2026: Year of the Horse

We’re celebrating the Year of the Horse all year long at the ARL’s Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch, where equines and other barn pets are given the second chance they deserve. Read on to find out how you can make a difference for horses and barn pets at the ARL.

Donate

Watch to see your impact!

Transforming the Future of Animal Rescue

Contribute to our capital campaign to expand our barn program and create a much-needed Rescue Intake & Rehabilitation Center.

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How you can help horses in need!

These items help us provide for the horses at the ARL Second Chance Ranch. These items will help to assist with their feedings, provide medical care, and support our team with grooming.

Prefer to give in a different way? A gift of any amount helps provide essential care for the equines in our care —just reference “Horse care items” when donating online.

Other ways to make a difference

Adopt

Explore available horses and barn pets

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Learn more about the adoption process

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Volunteer

Our Second Chance Ranch Attendant Volunteers assist the ranch staff with feeding, cleaning, projects around the ranch, and other vital tasks. Interested in volunteering? Sign up today!

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Foster

Fostering a barn animal is not only a rewarding experience for the human, but it also gives roosters, pigs, horses, and others a change of environment where they can continue to thrive until they are adopted.

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