To promote the safety and well-being of America’s equines through rescue efforts, advocacy, education, outreach, and supportive programs—while fostering a compassionate society that recognizes the powerful connection between humans and horses through meaningful equine-assisted programs in our community. At US Horse Welfare & Rescue, we restore our horses—and empower them to help restore people—through thoughtful equine-assisted learning, therapeutic activities, and wellness programs that nurture healing on both ends of the lead rope.

We envision a future where every horse in America is protected from abuse, exploitation, and slaughter; where horse owners and the public are fully informed about the risks of their beloved horse going to auction and into the slaughter pipeline; and where awareness, accountability, and compassion ensure that no horse is ever knowingly or unknowingly sent to suffer. Through education, advocacy, and action, USHWR works locally and nationally to end the sale and transport of America’s horses to slaughter and to honor their intelligence, loyalty, and right to a safe, dignified life.

Goal One: Program Goals Educate horse owners, advocates, and the general public about the realities facing America’s horses Raise awareness through education and outreach to inspire responsible, humane actions Reduce abuse, neglect, and horse slaughter by addressing misinformation and lack of transparency Promote informed decision-making when horses are sold, traded, leased, or given to another.

Goal Two: Overall Programs Goals • Promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being through safe, humane interaction with horses • Foster empathy, confidence, responsibility, and life skills through horsemanship education • Provide accessible, inclusive programs that serve diverse populations and abilities • Strengthen the human–horse bond while prioritizing horse welfare and ethical care

Goal Three: Expand professional capacity: trained/licensed facilitators, instructors deepening program quality Invest management systems: scheduling, data tracking, donor stewardship Strengthen leadership/governance: staff development, board training & strategic planning Build operational foundation to deliver consistent, high-impact programs while protecting welfare of horses in our care