The Homes for Horses Coalition is dedicated to ending horse slaughter and other forms of equine abuse while promoting growth, collaboration and professionalism in the equine rescue and protection community.

We are a group of professionals working together to actively promote the welfare and protection of horses and other equines. By working to end horse slaughter and other forms of equine cruelty, provide care and homes to horses in need, advance the highest operating standards for equine rescue and retirement homes and promote responsible horse ownership, the Homes for Horses Coalition is actively engaged in improving the lives of America’s equines.

Many of the coalition’s members operate equine care facilities while others are involved in government policy affecting horses and other equines. We also partner with other professionals in the field, including breeders, trainers and veterinarians. The cumulative expertise of our group puts the Homes for Horses Coalition in a unique position to advocate for equines from a highly informed perspective that, most importantly, always puts the welfare of equines above commercial interests.

Breaking News: National Wild Horse Adoption Day Launches Web Site Accreditation move "turning point" for equine welfare Homes for Horses Coalition Conference Held in Las Vegas April 9 and 10 The Humane Society of the United States and Doris Day Announce the Development of New Horse Rescue and Adoption Center HORSES ON THE HILL July 14, 2009 Click to View Conference Presentations The Homes for Horses Coalition believes that: Every horse has intrinsic value and deserves humane treatment at all stages in life. The horse industry, including the equine veterinary medical profession, has an obligation to promote responsible horse breeding, ownership and care. Horse owners have a responsibility to provide high-quality, long-term care for their horses. All horses deserve a humane end to life and that horse slaughter is neither humane nor acceptable.

Another Success Story: 17-year-old Jamaica won the title of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Horse of the Year. Deemed the nation's most exceptional horse for 2008, it's a high honor. But what really makes the designation so noteworthy is that Jamaica, now a top equine athlete, was once bound for a European slaughterhouse.