Bright Futures Farm

The owner of this farm Bev Dee is a bully. She found out my sons school is doing a fundraising auction to bring in money for the team. I am a mom on the team but did not organize the fundraiser. I am an actual bidder and was interested in these items. I received a private message from her saying she looked at the auction and saw I was bidding on everything. These are really cool items like signed items, Halters and experiences. All things I can do with my family or give as gifts. She bullied me, tried to make ultimatums and threatened me to remove all my bids so she could bid, get the items cheap and hock them on Ebay. I have had to make a police report against her and her farm.

Bright Futures Farm rescues horses that are being mistreated as well as thoroughbreds that have passed their prime as racehorses and, although in good health, are about to be slaughtered since they no longer produce profits for owners. At Bright Futures Farm, the rescued horses are given a new life - food, shelter in a clean stall, love from volunteers who ride them, curry them, and treat them with respect. They are provided with veterinary care and farrier care. I can't think of a more worthy nonprofit organization than Bright Futures Farm. To see healthy,happy horses that would otherwise have suffered a miserable life or a needless death is heartwarming.

My daughter had volunteered ant Bright Future Farms for her senior project. So I got to see hands on the time she spends with her rescue horses and the hard work she does every day with them. And this does not even account for the time she spends finding the horses a new home. Little did we know that Bright Futures Farms (Bev) would be such a huge help when we needed help rescuing our horse and finding him a new home. We had found our horse a new home since we were moving and would not have the facility to keep him any longer. We thought the people were going to give him a wonderful loving home, only to find out he had lost about 200 pounds in 6 months. I had talked with Bev who helped me from day one at trying to find him a new place to live that would give him a home with loving people. She did just that! The hard work she does for Bright Futures Farms and the care she gives to each and every horse is such an unconditional love for animals. I truly do not know what I would have done without her help. She makes sure that each horse is going to get the care it needs so that it will not be mistreated and that the new owner and horse would be a good match so the horse can live the rest of its life happy with its new owners. Thank you Bright Future Farms! Crystal Milford

Over the years I have been involved with many horse rescue organizations, but the one constant has been Bright Futures Farm. They have a reputation for being professional, and always have the horses and other animals best interest at heart. Top Notch.

I have alway loved horse, but being a city raised girl I had very few opportunities to enjoy them. In August of 2011 I read a wonderful article about a horse rescue that wasn't too far from my home and I thought "what a great way to be around horses". I went to the open house for Bright Futures Farm and met the most wonderful horses. I decided right then that I wanted to help in any way I could. Having no horse experience Bev accepted me as a volunteer without any reservations. Bev has taught me a lot about horses and the care they need. And in the little over a year I have volunteered there I have found these animals to be truly magnificant, more so than I could have imagined. The horses I work with are the permanent residents at the farm, which means they are the older horses who can no longer be ridden but are far from useless. To see the care that these horses are given by Bev is truly heart warming and very praise worty. Bev gives her heart and soul to these horses everyday and it is amazing how she continues to give. I am very proud to say that I volunteer at Bright Futures Farm and that I call Bev a friend.

Bright Futures Farm is a top notch nonprofit organization. The founder, Bev Dee's devotion to helping horses in need is inspiring. There are not enough words to describe the dedication and love she provides to the horses. I have been involved in many aspects of BBF - volunteering, fostering and pulling horses out of dire situations to name a few. BBF has truly made a difference in the lives of so many horses and placed them in loving homes. If Bev could save them all she would! I am proud to be associated with such a fine organization.

This past year my fiancee boarded and cared for 4 of Bright Future's horses. Never being a horse person before, this was a whirlwind experience for me. The horses my fiancee cared for were healthy and well-maintained and I've grown into a horse lover over the last couple months because of the time I have spent with her rescued animals. This feeling was doubled once we visited the Bright Futures barn, where I met the more high maintenance older animals Bev and her non-profit care for. For someone to devote their life to rescuing those animals otherwise destined for slaughter is an incredible thing. Although my fiancee and I are moving and had to stop boarding Bright Futures' horses, I am looking forward to driving in 2-3 hours from Cleveland on weekends to volunteer at the barn. This is an incredible place.

I started volunteer work a little over a year ago at Bright Futures Farm. This to most amazing place, full of love, laughter and sometime tears, but so very fulfilling. Bev is the biggest hearted person I have ever met. She has devoted her life to these wonderful animals, providing a loving home for them to live out their remaining years. I hope and pray for many more years for this great farm.

My first horse Snappy was adopted from Bright Futures Farm. I have know Bev for about 10 years and she is an amazing person. Bev has dedicated her life to helping horses. She works to ensure that all of the animals that are involved with Bright Futures Farm have the best care not only at the rescue and foster homes but after they have been adopted. Bev is very knowledgeable about the horses and works to make the best match between the person wanting to adopt and the horse. Bright Futures Farm is a non-profit rescue and depends on donations to help with the care of the horses. This is a wonderful organization.

My daughter and I volunteer at Bright Futures Farm (BFF) as often as we are able to. Miss Bev is an utter inspiration. Her devotion and dedication to providing the best possible facility and care for the beautiful souls that are in in her care is awe inspiring. My only regret is that we can not do more to help her out. It is astounding just how hard she works on a daily basis for the horses in her care. Not to mention how she helps other organizations through networking to find homes for their horses, or transportation as needed, or foster care for those in transit as well. With Miss Bev the horses are guaranteed a forever place to live out their days, knowing love, tenderness, caring and devotion, most of which never knew existed prior to her having them. Unfortunately society as a whole/majority has become a disposable society, Once things "wear out" or can no longer do the job they originally do are thrown away as you would garbage. Miss Bev knows and is proving the worth of all the horses in her care, even if all they can do is return the love they are given. I truly hope that BFF, via Miss Bev, is around for a long, long time and that others learn from her example.

