What We Do
Founded as an extension of Enchantment Equitreks’ work with rescue horses, EERC is a rehabilitation program for racehorses in the Southwest.
Our Mission
Enchantment Equine Rehabilitation Center strives to provide retired racehorses with meaningful second careers as trail horses. Many racehorses successfully move from the track to show ring; however, there are numerous quarterhorses and throughbreds that may not have the mindset or a minor injury that prevents them from excelling in this type of work. We want to catch those equines before they slip through the cracks and provide professional care and training to become willing and happy trail companions.
Our Method
Time. We understand that many of these athletes will need time to transition to a new lifestyle and may be recovering from mild injuries or possibly neglect. We offer the time needed for rehabilitation, instead of setting a timeline.
Communication. We open a new way of communicating with our horses through clear body language, precise voice cues, distinct boundaries, and respectful leadership.
Building a new skill set. Trail riding requires a whole different aptitude, involving quiet transitions, moving the shoulder, ribs, and hip separately, approaching obstacles thoughtfully, and being confident in varying situations.
Adoption. Our ultimate goal is to help the EERC horses find their forever homes. We will be updating the adoption page with horses ready to hit the trail with you.
Our Advocoacy
Hands-on clinics. EERC will be offering horsemanship clinics covering the basics of equine/human communication and leadership. These courses are designed to study the horse’s natural language, learn valuable communication skills and techniques, and create a safer and more confident partnership with your horse.
Educational Materials. Education is our number one priority in horse rehabilitation advocacy. We will be building a library of online videos and articles from our own trainers and others we have learned from.
Partnerships. EERC is proud to partner with Enhantment Equitreks, a horseback riding vaction business with a long standing relationship with horse rescue work, and Enchantment EquiYoga, an equine yoga program. We look forward to expanding our partnership list to include entities such as the New Mexico Horseman’s Association.