You do not have to own a horse to protect one 🐴
👉 You can speak up.
👉 You can volunteer.
👉 You can give.
👉 You can share their stories.
Every act of advocacy helps build a safer future for America’s horses.
And every person who gets involved becomes part of something bigger than a single moment online.
💙💚 Join us, and be a Horse Protector: /horseprotectors
Discover the charities making a difference for horses across America. 🐴💚
Through the EQUUS Foundation’s Equine Welfare Network, you can search for eligible equine charities committed to the welfare of horses with the goal of building a support base of equine advocates and affecting change — making it easier than ever to connect, support, and get involved.
Explore the network 👉 equusfoundation.org/network
May is National Adopt a Horse Month, and we’re proud to spotlight one of our Mentor charities, @kyequineadoptioncenter 🐴
As one of Kentucky’s largest all-breed equine rescues, the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center provides rehabilitation, retraining, and second chances for horses, donkeys, mules, and ponies while working to find the right home and purpose for every equine in their care.
By adopting, sponsoring a horse, or simply sharing their mission, you can help give rescued horses a brighter future 💚💙
Swipe to see some of the horses looking for their next chapter, 👉 and visit /next/next-chapter-display-organization.php?id=15 for more! (Live link in bio! 🔗)
The EQUUS Foundation Alliance Member, The Homes for Horses Coalition, has announced the Wild Horse and Burro Capacity Grant.
An initiative of American Wild Horse Conservation and the Animal Welfare Institute, Homes for Horses Coalition supports equine rescues and sanctuaries working to protect wild horses and burros through quality training, high standards of care, and pathways to forever homes.
Learn more 👉 /resources/grants/hhc-wild-horse-capacity-grant (𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙞𝙤 🔗)
A horse’s value is 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 defined by the job they can do.
When a show career ends, a racing career changes, or a horse simply needs a new purpose, they still deserve care, compassion, and a safe future. The EQUUS Foundation is dedicated to protecting America’s horses and strengthening the bond between horses and people — because every horse matters, at every stage of life 💙💚
In 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, EQUUS Foundation helped strengthen the care and futures of 4,200 equines through support of 139 organizations across the country 🙌
Protecting horses 🐴 starts with investing in the programs, people, and partners creating real outcomes.
When donors give with confidence, horses benefit. That’s the power of informed giving. Donate today 💙💚 equusfoundation.org
Thank you, @equusfoundation , for featuring The Southlands Foundation and highlighting our Reading with Ponies program ❤️
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Sometimes the most powerful teachers don’t stand at the front of a classroom — they stand quietly on four legs. Discover how one pony helped a child find confidence, connection, and a love of reading. Read the full story here: /action-centers/action-center-funding-story.php?id=2539
#horsesformentalhealth #southlandsfoundation #equusfoundation #fortheloveofthehorse #equusguardian
This is what’s possible when we come together for horses in need.
Scarlett’s journey—from neglect to renewal—is a powerful reminder of why the EQUUS Foundation supports organizations like the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center:
To save lives.
To restore health.
To ensure every horse has the chance to be valued, protected, and loved.
Because every horse deserves a tomorrow.
#ForTheLoveOfHorses #HorseProtection #EquineRescue #SecondChances #EQUUSFoundation
Kentucky Equine Adoption Center – Mentor - /action-centers/action-center-profile-page.php?id=15
A Responsibility To Help All The Horses”. That’s the powerful message at the heart of the EQUUS Foundation feature in The Chronicle Of The Horse. This article highlights something we believe deeply: that protecting horses isn’t optional—it’s a shared responsibility.
Through a nationwide network and rigorous standards, the EQUUS Foundation is helping ensure that:
* Horses are cared for beyond their initial careers
* Organizations operate with transparency and accountability
* Every horse has the opportunity for a safe and meaningful life
Because when we come together as a community, we can truly help all the horses.
Read the full article:
/blog/images/Chronicle_March_2026.pdf
🙏 Thank you to Christina Keim for capturing this work so thoughtfully and bringing visibility to the future of sustainable best practices for equine welfare and wellbeing.
#ForTheLoveOfHorses #EquineWelfare #equinewellbeing#HorseHumanBond #equusfoundation
Every horse deserves a next chapter and At Days End Farm Horse Rescue, horses are given the care and dignity they need to heal—and the chance to begin again.
Now, through the EQUUS Foundation Next Chapter program, horses like Dapper Dylan, Eema’s Escape, Windsor, Mochi, and Birdie are ready for loving homes.
They’re not just looking for a place to go…
They’re looking for someone to see them and give them the life they deserve.
Their next chapter starts with you.
🔗 Learn more /next/next-chapter-display-organization.php?id=95
#NextChapter #AdoptDontShop #HorseRescue #EquineWelfare #ForTheLoveOfHorses #EQUUSFoundation #HorseAdoption