Several years ago as I was searching the web I came across Bright Futures Farm. At the time I was just getting back into riding but was not in any position to own my own horse. I used to check their website on a weekly basis to see what horses were available, which had been adopted, and any that needed funding for special needs. At any time that I had a little money I could give, I would donate or would make a purchase from Bright Futures (Christmas cards for example) to help the horses. Even though I had never met Bev Dee or any of her horses I felt a special connection to them. Ironically, one day I was looking at pictures of two very beautiful Gelderlander horses Zorro and Ziezo and noticed that a girl in the photo was a girl that rode at the barn I was taking lessons from. The next time I saw her mother I asked if that was her daughter in the photo and it was! They had fostered a horse from Bev several years prior and had always kept in touch with her and the horses. It was at this time that we decided to make a trip to Bright Futures together, so I could finally meet Bev and see first hand the wonderful things she does for horses in need. I will never forget the day I met Bev and saw first hand what an amazing woman she is, taking on such obstacles to save every horse she was able to. Her heart is golden! Fast forward a few years... Bev had asked me and our mutual friend to help her one day to seize 3 horses from a woman who had been fostering them for her. She found that this woman was not giving the horses proper care and had actually sold one of the horses to a boarder. (The sale of a forster or adopted horse is prohibited!) So we made the trip and seized the horses without incidcent. The woman faced charges and was convicted. That day I met "Roscoe" a gorgeous Warmblood whom after returning home and deep though I decided it was time for me to have a horse of my own, and he would be the one. Instead of adopting him however, I wanted to help Bev as much as I could and decided to foster him until he was ready for adoption. The plan was to continue to do this, working with horses to get them ready for adoption. Roscoe was not with me long, maybe a month at the most, and was adopted to a great family. It was time to choose my next foster. The day that we traveled to Bright Futures to pick up Roscoe, my trainer at the time rode one of the other horses that had been seized. He was a big grey off-track thoroughbred named Charm. Skinny at the time due to the poor care of the prior woman, out of shape and a bit on the "crazy" side, lol. Well, as I thought about him, I decided he would be the next project horse, and this one would be a major challange! I brought him home and quickly realized he had a mind of his own - the kind that said "make me!" when you asked him to do something he didn't want to. Not a month later a family had inquired about Charm for their 12 year old daughter and I informed Bev, he'd likely hurt a child and he needed more work. Again, I simply planned on working with him to make him attractive to someone looking to adopt, but then I looked into his pedigree. Sire - Darn That Alarm, Grand-Sire - Jig Time. Wait a minute, Jig Time? He must be related to a racehorse my father owned years ago named Jog Time. And he was... Jig Time was the Sire to Jog Time! I was in possession of my dad's former horse's nephew! He was family! That was that... I must adopt him myself! Just over two years later now and I still have Charm, he is an amazing horse, very athletic and still very bull-headed. He has made me a better rider, and a better person, testing my patience each day! I could never had done any of this without Bev and Bright Futures! She takes the horses that no one wants, or no one feels they have use for, and finds them the perfect fit - the perfect family. Without Bev my Charmie would have likely ended up at a slaughter house because his racing days were over. She gives every ounce of her time to care for these horses; the most selfless person I have met in my entire life! I hate that I can't do more for her financially because no one deserves happiness more than she does. She has given up her life for Bright Futures and is determined to continue her work no matter what. As I sit here and type I realize how grateful I am to have her as a friend, many people should be so lucky!

This summer, my family and I had the opportunity to foster some of Bright Futures Farm's adoptable and permanent residents. This was truly one of the best decisions we have made and I can only hope to be able to do so again in the future. Bev works so hard to care for these magnificent animals and it truly was an honor to be entrusted with some of her geldings. She is extremely knowledgable in what she does and I feel as though I learned a lot from her in the months that we fostered. Her horses are very well cared for, and there is a passion for what she does that is truly inspiring and also humbling. I speak highly of this non-profit often -- really, to anyone who will listen, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a way to make a difference with these beautiful creatures.

Bev Dee always steps up for the horses. Her horses always look great and provides santuary for older ones

I have known Bev Dee, the woman who founded Bright Futures Farm, for my entire life. When I hear the word integrity, I immediately think of Bev. Bev has the utmost integrity; she is generous beyond words; she is selfless; and she is the most credible person I have ever met. Bev founded Bright Futures Farm in 2000 after she found out about the dark side of Thoroughbred racing. Bright Futures Farm has been saving horses for the past twelve years and is one of only two facilities in the country that actively take elder stallions as permanent residents. Even with a full plate, caring for her elder parents, working close to full time, caring for the elder horses at Bright Futures Farm (the eldest is 35 years of age) AND having to locate a new facility to call home, Bev has still made time to fulfill a dying friend's wish and has recently created a foundation in her honor. Bev was able to launch that foundation on her friend's birthday, 11/24/12 with the help of a wonderfully generous designer, Laura Martin. Bev has taken in the horses no one else wants and provided them with a forever home and the care they need to stay healthy. To Bev, old does not equate to skinny. Old just means they need more attention, and at Bright Futures Farm, that is exactly what they get. Bright Futures Farm has earned the recognition of being a top-rated non profit! Sincerely, Dawn Hamilton

I had the pleasure of meeting Bev and her barn full of loving horse this past weekend. I must say it was one of the cleanest barns, with some of the most amazing rehabbed horses I have ever seen. What Bev and the other helpers at her farm do to turn these animals around is amazing. It is clear as day that her heart and soul are with these horses and she goes above any beyond what most would. Bev would go without so that her animals could have. It's the people like her and rescues like hers that make this world a better place, for humans and animals. The horses she helps are blesses, and blessed are we for her to touch our lives. They deserve the donations/any help they can get. When you pull up.. you see that all money/efforts are for the animals..not like a lot of rescues now days. She is making a difference & I hope that people will continue to help fund her so she can keep on saving lives. Horses are helpless. I've been to the auctions.. and left crying. It is awful. What Bright Future Farms does is commendable. I hope they get the funds they need!

