Expansion of Horse Program for 30 Horses

Since August, your donations have assisted three more horses with shelter, food and medical care to escape neglect and get their second chance at a new life! Sebastian, Sam and Elliott (pictured above) all came from dire circumstances that, without your help, would have left them without options to escape their suffering. To date, $25,499 has been raised for this project and a total of 14 horses have been saved! We could not do it without you and the USERL Board of Directors thank you for your support.

This past year has been difficult with the recession, and the increase in horse neglect is projected to continue as people face home foreclosures and job losses. Your funds help these horses displaced by the poor economy, as well as those impulsively bought by uneducated owners due the current poor horse industry market without thinking of the costly monthly expenses to keep them healthy. Your funds also help horses like Sam and Elliott, whose owner intentionally inflicted cruelty by riding them in poor condition causing saddle sores on their skeletal frames.

Your funds help those that do not have a chance at finding a good home. With thousands of horses flooding the market that are healthy and trained, these horses have no chance at finding a home with the knowledge to care for them and bring them back to good health. Help us help them – the neglected, the abused and the abandoned. With our continued efforts together, we can give them that second chance!

Links:

• September 2009 News Story in North Carolina.
• Read Sebastian's story of neglect and see updates on his rehab.
• Read Sam and Elliott's story of neglect and read updates.

It continues to be a difficult year for the horses with the poor economy all across the U.S. However, with the help of all the wonderful donors through Global Giving, a total of $23,993 has been achieved which has assisted 11 horses thus far to escape neglect/abuse through the USERL Horse Program. The following photos are just a small sample of how your donations help the horses. Pregnant and malnourished, this mare had little chance of survival. She and 6 other horses were seized during a cruelty investigation. After 6 months of nutritional and veterinary care, all are doing very well. And the mare pictured has given birth to a healthy filly! Donate today - you are making a difference!

Links:

• News coverage of Wake County case - mare in photos
• USERL assists with large cruelty case in Virginia.
• USERL assists with a cruelty case in North Carolina.