Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary

Founded 1996; 173-acre sanctuary near Chatham (Columbia County) home to 80+ rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules saved from slaughter, abuse and neglect. Runs a Humane Education program that specifically addresses the NYC urban carriage-horse trade. Building a Rehabilitation Center (10 stalls + vet clinic). Regional (upstate) - flagged as not NYC-local, but a relevant intake/education contact for NYC equine-welfare situations. Email: (via equineadvocates.org contact form) Intake: PO Box 354, Chatham NY 12037 Intake: (518) 245-1599