Links and information take you to agencies, groups and associations that specialize in equine rescue, welfare, adoption, and preservation.
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Learn how to prevent horse theft, view missing and found horses, tack and horse trailers. Netposse.com is a division of Stolen Horse International, Inc. Their goal is to educate the public about horse theft.
The American Horse Council exists to protect the interests of the horse industry with information of pending legislation, and existing regulations, and the dissemination of information that affects the horse industry nation wide. Members are eligible for newsletters, horse care guidelines, service discounts, tax tips and more depending the the membership level.
Heaven Can Wait is an equine rescue organization located in Ontario, Canada. Check out their website for a list and photos of adoptable horses rescued from neglectful or abusive situations, meat auctions or from owners unable to sell privately.
"The United States Equine Rescue League (USERL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. Our mission is to save, protect, and rehabilitate equines in need. We believe that education is the long-term solution to improving the lives of equines."
Horse Lovers United, Inc., is a registered nonprofit organization whose goal is to find new, lifetime homes for displaced horses. Horse Lovers United is located near Salisbury, Maryland.
The Indiana Horse Rescue is a volunteer run organization dedicated to providing safe harbor and finding suitable loving homes to rescued horses and Mustangs.
Rare Breeds Canada is a preservation society for heritage livestock breeds. Their priority list of critical, endangered, vulnerable or at risk horse breeds includes the Lac La Croix Indian Pony, Newfoundland Pony, Canadian, Hackney Horse, Suffolk, Clydesdale and others. Their mandate is to conserve and promote endangered breeds of all livestock.
NER is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding caring homes for abused, neglected and unwanted horses. NER headquarters is located near Taylorsville, California.
The Standardbred is truly 'a horse for all reasons' whose talents off the racetrack are appreciated by many. The Standardbred Performance Horse Association recognizes the abilities of the Standardbred horse in conventional horse sports as well as offering newly developed gaited show classes where the standardbred's inherent abilities can be developed and appreciated by gaited enthusiasts.
The mission of E.P.O.N.A. is to provide a safe haven to horses who are abused, neglected or destined for slaughter. E.P.O.N.A. places neglected horses and ponies in caring homes and provides information about horse welfare issues and horse and pony care. E.P.O.N.A is based near Epping, New Hampshire.
Here is a list of equine charities from About Horse Racing Guide Cindy Pierson Dulay. In addition to charitable organizations there are a number of rescue and adoption agencies. Both Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds can make great riding horses with the proper training.
