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.

• 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.

Breaking News: May 10, 2012 - Position Opening: Director, Evelyn Alexander Home for Animals April 3, 2012 - Homes for Horses Coalition Looking for Coalition Coordinator February 1, 2012 - ASPCA Research Confirms Americans Strongly Oppose Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption June 9, 2011 - Senate Reintroduces Bill to Permanently Ban Horse Slaughter  June 7, 2011 - US should get out of the horse meat business, Cong. Jim Moran, The Hill June 7, 2011 - Time to put short transport vehicles for horses into park, Sen. Mark Kirk, The Hill June 7, 2011 - Horse slaughter, off the radar for too long, needs congressional attention Cong. Raul Grijalva, The Hill March 22, 2011 - Willie & The Nelson Family Sing Wild Horses March 18-20, 2011 - Thoroughbred Celebration Horse Show February 18, 2011 - Proactive Horse Registry is Revolutionizing the Horse Community January 3, 2011 - Billboards Hope to Save Horses from Being Slaughtered

Meet "Lacey" Our Rescue Horse of the Month Lacey is a 9 year old Quarter Horse mare who came to People Helping Horses through Skagit County Animal Control in Washington in September 2009. While she was reportedly green-broke, her fear and sensitivity made it clear that more harm than good had been done. Lacey immediately went into full training to build confidence and regain her trust. Lacey has come a long way since then, and goes well enough under saddle at the walk/trot/canter to participate in a Trail Clinic. Patience and understanding are still important when working with Lacey, but she has made tremendous progress and is ready to find a new forever home. If you are in interested in Lacey, contact People Helping Horses at 360-435-9393 or at info@peoplehelpinghorses.org. Interested in having a horse from your rescue featured here? Email HHC at info@homesforhorses.org.

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