Horse Rescue

Hear our Humble prayer, O God Hear our Humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity, and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals and so to share the blessings of the merciful. Albert Schweitzer

Many rescues sell-- or adopt out-- horses that have already been given back their glory. If you are looking for an animal to be a companion, to pull your cart, to plow your fields, even to grace the show ring, why not consider adopting a rescued animal?

Below you will find links to rescues and sites that offer information about rescues.

Colorado Horse Rescue: "The Colorado Horse Rescue provides shelter, care, rehabilitation and adoption services for abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted horses."

Dream Catcher Farm Horse Sanctuary: "The Dream Catcher Farm Horse Sanctuary provides a home for equine. Some have been rescued from an abusive and neglected environment while others are elderly and retired."

Georgia Equine Rescue League, Ltd.: "With Your Help...We Will Make a Difference. Dedicated to Helping Starved, Abused and Neglected Horses..."

Horsefaces: "Hauling Rescued Horses, Donkeys, and Burros."

Horse Protection Act Information: Very informative site on the act itself.

International League for the Protection of Horses: "In the United Kingdom the ILPH has a network of farms and field officers dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of cruelty cases. Working in the developing world, the ILPH runs educational and training courses to combat the major causes of equine suffering and helps the owners to help themselves."

Knight Haven Rescue: Based in California, will accept Shires to rescue.

Northcote Heavy Horse Centre: "Northcote Heavy Horse Centre is a small but enchanting Working Sanctuary for retired and handicapped Heavy Horses."

Saving Kate: A happy story of the rescue of a Belgian mare from neglect.

The Couping of the Clydes: This publication is intended to objectively describe the process of ’couping’ the hind feet of Clydesdale horses for showing, leaving the reader to draw their own conclusions or investigate further. There is, however, a bias on the part of the author towards abandonment of the practice.

Yahoo Mailing Lists

AvalonRoseEquineResq- "Dedicated to finding "unwanted-kill pen" horses a home. Located in Central Massachusetts on 100+ acre farm. All are welcomed, ponies, problem, older, unwanted, out-grown horses. Each are found a good and loving home. To place a horse in our barn or to look for one that is just right for YOU. Trainer on staff to assist you."
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doubledequine- "Double D Equine Rescue's Mailing and Discussion list. Join our discussion community to discuss equine welfare and rescue issues."
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DraftHorseRescue- "This group is dedicated to Draft horses that are in need of rescue and adoption."
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EquineAbuseNet- "EquineAbuseNet is the List for those interested in helping to form a comprehensive definition of Equine Abuse/Neglect which encompasses the "other than obvious". Hopefully, the list will include Equine Professionals who are, or have been, involved in Rescue/Rehab, Enforcement Officers, Rescue Groups, and others who have an interest in forming a National Group aimed at developing a "Mentor Program" for the Education of New Horse- Owners, and Law Makers, inclusive of the development of Educational Materials for same."
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EquineRescue- "Equine Rescue is for all those involved with or are interested in learning about Equine Rescue. There are various means to rescue horses and many different issues, which can get very heated. This list will allow people to talk about things that are not allowed on many list, but I will tolerate no personal attacks on any person involved. If it gets personal I will ask that you take it to private email . The list will be about many things equine, all of which are related to helping equines."
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ETER- "East Tennessee Equine Rescue - group dedicated to the welfare of horses in East Tennessee...Providing rescue in conjunction with TN state laws, foster/rehab homes, and adoption service. A new foundation, hoping to grow with the needs of the area. We have found the need to be great, so help is needed! Anyone in the ETN area interested in volunteering, please contact ETER."
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NewHollandRescue- "This list was created to provide you with information regarding the New Holland Killer Sale in PA and to discuss the rescue efforts of Carpe Diem Equine Rescue [C.D.E.R]. Please feel free to inquire about our horses for adoption, to share your personal rescue stories, and to discuss and educate about equine rescue related issues."
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newhorizonequineresc- "New Horizon Equine Rescue is a place where horses that are being neglected or abused can come and stay until they are back to health and then are adopted out to loving families that'll take care of the horse(s). Also then I know that the horse(s) will not have to go through the same tragedy that he had to go through before he came to New Horizon Equine Rescue."
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rescuechitchat- "To discuss horse rescue, horses, and a friendly list for all. A list to recreate the friendships that once were about horses. Open for all topics of discussion."
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SaveAHorse- "Tri-State Equine Adoption & Rescue (T.E.A.R.) is a non-profit horse rescue in Delaware dedicated to finding slaughter bound, abused, and neglected horses new homes. We rescue horses from an auction house in PA, where 80% of the horses each week will be purchased for human consumption. We also provide horse owners with an outlet other than auction for their horses. Please join the list and share your views. You will also be notified when we receive new horses or know of horses looking for homes."
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TheWantedUnwantedEquineRescue- "The Wanted Unwanted Equine Rescue"
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WA-hooved-rescue- "This list is dedicated to helping hooved animals in need in Washington state. It has been formed to encourage communication between not-for-profit rescues and individuals who rescue hooved animals. This list can be used to discuss transportation, adoption, care of, fostering, placement etc. of rescued hooved animals. Please keep in mind that this list is being provided as a service to people interested in hooved animal rescue, the list owner is not in any way profiting from this list and asks that all list-members be respectful of one another. Flaming, rudeness or other inappropriate behavior will be cause for immediate un-subscription!"
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Talkrescue2- "Hope to see my old friends again soon and meet some new ones. PLEASE anyone that would like to join this list must fill out the profile. Do to some flaming from a rescue in KY this list will be for members only. If you want to help rescue horses or need help then you have come to the right list. Also , please no lurkers if you don't post then you will be removed from the list."
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texasrescue- "A place for anyone who does rescue of any species (dog, cat, horse, equine, bird, reptile, wild animals, etc.) in Texas to talk, share information, share resources, etc. This is an active list and we expect all members to be active. We do not allow members who will not post their profile or an introduction. In addition, to be a member, you need to be a resident of Texas or a surrounding state. Exceptions may me granted with the list owner's permission."
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tinytimbersrescue- "On this list we will discuss aspects of rescue, questions anyone might have about rescue. Post equines in need of rescue. Sucess stories about previous rescues and any where the conversation may take us concerning equines and rescue issues."
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