Why do horses need to be rescued?
Horses find themselves in need for a variety of reasons. With the poor economy and the rise in hay and grain prices many horses find themselves without support and feed. Some need our help due abuse and neglect..
Some are sent to auction to be sold. Most of these find themselves purchased by “killer buyers” to be sent for slaughter.
There is nothing acceptable about the slaughter process. Each year over 100,000 horses are slaughtered, most for human consumption in Europe. Although the U.S. did close all slaughter house operations in 2007, they are now being shipped to Canada and Mexico for processing.
The methods used to kill the horses are brutal over the border.
Horses are crowded into cattle trailers for transport, often for days without food or water. Over 30% are injured from fighting, close confines and transport.
You might think these horses are the old, the sick and the broken down. But many are sound and healthy, young and unbroken.
We need to work together towards legislation banning the transport for processing over the U.S, borders. We need to team together to stop Montana from their quest to open a new horse slaughter plant this year. We need to rise up and become better stewards of the world by teaching the next generation respect and love of all living creatures.
Want to help save horses?
Everyone can spread the word - increasing awareness of horse slaughter and abuse is the way we are going to win this fight!
- Volunteer
Share your time at the rescue. No experience is required, we can teach you!, An exchange of some ranch work in trade for time with the horses in grooming, groundwork and riding when possible
You can also help make a difference to the horses without coming out to the rescue!
-Process applications and reference checks
-Become an ad placement specialist
-Place flyers in your local area
-Perform site checks for potential adopters
- Donate
Funds for the rescue and support of the horses are always needed. It takes a teamwork of supporters to care for each horse, It costs about $175 a month to feed one horse their hay, grain and supplements. Hoof care ranges from $30 to $125 for each horse every 6 to 8 weeks. Vet care is an additional $200/yr for vaccinations and teeth. Any injuries or medical needs are additional costs. 100% of your donation goes directly to the horses.
Donate used tack in usable condition.
Clear out your tack rooms and donate good used tack
- Sponsor a horse
Donate a monthly amount to the feed and care of a special horse of your choice until adopted. Weekly updates and photos of your horse will be sent directly to you, as well as naming rights if the horse comes to us unnamed! You get to really know the horse you are helping!
Please note: We are in the process of obtaining our 501c3 status but we are not yet an approved non-profit. Donations are not at this time tax deductible.
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