Our Mission

How to Contribute?

Every Little Bit Helps!

You can support us in a few ways:

• Shop & Donate: When you purchase any item from our website, a small percentage of your purchase goes directly to helping our marsh tacky horses.

• Direct Contributions: You can also make donations through our website, PayPal, Venmo, or via check or cash.

All the details on how to donate can be found under the “Purchase & Donate” or “Donation” tabs at the top of our website.

What is a Marsh Tacky?

The Marsh Tacky is an endangered breed of horse native to the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia. Known for their resilience and ability to navigate marshy terrain, they were historically used for plantation work and cattle herding. The breed is recognized as the South Carolina State Heritage Horse and Georgia State Heritage Horse due to its historical significance and unique contribution to the region’s culture. Today, efforts are underway to preserve this rare and noble breed, ensuring that the Marsh Tacky continues to thrive for generations to come.

Does the foundation take horses of other breeds?

At this time, our foundation is solely dedicated to the preservation and care of Marsh Tacky horses. While we understand the importance of helping all horses in need, the Marsh Tacky breed is critically endangered, and our efforts are focused on ensuring its survival. The unique challenges faced by this breed require our full attention, and we believe that our resources are best spent protecting and rehabilitating these rare horses. We truly appreciate your interest in supporting the welfare of all horses, and encourage you to explore other organizations that focus on helping horses of various breeds.

How to become a Foster?

Interested in fostering a Marsh Tacky? We’re always looking for compassionate, capable homes to help us provide safety and care for these rare horses.

To become a foster:

1. Fill out and submit our Foster Application Form for review.

2. Our board of directors will carefully review your application to ensure a good match for both you and the horse.

3. Each foster home must complete a virtual photo tour or in-person inspection of the property where the horse will be housed.

4. Approved fosters are required to renew their application at the beginning of each year and update any changes in property, contact, or care details.

Fostering is a serious commitment, and we want to ensure each Marsh Tacky receives the best possible environment. If you feel called to help preserve this incredible breed, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your foster application to marshtackyfoundation@gmail.com.

Tap HERE for our foster application

How to Request assistance?

We understand that everyone may need help at times, and this is a safe space to reach out. Our team is here to support you in any way we can. Assistance may include, but is not limited to, veterinary care, feed support, farrier services, or emergency transport.

To request help, please complete our request for assistance form and submit it to marshtackyfoundation@gmail.com. We are committed to reviewing each request with care and compassion.

How to surrender a Marsh Tacky?

We understand that surrendering a horse is an incredibly difficult and emotional decision. Our priority is the safety, well-being, and dignity of every horse that comes into our care. If you find yourself unable to care for your horse, we are here to help guide you through the process with compassion and understanding.

Please submit a surrender form with all information pertinent to your situation. We will review it as soon as possible and get back to you promptly to discuss the next steps.

PLEASE SUBMIT ANY FORMS TO MARSHTACKYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM WITH THE SUBJECT THAT APPLIES TO THE FORM BEING SUBMITTED