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HFH rescues a paint mare whose foot was almost severed...read all about it on Jerry's Blog
Habitat for Horses 2012 Fundraising Calendar
 Our 2012 calendar is packed full of photos of horses that have walked through gates of Habitat for Horses. With beautiful full color photograpy, our new sprial bound calendar is ready for gift giving. Preview it now.
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US starts slaughtering horses, again! - November 30, 2011
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Harlem Elementary 4th Grade Fund Raiser-- Baytown, Texas, May 2, 2011 -- Two 4th grade classes at Harlem Elementary in Baytown, Texas (Goose Creek Consolidated ISD) created poetry books which they sold in their community to raise an unbelievable $1,110.00 for Habitat for Horses!! Their teachers, Mrs. Debra Raschell, (a member and adopter) and Mrs. LeDay, with the support of Principal Warford, helped the kids organize the fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Horses. The kids did an AWESOME job. "Sir Munchkin of Habitat", an adorable miniature horse, as well as "Feather" made the visit and were very patient as the kids surrounded them to ask questions and give them kisses and scratches! Read the whole story, with photos, on the school district's website: www.gccisd.net
Abused Horse Getting Second Chance –Lufkin, Texas, January 9, 2011/The Lufkin Daily News/ -- Read full article.
January 15, 2011 Follow up: Papito, now named "Luvkin", made his journey to be healed. A volunteer drove him to Elgin Veterinary Hospital where the wonderful staff there agreed to perform the surgery and welcomed him with open arms! Monday, January 17th, surgery was performed to fix the broken leg and we are happy to report that Luvkin came out of surgery very well and is now expected to make a full recovery. While he may never be ridden again, he will be able to enjoy the pain-free life filled with love, kindness and a special family that he so deserves.
Sanctuary Lost: Death in the Montana Mountains
To look at the website, no longer available), you’d almost think that these animals found a little piece of heaven, and I’m sure those who sent their animals here believed it also. Beautiful mountains, a flowing river, forever views and it what now seems like a far too typical caretaker – employees that flat out don’t give a damn about animals in pain. Read the whole story or Jump to the conclusion
Police Seize 13 Horses
Jamaica Beach, TX (December 11, 2010) Thirteen horses, a mule and a sheep were seized Friday afternoon on acreage behind an RV park after the Galveston Police Department received complaints of animal neglect. More
Groups File Major Suit to Protect Colorado Wild Horse Herd!
New York City, NY (October 7, 2010) A Case filed today against Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar in federal court aims to stop the elimination of wild horses from Colorado's North Piceance herd area. More
Embroidered Caps
NEW Embroidered Caps now available in pink or blue with Habitat for Horses logo on the front and website address on back. Pink caps have extra bling with crystals! Shop Now
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.
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.
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 Herd Gains 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.
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