EPONA'S PATH, INC.
FORT MEADE, FLORIDA

       Right now, the rescue is filled to overflowing and desperately needs more space.  Because the operation has grown too large for its founders to support solely on their income, the rescue's ability to carry our its mission is limited.  In 2011, Epona's Path became a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.  This allows the rescue to seek support from the community it serves, and with this capability and the help of the local citizens, Epona's Path will be able to maintain and grow its horse rescue operations long into the future.        Epona's Path has a philosophy that getting rescued once is enough.  For that reason, horses stay in Epona's barns and under their care for however long it takes to find them exactly the right permanent situation.  In order to optimize each horse's chance of finding them their perfect forever home, Epona's Path places a strong emphasis on training.  Each horse is trained by professionals to have good ground manners, stand for the farrier, be groomed, lead and lunge.  During their initial training, each horse is evaluated for their strengths, weaknesses, interests and capabilities and subsequent training is tailored to suit their unique capabilities.  Most of our horses are started on trail riding, as this activity is the most pleasant for the horse and rider, places low to no physical and psychological stress on the horse, and provides an excellent opportunity for the horse and rider to relax and bond.  Horses that show a keen interest and capability in other activities have the opportunity to learn other disciplines such as jumping, hunt seat, saddle seat and driving. is a Florida 501(c)3, non-profit, all-volunteer organization that is dedicated to saving horses of all ages and breeds from slaughter, abuse, abandonment and neglect.  We support our community by partnering with Animal Care and Control services, as well as local Humane Societies, the ASPCA and other rescue organizations to provide shelter, food, veterinary care, training, rehabilitation and sanctuary to horses, and foals who have no where else to go. We have a strong focus on public education and national advocacy aimed at preventing the cycle of abuse, cruelty and neglect.  The horses at Epona's Path find loving forever homes, with carefully selected adopters, or remain with us forever at Epona's Sanctuary.