For the Love of Horses For the Love of Horses

For the Love of Horses

All horses, even champions of the racetrack and the show ring, are only one unlucky step away from abuse, neglect and slaughter.

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our mission

The EQUUS Foundation is the only national animal welfare charity in the United States 100% dedicated to safeguarding the comfort and dignity of America's horses throughout their lives and sharing their magic and power with as many people as possible. Our mission is to protect America's horses and strengthen the bond between horses and people.

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Most horses will have multiple homes during their lifetimes, but thousands of horses suffer from abuse, neglect and being shipped off to slaughter each year.

Help us eliminate abuse and enrich the lives of people by increasing the number & capacity of organizations dedicated to:

Retraining and rehoming horses in transition;

Making the unique abilities of horses to
empower, teach and heal available to
more people.

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Harsh Realities
Viewed as commodities, too many horses are regarded as disposable for profit when they no longer serve their owners’ purpose - when their owners cannot, or no longer wish to, care for them. Many are young, healthy and have untapped potential.


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Boundless Opportunities

The EQUUS Foundation supports banning horse slaughter in the United States and banning the transportation of horses for slaughter across our borders or abroad.

Today, the benefits of the horse-human bond are more apparent than ever before. There are solutions to horse slaughter within our reach.

Horses thrill us as athletes, but they are also amazing teachers, companions and healers. Many more horses can be elevating the lives of people with and without special needs.


20,383

Horses shipped across the border to be slaughtered last year

42.5 million

People with disabilities in the United States

46,500*

People with special needs currently assisted by America's horses

5,200*

Horses currently assisting people with special needs

*Statistics provided by Kathy Alm, CEO, PATH International at 2024 American Horse Council Annual Meeting in June 2024, reporting on 800 PATH member centers with an estimated number of centers providing Equine Assisted Services at nearly 1,600.

What We Do

EMPOWER and INVEST in the very best equine charities that are finding homes for at-risk horses and horses in transition, providing a safe haven for aged horses, and increasing opportunities for all people to engage and partner with horses in new and innovative ways

INSPIRE horse lovers to become horse protectors by stimulating advocacy and volunteerism

EDUCATE the public on the value of horses in our lives by sharing stories of their amazing achievemen ts and contributions

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Together, we can reduce the abuse and neglect of horses and the number of horses meeting cruel and premature deaths.

Together, we can elevate the lives of people through the magic and power of horses.

Together, we can increase the number and capacity of equine charities dedicated to protecting America's horses from peril and providing equine assisted activities and therapies available to more people, especially people with special needs.

Together, we can improve the way America's horses are treated and perceived and ensure a humane and sustainable environment for horses now and in the future.

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When you look into a horse's eyes, what do you see?
At the EQUUS Foundation, we see Magic!

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Horses give us joy every day! Please enjoy your day with more of our favorite photos here!

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