| Brennan Equine Welfare Fund |
| A 501(c)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF EQUINES IN NEED |
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund is a fund-raising, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Grants from Brennan Equine Welfare Fund are used to serve equine rescue shelters across the country which provide dignity to final years of aged, injured, abused, starved and slaughter-bound horses, as well as those used in medical experimentation. This fund supports registered, 501(c)(3) organizations that specialize in retirement and rehabilitation services and offer a peaceful and permanent sanctuary for these beautiful animals. Shelters which offer carefully scrutinized adoption or re-placement services are also supported. Established in 2000 by Linda S Pavey, Brennan Equine Welfare Fund carries on the memory of her equine companion, Brennan (J.B.'s Hero), an off-the-track Thoroughbred Brennan Equine Welfare Fund is a non-breed, non-discipline specific organization believing that all horses, regardless of their breeding, training, age or stature in life, are deserving of respect and dignity. |
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Happy Anniversary to BEWF! 2000-2010 To read a special anniversary feature story about "Angel", a Thoroughbred mare rescued from a feedlot and assisted by BEWF, please click on her photo: |
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund is a proud member of: |
Success Story: Roll The Ivory ("Ivy")
| Congratulations to BEWF's 2011 grant recipients: Days End Farm, ReRun, Friends of Ferdinand, Speak Up For Horses, The Golden Carrot, Final Furlong, Rainhill Equine Facility, Heavenly Horse Haven, Racer Placers, Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, and Heaven Can Wait. Thanks to the generous donations from BEWF supporters, grant funding was available to support rehabilitation, retraining, sponsorship, hay & grain, and senior horse retirement. |
Open letter from Stephanie Brennan, Director, Final Furlong (FL), a division of Niall Brennan Stables:
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund Supporters,
I would like to thank you for the generous support you have given our program FINAL FURLONG! Our board has
decided to use your kind donation towards the continued care of our matriarch ROLL THE IVORY (IVY).
ROLL THE IVORY had an unremarkable career as a racehorse but she was regally bred, and quickly started her
career as a broodmare producing 13 consecutive foals. Her last foal was born in 2007. In 2010, FINAL FURLONG
was contacted by a local rescue organization as ROLL THE IVORY was one of over 60 thoroughbreds found
abandoned on a local farm. “IVY” was in horrific condition and FINAL FURLONG was approached for two reasons;
(1) We could provide the high level of care that she would need
(2) She was bred by a long time client of Niall Brennan Stables.
“IVY’s” luck changed with that simple phone call! I contacted our client who quickly made a donation to her care.
He had bred IVY 17 years ago, yet still was willing to take responsibility. I also contacted the stud farm where her
sire, Diesis stood and they also made a donation. Within two phone calls, IVY’s first year was covered. I am very
proud to be associated with people like this in the thoroughbred industry.
“IVY’S” journey had just begun! When I arrived to pick her up, I brought a longtime associate and noted
horseperson with me. As we were loading IVY in the trailer (which took over 15 minutes as she was so weak could
only take a few steps at a time!) my friend burst into tears, not only at the devastating condition of IVY but at her
class and determination. IVY knew we were there to help her and never questioned our actions. When we arrived
at Huntingvale Farm, IVY was simply exhausted by the short journey. Again we had to let her rest before we tried to
walk her into her stall.
From that day on, IVY made remarkable progress. Day by day her strength and condition improved. At the end of
her first 6 months , she was a completely different horse! Her class and wish/determination to live prevailed;
simply, she has stolen everybody’s heart!
She lives with a treasured retired broodmare who is 24 and the old girls rule the roost at Huntingvale {Niall Brennan
Stables satellite farm}! They each have a stall with a fan for the extremely hot Florida days but much prefer to hang
out side by side in their shady paddock! The girls are truly joined at the hips and give a new definition to the term
Best Friends Forever!
It would be very traumatic for IVY and difficult for all of us to have to uproot her. She deserves to live out her life in
a dignified manor! We are delighted to provide a forever home for this old, proud mare. For this reason, we are
eternally grateful to receive your grant. It truly makes a difference to IVY and to all of us who are involved in her life
that we are able to continue to support this wonderful old mare!
Thank you!
Stephanie Brennan and Roll The Ivory!
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund Supporters,
I would like to thank you for the generous support you have given our program FINAL FURLONG! Our board has
decided to use your kind donation towards the continued care of our matriarch ROLL THE IVORY (IVY).
ROLL THE IVORY had an unremarkable career as a racehorse but she was regally bred, and quickly started her
career as a broodmare producing 13 consecutive foals. Her last foal was born in 2007. In 2010, FINAL FURLONG
was contacted by a local rescue organization as ROLL THE IVORY was one of over 60 thoroughbreds found
abandoned on a local farm. “IVY” was in horrific condition and FINAL FURLONG was approached for two reasons;
(1) We could provide the high level of care that she would need
(2) She was bred by a long time client of Niall Brennan Stables.
“IVY’s” luck changed with that simple phone call! I contacted our client who quickly made a donation to her care.
He had bred IVY 17 years ago, yet still was willing to take responsibility. I also contacted the stud farm where her
sire, Diesis stood and they also made a donation. Within two phone calls, IVY’s first year was covered. I am very
proud to be associated with people like this in the thoroughbred industry.
“IVY’S” journey had just begun! When I arrived to pick her up, I brought a longtime associate and noted
horseperson with me. As we were loading IVY in the trailer (which took over 15 minutes as she was so weak could
only take a few steps at a time!) my friend burst into tears, not only at the devastating condition of IVY but at her
class and determination. IVY knew we were there to help her and never questioned our actions. When we arrived
at Huntingvale Farm, IVY was simply exhausted by the short journey. Again we had to let her rest before we tried to
walk her into her stall.
From that day on, IVY made remarkable progress. Day by day her strength and condition improved. At the end of
her first 6 months , she was a completely different horse! Her class and wish/determination to live prevailed;
simply, she has stolen everybody’s heart!
She lives with a treasured retired broodmare who is 24 and the old girls rule the roost at Huntingvale {Niall Brennan
Stables satellite farm}! They each have a stall with a fan for the extremely hot Florida days but much prefer to hang
out side by side in their shady paddock! The girls are truly joined at the hips and give a new definition to the term
Best Friends Forever!
It would be very traumatic for IVY and difficult for all of us to have to uproot her. She deserves to live out her life in
a dignified manor! We are delighted to provide a forever home for this old, proud mare. For this reason, we are
eternally grateful to receive your grant. It truly makes a difference to IVY and to all of us who are involved in her life
that we are able to continue to support this wonderful old mare!
Thank you!
Stephanie Brennan and Roll The Ivory!
Roll The Ivory January 2010
Roll The Ivory (foreground) and her
friend Meg's Habit September 2011
friend Meg's Habit September 2011
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund would like to thank all supporters that donated during the annual giving season, featuring our matching gift opportunity. The number of persons was up from last year (yay!), and total amounts are still being tabulated. There will be some happy horses come grant award time in 2012! For all of the horses who will be helped by your generosity, BEWF says, "thanks" and ... HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 ! |