Bright Futures does absolutely fabulous work. Bev truly puts her heart and soul into those horses and gives them the best life they possibly can have. A few people I know have horses that Bev has rescued, and she keeps up with them and asks how they're doing ALL the time. Any money donated to her goes directly to the horses. She lets you know exactly what your donation is used for also, which is nice to know especially when you're giving money. There is no one in this world I know who is more dedicated to saving the horses.

I adopted a mare from Bright Futures Farm in 2003 by the name of Dexter's First Lady (Abby). She was a starvation case and was so weak that Bev had her slung up in a sling in her stall when I first met her. She was approximately 26 years old. I fell in love and agreed to adopt her if/when she was strong enough to travel. Bev brought her to my farm 3 weeks later on my birthday. Abby passed away a year and a half ago, but over the years I had her Bev and I stayed in touch, even after I moved cross-country from PA to KY. Bev even came to visit Abby. : ) Several months after Abby died, Bev told me about a TB mare rescued from the Sugarcreek auction in Ohio. She was in foal and needed a place to have her baby. I agreed to foster "Singing Breeze" and drove to Ohio to pick her up. As it turns out, this pretty little mare is a daughter of the great Affirmed and the dam of several racehorses who have earned respectable amounts of money. She was in foal to Stephen Got Even. It is unclear how she got to Sugarcreek. When I had her checked by my vet in KY, she had lost her foal. Not at all surprising, given the stress of the auction and the travel involved. Through the kindness and relentless networking of Bev and many others involved in horse rescue, she was bought off of the van headed to a Canadian slaughterhouse. Breezy is now my mare, no longer a foster. (Once again, I fell in love.) Over the years I have been happy to help Bright Futures however I can. Bev SUCCESSFULLY was able to bring charges against the woman who starved Abby using pictures and weight-tape measurements that I religiously reported monthly to Bright Futures. When Bev had a filly at a training center here in KY who needed to be photographed and examined, I was able to help out. That filly, Invisible Girl, now happily resides in OH. I have helped Bev procure the halters of famous horses for her fundraiser every year. When a gelding somehow related to Barbaro needed radiographs before being placed in a home, I radiographed him and got a vet to read the films for no charge. Even just today, I asked Bev to list a horse I know who is in need of a home. Within an hour, he had many hits on his page. What makes Bev and Bright Futures extraordinary in my eyes is her commitment to the whole rescue/adoption process. She carefully screens each adopter and follows up to be sure that the horse is being cared for properly. She networks with other groups and pools resources. She maintains strong relationships and looks for ways to improve her organization and provide funding. And, of course, she LOVES the animals in her care. She is passionate, hard-working, and selfless in her efforts. I believe that it is a testimony to her organization and herself that people such as myself who have adopted one (or two) of her horses continue to help and support her. If I had the money, I'd send her all I could...but like many of us, I need to feed my own four-legged babies! Please strongly consider Bright Futures Farm as the beneficiary of your award. It would go such a long way in helping them help our equine friends in need! Thank you!!!

I have worked with Bright Futures on several occasions in assisting horses that have found themselves in precarious positions. They are always willing to step up and assist in whatever way they can, keeping the best interest of the horse in mind, always.

They are totally transparent, forthright, and honest, and an asset to the community they serve, as well as the animals that they help.

We are an adoptive family to a thoroughbred former race horse mare that had an injury to its hoof that ended its racing career. The glitz and glamour of the racing days is interesting to research but the real joy we have is the daily beauty and enjoyment of being able to care for and absolutely love such a fine horse. Her years of training and regimented racing career make her such a pleasure to have at our family farm. Bev and Bright Futures Farms have made our dream home and dream horse farm a reality. We are extremely happy to know that this horse that gave so much to so many will "not" be merely discounted and sent to slaughter or mistreated and abused in any way shape or form, but is now at her forever home and loved as she should be!

Bev Dee,Has helped countless horses from slaughter. I recall a particular rescue of hers inwhich a pregnant mare was about to be placed on a trailer already stuffed..over stuffed with other horses for the night mare trip to a Canada's Slaughterhouse. The dealer had no problem with putting her on board. She was to foal any day. Bev worked hard to raise money to buy her. Now the dealer tells her she could not buy her untill Monday when he would drive her to a action in New Holland. it shocked me to see his lack of compassion! Bev did bring the mare to Bright Futures farm and the mare gave birth just a few days later.Bev even sent me pictures of the new baby boy! I wish more enlightenment was brought to the public's eye on people such as Bright Futures Farms and Bev Dee for their dedication , hard work and countless hours of finding donations to save these horse's and the compassion she has.Are we not the care takers of this planet? The Hores is truly breathtaking and a uniquely complex and sensitive creatures. They have been deeply rooted as a symbol of American of strength and spirt. These magnificent creatures of noble do not deserve the senseless butchering they are getting. I thank GOD for people such as Bev Dee of ''Bright Futures Farms'' who are doing what ever they can on such a shoe string buget! God Bless them.Thank you Bev Dee. Suzanne Malless.

My name is Sue Latkowski. I live in Washington county Pa. were my sister and I take care of several horses and other animals. Up until last year we had always been able to rent farmland or pasture to keep our horses on. We have 4 mares, 3 geldings and a paint breeding stock stallion who is 20 years old. We were keeping our stallion and 1 of our geldings together on a farm in Houston PA. but last year the owner passed away and the farm was sold. We had less than 2 months to remove the horses and could not find any property to rent to put them on. Here in western Pa there has been a gas well boom from the Marcellas Shale and nobody was interested in keeping up fencing and renting property anymore. None of the boarding facilities wanted a stallion and Black was to old to geld. We were backed into a corner and faced with the prospct of putting Black down. I decided to put out a general plea for help to all of the area rescues through e-mail and Bev Dee from Bright Futures Farm called me. To be honest, I was more than a little surprised to hear from anyone. I know how overwhelmed most rescues are and finding one that would take a stallion was a real long shot. But Bev told me Bright Futures worked with a woman up in New York who was able to keep 2 stallions at her facilty and because one of them had passed away last year they had an opening and could give Black a home. My sister and I were overwhelmed because we so close to having to put Black down. It wasn't that we couldn't afford to take care of Black, it was because we didn't have a farm of our own and had no where to keep him. We had owned Black and most of our other horses for 15 years and it was devestating to think of losing him that way. Bev and Bright futures farm gave Black his life and a home. She came and picked him up and drove him all the way to New York where he is today. I'll never be able to thank Bright Futures Farm and Bev enough for giving Black a second chance.

