Additional Resources

Learn more about the plight of the unwanted horse. Visit these resources to find horse rescue facilities and read more about the issue.

American Association of Equine Practitioners

The AAEP's mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry. These principles have guided the AAEP for more than six decades in the activities and services it provides.

Unwanted Horse Coalition

The mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and industry collaboration.

American Horse Council

The mission of the American Horse Council is to advocate for the social, economic and legislative interests of the United States equine industry.

The American Veterinary Medical Association

The AVMA is a not-for-profit association representing more than ​89,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. The AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.