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.

Humane Society of North Texas head trainer Amanda Stevens connecting with Jake, an owner-surrendered feral stallion

Adopt a Horse Month Success Stories

Hope Ellis-Ashburn - May 1, 2024

Imagine an entire month dedicated to celebrating adoptable horses: For the past four years, the month of May has been just that. With help from the ASPCA, rescues and shelters across the country will take all of May to...

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Uroncillo

Horse Illustrated - April 23, 2024

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Uroncillo! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so...

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Whenelephantsfly

Horse Illustrated - April 18, 2024

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Whenelephantsfly! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so...

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Trooper

Horse Illustrated - April 11, 2024

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Trooper! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so...

ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Yumi

Horse Illustrated - April 4, 2024

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Yumi! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so...

Horses on a mountain ranch. In this edition of Vet Adventures, Dr. Diehl must help with a rescue intake from a mountain ranch.

Vet Adventures: High-Altitude Rescue, Part 1

Courtney S. Diehl, DVM - April 2, 2024

In this edition of Vet Adventures, another law enforcement rescue intake requires getting 30 horses in poor condition off a mountain-top ranch.Police radios blared, lights flashed from squad cars parked around the house, and a fourth police truck roared...