LEGACY

Akindale was established in 2006 by the late John Hettinger, who was not only a well-known fixture in the New York racing community but also a true pioneer in the essential and important area of thoroughbred aftercare. As a passionate and dedicated advocate for horses, Hettinger committed hundreds of acres of his cherished Akindale Farm to create a safe and welcoming haven specifically for former thoroughbred racehorses. The horses he loved so deeply now have a nurturing home and the promising prospect of a new and fulfilling future on the land he cherished with an equally profound passion and an unwavering commitment to their well-being.

DEDICATION

Akindale is a small, yet extraordinary nonprofit organization located on 310 scenic acres of Quaker Hill in the picturesque mid-Hudson Valley region of Pawling, New York. With a community of over 100 former Thoroughbred racehorses currently in our dedicated care, we strive to provide them with the highest quality of life. Our primary focus is on the long-term care and well-being of the Thoroughbreds in our program, ensuring their safety and allowing them to enjoy their days peacefully in the rolling fields of Akindale.

SUPPORT

We cannot do this without your help! You have the power to directly impact the lives of the majestic, huge-in-heart retired Thoroughbred racehorses at Akindale by assisting us in funding their essential needs, which include nutrition, health care, hoof care, and their overall well-being. Your support plays a vital role in ensuring they receive the quality of life they deserve. Please join us in preserving and expanding the mission and scope of this extraordinary haven for horses located in the beautiful heart of the Hudson Valley. Your contribution makes a difference!

Thank you to our supporters!

  • Black and white badge with a zigzag border, featuring a horse head graphic, the text 'Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance,' the years '2025 & 2026,' and a banner reading 'Accredited Organization'.

    Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

  • Graphic with a red heart, a white horse silhouette, and black and red text about a philanthropy scholarship for 2025.

    Thoroughbred Charities of America

  • NYRA logo featuring a stylized horse head in navy, white, and red colors.

    NYRA

  • Logo of NYBREDs.com with text 'NYBREDs.com' and 'New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund'

    NY Breds

  • A logo with a red circle background featuring a person and a horse, with the text 'Take the Lead' and 'Thoroughbred Retirement Program'.

    Take The Lead

  • Beyond the Wire logo with stylized maroon eagle and text 'beyond the wire' in black and yellow, with maroon banner reading 'Maryland Thoroughbred Aftercare'

    Beyond The Wire

  • A black silhouette of a person standing next to a large plant, which is in front of a wall. The person is wearing a hat.

    Nutrena Grain

  • A close-up photo of a horse's face with a dark background. Overlaid is the logo and contact information for Eastern Hay, a hay supplier in Pawling, NY.

    Eastern Hay

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