Sincerely,
Sue Latkowski

I and my two teenage Daughters Have had the pleasure of helping with the daily chores of takeing care of these beautiful animals that are so often just cast aside, bev does so much to take care of their every need no matter what it takes she is giveing her life and love to each and every one of them ! and she has found so many of them safe loveing homes.

This non-profit organization is instrumental in the saving of many horses in need of rehoming and has rescued many wonderful that were in the kill pens of local auction houses. They have helped the equine community by providing a safe place for many horses in transition.

I love Bright Futures Farm, they are very good and nice to their horses, and save them from slaughter, and abuse. I give them credit for all they do, they save horses lives, and that's what is most important that every horse should get a second chance, and they try to make that come true!

Many will ever know what it is like to walk the aisles of a horse auction knowing that the scared, neglected and sick horses that you are seeing will soon be boarding their final ride to a slaughter house. Bright Futures Farm knows the heartbreak in looking these animals in the eye and doing what they can to save them from this horrific end! In these financial times, there are even more horses to save and less funds to save them with. However, Bright Futures Farm does what it can to rescue these lovely creatures and nurse them back to health or give them a comfortable home to spend their last days.

When it became obvious that the new home we had found for our beloved horse was not providing proper care, Bright Futures Farm helped us find him a loving and caring home.

I became aware of Bright Futures Farm from a co-worker. Being an animal lover myself, I followed the journey with her to rescuce two more horses. She always speaks highly of the way this organization is ran. It warms my heart to hear the success stories regarding Bright Futures Farm.

This organization helped find a home for a horse that had a very bad existance. The compassion and genuine concern for the animal as well as the people involved was amazing. Bright Futures had absolutely nothing to gain by assisting us, but they joined in, gave one hundrend percent effort and solved the problem. Thank you and God Bless your future efforts.

Bev is a dedicated individual with a kind heart. We adopted our first "rescue" horse from Bev.

I became a foster for a horse Bright Futures Farm and I worked together to save from going to slaughter. Bev has been nothing but supportive and a wonderful person to deal with through the entire experience. She has such a great heart and works so hard at what she does. Belle came to live with us back in Jan. of 2010. We brought her back to great health, spent time with her and enjoyed her as part of our family of horses until we could find a suitable home for her. We did just that. In the later part of 2010, Belle found her forever home, and what a great home it is. Bright Futures Farm and my family saved a life of a horse and secured her future. And what a feeling that is!!! I recommend Bright Futures Farm to ANYONE who is looking to help an animal in need. Bev is truly an angel!!!

Bev goes above and beyond for the horses in her care. This is one of the few rescues that take in stallions that are too old to geld. Bev does what needs to be done to do right by the horses

I just have to say that the 2 horses that my friend adopted from Bright Futures have proved to be wonderful, loving and fully functional horses. They couldn't have found a better place to spend the rest of their lives now. They owe their success to the fantastic rehabilitation and love they received with this organization.

I was looking for a forever home for a retired draft horse and pony. Despite the fact that neither fit the retired thoroughbred or riding horse scenario Bev helped to place both in a timely and sympathetic manner. I recieve updates on both animals and am very pleased with the homes provided for both animals. I appreciated her understanding and work to make it all happen. It was a great experience and have recommended Bright Futures Farm many times.

I have had dealings with Bright Futures Fam for several years now, both as a donor and supporter. I can heartily recommend them as a very reputable rescue that has a wealth of horse knowledge, and takes excellent care of the horses.
I have helped in several rescue efforts where horses have been taken in by Bright Futures, and each time, photos, updates, and proper follow-up when the horses are adopted out are provided to donors and supporters in a timely manner.

Bright Futures is a great organization that cares for the welfare of every animal, not just the horses. Bev Dee has a huge heart and continues to look after her "kids" even when they are no longer in her care. I've been to her farm and seen firsthand the hard work and dedication she puts in on a daily basis to provide quality care to the horses she's saved. She has called me for advice on training issues for fosters and OTTB's because she wants to see them go on and be great horses for their new families. If she can help in any way, she goes above and beyond to do it. The world needs more people like her.

I have known about Bright Futures Farm for several years.
Beverlee is dedicated to her work for the horses, and often sends me pictures of one particular horse I have donated to monthly for nearly 2 years.
She will keep me updated with his care and travels to visit him
and send me pictures of the guy. It is quite a distance to go to see S. Lips, but when Bev says she is going to visit and take pics, she keeps her word.
She has provided me with the contact info to the person who is fostering the horse I donate towards.
I have found many rescues to be in the rescue for the money and not the horses.
Bright Futures does a wonderful job, and I know many rescues do not deal with stallions.

If anyone knows how much work horses are, although very relaxing and who knows where the time goes. But it is time very well spent. I don't know if people really realize what goes on behind the scene of a horse rescue, there is a lot involved. For starters Feeding, grooming, cleaning stalls, water buckets, blanketing in the winter. Most expensive expenses are probably between feed and Vet care. Then you have vaccines, farrier "foot care" etc. Also horses need to have their teeth "floated" on occasion. Horses are not usually well taken care of when rescued by a rescue so it takes extra expenses and a lot of tlc. That is were Bright Future Farm comes into play. They are a wonderful, caring facility. Rescue has many sides to the picture, sometimes the horse doesn't make it, because it was too far gone when rescued. Thank you Bright Future Farm for all of your hard work.

My family has both received and placed horses through Bright Futures Farms. Bev works very hard to make sure that the horses are being cared for properly. She carefully reviews the photos that she receives and follows up if the horses care is not good enough. I am impressed by her intense concern for the horses.

