Nicholasville, Ky. — The Kentucky Equine Adoption Center, a horse rescue located on a 72-acre farm in Jessamine County, is in urgent need of support. With the capacity to care for 50 horses, the rescue currently houses only 34 due to financial constraints that prevent it from taking in more horses.
“You know you hear stories about these horses that just break your heart,” said director Carrie Wosiski. The sanctuary has been forced to turn away neglected horses, a situation that weighs heavily on its staff. “I wear waterproof mascara because it is heartbreaking, especially when these horses are in these neglect situations and they desperately need help,” Wosiski remarked.
The operation costs approximately $150 per month for each horse. This figure, combined with the expenses of maintaining the farm, creates a significant financial burden on the rescue center. One of the horses currently at the center is Scarlet, who arrived three weeks ago after being rescued from animal control. At 17 hands tall and nearly 500 pounds underweight, Scarlet’s case exemplifies the dire situations many horses face.
Wosiski emphasized the dedication of the rescue team, stating, “We love our four-legged friends, we are all passionate about the health and safety and well-being of our horses.” The cold winter months pose particular challenges for the center, as horses require more feed and shelter, stressing an already thin budget. “You just think how can somebody do that to a horse,” Wosiski added. “It’s our passion to take care of the horses no one else will.”
To counteract financial limitations, the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center is hosting a fundraising event on Monday, Oct. 7. The fundraiser is a golf tournament taking place at Griffin Gate Resort in Nicholasville, aiming to gather much-needed resources for the rescue.
Support from the community will play a critical role in ensuring that the facility can continue its mission to save and rehabilitate horses in need. Without proper funding, the center risks being unable to fulfill its essential role in caring for those animals who are often overlooked or abandoned.
