LOPE provides Texas racehorses with opportunities for new careers after their racing days are over.
LOPE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that partners with the Texas racing industry to help find racehorses of all breeds new homes through its ranch adoption facility and racehorse listing services.
News & Updates
July 9, 2009LOPE "Retraining Racehorses" DVD Project
LOPE will be filming a DVD this October on Retraining Racehorses featuring western horsemanship guru, Tom Curtin. Several ex-racehorses will be featured in the DVD. We plan to show how different types of ex-racers adapt to being restarted under saddle. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Learn more »
June 21, 2009New LOPE Book Coming Soon!
Beyond the Homestretch tells the stories of many memorable LOPE horses and what they taught author and LOPE executive director, Lynn Reardon. The book will be available in November at bookstores everywhere (and for pre-order now on Amazon). A portion of proceeds will directly support LOPE. Learn more »
May 13, 20092009 Benefit Horse Show a Big Success
The third-annual LOPE Benefit Horse Show was a big success, with over $8600 raised! We'd like to thank everyone who came out to support LOPE at the show, with an extra big appreciation to Chrissy and JD Fink of Lazy F Ponies, Kristi Boyd of Trinity Hill Farm, Judy Marchman, Equine Express (our arena sponsors) and Diamond F Arena for providing such a wonderful venue. View photos »
Recent Blog Posts
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July 6, 2009
Success Story: Proper Music
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June 21, 2009
Update on Catalissa
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June 17, 2009
Success Story: Tricky Storm