We adopted an ex-racer named Envious or "Envy". She was full of energy when she first arrived and ran circles around our other horses. She settled in before long and turned out to be a wonderful horse. She is currently being ridden by a young girl in amateur competitions.

We found the people at Bright Futures Farm to be responsive and easy to work with.

Being highly involved in horse rescues, I can attest to the honesty and professionalism that Bev Dee and Bright Futures Farm conducts themselves. In a world of shady rescues, this is a stellar example of how a rescue should be run with the truly compassionate manner the horses are dealt with and ultimately rehabiliated and rehomed, not only to anyone who will take the horses, but homes that have been screened and that assure that each horse will end it jouney of fear and abuse to live in it's forever home. I can't express enough how deserving Bright Futures Farm is to be granted the $5000 to continue their mission of saving horses.

This organization is well-maintained, well-organized, and devoted to second chances for many talented and giving animals. Their primary motivator is the well-being of the animal and they should be commended for it.

Without the help of Beverly and others working to help Bright Futures Farm my family would not have our wonder horse La Mamasita. La Mamasita was a race horse and when her race season ended she was given to another trainer that said she would be racing her the next year. The new trainer was less than honest and La Mamasita ended up at a few auctions and became scared when she was left at her last auction. The results were she was too scared to let anyone near her and she sold to slaughter. With out the help of Bright Futures Farms she would have ended up in a very bad situation. Thousands of horses every year end up on slaughter trucks heading to their death. Alot of these horses were just sold because their owners could no longer afford them or don't know any other way to sell their horses to get them a new home before they can't afford to feed them not knowing what their fate will be at the end. Bright Futures Farm steps in when there seems to be no hope for these horses left and saves as man as they can to be re-homed into loving families each horse Bright Futures re-homes Now has a Bright Future ahead of them.

We had a horse that was in desperate need of a new home. Not only did Bright Futures farm step in to help when they were already over full, they found him the exact environment I had requested. I am happy to say that the horse today enjoys a very comfortable life as a lesson horse. he is well loved and well cared for.

Bright Futures personifies the very name of its organization. Ms. Beverlee Dee is a tireless lover and advocate of these beautiful creatures and to meet her and hear her it is instantly clear of her true dedication to ensuring that these animals are taken from harms path and given a loving and caring environment and a new home that will carry on this level of love and devotion. It is an honor to know and be associated with this organization.

About 10 years ago, I found myself with a very sweet 12-year-old horse who had chronic COPD. I could no longer afford to keep her and I was terrified she would end up in a bad place. On the Internet, I found out about Bright Futures and contacted Beverlee. She came out to NJ to pick up Brenda, and I felt confident Brenda would be able to stay at Bright Futures even if she was never well enough to be ridden again. Brenda got the care and medication she needed to cope with her breathing problems (and other medical issues). She lived another 1 1/2 years at Bright Futures before dying of natural causes. I will always be grateful to Bright Futures for letting her live out her time with dignity under the care of someone who also loved her.

Bev is a wonderful person. She is very good to the horses. The horses are lucky to have someone like Bev to be there for them and take such good care of them. Luckily she also follows up on the horses that are adopted. Beta and Charm are 2 specifically lucky horses.

We took 2 Thoroughbred horses that needed a good home. Gene and Brittany are awesome and we have had nothing but pleasure with them. Bright Future Farms ensured that we were an acceptable farm and was adequately qualified to adopt these two horses. Bev has been wonderful and I send her pictures of the horses progress. With places like Bright Future Farms; horses have a chance to have a normal, safe, loving home, and I appreciate them.

Bev does an absolute wonderful job w/ her horses. We adopted Tommy's On A Roll from her about 7 years ago. She makes sure that the adopted horses go to great homes. And all of the advocate work she does for retired racehorses exceeds expectations. She has truely given up her life for the love of horses.

As a retired member of the thoroughbred racing community, Bright Futures Farm is special to me. The care and giving nature and attitude that is exhibited is wonderful. There was a daughter of a horse I worked with who was saved from the slaughter auction. Bev kept me up to date with the rescue and recovery and eventual rehoming of the mare. Excellent !

these people do a great service for these poor slaughter bound horses, they rehab them and adopt them to awesome homes. i would hope you would give these people the money. thanks!

I was looking for the horse of my dreams and I found it at Bright Future Farms. My horse, Abraham, had been abandoned and left to die. I was a little hesitant about buying a horse I had never ridden before. Bright Future Farms videotaped Abraham being ridden and sent it to me. I bought my white Arabian immediately. AND their customer service is awesome because I had a million questions that Beverlee answered so patiently. I emailed her so many times. Her expertise proved invaluable to me and to Abraham. I love BFF and the personnel that work there. I have recommended them to my friends who were seeking horses.
Sincerely,
Denise Fischer in PA

I donated my TB to Bright Futures Farm because he was injured and could not do dressage. They took excellent care of him, found him a perfect home, and have kept me updated on his status for the last 7 years. They do what they say they do and fulfill a very great need for those of us that love horses.

They take in horses at the worst and on their last leg. Mare' in foal and then take care of those two to the best of her ability. The entire team over there is dedicated to the welfare and rebuilding the trust and faith in humans that their former humans. Beat out of them or just starved tjem. Ythis all done with donations and wonderful gifts from other horse lovers. This would go so far it could help another ten unwanted horses from going to slaughter.

What a wonderful place this is!!!! Providing awesome care for these animals.......Wish everyone would care like they do~
The world would be a better place~

Bev at Bright Futures Farm is wonderful. The care she provides to her rescues exceeds my expectations. She is transparent with her finances and I know when I donate to her rescue that the money is going exactly where I expect it to go, to the care of the horses.

Hi I live in Arizona and am an animal lover. I have come to know Bright Futures Farm from face book . I came to be a supporter from reading all the continuing stories of rescuing and caring for horses in distress. They are passionate in their love for horse and their dedication in rescuing and caring for them. I am proud to be a supporter and I would be priviledged to meet them in person.

