

Nov 24, 2017
Elle Welch
Tags: Businesses that we love Only Equine Org in Indiana OTTB

Why We Are Different

- We put the horse first, which usually costs more $ and takes more time.

- We are amateur competitors and pleasure riders, adopters, fosters and donors.

- We are professional eventers/trainers.

- We are racehorse owners/trainers that needed to safely retire horses.

We've been there and we get what is important to you as an adopter, a donor, a racehorse owner, or a trainer with a client looking for a horse.

FFI At A Glance

- Long-term dedication = the horses can always come back to FFI.

- The right match is key. Almost 100% of our horses adopted since 2015 are still with their adopters.

- Since 2005, 95% of our horses are thriving in their 2nd careers and have not returned to FFI.

- Our adopters give back and become our biggest supporters.

Mailing Address

Friends of Ferdinand Inc.

PO Box 262

Mooresville, IN 46158

The horses are located at different farms in Indiana and Ohio. If you are looking to visit the horses, please submit an adoption application and we will get you scheduled out to visit and provide you location information at that time.