About Our Event
The idea for the Horsepower for Horses Charity Ride started with lifelong motorcycle enthusiast Michael Ross. “I first learned of Last Chance Coral from my daughter Lauren who has loved horses since she started walking. Through Lauren, I learned the sad truth of horse abuse and the practice of breeding horses simply so that the mother can be leased out as a nurse mare. This leaves hundreds or even thousands of foals every year to be sold at auction to slaughter houses.” Last Chance Corral offers hope, shelter, and the opportunity for a better life to horses in need of refuge.
“One Saturday afternoon I wandered into local motorcycle shop in Central Ohio looking for assistance and or sponsorship.” said Ross.” Next thing I know, we have assembled a team dedicated to the success of this ride with a sincere commitment to help the horses.”
Last Chance Corral is a Federally designate 501(c)3 non-profit
organization located in Athens, OH The LCC has received many honors
including the American Veterinary Medical Association Humane Award and
The Rio Vista Hank Award. The staff at the farm work to alleviate
the suffering and senseless slaughter of domestic equine and to provide
an environment for rehabilitation and carefully selected
adoptive homes that are appropriate for each horse's individual needs
and abilities.
For more information about Last Chance Corral please visit
www.lastchancecorral.org.
The “Horsepower For Horses” charity motorcycle event has been organized
to support the farms foal rescue program.