Equine rescue organizations are widely known for the rehabilitation and rehoming of horses that have been saved from neglect or abuse.
However, helping an individual transition their horse to a new owner when they can no longer care for the animal is a lesser-known but equally important service that few, if any, organizations around the United States can help facilitate.
In February 2022, Woodbine, Maryland-based Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR), a 501(c)(3) equine welfare organization and national leader in equine rescue, rehabilitation, and education, absorbed the Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS), a Maryland-based equine safety-net initiative for horses in need of transition.
