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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.

To assist pet owners and animal welfare organizations affected by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is launching the ASPCA Relief & Recovery Initiative, a $5 million multi-pronged strategic relief...
As I looked out over a golden valley at sunset, filled with over 100 wild horses peacefully grazing together, I wondered if this might be what heaven itself will look like. This wasn’t heaven, but it was close. I...
Bobby Kerr of Hico, Texas, won the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s (MHF) first-ever Mustang Magic Celebrity Freestyle competition in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo on Friday evening at Will Rogers Coliseum and took home $25,000 in...
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) announced the ASPCA Regional Support Center, a pilot program to provide fully subsidized services to horse owners in need in the Oklahoma City area. In collaboration with a...
On November 25, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, H.R. 724, was signed into law by the president. The bill, led by U.S. Sens. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch (D-FL)...
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) announced that it is expanding its equine welfare efforts by welcoming The Right Horse Initiative as an official program of the organization. As a program of the ASPCA,...
 It's Adopt a Senior Pet Month. And to celebrate, we've got a great option for you below, but first, let's look at three reasons why you should consider adopting a senior horse this November during Adopt a Senior Pet...
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...
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