Tens of thousands of America's horses are victims of abuse and neglect each year. We believe that the best way to help these horses is to provide viable alternatives to owners when they cannot, or no longer wish to, care for their horses.

Thanks to EQUUS Foundation Equine Ambassador, Lafitte De Muze, and his owner, Chery Olsten, grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 will be awarded specifically for safety net programs conducted by EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities, such as feed/hay banks, veterinary care, euthanasia, gelding assistance, farrier assistance, and equine placement services, aimed at helping to keep horses with their owners, assisting with re-homing the horses, and providing counseling and end-of-life services when needed.

Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis and will be available on a first come, first served basis as long as grant funds are available.

To apply, the EQUUS Foundation Guardian will need to log into its organization profile, select "LAFITTE DE MUZE SAFETY NET GRANTS", and complete the online application. Applicants must address how the funds will be used, and within six months of receipt of funds, grantees must report on the use of the funds, including bills for services rendered.

For more information, contact Tim Williams, EQUUS Foundation Director of Programs, at programs@equusfoundation.org.

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