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LOPE helps at-risk racehorses find second careers, while inspiring young people through horsemanship education.

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Inspired by the classical horsemanship philosophy of Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt and others, our work is guided by eight core values.
Why We Do What We Do

Programs

LOPE helps at-risk racehorses find second careers, while inspiring young people through horsemanship education.

How We Do What We Do

Support

LOPE is a 501(c)(3) Texas charity and relies solely upon the generous support of our donors to carry out our mission.

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LOPE Texas (LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers)
LOPE Texas (LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers)

We waited till #GivinBella Luna Equestrianthis awesome video! Janet of Bella Luna Equestrian adopted her beloved OTTB Luna from LOPE. Luna not only is a horse show champion, she is truly part of Janet's family. From the moment they met, Janet and Luna chose each other. They are a wonderful team -- and a shining example of how one special ex-racehorse can bring so much to your life (and family). We especially love this video because it gives a great shout-out to our wonderful Grand SponsScissortail Hill Equestrianse Show -- the FABULOUS Scissortail Hill Equestrian!! ... See MoreSee Less

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LOPE Horses

These are the LOPE horses either currently in the LOPE Academy, rehabilitating or up for adoption. View all

LOPE Blog

Recent posts from the blog featuring posts about the LOPE horses, horsemanship and other Tales from the LOPE Ranch.

Cowboys Film Screening Benefit Event

November 3rd, 2019

SORRY — THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT LOPE is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a private screening of the documentary Cowboys at 7pm on Thursday, December 5 [...]

What a LOPE Internship Means to Parents

November 1st, 2019

Jewel has been a LOPE intern since the summer. Here’s a wonderful quote from her mother about the LOPE internship: “My daughter was given the opportunity to become a LOPE [...]

Poised for Impact

October 31st, 2019

Youth and Warhorse Education Programs at the Tipping Point Big changes start with small steps. Each small step builds on the next one. Progress seems slow. Then suddenly momentum takes [...]

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