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Our mission:

a new life for rescued and retired horses

At Ryerss Farm, our business is caring for aged, abused, and injured horses, providing a home where they can spend their golden years out to pasture. The horses at Ryerss are never worked, sold at auction, or used for experiments. They simply spend their days grazing and enjoying life with their friends, as part of the herd.

 

Some of our equine residents are brought to Ryerss Farm by their former owners, who wish to reward their faithful friends with a happy retirement. With more than 350 horses on our waiting list, horses normally must wait several years for an opening, provided they meet the minimum age requirement of 20. Others are rescued horses, brought to Ryerss Farm by the SPCA (The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or LAPS (Large Animal Protection Society) for a temporary or permanent home. Click here to learn more about our residents. All of our horses’ needs are met, including farrier, veterinarian, and dental care, as well as routine inoculations and medications.

 

Visitors are welcome to stop by the farm to see the horses at no cost! From July 1 through September, during our Main Barn renovation, we are open weekends only, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Group tours are paused during construction and will resume once the project is complete this fall. When you visit, be sure to visit our gift shop for items any horse lover will appreciate! Donations are always appreciated.

RYERSS COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Though Ryerss’ primary focus is always the welfare of our horse residents, outreach to our community and community involvement with our equine population has increased over the past decade.

SOME FACTS ABOUT SENIOR HORSES

If this is the first time you have been around “senior” horses, you may notice some differences from the other horses you may be used to seeing, such as at horse shows or riding stables.

THE HISTORY OF RYERSS FARm

Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines is the oldest non-profit horse sanctuary in the United States and continues to provide a haven for horses of all breeds, sizes, and walks of life.

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fun facts about ryerss

Our Board of Directors are 100% volunteer.

 We have a 300+

Acre farm dedicated to quality care.

We have a Board Certified Veterinary Nurse on site 24/7 as well as an Animal Welfare Officer.

 We are the Lavin Cup Winner from AAEP.

Over 130 years

of caring

We are the oldest horse retirement farm and rescue in the USA since 1888.

We are the largest horse rescue and retirement farm in the state of Pennsylvania.

We are the largest horse rescue and retirement farm on the East Coast of the USA.

Visit Us At No Cost

Open weekends only, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 AM to 4 PM, July through September during our Main Barn renovation.

Contact Us

1710 Ridge Road

Pottstown, PA 19465

info@ryerssfarm.org

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Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines is registered as a Charitable Organization with the Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations under The Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, 10 P.S. § 162.1 et seq., and is authorized to solicit charitable contributions under the conditions and limitations set forth under the Act.

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