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Horse Adoption, Welfare, and Charities

Adoption and welfare are important to the equine industry. There are a number of horse charities that tackle issues in the equine industry. Horse Illustrated has covered news regarding horse adoption, horse welfare, and the work of various organizations working to better the industry. Adoptable horses are becoming a great option for those seeking a new equine partner, for recreation or for competition. In addition, organizations, such as The Right Horse, adoption agencies, and others are making people aware of the benefits of giving horses new careers. We also cover timely topics in the news on horse welfare issues, new and changing laws, what national and local horse charities are working on, etc.

Working in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program, the Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) recently achieved remarkable highs by placing 2,623 wild horses and burros into private care through adoptions and sales. This...
On Tuesday, October 22, and Wednesday, October 23, horse industry representatives gathered in Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and advocate for passage of the horse industry’s top legislation. During a meeting at the Capitol with leaders of the...
The Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF), in its latest disaster response efforts, is providing hay to horses impacted by Hurricane Dorian on the island of Grand Bahama. Large animals are often not a central focus of animal disaster response efforts...
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recently announced the winners of its annual Help a Horse Home: ASPCA Equine Adoption Challenge, which is designed to increase adoptions of equines around the country.More than 170 equine...
If you've been considering adopting an off-track Thoroughbred, maybe one of these featured adoptable horses from New Vocations will give you the final inspiration you need to make it happen during their horse adoption drive. These OTTBs include show...
In the world of soccer, there isn’t much that Michelle Akers hasn’t accomplished. She was the leading scorer in the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 1991, where she scored the winning goals for the U.S. team in the...
The American Saddlebred stands out among all horse breeds that originated in the United States. While Saddlebreds are most often associated with the high-stepping show horses in saddle seat classes, their athleticism translates well to the sport disciplines, and...
Are you working toward goals in competitive dressage? Or do you enjoy the sport as part of a well-rounded riding routine? Either way, this week we've compiled some listings from MyRightHorse.org of horses in an adoption drive who have...
When horses are no longer able to carry people, they need people to carry them. That's the message behind Days End Farm Horse Rescue's heart wrenching Letters from H video and campaign through an adoption drive for companion horses.Companion...
This week, we have a couple of wonderful off-track Thoroughbreds or OTTBs from New Vocations Medina, Ohio, facility who are seeking their next adventures through this adoption drive. One is a former steeplechaser who could transition his training to...
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