OUR VOLUNTEERS





Volunteers are the heart and soul of Sleeping Fox Farm Thoroughbred Rescue. Without them we could not do all the things that we do. If you would like to learn more about how you can help.

Please contact Angie or Gary.



Stefanie Sills



Stephanie grew up in Vermont riding under Advanced-level eventer John Bourgoin's guidance. At the age of 15 she found her horse Bird and competed him through the Intermediate-level of Eventing before deploying with the United States Military. Since then Stephanie has worked for Advanced-level Eventers including Jenn Simmons and Sharon White. She also has trained multiple green and off-the-track horses by introducing them to Eventing before selling them. Stephanie is the principle trainer for Sleeping Fox Farm and is currently developing and competing many young Thoroughbreds in the sport of Eventing.



Sina Jenkins



Sina met and fell in love with the horses at SFFTR when she had her high school senior pictures taken here with some of our horses. She has been volunteering with us ever since and is now a show groom and our lead farm organizer.



Elaina Maze



Elaina grew up in Northern Ohio and began riding at the age of 7 with renowned Reining horse trainer Marcia Hignett. She rode, trained, and competed American Quarter Horses eventually working with NCHA judge Ron Frayley and NRHA Limited Non-Pro World Champion Tom Sumpter. She became involved with off-the-track Thoroughbreds and Eventing after meeting Angie & Gary through her previous job working at Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. She also created and maintains our website.



Kelly Rutledge



Kelly grew up in Western Maryland riding and is a current volunteer and fundraiser for Sleeping Fox Farm Thoroughbred Rescue as well as mom to our Eventing Team rider Aislinn.



Aislinn Rutledge



Aislinn is a working student and member of the Eventing Team. She is the proud owner of 2 off-the-track Thoroughbreds that she has competed in multiple disciplines.



Laura Kelly



Laura is an passionate equestrian and volunteer.



Amanda Buzbee



Amanda is a avid horse lover and one of our newest volunteers. She has quickly become our fundraising guru.



our Partners, Sponsors & fellow advocates





Our main goal is to keep our clients happy.



The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation



Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s mission to save Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter.




Virginia Tech Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center


The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier, full-service equine hospital located in Leesburg, Virginia, offering advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services with specialists in internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and surgery.



A Home For Every Horse


A Home for Every Horse was created in 2011 to provide a resource for 501(c)(3) horse rescue organizations

to help connect rescue horses in need of homes, with people looking for horses. Rescue organizations can list their horses for free on Equine.com, the world’s largest horse marketplace, where they can be seen by 300,000 visitors each month.



Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program


The Jockey Club created the Thoroughbred Incentive Program to encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding, T.I.P. offers incentives for competition horses, recreational horses, young riders and Thoroughbreds in a non-competitive second career as well as a Championship horse show.​



National Thoroughbred Association Aftercare Program


The 501 (c) (3) non-profit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retire, retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding.




Unwanted Horse Coalition


The Unwanted Horse Coalition is a broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together under the American Horse Council to educate the horse industry about the problem of the unwanted horse. They provide information for existing and prospective owners, breeders, sellers, and horse organizations regarding the long-term responsibilities of owning and caring for horses, as well as focusing on the opportunities available for these horses.




Jockey Club



The Jockey Club is an organization dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, and in the course of the ensuing 100-plus years it has earned widespread recognition as an industry leader for its active involvement in vital industry it vital industry issues as well as its proficiency as a technology solutions and information provider.



USEA - United States Eventing Association


The mission of the USEA is to advance the sport of eventing through education of riders, trainers, officials and organizers, with the health and well-being of the horse of paramount importance. The association strives to make the sport of eventing safe, fun, fair and affordable to all who join our ranks.

The USEA recognizes more than 250 events throughout the U.S. that host nearly 42,000 entries per year.


Animal Connections
Equine & Canine Massage Therapy & Photonic Light Therapy


Animal Connections specializes in Equine and Canine Massage therapy and Photonic Light Therapy for the purpose of performance enhancement, rehabilitation, and maintenance. Regular bodywork leads to the continued health and well being of the animal.



American Horse Council


The American Horse Council is a non-profit corporation organized in 1969 to represent the horse industry in Washington before Congress and the federal regulatory agencies.




American Association of Equine Practioners



The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) was founded in 1954 and their mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.



Devoucoux custom saddles



www.devoucoux.com




Sagmae custom equestrian gear



www.sagmae.com



River City Farm & Pet Supply



www.RiverCityFarmAnd

PetSupply.com



Rappahannock Cellars



www. Rappahannock Cellars.com



NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance Aftercare



www.ntraaftercare.com




.



.



.



.



.



.



.



.



Sleeping Fox Farm Thoroughbred Rescue


CALL TODAY: (304)268-0021