American Standardbred Adoption Program

S6039 Pedretti Lane De Soto, Wisconsin 54624

Other Animals

About this shelter

American Standardbred Adoption Program in De Soto, WI

The American Standardbred Adoption Program (ASAP) is a nonprofit animal shelter based in De Soto, Wisconsin, located in Vernon County, where three other animal shelters or rescues are also based, and sits roughly 80 miles northwest of Rochester, MN. ASAP is run entirely by volunteers and is dedicated to giving Standardbred harness racing horses a second chance, serving the midwest harness racing industry across Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan. It helps around 100 horses per year through adoption, fostering, and sponsorship, taking in horses that are often fresh off the racing circuit, exercised regularly, and vet-checked with current Coggins tests. The organization is endorsed by groups such as the Illinois Harness Horseman's Association and relies on donations of money, supplies, and volunteer time to cover veterinary care, farrier costs, and daily upkeep for the horses in its care.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Applicants review the adoption FAQs and submit an adoption application form, can meet available horses (e.g., at Saturday farm open houses) by contacting ASAP, and after adopting must send in a vet check form.

Service area: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan (plus other states)
County: Vernon County
Animals served: Other Animals