About Us.
Rosemary Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit equine rescue in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Home to nearly 100 equines our mission is to rescue horses in need, and protect them for life. Many are saved from slaughter, neglect or abuse; others have simply run out of options. Most have been passed from owner to owner, never knowing a herd or consistency. When they arrive here, they are home.
Sanctuary.
The organization was named "Rosemary Farm" after the original Rose family who founded the homestead in the late 1800's, and "Sanctuary" for the primary essential promise offered to every equine welcomed. Decisions are based on what is best for each horse and the Sanctuary family. Care, training, and space to recover are provided, for however long they need. If a horse cannot recover, they live while they are comfortably able, and 'cross the rainbow bridge' with dignity and friends by their side.
Where Horses Get to Be Horses.
Our horses live in dynamic natural environments, in herd groups, creating vital bonds that are honored and protected. No expectations, no working for their living, given freedom of choice to live as they were intended to live. In this magical space, horses get to be horses.
Adoption and Education.
While adoption is not our focus, select horses may be available for adoption, to the right home, under a strict foster-to-adopt contract with a safety net return guarantee. We also offer a unique Staydoption(TM) program where a single donor can choose to support a single horse in a dedicated relationship for life, a symbolic "adoption" where the horse remains at Rosemary Farm. In addition to being a rescue, we educate horse owners and the public about the wretched conditions many horses suffer, and how they can improve both the physical and emotional guardianship of horses.
Join Us.
Please join our effort by donating to support our work. We receive no government funding or tax dollars and are 100% reliant on donations for all we do. Whether you make a one-time donation, set up a recurring contribution, respond to a specific need, sponsor a horse, share our story or join our Legacy Circle with a planned gift, you are truly making a difference.