Bright Futures Farn is dedicated to saving horses that so many humans either turn their backs on or blatantly abuse them. I think this charity has a deep love for and committment to the horses. They need all the support and help they can get to save as many as they possibly can. They continue to try and educate the public on just how bad these horses have it until they are rescued. Some of them don't get the chance, but if more people would support these guys and others like them, then maybe there would be less horror stories about the fate of the magnificent horses. How anyone can hurt such a beautiful creature of God, I will never understand. I commend Bright Futures Farm on the wonderful work they have done and will continue to do with all of our help. Please consider them for this grant as the horses truly need it.

I have been a donor for this charity for almost a year now, and the work they do for horses is truly amazing.

Bright Futures Farm does amazing things to help rescue horses. Bev will drive hundreds of miles from her barn to get a horse that needs a new home to avoid being slaughtered for food, or euthanized because no one wants it. There is a lot of work involved to maintain a web site, and screen potential adopters so the horse doesn't go from one bad place to another. I have never met anyone like Bev who cares so much for animals and has dedicated her life to help and protect them.

I rescued a horse in a desperate situation in 12/10 through a contact that was facilitated by Bev Dee at Bright Futures Farm. I have livestock experience, and I had plenty of room in my barn for an old horse with no shelter named Bandit. Bev was tireless in her support of telling me exactly how to care for him (my first horse), down to every detail. Without her moral support and guidance I could never have done such a good job with him.
I also met Bev and saw her 14 horses at Bright Futures Farm. Her horses are extremely well cared for and happy. she patiently answered all my questions and took the time to show me her set-up in the barn, even though it was a very cold day.
Bev's dedication to saving the lives of as many horses as she can is such an inspiration to me. She's my hero.

Bright Futures has been able to rescue many animals with very limited resources. It's been an outstanding, heartfelt foundation that continues to "find ways" to make it work.

I adopted a thoroughbred from Bright Futures. He may have faced a slaughter house had if Bright Futures had not rescued him. Although this wonderful animal was only 6 yrs old at the time, his life could have ended miserably simply because he could no longer race. The sad truth for many of the thoroughbreds off the track is that they are considered disposable when their racing careers end. Bright Futures Farms rescues as many of these great athletes as possible.

i have been looking into adopting a horse and need to gather as much information as possible. Bright Futures Farm has shown me that I have a few more things to consider before I under take such a responsibility. I think thanks to them, once I do adopt the horse that choses me will have a happy home for life.

I was looking for a horse and somehow ended up on the website for Bright Futures Farm. I went to the site several times and finally one day found the horse of my dreams. I called Bev Dee, the director to ask about his availability and when I found he was still available, I filled out the application and sent it along. Bev was very careful to scrutinize my answers to be certain the horse was going to the proper home where he'd be cared for appropriately. I was very impressed with the extent of the questions and felt comfortable that I was dealing with a good organization. There is no question in my mind that Bright Futures Farm is very consciencious about its adoptions and should be helped financially in any way possible. All rescue organizations should be as good as this.

I adopted a lovely TB from Bright Futures in 2004. Since that time he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that eventually caused him to go blind. Bright Futures has never stopped being kind, supportive, compassionate and helpful. They truly are wonderful people doing wonderful things for horses and other animals. Our 4-legged friends are fortunate Bright Futures exists.

Bright Futures Farm saves equines and othjer animals that would not have a chance at a better life without Bev. She has established relationships with race track people so that they call her to save a horse insteasd of sending them to slaughter.

Three years ago I was looking to adopt a rescue horse. I was forwarded information about Bright Futures Farm. Bev Dee, the founder of Bright Futures, sent me to meet a OTTB located only a few miles from the farm I was riding at. I fell in love with the horse CT. Bev advised me about his many issues and previous trials with other owners and I took CT on trial for 30 days. CT was everything I wanted and I loved him. I had CT for over 8 Months and during that time we discovered he had some soundness issues that were going to be permanent. Unfortunately I don't own my own farm and my trainer does not allow horses on the farm who are not in training with her. When I contacted Bev she understood and offered to take CT as a permanent retiree at her farm. I was so relieved because I knew he would have a wonderful forever home with Bev. Not only did she take CT as a permanent resident she also found me my soul mate, Roman. Roman is the most perect horse I could ever own. Thank you Bev, for everything.

We purchased a horse from Bright Future Farms. We are very please with what they are doing and highly recommend them to anyone.

This is a really great organization. I was looking for a horse for myself when I found their website. I ended up fostering a great thoroughbred named Envious and ultimatly helped find her a permanante home.

My experience with Bright Futures has opened my eyes to the plight of OTTB's and was a motivating force for starting my own business that supports these animals as sport and pleasure horses. I am now working with horse lovers in my area to get more of these great animals out of the auctions and into the stables.

Bright Futures Farm is a place for those creatures, esp. horses, in need of homes for whatever reason. They are an excellent care facility for animals in need. And apparently I am not the only person who thinks they are great-ask Markey-he's SECRETARIAT'S LAST LIVING SON AND LIVES THERE! Can't beat that for proof of their professional abilities and their love of horses.

As a member of the western Pennsylvania horse community, I am deeply grateful for all the effort and hard work of Bev Dee of Bright Futures Farm to save and place horses destined for auction (AKA SLAUGHTER). She does most of the work by herself, with the help of a few volunteers, but there is so much more that could be done should she only be given the support needed to save more horses. For the first time in years, she was not able to meet her feed bills. She never asked for assistance, but I learned about her from another organization rallying support to raise funds to assist her in purchasing hay for the horses at the farm. The respect of her peers in the horse community is evident - Bev Dee that genuinely cares about the welfare of the animal and where it will be placed, and goes above and beyond despite her limited resources. Especially now given the state of the economy, too many animals are being dumped by their owners at auction where many end up in the slaughter pen, simply because it is the quickest way to get out from under the expense of caring for them. Bright Futures is a wonderful organization that deserves the opportunity to assist in saving these animals from a terrible fate.

Bev has been there on three separate occassions to take horses who were no longer usable in a therapeutic youth program and when the funding for the program folded. In all three instances it was a relief knowing the outstanding care that Bev gave to the animals and the follow up to ensure their safety once they were placed. Bev definately goes the extra mile and is an angel for those animals in need.

