A Lifeline for Retired Racehorses: Custom Pipe & Fabrication Helps Bring Water to After the Homestretch Arizona

We’re proud to support After the Homestretch Arizona, a North Phoenix nonprofit rehoming retired racehorses. Together with the groundwater community and generous donors, we helped fund a dedicated well to provide clean, reliable water—every day.

Key Highlights

  • $45,000 raised to build a dedicated well

  • Reliable, sustainable water for horses and caregivers

  • Drilled to approximately 800 feet; producing 25+ gallons per minute

  • Pump hookup scheduled the week of November 10

Project Impact

From rationing water to ensuring long-term sustainability, the new well is a game-changer for the sanctuary.

Here are the key milestones that made it possible:

  • Raised: $45K — #WaterforWarriors goal reached
  • Depth: ~800 ft — Final drilled depth

  • Water Level: ~550–570 ft — Encountered water

  • Yield: 25+ gpm — Skytech initial report

Project Timeline

Aug 21, 2025

Water for Warriors Campaign Begins

After the Homestretch Arizona launches #WaterforWarriors to fund a dedicated water well for retired racehorses and on-site caregivers.

Sep 18 , 2025

Funding Milestone & Permits

Initial funds secured to begin the well. Permit applications submitted and awaiting approval to mobilize drilling.

Oct 9 , 2025

CP&F Donation Delivered

Custom Pipe & Fabrication presents a donation check to accelerate the project.

Oct 11, 2025

Goal Reached: $45K Raised

The campaign hits its goal, and construction begins. Reliable, clean water is now in sight for every horse, every day.

Oct 15, 2025

Drilling Begins

Crews mobilize on site to start drilling the new well.

Oct 16 , 2025

Progress Update

Reached 420 feet with about 400 feet to go—steady progress toward target depth.

Oct 17 , 2025

They Hit Water

Water encountered during drilling — a major milestone for the sanctuary.

Oct 22, 2025

Well Drilled, Pump Hookup Next

Well drilled to approximately 800 feet; water encountered at 550–570 feet with more than 25 gallons per minute at the time of drilling. Pump installation scheduled the week of November 10.

Nov 10, 2025

Well Operational

Water well is in place and servicing the horses and entire ranch.

About After the Homestretch Arizona

After the Homestretch Arizona (ATHA) is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) organization in North Phoenix dedicated to transitioning off-the-track Thoroughbreds into new careers and loving homes. Learn more about their mission, success stories, and ways to help at afterthehomestretchaz.org.

How Custom Pipe & Fabrication Helped

  • Provided a financial contribution to close the #WaterforWarriors funding gap

  • Helped amplify the campaign across the groundwater community

  • Shared technical expertise on well components and long-term reliability

Custom Pipe & Fabrication is honored to stand with After the Homestretch Arizona and the wider groundwater community in bringing sustainable water to the sanctuary.

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