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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.

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) announced the participants in its annual 2019 Help a Horse Home: ASPCA Equine Adoption Challenge. More than 170 equine organizations from 41 states and Puerto Rico are...
In the market for a new trail riding horse? Try adopting a trail horse at this week's horse adoption drive. Here are two horses that will be perfect for your new trail riding partner. Skye Quarter Horse cross Mare 13 years old Gray, 14.2...
When she arrived at the Heart of Phoenix (HOP) rescue in West Virginia, Sansa was starving and nearly too weak to stand. The attending veterinarian advised rescuer Tinia Creamer that even with extensive rehabilitation the filly would never be...
Training a wild horse is different from training one that has been around people since birth. It’s important to be realistic about your expectations, as each horse is unique and will have different needs. Annie MacDermaid, a top trainer...
There are horses across the country in need of loving homes. In 2019, Horse Illustrated and partner organizations will be helping bring together horses and humans through our horse adoption drive.Visit this page for updates showcasing adoptable horses, featured...
Nine years ago, national dog and cat advocate Christy Counts got her first horse.“It was kind of an adult passion,” she says. Counts had always loved horses from a distance, but she’d never had the opportunity to have one...
No matter how well they are cared for, many of the horses in backyard pastures or boarding barns will eventually need to be rehomed. This can happen when the animal’s owner becomes challenged by changing finances, illness, age or...
Despite our best efforts, it’s all too easy to lose track of a favorite horse. They’re bought and sold, names are changed, and new owners may not always update the registration information.Since the beginning of social media, horse owners...
Horses must learn basic skills to have foundation for future training and make them safe for their owners. Here is some basic training for rehoming horses.After a family crisis, Ken Chin became the owner of a dozen high-profile Arabian...
Horse and Human

The Volunteer Spirit

Several times each month, Mary Lou Spellmeyer travels an hour to volunteer her time for Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in time to bring horses in from their nighttime turnout and begin the morning feeding ritual.“I have to start out pretty...
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