Donate to Horse Related Charities
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Horse lovers are usually suckers for an animal in need by nature, and there are plenty of horses in need.
Horse charities are prolific, there are so many adoption centers and horse rescue operations out there who need homes for unwanted and abused animals; volunteers to run their establishments; and donations to pay for their many expenses. I’m working to put a longer list of them together.
For now, if you prefer to donate your hard earned dollars to more established charities, there are plenty of those to choose from too.
Horse Charities
The ASPCA Equine Program works to protect horses from slaughter and auctions, and prevent equine cruelty. In fact, it was being witness to the brutal beating of a cart horse that inspired Henry Bergh to start the ASPCA in the first place.
Their equine program also offers education for horse owners about the health and well being of the equine animal.
The American Wild Horse Sanctuary or Return to Freedom is a non-profit organization established in 1997 dedicated to preserving the wild horses of America. They provide sanctuary for nearly 200 wild horses with a goal of allowing the horses to remain as wild and free-willed as possible.
Donations go towards feeding and care of the animals as well as conservation and raised awareness of our wild horses.
Not necessarily a charity, but a place that can definitely put your dollars to good use, the Animal Legal Defense Fund was founded in 1979 by attorneys fighting on behalf of animals everywhere. This isn’t a horse-specific organization, but it is a non-profit full of animal lovers who are putting their law degree to good use.
Donations go towards legal fees, research and education for the prevention of animal cruelty.
A different type of horse charity, the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource is devoted to preserving open land for the equestrian industry.
Their donation process is called partnership, and there are different levels of partnership available for different donation amounts. Members are offered a few benefits and goodies, and have an opportunity to join the fight for equestrian spaces.
Another non-profit organization, the Hooved Animal Humane Society was founded in 1971 with a mission to promote the humane treatment of all hooved animals through a variety of means from education to legal action.
This is another organization who sells memberships for your donation money. They offer several different ways to help including sponsoring a horse they’ve rescued and donating an item on their wish list.
That’s Not All Folks
There are plenty more equine-related charities worthy of donations, so stay tuned for more.
Until then, the pictures below are of rescued horses who are looking for a new home (and they routinely update).
Need a new horse anyone?
While you consider how much you plan to donate (or which one to adopt), be sure to check out some of the horses of the world these noble organizations are trying to save.
I work at a rescue horse ranch. Is it possible to get my ranch’s information on this site?
i have always loved the ASPCA. it is my destiny. if only i could help, i would put all of my effort into it. horses are the things that my heart chases after. i dream of having a horse rescue of my own, although im only 13. my first horse will come from the ASPCA, into a loving home, while everyday.. it thanks you for saving it. the ASPCA is the thing that keeps me motivated to save them. i was a witness of an abused horse whom was hit with a shovel, and it came to you. you saved it, and now its happy at a new loving home to. keep it up.
thank- you ASPCA, for all that you do.
-lindsey
There is a family in Fallon, NV, Cliff and Darcy Huntley, who have been rescuing horses, mules, donkeys, etc from slaughter for over 2 1/2 years and they have just about ran out of funds. Cliff is a disabled veteran and does this as therapy for himself and other veterans. They get most of their food from their church and food for the animals from donations. They are in desperate need of donations to feed the animals and themselves and hopefully build shelters for the animals. They have just recently obtained their 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization status, so your donation is tax deductible.
My internet marketing company has put together a nice website for them – http://www.borrowedtimeequinerescue.org/ and we have been supporting them with donations, but our current financial situation has caused us to cut back on our donations. We also have been sending out emails asking for donations, but money has been very slow coming. If you can, please go to their site, sign the guestbook and make a donations. Anything you could do to help Cliff and Darcy and their animals would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
I am very sorry to report that the money situation has come to the point where they are considering closing down the rescue and destroying the animals to keep them from starving to death. If you can spare just a few dollars to help them buy some hay, maybe we can keep them going for a few days more. Please go to the website – http://www.borrowedtimeequinerescue.org/ if you can donate.
Horsefeathers Therapeutic Equestrian Center is another non-profit horse related organization that survives on donations. Horsefeathers currently serves children & adults that are mentally, physically and emotionally challenged. Horsefeathers also employees rescue horses that have been homed and re-schooled for therapeutic riding.
Donations are always need to support the horses that we work with and scholarships for our students who’s families are already burdened with the expense of caring for a disabled family member.
horsefeatherstherapy.org