This is the best place for "unwanted" animals. Bev takes these animals and gives them hope. She makes the horses feel needed and wanted again. She is awesome.

I asopted two horses from Bright Future Farms that were show horses at one time that either had to step down in their careers or semi retire with light work.

Both the pony and horse are doing well and to be able to provide these horses with a second career is both fulfilling and cost effective.

I was able to adopt a wonderful horse from this organization. Everyone was really nice and helpful to me. I would recommend this organization of bright future farms to anyone they honest people. Thanks so much for everything. Kelly and Awe

I met Bev with Bright Futures Farm when I was searching the internet for a horse. I found Bright Futures Farm and happened to go to their website and look around. I learned alot. I had no clue that horses went to actions and people would purchase them for meat! I was totally shocked. I did an online application and Beverlee Dee contacted me and she checked out all my information and I was able to pick up a wonderful guy named Gus. I have had him going on 2 years and I also got a couple more from her since. She is a wonderful person and she does great things for her cause, which is saving these beautiful sweet animals fron a horrible death. No many organizations due the things they are supposed to, but Bright Futures Farms does everything and more. God Bless you Beverlee and Bright Futures Farms. I pray you win this competition because you deserve it! You guys are wonderful.

I have not adopted from Bright Futures Farm but would in a heartbeat if I had the space! I have helped them by donating money for them to rescue the poor horses from the auctions and to help with the hay. I live too far away to do any physical help but through facebook I have come to admire them greatly with all the work they do. I hope to start rescuing horses myself in the near future when we have built some more stables and cleared some more land. I am confident that if I need any help or advise Bev at Bright Futures Farm will be there! Thank you, you are amazing~

In 2001, we adopted our first horse from Bev at Bright Futures. She made sure that the horse we adopted fit our family, and was always available to offer advice and answer questions. Since then, we adopted a second horse from her and have stayed in touch over the years. Bev cares so much about the horses in her care, putting them before herself. I am proud to know Bev and am so glad there are people like her who make it their life's work to help these wonderful animals.

I have watched them take in and rescue horses in need. They are a GREAT rescue!! The horses in their care are given he best medical attention and care needed until they are adopted. Thy also have hoses that can not be adopted that they will care for the rest of their lives.

Six years I adopted a retired Thorogubred from Brigh Futures Farm Everything about Beverlee Dee's operation impressed me. She rescues neglected or unwanted animals and gives them great care and affection. She deserves all the support she can get.

I have both fostered and adopted from Bright Futures. Bev is wonderful to work with and goes above and beyond to extend a home to horses and animals in need and makes sure that when they are adopted they go to save and loving, forever homes. I would not hesitate to donate to this organization.

I sadly Iost my beloved mare who was 38 yrs old. I was searching for a companion for my remaining horse Brody & found Bright Futures Farm on the internet. I called Bev Dee to learn about her organization. What a great organization! I was so impressed with Bright Futures Farm . Bev worked very hard to find me the "right" horse. I am currently fostering a wonderful thoroughbred named Bullet from Bright Futures. He and Brody have really bonded & it has eased the lost of my old mare for both Brody & I. God Bless Bev Dee & Bright Futures.

I first contacted Bright Futures Farm leader Beverlee Dee when I was looking to help by fostering or adopting a rescue who would keep my retiring horse company at my farm. She was terrific help via email, and though she did not have an appropriate horse for me to foster/adopt at that point, it was clear in all of her communnications with me how much and how well she cared for the horses she rescues.

This group has really been a godsend to the "unwanted" horses. I follow her on facebook and she truly cares about the horses and their needs.. She tirelessly looks for homes, supplies, and holds fundraising for the horses who would otherwise be dead or suffering. Bev truly is an awesome person who motivates others to care!

I adopted an Appaloosa horse from Bright Futures Farm. This is a wonderful place for horses and they do a great job at making sure the horses are fostered in a safe home. I was impressed that I had to fill out a 5 page application and they called my references. This tells me that they really care about the horses and want only the best homes. When my husband got cancer and we could no longer afford the horse we adopted, Bright Futures paid her the horses medication until they could find him another home. Jake was a very kind and loving horse and I was glad that Bright Futures worked with me to find him a home. It is a very special place and Bev Dee is a very special caregiver.

I adopted a horse through Bright Futures Farm. The experience was amazing. The horse i adopted Ali was a special needs horse who required ongoing medication. They were able to search around for the best price for his medication. Anytime after the adoption i had a question I was able to call and if needed directed to someone with more expertise. They truely put the animals first and wanting them to receive the best care possible. The adoption process was easy yet they looked into the application in its entire to ensure the horse was going to a good home. They were very honest and forthcoming in all regards to the animal I was adopting.
Amazing agency who works with amazing foster farms.

Bev Dee, The founder and mainstay of Bright Futures Farm is amazing. She puts her charges comfort and their needs before her own. She not only rescues and cares for horses, but she rescues cats and dogs as well. She is tireless and cares for them 24/7 many days all alone. Bright Futures is in a very rural area and there are few volunteers.
I asked her to check out a situation in NY for me, I was 10 hours away from where the horses were and she made time to go and check them
out for me.

WONDERFUL Place!! Bev is very helpful and knows a lot about horses and their needs.

Bright Futures Farm is an EXCELLENT organization! They rescue horses in need - horses that have been abused, starved and neglected - and successfully rehabilitate them and find them loving, forever homes. Many of the horses they save are from the auction pipeline, so Bright Futures rescues them from being slaughtered in Canada or Mexico.

I have worked with Bright Futures via internet and some on the phone. They are very determined to save horses from neglect,abuse, slaughter and just helping to rehome from people who can no longer care for their equines.I have the upmost respect for the organisation. I have donated money to their cause, saving horses at auction to prevent them from going to slaughter.I have personally drove to private homes to check on horses for them to ensure the horses, they BFF, were overseeing until they were rehomed.

