The Exceller Fund

MISSION STATEMENT

"Providing a Future Beyond the Finish Line"
The Exceller Fund works to transition Thoroughbred horses to a second career off the track. The Exceller Fund acquires horses that might be at risk for slaughter and cares for them until an adoptive home is found or retirement for a few horses when sponsorship is provided. The Exceller Fund also works to facilitate the placement of Thoroughbreds with local horse rescue organizations. We work with many other organizations in any capacity we can in order to save as many Thoroughbreds as possible.

Board of Directors

Gary Contessa
Bonnie Mizrahi
Cory M. Williams, DVM
Liane Crossley
Melissa Miller
Billy Huntington

Officers:

Gary Contessa, President
Nicole Smith, Executive Director & Corporate Secretary
Bonnie Mizrahi, Treasurer

Honorary Board

Steve Haskin, Senior Contributor, The Bloodhorse
Barbara Livingston, Photographer, Eclipse Award Winner
Hallie McEvoy, noted Author of Genuine Risk, Showing for Beginners, and Horse Show Judging for Beginners
Lorna Coyle, DVM - Otter Creek Equine Associates, Virginia

What We Do

The Exceller Fund is an organization of more than 100 racing fans and horse lovers who make a commitment to care for our horses who are making their transition off the racetrack. Our members are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and stay in touch through e-mail and our bi-monthly electronic newsletters. Members participate by voting on the fund's activities and on the horses we purchase.

At the beginning of every month, members send their donation to The Exceller Fund, Inc.. These monthly donations are used to care for our horses until they are adopted into a permanent home. The minimum donation per member is $15 per month. Any remaining money is put into a special rescue fund, which is used for purchasing new horses in need of a loving home.

The Fund also sells or auctions items, such as Exceller T-shirts, hand-made stuffed animals, hard-to-find books about Thoroughbreds and racing, and Thoroughbred art and photographs. Links to available items can be viewed at The Exceller Fund Gift Shop.