Resources

There is a wealth of resources about horses and horse care available on the Internet. We’ve selected just a few of the many Web sites that have more information on some of the issues discussed on UnwantedHorses.org.

1. General Horse Care Information

My Horse Matters – A site for horse owners from the
American Association of Equine Practitioners.

The Horse Magazine

Horsekeeping.com – A great resource with more than 400 articles by Cherry Hill, one of the leading authors in the equine world.

HorseQuest – Equine Extension Service.

Acreage Equines

Horse Advice

NetPosse – A site about horse theft.

2. Equine Rescue and Adoption

NetPets – Note: Inclusion on an equine rescue list does not in itself mean an organization is reputable or has been endorsed or approved by anyone. Horse owners must do their own due diligence before surrendering an animal.

BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program

PMURescue.org

3. Horse Slaughter Information

Humane Society of the United States – Common
myths about horse slaughter.

End Horse Slaughtering – T. Boone Pickett’s Web site.

Horse Welfare Coalition – The industry’s pro-horse slaughter site.

National Horse Protection League

Just Say Whoa To Horse Slaughter

Habitat for Horses – Pros and Cons About Horse Slaughter.

The Canadian Horse Defense Coalition – Our neighbors to the north are also working hard to ban horse slaughter in Canada.

4. Horse Industry Organizations

American Horse Council

American Association of Equine Practitioners