Bev is the heart and soul of Bright Futures Farm, her steadfast dedication and hard work ensure that countless horses have a bright future in a wonderful home. She has made it her goal to do what it takes to help the animals whose lives she touches and I she is succeeding!

This is a charity whose focus is caring for abused, injured, unwanted horses and where possible finding new homes for them. Recently they expanded their efforts to include cats & dogs. Bright Futures Farm receives no government support and is totally dependent on donations from people who believe in their mission and love animals to continue their efforts. There are no paid employees, including Beverly Dee and ALL donations go towards the care of the animals. I am proud to say I am a financial supporter of Bright Futures Farm and I recommend them as worthy of your financial support too.

In these troubling economic times folks are struggling with choosing between putting food on their table or taking care of their animals. Needless to say the human food comes first. Consequently Rescues and Shelters are being inundated with animals. Now if all these animals were cats or dogs - it would be much easier to find space for them - they however are not - they are Equids ( Horses, Donkeys, Mules, Ponies and the like) and they require a fair amount of space, and fair amount of feed, not to mention the assundry care - veterinarian, farrier, equine dentist. You cannot just throw a horse out into a pasture and forget about them.
Because of the overwhelming abundance of horses in danger of heading to Auction House feedlots/slaughter pens, there have been many many "rescues" pop up overnight - and the majority of overnight ones are bogus. It is very easy to say you are a rescue, what it is not as easy to do is actually rescue these animals and take care of them 24/7 365 days a week. This is where Bright Futures Farm has stepped up to the plate. They take in the forgotten, the neglected, the owners down on luck horses. Unfortunately they CANNOT do it alone they rely on donations and volunteers. One horse - with no medical issues - who lives in your backyard - so no board fee, and proper care costs an average of $1500 a year . Multiply that by the number of horses the rescue has and that is a phenominal amount of money. Bottom line is - they need your help. I am a foster for Brite Futures Farm - this means I am fostering a horse for them - he is a 11 y/o Standardbred gelding who won over $213,000 in his racing career, but he is more than that, he is a horse that holds a piece of my heart. I couldnt fathom what his life would have turned out to be had Brite Futures not stepped up to the plate to help him. Sometimes you do the right thing because its the right thing to do. Awarding this deserving rescue with this money - IS the right thing to do.

Beverlee Dee is absolutely professional and runs a top-notch equine rescue organization. Our group evaluated Bright Futures Farm before becoming associated with Bright Futures Farm and found that they not only take EXCELLENT care of their horses, but also hold to every legal requirement in their fundraising and financials. They are completely transparent and honest in everything they do. This is an excellent organization in every way!

Bright Futures Farm would not exist were it not for the dedication of one woman, Beverly Dee, who has devoted herself to the preservation and protection of horses which have been, or are about to be, discarded. She devotes endless hours of her life to save the lives of these beautiful yet unfortunate creatures which, in return, enrich the lives of those with whom they come in contact. Beverly expends endless time and energy to rescue these animals and provide the means for the public to view and make a choice to adopt or at a minimum, foster. She is as caring as one in this role could possibly be and just as careful not to place the animal into the wrong hands. Her work is admirable, and her devotion knows no boundaries as she is there to help whenever an animal is in need. I am grateful to her for making it possible for me to be united with a horse in her program. Despite the near 800 mile distance between us, I feel like I have known her like a friend and neighbor. She always finds the time to respond to my questions promptly and provide good advice. She is unquestionably a most remarkable woman and I look up to her for carrying out a dream that I cannot live, but can enjoy seeing the end result through her endless dedication.

We were considering getting horses of our own and wanted to gain knowledge and experience with them before we adopted. We volunteered to work on the farm and have learned loads of valuable information. Bev is very knowledgeable about horses and their care and so very dedicated to making their every moment better than the last. She is patient and loving and above all competent and very careful with every decision made regarding each horse individually.

Beverlee Dee is a most devoted and caring individual. She has made and continues to make a profound difference in the lives of the many horses who have found their way to Bright Futures Farm. Bev is kind, honest, compassionate and knowledgeable. She will go above and beyond whenever a horse is in need to ensure that each is granted a second chance at life.

We learned of Bev's work through our daughter and her adoption of a rescued Thoroughbred racing horse.Liberty Pike was headed to the slaughterhouse before Bev took him. Her work is amazing and we have been promoting her farm and her endeavours ever since. She runs a great organization and we love telling people all over the country to help support her work.

Beverlee Dee is one of the most exceptional people I have ever met. She not only makes a profound difference in the lives of the horses who are lucky enough to find her, she makes a profound difference in the lives of the people who are lucky enough to find her. Bev is kind, generous, patient, knowledgeable and principled. I have learned (and continue to learn) a tremendous amount from Bev not just about what it means to be a good horseperson, but what it means to be a good PERSON. My horse, Liberty Pike, and I are both so much better off having had the good fortune to know Bev.

Bev D = Bev "Dedication" Not only does she provide fantastic care for her charges, she has particular standards her volunteers and fosters must meet (or she'll teach these standards). Bev inspires passion for her cause and willfully shares her expectations, goals and the journey to accomplishing these tasks. This compassionate person also puts countless time and effort into assisting and networking with other rescues and individuals on top of everything she must do to maintain BFF. Bev is as dedicated as any person I've ever met and I only hope there are others willing to follow in her hoof prints.

I have been working with Bright Futures Farm for the past 7 years and it is a wonderful organization. My family and I have helped to care for and re-home several horses and have even adopted three. Bev takes great care in making good matches between the horses and theirprospective adoptors. Her care and concern do not end after placement either. One of the horses we adopted required extensive medical care including multiple surgeries and hospitalizations resulting in a $15,000+ veterinary bill and Bev has worked with us extensively to organize fundraisers and raise the money needed to save his life. She is a wonderful person doing some great work helping these horses.

Bev is a very caring woman who has dedicated her life to helping horses. She works tirelessly to ensure that all of the animals that are involved with Bright Futures Farm have the best available care not only while at the rescue and foster homes, but also when adoption matches are made.