Our Mission
To transition Thoroughbreds from racing to new productive careers using the gentle techniques of natural horsemanship. Through our programs ACTT Naturally engages the horse human bond, facilitating mutual growth and positive transformation.
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What We Do
Learn more →How we help Thoroughbreds and people together.
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Success Stories
Learn more →Read about how our Thoroughbreds have found bright futures.
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How You Can Help
Learn more →Tax deductible donations and volunteering.
Valerie Buck
Our Founder
Valerie Buck founded ACTT Naturally in 2013, after many years of repurposing off-track-Thoroughbreds. She worked 28 years in the Thoroughbred racing industry, and while she worked in top stables, sitting aboard some of the best horses in her generation, she also found value in horses no longer able to compete. Valerie uses the same patient touch she had for champions to retrain forgotten horses. She’s found success locating forever homes and useful careers for many horses.
Our Mission
To transition Thoroughbreds from racing to new productive careers using the gentle techniques of natural horsemanship. Through our programs ACTT Naturally engages the horse human bond, facilitating mutual growth and positive transformation.
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What We Do
Learn more →How we help Thoroughbreds and people together.
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Success Stories
Learn more →Read about how our Thoroughbreds have found bright futures.
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How You Can Help
Learn more →Tax deductible donations and volunteering.
Our Founder - Valerie Buck
Valerie Buck founded ACTT Naturally in 2013, after many years of repurposing off-track-Thoroughbreds. She worked 28 years in the Thoroughbred racing industry, and while she worked in top stables, sitting aboard some of the best horses in her generation, she also found value in horses no longer able to compete. Valerie uses the same patient touch she had for champions to retrain forgotten horses. She’s found success locating forever homes and useful careers for many horses.
“Valerie Buck is an extraordinary and outstanding horsewoman. Her dedication and care to the welfare of the horses is second to none. She has a marvelous feel for what each horse needs and a work ethic to carry it out.”
- D. Wayne Lukas
Hall of Fame Trainer
Dana Rosen
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“Valerie Buck is an extraordinary and outstanding horsewoman. Her dedication and care to the welfare of the horses is second to none. She has a marvelous feel for what each horse needs and a work ethic to carry it out.”
- D. Wayne Lukas, Hall of Fame Trainer
Dana Rosen
“Valerie Buck is an extraordinary and outstanding horsewoman. Her dedication and care to the welfare of the horses is second to none. She has a marvelous feel for what each horse needs and a work ethic to carry it out.”
- D. Wayne Lukas, Hall of Fame Trainer
Dana Rosen
"I knew Valerie through much of her career in the racing industry. Her compassion and understanding of these athletes make her a natural for transitioning off track Thoroughbreds. Her work ethic and passion will carry ACTT Naturally to success."
– Todd Pletcher. All time money earning Thoroughbred trainer, former employer and friend of Valerie.
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“I want to thank you for donating to ACTT Naturally so that I could have the privilege of attending this meaningful, empowering program. I had a feeling of true peace connecting wth the horses. ACTT Naturally’s horses and staff are wonderful”
- Air Force Lt. Col Sherrie M, served in Afghanistan
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“Valerie has always had a huge heart and loves all animals! Its good to know that we have friends that take of these great thoroughbred warriors after their racing days are finished. Love ya Valerie, keep up the great work you are doing.”
-Randy K Bradshaw
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“I also want to give much credit to Valerie and Jamie for guiding me through working with Butter and teaching so much more than how to be with horses again. They truly create a sacred space that offers the comfort and acceptance that makes doing this type of discovery so much easier and fullfilling. I would love to see every women get to experience this type of growth and healing!”
- Laurie O. workshop 4-16
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"ACTT Naturally was an amazing experience! The concept of horses sensing my energy got me in touch with “what is my energy?” “What am I radiating?” The horses’ behavior in response to my directions and energy really forces oneself to be in touch with self. Don’t miss this experience! Lessons and self relations for life."
-Linda Y., Air Force Veteran
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"What a great opportunity! I encourage all women young and old to come out to Long Shadows Farm and enjoy these wonderful people. Valerie Buck and her volunteers offer an amazing opportunity to experience a trusting relationship with off-track thoroughbred horses. I am a disabled Gulf War veteran with a number of medical conditions – I forgot all about these issues with the horses. I have PTSD, I am a survivor of military sexual Trauma but thanks to these horses help I am learning to trust again. I am moving forward and I am facing my fears."
-Penny D., ACTT Naturally program participant
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"I continue to reflect on and grow from my experiences at ACTT Naturally, constantly translating and transferring the wisdom gained that day to my daily life. From your original dream to the manifestation in the barn that day, this program is infused with a transformative soul consciousness. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
– Rachel. An ACTT Naturally participant
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