HOW YOU CAN HELP

You can make a difference

YOU can inspire change and improve the lives of equines across the country as you help us rescue horses from slaughter, neglect, and abuse. Through donations of money, talent, or time, you can have a direct impact on the lives of horses, their well-being and their ongoing care. Choose how you want to be a part of the solution and join our community.

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A boy grooming a brown horse with a red brush inside a stable.
Children and adults planting trees and clearing soil in a wooded outdoor area.

So many ways to support USHWR

  • People raking and collecting grass on a large grassy field during the day.

    Become a volunteer

    Join our team of dedicated animal lovers while learning how to care for the horses, make new friends and get outside!Join our compassionate community of animal lovers. Find a sense of belonging with others who share your passion and experience the benefits of horse-to-human connection.

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  • A person with glasses gently holding a brown horse's bridle.

    Donate

    Donations have a profound impact, helping us rescue and rehabilitate more horses, while expanding our outreach and education. Give today and save a life!

    DONATE
  • Two horses sharing a gentle moment with their heads touching in a snowy outdoor setting.

    Corporate Giving / Sponsorship

    Businesses of all sizes can inspire change and help to stop the cruel horse slaughter pipeline. Your money goes directly to the sanctuary where both humans and horses can heal and thrive.

    Corporate Giving
  • A woman speaking in front of a group of people seated in a barn with large open doors. The audience includes men and women of various ages, some wearing hats and jackets, with greenery and parked cars visible outside.

    Corporate Service Days

    We offer a one-of-a-kind experience where your employees can bond, give back, and support our mission to protect and rehabilitate horses in need.

    Learn More
  • Five people standing in a line observing a woman and a young girl with a white horse in an outdoor, green, wooded area with a metal fence surrounding the space.

    Awareness & Advocacy

    Get involved and help us end equine cruelty and the slaughter pipeline. Through our education and advocacy, we can make systemic changes in the treatment of America’s horses.

    MAKE AN IMPACT
  • A woman riding a brown horse along a wooden fence in a wooded area.

    Join a program

    From riding programs to horse care and grooming, our programs offer a sense of community and the opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills and forge lasting friendships.

    Our Programs
  • Group of people practicing yoga outdoors on mats, with a brown horse standing nearby, on a sandy area surrounded by trees and cloudy sky.

    Come to an event

    Join us throughout the year for events tailored to horse lovers of all ages, from hands-on horse experiences like Hug-a-Horse, to clinics and cocktails. There is something for everyone.

    Our events
  • People are gathered outdoors near a red barn to see a black bear approaching a feeding station, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

    Create your own fundraiser

    Spread the word, share our cause and inspire change in others. Let’s work together to increase awareness and advocate for and rescue American’s horses!

    CREATE A FUNDRAISER

Success Stories

Our most obvious successes are the rehabilitation, adoption and ongoing care of our sanctuary horses, but we are also proud of our advocacy efforts through our National Coalition and daily call support for equine emergencies and owners in need of help.

Copper Finds a Home

Our Haflinger rescue, Copper, was an Amish plow horse we saved from a kill pen. He arrived covered with whip marks and scars all over his body. Copper was tired and had Ringbone, a degenerative joint disease. He was rehabbed and treated so he was not in pain, and within a few months, this amazingly loving pony was adopted by a wonderful woman in Southern Connecticut for her grandchildren to spoil. He was given a life perfectly suited for him to relax and enjoy his retirement.

Denali Pirouette

A twelve year old off-the-track thoroughbred mare, Denali Pirouette, was rescued from a kill-pen coming to us sick and lame. After completing rehab at our sanctuary and returning to saddle work, she was successfully adopted out.

Scooter

A mid-twenties horse, Scooter was rescued from a desperate situation. Scooter quickly stole everyone’s heart and very soon he had an adopter. Scooter joined two mini donkeys at his forever home.

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Two people standing at a booth with U.S. Horse Welfare & Rescue signage and merchandise, including shirts and cookies, inside a rustic wooden structure.
Two people transfer hay from a red barn loft using a red incline conveyor.