Horse Aid Canada
Protecting horses from peril and
supporting responsible horse ownership
Too many horses are at risk of slaughter in Canada and it doesn’t have to be that way. Together we can take steps to reduce the number of unwanted horses and ensure horses are given the last act of kindness when there are no other viable options.
Our grants will directly support horse owners and horse rescue organizations by providing financial assistance for humane euthanasia and spay/gelding procedures.
Whenever possible additional grants are available to support the extraordinary work being done by horse rescue organizations across Canada.
Well, it often happens because owners aren't aware of the risks. Here a few very real examples:
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the show horse who gets hurt and can't show anymore so the owner gives him to a lesson program only he is in too much pain from his injuries and bucks riders off so he is given away for free on the internet as a companion horse
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the ranch horse who gets hurt so is given to someone's child but the child loses interest so the horse is given to a summer camp but they don't want to have to feed him over the winter
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the race horse who doesn't win and is given to a seemingly good thoroughbred rescue who adopts them but the adoption falls through and the rescue won't take him back
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the very well bred baby horse with so much potential but kicks and bites and isn't given any training is he is deemed dangerous
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the unplanned baby horse who is simply unwanted
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the senior horse with medical needs whose owner either can't or isn't willing to continue paying for their care
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and the ones who would end up at a good rescue but due to lack of funds the rescue isn't able to help
At Horse Aid Canada we believe every horse deserves a good start in life and a peaceful, painless, dignified end. Our goal is to help make that happen.
