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We are a 501c3 Registered Non Profit Horse Rescue Organization
AHR Featured on the the Front page of the LA Times !!
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Read the full article published on the front page of the Times here
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auctionhorsesrescue@gmail.com
OUR MISSION: Auction Horses Rescue is an all-volunteer non-profit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, and networking of horses at low-end auctions throughout California. We rescue all breeds of horse, with an emphasis on Thoroughbreds ex-racehorses and broodmares. 
Since our inception in 2012, AHR has faithfully attended auctions throughout the state of California. Based an hour north of Los Angeles, we currently have 9 horses in our care — under the esteemed veterinary care of West Coast Equine Hospital, and farrier Chuck Esau, ensuring our horses have the best chance at a successful rehabilitation, be they adoptable or permanent resident.

Over the years, we have rescued & rehabilitated countless horses — everything from stakes-winning racehorses and well-bred Warmbloods to endangered breeds such as the American Cream Draft and Chincoteague Pony, all the way to “grade” discarded lesson & camp horses, often elderly and lame (if not more serious medical neglect). There really is no limit as to who we will rescue, space and funds permitting. No horse is safe from slaughter, no matter their pedigree, sales price, or performance career.

In addition, we have networked many horses to excellent private homes, as well as to widely-respected, ethically-run rescues such as Skydog Sanctuary, United Pegasus Foundation, Tranquility Farms, Farralone Farms, and many more. If interested in partnering with us, or guidance on how to rescue your own auction horse, please email us at auctionhorsesrescue@gmail.com

If you would like to sponsor an AHR horse or contribute towards the rescue of an at-risk horse at a future auction, please donate above.

Mailed donations can be sent to Auction Horses Rescue, 18034 Ventura Blvd #291, Encino, CA 91316.

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The main auction we attend is every 2nd Saturday of the month 

Watch Sterling Stormy's Happy Ending!
Sterling Stormy's story is a great example of the work we do. "Sterling's Stormy" is a 26-year-old Chincoteaue Pony stallion who nearly sold to slaughter.
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One night in October 2013, AHR was able to save the ancient stallion from an action. For a mere $35.  Watch as he arrives in his native Maryland. He is now home and safe at Chincoteague Pony Rescue.

Some of our Press and TV Interviews
BERKELEY (KPIX 5) — A Bay Area race track is investigating why one of its thoroughbreds ended up on the auction block, where horses are at risk of being sent to slaughter.
As KPIX 5 reported earlier this year, the policy at Golden Gate Fields bans retired horses from being taken to auction. 
But as we discovered, a horse fell through the cracks.
He’s called New Macho Man, a two-year-old thoroughbred with a Kentucky pedigree.  After a race in January, he came in third, but got injured. Two months later, he was on the block at an auction house in Turlock. A KPIX 5 investigation found many race horses end up there, selling for pennies on the dollar.

SIMI VALLEY (KTLA) — Humane society officials in Ventura County are investigating a horse ranch in Simi Valley after animals were found malnourished and injured. The remains of two horses were also found at the ranch in between Simi Valley and Chatsworth, officials said.
“It’s not right,” said Peggy Lane, an equine hauler. “They don’t ask for this.” Megan Gaynes of Auction Horses Rescue said her group found horses that were underweight and one that had an open wound.
“This is the worst I’ve ever seen,” Gaynes said. “I’ve never encountered dead animals.”
The group plans to nurse the animals back to health.
Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/06/30/horses-found-malnourished-injured-and-dead-at-ranch/#ixzz2pD5ZCboD
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Golden Gate Fields Investigating How Horse Went Up For Auction
CBS San Francisco,  April 5,  2013
BERKELEY (KPIX 5) — A Bay Area race track is investigating why one of its thoroughbreds ended up on the auction block, where horses are at risk of being sent to slaughter.

As KPIX 5 reported earlier this year, the policy at Golden Gate Fields bans retired horses from being taken to auction. But as we discovered, a horse fell through the cracks.

He’s called New Macho Man, a two-year-old thoroughbred with a Kentucky pedigree. After a race in January, he came in third, but got injured. 
Two months later, he was on the block at an auction house in Turlock. A KPIX 5 investigation found many race horses selling there for pennies on the dollar.

Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/05/30/thoroughbreds-rescued-at-auctions/#ixzz2pD5FiOmR
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Article in British Newspaper "Daily Mail" Online Edition
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2352551/Sickening-images-racehorses-malnourished-injured-dead-ranch-near-Los-Angeles-months-abuse.html

Mike's Auction 
2nd Saturday of every month 6pm start time 
10410 Old Limonite Way
Mira Loma, CA 91752 
Lots of tack sold first - horses come up after 8pm

Lancaster Live Stock Auction 
Every Saturday of the month
140 E Avenue G4
Lancaster, CA 93535
Primarily a cattle auction but some horses do go through every week.
Ontario Livestock Auction
Every Tuesday rain or shine
7407 Riverside Drive
Ontario, CA 91761
Website states that horse auction starts at 12.30pm but horses can start as early as 10am.
Turlock Auction/Cow Town
1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
2925 S. Golden State Blvd
Turlock, CA 95380