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Equine Welfare Data Collective Releases Inaugural Report
Report analyzes survey responses from organizations that take custody of transitioning and at-risk equines across the United States and Puerto Rico…..
20 Horses Adopted from The Right Horse Training Grant
New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch adopted out a record 20 horses in their spring adopt-a-thon. The horses were available for adoption after additional training…..
21 Horses Adopted at the Third Annual Appalachian Trainer Face Off
21 horses were adopted at the 2019 Appalachian Trainer Face Off. The event paired 24 trainers with untrained horses in transition for a 100-day training challenge that culminated in a competition and adoption event…..
The Right Horse Initiative Awards $275,000 to increase adoptions in Appalachia
The Right Horse Initiative, a program of the WaterShed Animal Fund, has awarded $275,000 to Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue to significantly expand their support of at-risk horses in Appalachia….
Best Website in the Horse Industry? It’s MyRightHorse.org!
MyRightHorse.org, an innovative web app that connects potential adopters with available horses, was recognized as the best website at the 2019 American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards….
The Right Horse Initiative awards $100,000 grant to rehome Louisiana Thoroughbreds
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, a 501(c)3 nonprofit equine adoption organization specializing in racehorse aftercare, has been awarded a grant to expand their program into Louisiana….
The Right Horse Initiative Facilitates Collaboration and Ideation at Inaugural Summit
The inaugural Right Horse Summit brought together over 125 individuals from 75 different organizations to network, collaborate and ideate on behalf of at-risk horses….
The Right Horse Initiative awards $50,000 to help at-risk horses
Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, Love this Horse Equine Rescue and the West Virginia Rescue Network have been selected to receive Innovation Grants from The Right Horse Initiative, a program of The WaterShed Animal Fun….
Good People for Good Horses: The 2019 Equine Industry Visionary Award Finalists
Staying true to the pioneering spirit of the award, the other three finalists have all recognized the need to improve equine welfare and have emerged as leaders in the field by being early partners of The Right Horse Initiative….
Adopt, Don’t Shop at The Right Horse Adoption Fair at Equine Affaire
The Right Horse Initiative is headed to Columbus, Ohio for Equine Affaire on April 11-14 with the Roadshow. Bringing a branded truck and trailer full of activities the booth will be a checkpoint to learn about adoption…..
The Right Horse Initiative awards $30,000 to train adoptable horses
The American Saddlebred Legacy Foundation, New Mexico Horse Rescue and Oregon Horse Rescue have been selected to each receive a $10,000 Be Mine training grant from The Right Horse Initiative, a program of the WaterShed Animal Fund…
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Receives The Right Horse Initiative Grant for Equine Rescue and Sanctuary Accreditation Program
Funding will help the GFAS Equine Program to attend and speak at equine events throughout the country to market the benefits of accreditation, highlight the work being done by, and garner support for equine rescue…