Habitat for Horses - Your Equine Protection Organization - Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation, Horse Education and Adoptions

Habitat for Horses is a non-profit equine protection organization that works in horse rescue, awareness for horse abuse and neglect and educates about horse slaughter. There are many horses for available for adoption.

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We rescue horses from abuse and neglect or horse slaughter, rehabilitate them and make them available for adoption.


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	"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead "When I see a horse, I see an animal whose ancestors time and time again were the only creatures on earth standing between my ancestors and certain death. And I realize that I might not even be here if it were not for these majestic animals. I do what I can for them knowing that it is enough that I am of value to somebody today. Please support your local SPCA and Equine Rescue Services." --Author Bob Miller 2004

Habitat for Horses is one of the largest equine protection organizations in the country, with supporters in every state and around the world. While our main facilities are in Texas, we have foster homes and adopted horses throughout the United States. With hundreds of active volunteers, Habitat for Horses maintains an extensive network of foster homes that devote much of their lives to the rehabilitation and retraining of the equine that come through our gates.

Every year we complete hundreds of investigations and touch the lives of thousands of horses. Since our main emphasis is the education of the owner, we are able to successfully complete most of those investigations. When required, we assist law enforcement in taking the case through the court system and placing the horses in foster homes.

**Latest News**

Urgent Appeal

It isn't so often that I come to you with an urgent appeal, but these are not ordinary times. We need your help, now more than ever. Please listen to your heart as you read about Prince.

To read Prince's story Click here

Habitat for Horses Receives Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Accreditation –Hitchcock, Texas, October 27, 2009/PR Newswire/ -- Habitat for Horses (HfH) announced today its accreditation by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) after undergoing a rigorous process to identify rescue groups who are providing animals with the highest standards of care. More.

BLM Capture of Iconic Wild Horse Herd Sparks Controversy –More.

The High Cost of Lameness on the Mountain, Oops, He’s Not Lame!More.

Senate Directs BLM to Get New Game Plan for Wild Horses in One Year– The United States Senate has passed a tough new bill that orders the Bureau of Land Management to institute a new plan for its management of wild horses. The legislation was introduced by Sen. Mary Landrieu (D), La. More.

Wild Horses - They Keep Coming –There was nothing that we could do to stop them; the wild horses just kept coming. Driven by the mean beat of the helicopter blades they ran before us and into the pens as they screamed for their lives. More.

Springtown Spurs Riding Club–out of Parker County Texas is planning our yearly fund raiser. This year our club is planning a Poker Run at Weatherford State park in Parker Countyon October 3rd, you don't have to have a horse to ride to participate, because this trail is also a bicycle and walking trail. Our club has picked Habitat for Horses as the recipient of our fund raiser and the cost is $20.00. Click for details!

When will it ever end?–Report from our on-the-ground observer, RT, is that the BLM only brought in 15 horses yesterday. Left to bring in are four more family bands of around 25 horses, including Raven's famous herd. Click for details!

The Destruction of Cloud!–This is Ginger's (The Cloud Foundation) last report. RT is standing by waiting to see if they bring Cloud in today. That was the goal of the BLM for today - "Capture Cloud!" Read about it here.

From our friends in New Zealand!–Muster of famous wild horse herd under way.Read about it here.

Cloud’s Herd to be Rounded Up by Federally-Indicted Contractor!– A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) request by The Cloud Foundation and Front Range Equine Rescue was denied September 2, 2009 in Federal District Court. The TRO was filed to stop the round up of the Pryor Mountain horses, an action unprecedented in size and scope? •CHICAGO, (EWA).Read about it here.

The BLM, Uranium and the Pryor Mountain Horses! There may very well be a lot more to the story about the removal of the Pryor Mountain herd of horses by the BLM. The facts they give to the press just doesn't add up to the need for the removal of these horses. If it doesn't smell right, then what else is going on? .Read about it here.

Siezed horses making strides in recovery! The future looks much brighter for horses rescued earlier this month from a Fannin County pasture. • Bonham, TX.Read about it here.

Sick and Dead Horses Found on Ranch! Three horses were found dead today and several others severely mal-nourished on a horse ranch in Fannin County. • Bonham, TX.Read about it here.

Clinton Anderson Trains Cider for Habitat for Horses Habitat for Horses’ Cider will soon be the star of Clinton Anderson’s series on RFDTV.Read about it here.

The Homes for Horses Coalition Conference was held in Las Vegas April 9th and 10th. Read about it here.

For News 26 Houston Reports - "Beautiful Horses Mask History of Abuse" Click here to see the story

Habitat for Horse Limited Edition Imprinted Pocket Knife
Limited Edition - Imprinted with the Official Habitat for Horses logo, phone number and website!Details.

Willie Nelson - An Epic Life, by Joe Nick Patoski
Habitat for Horses has a limited number of Willie Nelson - An Epic Life for purchase at a 10% discount off publishers rate.Details.

Meet Baylee...
HfH's efforts with Twizzle lead to the aid of another young horse in need. Read More.

The Nelson HerdGains 10 New Habitat Members.
Willie Nelson and his family have adopted ten additional horses from Habitat for Horses, bringing the total number of HfH horses adopted by the Nelsons to twenty-two.
Read Press Releases from Willie Nelson and HfH

VEW Releases White Paper on Horse Slaughter
Veterinarians for Equine Welfare (VEW) has just issued a new white paper entitled "Horse Slaughter – Its Ethical Impact and Subsequent Response of the Veterinary Profession." Read More.

A Matter Of Will - The Louisiana Mare
Video of Naysa's struggle.
The story of a brave little mare with an enduring will to survive. Her terrible journey has ended with her in safe refuge at HfH, and now she begins her long journey to recovery.Read More.

Lost Granddaughterof Seattle Slew Reunited with Owner
Habitat for Horses rescues horse missing for 11 years - "Velvet" comes full circle and returns to her forever home.Read More.

Want to see where your representatives stand on important animal welfare legislation?Check their Compassion Index. Go to the Compassion Index Website and enter your zip code.

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HfH has many wonderful animals for you to adopt or virtually foster:
Please check out the Adoptable Horses page for a list of available animals and the Virtual Foster page for information on how you can help.
Go to the Be a Foster Parent page to see how you can become a part of the awesome HfH team

Check out Gracie.
Looking for her Forever Home!

Meet Woody, a beautiful pony gelding in need of a forever home

Every horse has a story to tell. more

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