Sunshine Horses

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OUR HORSES



Many of our horses are retired Standardbred racehorses, but we also welcome horses of other breeds into our program. Most of the retired Standardbreds come to us because they lacked the desire or skill to be successful on the track. Occasionally they have just become too old to race, or have an injury that prohibits further racing. Many of the horses are used to being driven, and adapt well to light carts and carriages. Most of them readily learn to accept a saddle and rider. We work with them to help them accept their new lives, and try our best to match each one’s unique qualities to the needs of a potential adopter.

MISSION STATEMENT
Sunshine Horses, Inc. strives to find each horse a “Forever Home” where it can be loved and cared for. Just as important to our mission, however, is helping people to realize their own potentials as they help these horses on their journeys. Through youth programs and adult volunteer programs, we draw upon the strengths each participant brings to the program, and seek to provide personal growth and enrichment. Many program participants face unique challenges of their own, and can empathize and bond with our horses in a special way as they help prepare them for adoption.
 
In memory of Nylah - a great lady and fellow horselover.
PROGRAM HEADQUARTERS
Sunshine Horses, Inc. is based at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. We have level accessible access to our barn, and there is ample parking.
  
OUR ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS

President:                    Katherine Starr

Vice Presidency:          Jen Cullen; Ronda Frank;

                                   Beth Santee

Legal/Finance:              Jodi Butler;Robin Young;

Secretary:                    Beth Santee & Gail Banks

Treasurer:                    Gail Banks

Training Committee:      Katherine Starr;

                                   Jaime Jones; Sarah Vecchi

Volunteer Coordinator:   Kelly Nelson

Youth Coordinator:        Kelly Nelson

Primary Equine Consult: Dr. Kristen Pastir

Web Designer:              Terri DelFavero

 

OUR MASCOT
 That's right - Wayne may have Doppler but we have SUNNY!  Our very own orange fireball of cat love - purring for Sunshine and living amongst our beloved herd.